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April 24, 2008
I've seen so many cute painted peg folks out there I had to try my hand at painting us. I'm so amused with these-so is Keely. I hope to make our extended family to add to the collection too.
Look! It's us in the big city. Yeah, we bring out pets with us. heh. Keely and I made different backgrounds for them yesterday. It was entertaining.(I changed Milo's clothes because while the bib says, "Hey I'm a baby." Milo doesn't wear bibs yet, so the little button-up outfit was more him. And yes, it does really matter. Uh hum.)Later in the weekend the peg hubby and I got away to Paris.*The pegs can be bought at Michael’s. I think 2 for a dollar. I ordered mine online though. They are cheaper by the bag fulls. There are plenty of unfinished wood craft parts supply stores online. I just used cheap craft paint and tiny brushes for the painting. I'm hoping to find some non-toxic varnish to coat them with next.
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18 Comments Leave a Comment
1.
lera | April 24, 2008 at 10:48 am
Cute, Angela.
(You know, when we go out in public, people always ask if my kids are all mine. As if I’d take the neighboorhood with me or something.)
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laeroport | April 24, 2008 at 1:42 pm
They were cute by themselves, but with the backdrop? AAAACCCCKKKK!
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amy | April 24, 2008 at 2:36 pm
the backdrop is awesome!!!
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amy | April 24, 2008 at 2:37 pm
ok, obviously, so are your peg people
that went without saying 
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Crystal | April 24, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Super cute. Must do this as well.
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debbie | April 25, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Hi,
Your peg family is cute as can be.
I’m a preschool teacher and I know my little ones would love to have one of all of us in the class. They would be a terrific resource for creative play.
Can you please send me a link or provide any information on where you ordered your supplies? Did you paint them or use fabric bits as well.
Thank you so much
Debbie
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Jody | April 28, 2008 at 12:25 pm
So-o-o-o cute! I love that you made your own little family. Such a great idea. And, the backdrop is such a great touch. Such fun! Thanks for sharing.
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brit | May 7, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Awesome? LIke debbie I want to know where you came by such cute peg people, we’ve had luck at the thrift stores but what is your secret?
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Angie @ Many Little Blessings | May 9, 2008 at 9:09 am
Oh my! These are SO cute! Love the background too!!!
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Kimmie | May 12, 2008 at 5:27 pm
What a fun craft. I had seen them made with clothes pins, but never with pegs. I bet my wee ones would love this!
thanks for sharing your fun!
Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted
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Gina | May 12, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Best non-toxic varnish ever: Shellac! I found out about it when I was trying to safely coat some wooden spoons I painted. It’s not just safe, it’s actually considered edible. Comes from bugs. Now I use it on everything my kids might touch (3 yo) or chew on (11 mo).
Glad I found your blog and I am so going to make some peg people to live at my house!
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Melissa | May 13, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Love them! I’m definitely making a family for my daughter. Thanks for the inspiration!
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JennyW | October 3, 2008 at 1:04 am
Where did you find the pegs to paint? Those are so cute! Great shapes for people.
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Meagan | December 12, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Just use Modge Podge. It does basically the same thing and it is a lot easier!
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Jedda | February 20, 2009 at 12:31 am
oooh la la. I will be joining in all this FUN! Thanks for sharing!
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