We've been always admiring the rustic look of Waldorf building blocks, and here is my DIY tutorial on how to build a set of nature blocks for your children.
Some weeks ago I made one small portable dollhouse together with my daughter. It was just a try, we used cardboard that time and made some furniture as well. I liked the idea of a portable dollhouse and the flexibility of the play it is allowing, so much that I wanted to design a more durable version of it. And et voila! This is the dollhouse I was working on the last weeks! We designed two versions, one small version including two parts providing four rooms And one larger version including three parts providing six rooms. Both Portable Dollhouses are handmade from birch plywood and perfect for imaginative play. Each house will make a cozy home for a child's collection of little dolls, Ostheimer figures or gnomes and fairies. Like all of my toys this Dollhouse is designed as simple as possible to inspire imagination. By giving children objects that are not highly formed and detailed, they can easily become more than one thing, and give children’s imaginations free reign. The walls of the dollhouses slide together in one second. Children can bring the dollhouse where ever they go in a neat, compact and easy to carry design. After some research I found a local seller who provides non toxic, formaldehyd free and certificated child-safe plywood. Each part is finished with child-safe Herbal Oil, linseed oil and carnauba wax to protect the wood and enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Both sizes are now available in my shop @ Etsy Sharing this at: Keep calm and craft on - Frontierdreams
Waldorf dolls for infants are a favorite first toy that feel wonderful to make and give. Make a Waldorf doll with pure wool and cotton.
I love making Waldorf stars. They look so beautiful when stuck to a window, and are especially magical when catching the pale winter light. They are deceptively easy to make, and are lovely decorat…
It’s so exciting to find a budding new Waldorf Blog. Cathy, from the beautiful new blog Faith & String and shop Brambles & Blossoms is sharing her tutorial on how to make a WALDORF POCKET DOLL. Please visit Cathy’s sites for other great Waldorf doll tutorials and to purchase the most lovely Waldorf dolls. :::: […]
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
Holzwurm basteln mit Kindern - ganz einfach. Auf einem Waldspaziergang Material sammeln und zuhause gemeinsam an der Werkbank basteln.
Over the weekend, I made Princess wands with my girls and I thought they were so fun that I wanted to pass along the super easy tutorial for you guys. I think these would be great party favors or you might just file it away as something crafty to do this summer to keep the...Read More »
Waldorf Window Stars A Simple Craft in Paper Folding IN WALDORF SCHOOLS, window stars are often displayed throughout the lower school grades to brighten the classrooms. Making one for your home can be a wonderful at-home craft to do with your little ones. What you'll need: Kite paper. We purchased ours from A Child's
Nothing connects hands, heart, and head quite like the Waldorf practice of handwork. Its importance is woven into the very fabric of the Waldorf curriculum and is a practice that nurtures not just skills, but the development of well-rounded individuals. The fact that through making beautiful and enduring objects, children are at the same time learning math skills, spatial understanding, developing their dexterity, all while problem solving, makes handwork one of the most important parts of Waldorf education and one that children will use for their entire lives. Benefits of Waldorf Handwork Through knitting a scarf or crafting a wooden toy, students learn to channel their creativity into tangible forms. This hands-on approach allows them to explore colors, textures, and shapes, developing a keen aesthetic sense while gaining confidence in their ability to bring their visions to life. In a world filled with distractions, Waldorf handwork instills the values of focus and patience. The rhythmic movements involved in crafting require a child's full attention, teaching them the art of concentration. Whether it's threading a needle or carving a piece of wood, the process itself fosters a sense of calm and mindfulness. Children also learn to correct their mistakes, value hard work and develop patience. As children complete increasingly difficult tasks following small steps, they begin to feel the joy of accomplishment which creates the self-confidence needed to tackle much bigger and more complicated tasks as they progress through life. As if those overarching benefits weren’t enough, there are still more! Handwork allows a connection to the environment and helps children develop a sense of gratitude for the earth as they craft with natural materials like wool, plant dyes, wood, and cotton. Children also develop appreciation and an understanding of how to care for and use tools safely, from knitting needles to tapestry frames to early woodworking tools. And finally the big ones in the Waldorf philosophy, handwork helps children develop a sense of reverence and wonder and builds their “sense of life,” an inherent component of becoming a whole-hearted and integrated human being. Simple Ways