Chinese Clothespin Doll
Wrap up a slotted clothespin to make a miniature Chinese doll.

You Need:

• Flat Slotted Clothespin or
  Baby Flat Slotted Clothespin
• Two Wooden Kitchen Matches
• Embroidery Floss or Yarn
• Fine Gold Cord
• Scissors
• Craft Knife
• Fine Point Marker
• Tacky Glue or Low Temp Glue Gun

Instructions:

Cut the heads off two kitchen matches with a craft knife. Use a glue gun to attach one to each side of the clothespin for arms. Use a tiny bit of glue to attach the end of white floss to the back "neck" of the doll. Wrap floss snugly around the neck and down over the top of the match sticks for shoulders. Continue wrapping under the matchsticks and down to the "ankles". Trim floss and secure with a tiny bit of glue to the back of the doll. 

Tie knots in a piece of fine gold cord. Trim close to knots. Glue to doll front as dress embellishments. 

Wrap floss around two fingers to make hair. Tie with a small piece of floss and cut loops. Glue to doll head. Draw on details for face.

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