The 5 board bench,, in slight variations, is an old time basic entry level woodworking project. I had one growing up that someone unknown had built, and my wife did too. They are common, but adored by many that furnish in Kountry Kabin motif. Easily built buy carpenters with few tools. I used a skilsaw, a 1” drill bit, a well used piece of sandpaper, and a few brad nails from an air powered brad nailer, plus two pieces of leftover wood. I have a selection of cheap paints that were $5 ga. mis-tinted by Lowes. My wife will do the finish and make it Gurlie with Daisies and leafy vines or some such, maybe even put her name on it.
These would be simple to produce in small quantities for craft fairs or such. My wife is quilting now, so who knows where that will lead.
I've been using rainy days to make this for the grand-daughter's birthday. The kid will be 3. The doll is taller than she is. Once again, stuff from the junk pile. Old sheets and t-shirts make up the doll. Some old material from somewhere for the dress. I'll use thrift store yarn for the hair. Old hose will be the 'skin'.
I've got a couple of more months to fix the details.
Implicit in the doll is a promise to teach the basics of sewing if she wants more clothes for the doll. And teaching basic metal-working skills if she needs to make an 8" needle, like I did for this project. ;)
/johnny