to Introduce Handwork to Young Children With all of those big benefits, handwork is surprisingly simple to introduce at home. For young children, handwork encompasses a wide range of simple everyday activities that get children working with their hands, both through doing practical activities and more artistic ones. Examples include: kneading bread, playing in sand or mud, modeling with beeswax, drawing, wet on wet watercolor painting, and introducing seasonal crafts. Adding fiber work into handwork play, also called “soft handwork” is another way to engage little hands while promoting sensory learning. Simple ways to introduce soft handwork to young children are helping them learn how to roll balls of wool, making pompoms, learning how to finger knit, and rolling beeswax candles. As they grow and develop more dexterity you can introduce simple sewing projects, nature weaving and simple potholder loom weaving, and wet felting. Keeping a variety of handwork materials available will allow children to incorporate them into their play and continue to develop their skills. As they begin to master these early handwork skills, they are then introduced to more advanced and complicated crafts like knitting, woodworking, crochet, and candle making. Why Knitting is More Important than Handwork Every child learns to knit in a Waldorf school and they are taught to knit even before they learn the alphabet. Knitting perfects fine motor skills, has been said to improve memory, works both sides of the brain, and prepares children to be better readers when they are ready for that important step. The rhythmic repetition of knitting and crocheting enhances a child’s concentration and develops hand-eye coordination. Knitting can also help enhance math skills through counting rows and stitches, measuring out patterns, and through making three-dimensional items. As children pick out their yarn and plan their knitting projects, they develop a relationship to each color and they learn to “play” with each color and learn about contrast, tone, and shades. And when they have finished their first hat, scarf, or mittens, nothing is more joyful than the feeling of accomplishment and knowing they can work through hard things to get to the end. This simple act gives children the confidence to achieve even more challenging projects as they grow up. At Bella Luna Toys, we celebrate the deep impact that handwork makes on children. Our curated selection of handcrafting materials and kits reflects our commitment to providing tools that inspire creativity and support the holistic development of every child. From all of us at the Bella Luna Toys Team, we hope you have many days filled with crafts, love, and fresh cups of tea! Tag us in your handwork adventures @bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured!
Unser einfacher DIY Kinderkaufladen mit Washi Tape Ich habe es gern praktisch und einfach und da wir öfter beruflich bedingt umziehen, liebe ich es, wenn unsere Möbel sich anpassen können. So entstand kurzerhand unser Kinderkaufladen. Etwas Washi-Tape, die Stuva Banktruhe, Stuhl, Kasse und etwas Ware zum Verkaufen aus der Küche und dem Spielzimmer. Fertig ist er.
Kids can learn so much when taking part in weaving activities and crafts. Keep on reading to find out how to make your own popsicle stick weaving looms! Follow our Creative Play Pinterest board! Weaving provides a wonderful opportunity for kids to discover patterns and textures and to encourage growth in fine motor skills and eye …
*** THIS IS A PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - NO PHYSICAL ITEM WILL BE SENT *** Video masterclass on creating a small play Waldorf doll 14 cm (5.5 inches), duration 1 hour 7 minutes, accompanied by the necessary comments in English. The masterclass begins with a description of the materials, includes all stages of creating a doll and a pattern in pdf format. *** -Please note this is for the PDF pattern only, not a finished doll, or any supplies. -It comes in digital format, not printed. -There are NO returns or refunds on patterns. (If you have ANY questions about your pattern please just message me. This is my second released pattern so there might be some hiccups). ** If you have ANY problems downloading your file please see this article: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/3949. If that doesn't help, please message me right away so I can resolve any issues. *** *** © Copyright 2021, Taisiya Styopina, All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this pattern is strictly prohibited by US and International copyright law. No part of this pattern may be reproduced in print or electronically, including, but not limited to instructions and photographs. Original pattern purchasers may sew and sell an unlimited number of items from their Muse of the Morning sewing patterns with no licensing fees. Although we appreciate sellers using the name of the pattern in their listing and giving us a link back, it is not required.
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Read how we made our DIY tree house for small world play featuring DIY fairy furniture, fences, trees, bridges and ladders! Perfect for Waldorf, Reggio inspired play using chopping boards and cutting boards from Kmart and IKEA. This is a super easy play hack for children!
