Doll Cradle to Make from Baskets (1920′s)

This is an adorable doll cradle which is easy to assemble from common household objects.

What you will need:

2 baskets (1 for the bed part, 1 for the hood part)

2 wooden coat hangers (hooks removed)

paint

clothe to line cradle

Now, to make the cradle:

• Remove the handles from both baskets (if any).
• Attach one of the baskets to the coat hangers using nails or screws to form the rocker
• Cut the other basket so it will fit upright on one end of the cradle/bed portion of the rocker (see picture), forming the hood.
• Attach the hood to the cradle using fasteners
• Paint the cradle in whichever color you desire
• Decorate or embellish the outside with pink or blue paint, ribbons or whatever you choose.
• Line the inside of the cradle with clothe using hot glue, craft glue or spray adhesive.

You may also choose to make bedding for the cradle from extra fabric.