
We made these old-fashioned dolls this weekend and they were a big hit.
I keep thinking this one needs a cute little bonnet and she'd be perfect . . . she's been christened "Rosie" by our friend Emily across the street.
Here are step-by-step instructions on making your own, the only thing you need is some twine and some corn husks. If you're like me, you don't exactly have corn growing out back so the easiest thing to do is to go to the Mexican section of the supermarket and get a packet of dried corn husks for about two dollars.

Well one package of corn husks makes more than enough so we used the leftover husks for the dolls.
You'll need about a dozen husks per doll, more or less, and several feet of twine. Soak the husks in warm water for about ten minutes then pat them dry and go to work.
1. Take about six or so corn husks and tie them together like you see here at the left.
Make sure the twine pulls together nice and tight.