Mini Match Doll .

For people who love miniature things (:

Posted by Harmini A.

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This is so so easy to do (:

( Don't let the number of steps scare you , I just like being very detailed :P )

I got this idea when me & my boyfie did a matchbox switch , & I had lots of matches left .

I decided to add a matchstick girl with the matchbox :D

Please note that this one was made a little sloppy because I re-did to make this DIY (:

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You Will Need (6 things)

Match(es)
Yarn /Strings
Ribbon
Super Glue
Marker Pen(s)
Wooden Beads

Steps (23 steps, 20 minutes)

1

First you'll need wooden beads like those . To use as the head .
2

( Before I start ranting , Hi! Thanks for checking this out :D )
3

Matchsticks .
You'll only be needing two (:
4

& yarn .
To make hair .

You don't have to . You could draw on the wooden bead if you don't want to use yarn .
5

Pick a lenght you think is suitable , and start folding it like such . Do it as many times as you want , according to how thick you want the hair to be .

Please remember that you'll have to tie the middle part & that'll split it into two .
6

Tie the middle like this .

Make sure the extra yarn used to tie the middle part is visible as you'll need to use it to put through the wooden bead .
7

Like this .
The knot will ensure that the yarn gets stuck in the hole .

Once that is done , cut the yarn ( hair ) to ensure it's straight and doesn't look odd .
8

It'll look like this .

( yes , I am aware the extra yarn is stick out of the hole . )
9

Glue to sides of the wooden bead where the yarn ( hair ) should be .
10

Then just push down the yarn onto the glue accordingly .

Make sure you don't over-do the glue or else it won't look good .
11

Stick a matchstick into the bottom of the hole .

The access yarn makes sure that it's tightly secured inside . You can also use glue before putting the matchstick in if you like .
12

Use another matchstick and see the lenght you want as the arms .

When you are satified , cut it out .
13

Make sure it's not too short .
14

Then choose any ribbon you'd like to use as the dress for the matchdoll .
15

Measure the lenght .
16

Fold it & the cut .

That way the front & back of the dress is set .
17

Make a hole small enough for the matchstick body to go through in the middle when you've folded .
18

Then stick the other matchstick where you want the arms to be .

Let it dry properly .

It should be just nice for the ribbon ( dress ) to sit .
19

It'll look something like this .
20

Then just push the ribbon towards the center .
21

Then tie that part with a yarn .

Wrap it around several times & tie it hard .
22

It'll look like this (:

( Almost done! )
23

All you need to do now is draw on the face .

Use markers , colour pencils , acrylic paint .

Note : You can make them into little earrings , or as charms for bracelets , or stick them onto cards , or tree ornaments . The usage is endless . Enjoy! :D