More Handmade Dolls
Last week I shared with you guys a doll that I made for my sister’s little girl for Christmas, today I thought I’d share with you the dolls I made for her boys.
But first- my sister (Emily) sent me this sweet photo of her cutie pie with the doll.. adorable huh???
Now, truth be told, I was not thinking that Emily’s boys would be too excited about handmade dolls, so I will admit this was more a gift for my sister than her kids.
A few days before I mailed off the dolls I shared this photo on insgatram:
My nephews have a great love for anything Batman, so I decided to make the dolls little superhero’s in disguise.
I sewed the dolls (using a pattern from the Wee Wonderfuls book). Then made a little cape and mask to go on each boy.
My sister said that when they opened one, one little boy said:
“I don’t need to have anything to do with this”… not a big fan of dolls..
But the other one loved it- and my sister said they are all going up on a “high shelf” anyway!
You may have noticed that the boys have on “store bought” clothes- well I didn’t realize until too late that there was not a pattern for pants and a t-shirt for the size of doll I decided to make in the book. (I just made the girl doll and left off the pigtails)….
Soo…..
After a failed attempt (or 10) to draft a t-shirt and pants I was off to Target to find clothes to fit those dolls! I ended up with jeans for an American Girl doll and a newborn onesie that I cut off and hemmed.
I love how the dolls look all lined up— and I think it’s so cute that they “match” each of her kids.
In other news:
I’m off to Salt Lake City today to visit Family and take my daughter on a college visit!! (I can’t believe she’s old enough for college)…
I’m also so excited to tell you that I’ve been invited to be on the Riley Blake Fabric’s Design team!! I was so flattered that they asked me!
The projects all start in February, so watch their blog for awesome ideas!!
Riley Blake Fabrics has invited me to tour their warehouse while I’m in Salt Lake City along with a few other members of the Design team! I’m so stinkin’ excited I can’t hardly stand it!!
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I found your site on Remodelholic.com’s Pinterest board, and I love this idea! You’re very creative, and I love that you shared your gift panic trip to Target 🙂
Ha! Yes, seems like I’m in a panic at Target on a regular basis! Thanks for the heads up I didn’t realize that she pinned this!
I would love if u could share on how to make these iam tring to make some for charity for kids thanks u could email me at scindy87@yahoo.com
would of been super cute if you would of used some of their old newborn clothes that they wore!! Love them!
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These are wonderful!
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Georgeous dolls, superheros for the boys. My grandsons would have loved them.
Your post is so joyful! Thanks for sharing all the good news. 🙂
So cute, and have fun in Salt Lake City!
The dolls are adorable!!! So cute that you made them look like people you know. Makes for a cute birthday gift!
Congrats on joining Riley Blake! After these adorable dolls you keep posting I think I just might have to get a copy of that Wee Wonderful book!
Cute dolls! I have made this doll ,too, but your super hero idea is genius! Have a fun, safe trip!
Oh my goodness… those dolls are amazing! I know what I’m making my 4 year old Batman-obsessed son for his birthday.
The dolls are darling! I love the superhero costumes. 🙂
xoxo,
Amy
Congrats! What fun to be part of the design team. Good luck on your trip and college stuff. 🙂