For Today's Post I
thought it would be fun to show you how to make a Dolly Fishing Game from items
you may already have at home
To create your own
Dolly Fishing Game you will need
- A 12 inch twig or
Chopstick
- A pipe cleaner
-A piece of gimp or
ribbon at least 20 inches in length
- Scissors
- Tape ( I used double
sided tape for less mess)
-Glue (If you are not
using double sided tape)
-paper (you can use
scrap paper, scrapbook paper, wrapping paper)
-A pencil
- Paper clips
-A marker
- A ruler
Let's Start with the
fish
Step one- Draw a fish
shape that measures 2 inches long as shown in the photo above.
Step two- Cut out your
fish. Trace your fish shape onto your paper, cut two shapes for one fish. I cut out 4 fish for the game, so 8
fish.
Step three- On one
side of each fish tape a paperclip into place as shown below. You want part of
the paper clip to hang out to top.
Step four- Cover the
fish with the other piece of paper, if you are not using double sided tape use a
bit of glue to hold your paper fish together.
Step five- Use your
marker to create a face on your fish on both sides.
Next let's make the
fishing rod.
Step one- Measure your
twig to 12 inches and break off (skip this step if you are using a chopstick)
Step two- Tie your
gimp or ribbon in a double knot at one end of your stick and then repeat at the
other end. One knot will have the long string to attach the hook on in a few
steps.
Step three- Bend your
pipe cleaner in half and cut it. You will save the other piece for a future
step.
Step four -wrap one
pipe cleaner around the top of your pole as shown. Glue it into place if you
wish.
Step five- Use the
other piece of pipe cleaner to create the pole's handle for your doll. Twist
the pipe cleaner onto the pole like you would tie your shoe, then make a circle
with the pipe cleaner ends and twist into place
Step six- Try it on
your doll, then remove and make the hook
Step seven- To create
the hook, un fold a paper clip, and have an adult help you cut off half at the
bend. Then tie the gimp or ribbon in a double knot around the end you just cut.
Bend the paperclip carefully over the knot to hold it in place. To create the
Hook end bend the metal end up like the letter "U"
Now your game is ready
to play.
To play the game,
place the fishing rod on your dolls hand and help her "hook" the fish
from a bowl or doll sized bucket. I have used a container from the dollar store
and turned it upside down. Have fun making your Dolly fishing game and be sure
to leave a comment letting us know what you think of today's Make it Monday
craft.
~ By Karen Owen aka
Karenmomofthree
