Commemoration

Dolly Peg Soldier

As a way of remembering our brave soldiers who served in the war, we have created some toy soldiers made from dolly pegs.

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  • Step 1Cut four long thin strips of green felt, approximately 5mm wide.
  • Step 2Wrap the strips around your dolly peg to cover your soldier’s body. Attach with glue.
  • Step 3Cut a long length of brown yarn and tie one end around the top of your dolly peg. Wrap the yarn around the felt to secure. Tie to secure the loose end.
  • Step 4Cut a small felt circle to create a hat for your soldier. Attach with glue.
  • Step 5Push a toothpick down one side of the peg, inside the yarn and felt. Use a marker to draw on some eyes.

Materials used in this activity

Felt Squares - Pack of 100
Optional
Product Code: 10785
EACH $54.99 (inc GST) $49.99 (ex GST)
4 to 7 $47.29 (inc GST) $42.99 (ex GST) 8 or more $41.24 (inc GST) $37.49 (ex GST)
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Dolly Pegs - Natural - Pack of 24
Optional
Product Code: 10851
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
5 to 9 $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST) 10 or more $6.59 (inc GST) $5.99 (ex GST)
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Toothpicks - Pack of 200
Optional
Product Code: 11802
EACH $1.60 (inc GST) $1.45 (ex GST)
5 or more $1.10 (inc GST) $1.00 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 16531
EACH $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $10.71 (inc GST) $9.74 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 17137
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
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Felt Sheets - Green - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 17533
EACH $13.19 (inc GST) $11.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $10.55 (inc GST) $9.59 (ex GST)          
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