Handmade Toys on Pitara Kids Network

The Walnut Tortoise

Mon, 27 Mar 2000 01:58:08 +0000

The tortoises are simple to make and you can have great fun playing with them.

The things you need:

The Walnut Tortoise [Illustrations by Sudheer Nath]

Walnut, card sheet, pencil, eraser, scissors, glue and colours.

Step 1. Break a walnut into two. Atleast one shell should be perfect.

Step 2. Put the shell, dome side up on the card sheet. Draw out the legs, mouth and tail of the tortoise.

Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:43:53 +0000

Line up a few of these dolls on a windowsill or mantel, and you’re guaranteed to spread cheer to family and guests alike.

Sock Doll [Illustrations by Shinod AP]

The things you need:

Step 1: Fill a cotton sock three quarters of the way with the foam pieces. Secure it by tying a rubber band at the end of the filling.