Japanes Doll

My sister-in-law showed me how to make these little Japanese dolls years ago. They are great for hanging on your bags. They are quick and easy to make. They are also very addicting.

You will need ribbon.

And some beads. I don't actually have the bead description becuase I have thrown away the packaging long ago.

Cut your ribbon 18 inches long. String a small bell to the center.

Tie a single knot.

Using a tapestry needle (make sure it will fit through the holes of your beads), thread one side of the thread.

String your beads as shown.



Here it is with one side of the ribbon thread through.


Remove the ribbon from the needle and thread the other ribbon onto the needle. Starting from the bead just above the bell, thread the ribbon going up the doll.

The doll with both ribbons strung through. Tie a double knot to secure and your doll is completed.