Waldorf doll sewing pattern + video tutorial for making a 11 cm (4.3 in) Ladybug Waldorf inspired doll. Step by step tutorial to create your own little Waldorf doll, to offer as a gift or to keep by your side. Easy to make and beginners friendly. Free embroidery tutorial of a different flower on my Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/lilalune (listing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPMjbF7RLL0&t=87s ). In English and French. PDF pattern. Private links to videos. List of material included. In english. - More tutorials in my Etsy shop and www.dollmakingacademy.com. - Masterclass and Doll Clothes Tutorials on patreon.com/lilalune. The PDF pattern, instructions and videos may not be sold, copied or distributed in any way. It is forbidden to sell dolls made with this pattern/tutorial or modifications of this pattern/tutorial. For personal use only. PDF downloads are non-refundable. ©Lilalune. All rights reserved.
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Today my friend Helen came to share with us how to make a sweet little first doll for a baby from a recycled woollen garment. Helen moved to Australia from New Zealand at the beginning of this year and she brought with her some lovely ideas from the craft group at the Steiner school her daughters attended there. This little doll is not new, rather it is in a classic 'Steiner' style ~ simple, natural fibres and no facial features; what makes it a little different is its lavender 'heart'. We added a small sprinkle of dried lavender flowers wrapped in fleece when we stuffed the bodies to soothe the wee ones off to sleep. Helen also explained that when she was taught to make these little dolls they made them with the inside outside. The reason was because it had been worn by another turing it inside out gave it a new side. Helen didn't mind at all when I asked if it was ok to share today's session in the blog sphere; so I took pictures as we went. They are a bit dodgy tho because I only had my phone camera on me. Everything I write from now on is a bit, shall we say 'organic' ~ there isn't really a pattern or a size; there is a general shape tho! here goes: The picture above shows the shape you need, the (very rough) dimensions of this piece were 13" by 5" and curve your corners. Next make a head. To do that get some fleece and starting small, wind up a tight ball shape until it is the size you need; keep in mind that babies have big heads ~ the proportions are 1/3 head 2/3 body. These dolls are more like 1/4 head 3/4 body...but they are in sleeping bags! Now stitch up your side seams ~ right sides together. You could do this on a machine or by hand using either running stitch or back stitch. Fold it in half lengthwise and starting on one folded edge side, stitch down and around the curve ~ REMEMBER you want to leave a hole in the centre bottom big enough to get your head through so don't keep going all the way round! Start back at the other folded edge and come back down and round the curve leaving a gap. Ok now you put your head in. You will need a length of linen or other strong thread ready to tie off your head. Turn your fabric right way out and fold in in half to find the exact centre on the top edge (not the curved bottom edge with the opening) put in a pin vertically at that point and then push your balled up head fleece through the opening and up to the pin. The pin will hold the ball securish while you pull and stretch the fabric down around it. You are aiming for a neat ball with as few wrinkles as you can manage. Holding the stretched head in one hand wrap your linen thread tightly around the 'neck' of the ball to secure the shape. I wrap three times and knot three times, but whatever works for you. Once you have done that you will have a couple of linen threads hanging loose. Thread them into a needle and pull them through into the inside of the doll to hide them. Ok. if you would like to add a lavender heart here is how. Pull off a longish piece of fleece and lay it across your palm, then add another across the opposite way (so you have a cross or X) pinch up some dried lavender flowers and sprinkle them into the centre of the cross and then carefully wrap first one side, then the other and keep repeating the process til you have a neat little bundle - give it a squeeze to release the heady fragrance. Stuff the doll so that it is cuddly and has plenty of give, not firm, and put in your little 'heart' before you blind stitch up the bottom edge. Next you want to pull in the edges to make it have arms; to do that hold it up and push the sides in with your fingers til you like the look and it is even. Mark the points your fingers were with a couple of pins. Now how you do the next bit depends on if you want a centre bow or not. For a very small baby you might prefer not to have any dangly bits of thread they can get their fingers hooked in, so whatever you prefer. for no bow ~ thread your needed with strong thread, you might like to double it, come up from below your pin and do a couple of small backstitches to secure it then push your needle all the way through and out at your other pin point ~ pull taught ~ turn your needle around and go back through and out the first side ~ pull taught ~ backstitch and knot to secure then push your needle back though the middle and out, snip the thread close to the doll body. To make a bow: put the needle in just to the right of centre leaving a tail long enough to tie into a bow, then push the needle through to the left side, turn it around and push it back coming out to one side of the centre back. make a smallish stitch, say half an inch, across the back and then go back in and come out on the other side seam. Go in once more and come out to the left of the centre front ~ pull taught. You might need someone to help you hold the strings secure while you double knot and double bow. Ok now you just add a hat - you can do this in whatever style you like utilising whichever bit of the garment works. For a long pointy hat, measure around the head to get the length of the flat edgen and try this triangular shape ~ The hat below was made with part of a turtle neck jumper. The two above were from the sleeve cuffs. Sew it up, stitch it on and you are done.
