Worry Dolls
(From The Wicca and Witchcraft
Group)
How to make a "worry" doll
Worry Dolls are used in Central America
by children.
According to legend, children tell one
worry to each
doll when they go to bed at night, then
place the doll
under their pillow. By morning the dolls
have taken
the worries away.
Supplies Needed:
toothpicks / wooden clothespins
several colors of embrodiery floss or yarn
craft glue
small wads of paper
Directions:
1. Wind the floss or yarn around toothpicks.
Wind each
arm and leg first. A touch of extra tacky
glue holds the
ends of the floss or yarn in place.
2. A small wad of paper forms the base of
the head, cover
with floss or yarn.
3. Attach arms and legs to the body of the
doll with some
more twists of your floss or yarn.
Make an entire set each with different "costumes".
Attach
a small doll to the top of a package, to
a barrette, or to
a safety pin. The perfect accent for your
hair coat or
sweater. Also makes a perfect gift for
family and friends.
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