Here's a pattern for a clothespin toy soldier.

Here is a link that might be useful: clothespin soldier

Here is a site with instructions and a picture of a spool soldier.
http://www.craftown.com/crafts/art6.htm
Here is a site with instructions and a picture of a pasta angel.
http://craftycollege.com/webofangels/debra.htm
These two sites only have instructions.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/1170/pastangel.html
http://www.geocities.com/nettie103/Angelcrafts.html

Thanks! I may actually be able to do these.

chery2