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This is a Waldorf inspired piece made of wool by the needle-felting technique. It's been created to provide a peaceful and harmonious image that communicates with the soul through its colors, textures, forms and energy. Dimensions: 8.5 in diameter. Doll: 6.5in. SHIPPING: Since shop-home is located in Montréal, contact the shop owner for more accurate delivery-time and shipping-costs. Note: it is not a toy.
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🔥LAST DAY 60% OFF. 800+ Sold in Last 24 Hours🔥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 99.9% Customers Loves Her. 🚢Shipping>>Worldwide Express Shipping Available. Delivery time 7-14 days. ⏰Handling time>> Ship within 24 hours after payment. This week's special event: Randomly selected 100 lucky customers to get double the order product every day. We will send you an email, please remember to check, thanks for your support❤️❤️❤️ Dolls vary in the form best suited to the stage of development of the child👼 Typically, hair on a doll is made of pure wool such as mohair or boucle, ply wool or cotton. Facial feature details on a doll vary with the maker and are generally simple stitches, sometimes painted, but are always a simple suggestion and ideally neutral, so the child can imagine the personality and mood of the doll and whether the doll is awake or asleep. Some dolls have small suggestions of noses. Skin, eye and mouth colors vary with each doll, ideally to reflect the colouring of the child for a first doll. Materials: De witte engel jersey, sheep wool wollknoll, Cotton yarn, Cotton, boucle yarn Adele, mouslin, cotton jersey Dimensions: Height: 12 Inches Description: Random haired waldorf doll 12 inch with big ONE clothes Soft and cuddle doll is made in waldorf style with 100% organic cotton (De witte engel) and stuffed very firmly with natural fiber - clean organic wool Wollknoll. Hair - Hand-colored Adele's boucle mohair yarnHair is securely fixed you can make different hairstyles.
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🔥LAST DAY 60% OFF. 800+ Sold in Last 24 Hours🔥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 99.9% Customers Loves Her. 🚢Shipping>>Worldwide Express Shipping Available. Delivery time 7-14 days. ⏰Handling time>> Ship within 24 hours after payment. This week's special event: Randomly selected 100 lucky customers to get double the order product every day. We will send you an email, please remember to check, thanks for your support❤️❤️❤️ Dolls vary in the form best suited to the stage of development of the child👼 Typically, hair on a doll is made of pure wool such as mohair or boucle, ply wool or cotton. Facial feature details on a doll vary with the maker and are generally simple stitches, sometimes painted, but are always a simple suggestion and ideally neutral, so the child can imagine the personality and mood of the doll and whether the doll is awake or asleep. Some dolls have small suggestions of noses. Skin, eye and mouth colors vary with each doll, ideally to reflect the colouring of the child for a first doll. Materials: De witte engel jersey, sheep wool wollknoll, Cotton yarn, Cotton, boucle yarn Adele, mouslin, cotton jersey Dimensions: Height: 12 Inches Description: Random haired waldorf doll 12 inch with big ONE clothes Soft and cuddle doll is made in waldorf style with 100% organic cotton (De witte engel) and stuffed very firmly with natural fiber - clean organic wool Wollknoll. Hair - Hand-colored Adele's boucle mohair yarnHair is securely fixed you can make different hairstyles.
This is a Waldorf inspired piece made of wool by the needle-felting technique. It's been created to provide a peaceful and harmonious image that communicates with the soul through its colors, textures, forms and energy. Dimensions: 25 in height, 6 in width The circle is made of oak wood. Note: it is not a toy. SHIPPING: Since shop-home is located in Montréal, contact the shop owner for more accurate delivery-time and shipping-costs.
