Mama’s Dollies

Inspired by Alicia Paulson’s Clothe Pin Dolls, a little package of wooden clothe pins and stands I picked up several months ago from a thrift shop, and this tutorial, I decided to make little dollies for all the little girls I know born at the end of March and beginning of April (which is several, including my own little Bear ~sob~).

I had this idea that I’d whip up these gals in an afternoon.

At least I’m always the optimist.
They took considerably longer than an afternoon, and I made numerous mistakes in their construction, only adding to the time it took to put them together. I also had this vague idea I’d sew them entire wardrobes and the girls could then play dress-up with them.

At least I’m always the optimist.
That idea was quickly tossed when I realized that I know absolutely nothing about sewing doll clothes. Hell, I know absolutely nothing about sewing. I am, however, quite gifted with a glue gun.

There is absolutely no way these dolls can be “played with”, as I’m pretty sure after one play session they’d be destroyed but they would look pretty on a shelf. A high shelf.

Yet! Cuteness! And, according to Steve, slightly creepy…
While I was on my clothe pin doll kick, I made up some little bunnies for Claire, Callum and their cousins who will be here over Easter. I adore these bunnies. Everything about them, with the exception of the bead-heads, was thrifted. The baskets? Bottle caps wrapped with twine.

These little guys can be played with, and I really don’t care if they last. Callum adores them!

Spring is certainly in the air, and there may have been a bit of bunny naughty fun on the beach today. I predict numerous baby bunnies in the coming months…

At least I’m always the optimist .
(The red and pink dolls are for my god-daughter and are suppose to represent myself and Michelle. The silver doll is for my niece, whose Mommy is blonde, and the blue dolly is for Claire, again to represent me. What? They’re my dolls, I can make two that represent me. Shut up. I can. And for some reason, during their entire creation, I thought of you, Suzy )

6 Responses to “Mama’s Dollies”

1. fearthainn says:

   March 13, 2009 at 9:33 am

   OMG those are the sweetest little dolls I’ve ever seen! They’re awesome!
2. michelle says:

   March 13, 2009 at 10:41 am

   I heart them ….and I double heart you:D
3. Laura says:

   March 13, 2009 at 12:31 pm

   I love the dolls and the bunnies! Well done! And I am extra happy to see that there is a talent you *don’t* possess (sewing). I thought you were Wonder Woman – glad to know you’re human like the rest of us!
4. Amber says:

   March 13, 2009 at 12:58 pm

   Sewing is too much like work. You have to iron. You have to thread the machine. You have to plan, and measure… I’m a lazy crafter .
5. Suzy says:

   March 13, 2009 at 10:10 pm

   I love them all – especially the one with the red dress and the hand bag. I feel sure she’s shopping! You could totally sell these!
6. Chrispy says:

   March 15, 2009 at 7:31 pm

   SO CUTE!!!