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Above left, You can see how I have shaped ordinary plastic forks and spoons into shovels and a leaf rake using tape and paper mache pulp. Above right, a Barbie or Ken doll would  be the appropriate size for the use of tools like these.        The lawn care tools that I have made here are for a twelve inch doll. Later, I will include a craft about the making of a storage shed or tool shed to keep your doll's tools stored away. Until then, you can put them in a doll garage. Supply List: plastic forks and spoons masking tape white school glue aluminum foil tape paper mache pulp sturdy scissors acrylic paints: green and black scrap corrugated cardboard clear acrylic sealer or Mod Podge Step-by-Step Directions: For the snow shovel, cut the handle from a plastic spoon, but leave enough of the spoon's lip to sandwich it between a corrugated cardboard cut out of a shovel shape along with a few drops of glue.  Then tape this attachment firmly in place and let it dry...

Trash cans in the United States have decorative lids similar to the ones pictured above. I also found an additional grey, plastic container that also looks very much like a trash can to go inside my doll's garage. You can find all kinds of containers to clean and recycle that will look like miniature versions of things you find around the house in real life.         I crafted these realistic looking trash cans for a twelve inch doll's garage. (Barbie and Ken dolls) However, you can use larger or smaller recycled tin cans for larger or smaller dolls if you prefer. A tiny tomato paste can will suit a six inch doll's home and a larger 20 oz. recycled can will fit an American Girl's Doll house. Supply List: 15 oz. tin cans foil tape or silver packing tape (Get this in a hardware store.) can opener (kitchen appliance) plastic juice bottles sturdy scissors masking tape cardboard plastic trash bags: white and black cotton batting box cutter or razor blade (On...