Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Birthday dolls
There are several very nifty things about the dolls I've just made for Grumble's birthday:
1 - They are all made from scraps or recycled materials (excluding the stuffing). Even the buttons, which came from a box of used buttons I bought on eBay aaaaaaages ago. Austerity crafting at its best!
2 - Each fabric, being a scrap from another project, has a memory. The pink doll, for example, features fabrics left over from the pjs Grumbles and I made. I really like that about these dolls.
3 - They are so darn huggable! Especially the pink flannel one. Which is good, because her arms are kinda permanently in hug-mode, due to my wonky sewing. Um, design feature?
4 - The pattern, from the amazingly talented Nic of 60 piggies, is free, so you can made some for yourself. Give Nic a virtual internet high five, ok?
5 - When Grumbles wakes up on her birthday morning and sees these two perched on the end of her bed, she's going to LOVE them (I hope!)
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They're gorgeous - I'm sure she'll love them.
ReplyDeleteWell if Grumbles doesn't like them I do! Very creative and marketable.
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy preparing for this birthday Jorth! The dolls are very sweet - I love that you made two - twins for Grumbles.
ReplyDeleteOh divine. Lucky Grumbles. Every time you make these dolls, I think "I must" but I still haven't :P
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Grumbles!!! Have a fantastic day - Love the dolls!!
ReplyDeleteFAB! Can i put in an order for my next birthday please? ;)
ReplyDeleteLove these, and what perfect fabric combos! A playful take on a kid classic.
ReplyDeleteOh I love these, and thankyou for the link :)
ReplyDeleteIm printing pattern for these as we speak, so cute!!
ReplyDeleteGrumbles has a pretty great Mum. ♥
ReplyDeleteKeep this going please, great job!
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