PVC Bow and Arrow Set

My son has been frustrated with the (no) selection of toy bows and arrows.  I have been thinking that I should try to make him a set and scoured Pinterest looking for inspiration and found "Skip to My Lou"'s post here.

She put together a great tutorial so I will just add my project notes.  First, I used eraser tips on the end of dowels (but in half) as the arrows.  I decorated them all in duct tape in bright colors so they would be easy to spot in the grass and not get wet if left outside.  I used a nylon rope that is tested for 100 lbs.  I didn't want to chance anything breaking.   I used 5/8 inch dowels, but I think I might get bigger as one is already broken (my son was swinging them around like spears, so no surprise).

First shot

Trying it for himself

My husband drawing the arrow - i don't recommend pulling this far back and kids can't anyway.

The complete set

Closer shot

This is how he carries the bow and he has a sack for arrows on his back that I quickly made him with fabric.

Aiming just so

Boy Doll

Many times girls are the only ones who are associated with having and loving toy dolls.  I have noticed a trend for boys to become doll owners as well.  However, it is harder to find a boy doll, and even harder to have one share some of the child's features!  I decided to take matters into my own hands and create a boy doll to place into my etsy shop.  I altered a pattern that I had for a doll to create him and hand embroidered the face.  I think he turned out quite cute!

Here is the listing to my etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150394804/boy-doll

I really like how he turned out!  I have some pieces cut out to make a few girls too, so be on the look for those!

I am also selling my purple and blue angry birds. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150190724/purple-angry-bird-from-space?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150190811/blue-ice-angry-bird-plush