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I know, I know, it's probably still too early to be thinking about Christmas. But this year I wanted to make most of my gifts, so really need to start now!
I used to make everyone's gifts when I was little, I would start in September, & encourage Charlotte, my sister to do the same. We would paint shells for paper weights & other random bits & pieces. They weren't the most beautiful things in the world, as you might image, but we were only small, I think I started doing this at about 7/8 years old.
In more recent years I have fallen into the habit of just buying meaningless presents from shops, rather than actually putting time, effort & love into making gifts like I used to, despite my ability having increased! So this year I have decided to make (nearly) everyone's presents.
I've started with my youngest cousins gifts, a pair of ragdolls - one for both brother & sister! I've only finished the girl ragdoll, but have plans to start on the boy in the next few days. My cousins are aged 3 & 5, so I hope they'll like them!
She took about 5 hours to finish, but I think she was worth it! Do you like her? I probably won't show you more of the gifts I am making until after Christmas now, except for the boy doll, because I know that some of my family read my blog & I wouldn't want to spoil their surprises! I don't think there is much chance of my 3 & 5 year old cousins reading this though, so I can show you these pics without worrying!
Soooo cute! I was planning on making dolls too soon! Love the clothes you made =) What's the hair? Brushed out wool yarn? Or felt?
ReplyDeleteCy-v - Its wool roving, like the kind you would use to spin/make felt. Thank you:D
ReplyDeletesoooo cute!!! i love it!
ReplyDeleteomg your soo talented. i could never in all my dreams make anything like that, but i know for sure its something id love to buy in a shop, it seems that good quality :D
ReplyDeleteloving your blog always, Leah xoxoxo
Eeeeee wow how adorable is that!!!.
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That doll is absolutely darling!! I really admire crafty people!!
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I love it, so cute ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! You're so talented to make these! I would even love one & I'm way beyond the age for a rag doll!!
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ReplyDeleteShe is super cute, what`s her name:,>?
ReplyDeleteAhhhh she's beautiful - you should put personalised dollies on your shop, they'd sell like hotcakes coming up to Christmas! :D
ReplyDeletewaaa!!! so cute and so detailed, i love it, it is just so adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, now I want to go make some dolls too!
ReplyDeleteOh my god they are amazing! And so well made! What a really lovely present!
ReplyDeleteOh my god, she's so lovely!! I wish I could make something like that!
ReplyDeleteCould you maybe do a tutorial on the boy rag doll? I love crafting, but I always need a bit of help. Or if you could at least list the material you used, that would be really helpful!
Thank you ^^ Looking forward to the next post!
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She's so cute - doesn't she wear the same dress as you do?
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Oh I want one! So lovely <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a niice doll!!!!!!
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What a beautiful and thoughtful present! She reminds me of the dolls I used to have when I was a kid, I *loved* them. This doll you made has a lot of attention to detai, it really is beautiful, I think your cousins will be delighted :)
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Oh my goodness! It's so adorable! Can you make a tutorial!?? >w<
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ReplyDeleteThe doll looks amazing! I'm sure your cousin will love it! :)
ReplyDeleteCutey cuterson! I love her and want to give her a home xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's so adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really nice doll, I'd be happy to buy something like that=)
ReplyDeletecould you make a tutorial on how you make flower garlands? you're so talented!
ReplyDeleteWow, she's such a cutie!
ReplyDeletewow, the Rag doll you have made for your cousin is beautiful, I know they will just love it.
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I don't think it's too early to think about christmas! If I don't start thinking about it now, I'll forget all about it until 2 days before christmas eve and still don't have any presents. oh: and this doll looks super cute!
ReplyDeleteWOOOW I love it!! You might do a tutorial and everyone can do a pretty doll as nice as yours! Pleeeaaseee :)
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely wonderful!! *_* I'm currently planning my christmas gifts too :) There's no such thing as "too early" ^^
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I would also love a tutorial :) I love making presents but iI very rarely do it because it takes so much time and I am lazy :P And as for it being too early for Christmas, I already have all but 1 of my presents!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous, I'm probably going to do a doll like that for my niece, she's 4 . This year I also decided to make christmas present myself, I've already finished a few scarfs, but I'm working on so much more, I really enjoy doing that kind of stuff as well as cards and decorations, and also yummy cake that also look absolutely delicious !
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That is amazing. I love sewing but there's no way I'd be able to make a doll like yours!
ReplyDeleteI just made an outfit and have done a post on it. Take a look to see my simple skills lol.
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Oh she's gorgeous! And it's so lovely to hand make presents, they mean so much more that way
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteMy mother likes your blog too, she loves your dolls. <3