Little Crow Doll

I am currently working on a birthday present for a little girl who is of Native American descent. I am having a blast with it.

At first I was very hesitant to get started on the project. There seemed to be a lot of obstacles concerning the materials. The doll is for a family with ties to the Crow Nation. I received some really cool photos of various elk tooth dresses. The first photo I received of greatgrandma was in black and white and looked very old. I did a search for images on the Internet, too. I found the same problem. Lots of old photographs. The dresses looked like they were a brownish red, maybe?  And where does one find doll-sized elk teeth?

I found a cool shop in town that actually sells elk teeth. They were really expensive though ($17 per tooth) and when I saw how big they were I knew they wouldn't work on a doll dress anyway.

My alternative was white beads made from cow bones. I also solved the color problem and decided to make the dress green. It was so much fun receiving new photographs of current style Native American dresses. I loved the bright colors on them. Reminded me of going to the Denver PowWow.

I know this dress will need a few more beads. I'll have to run back to the shop and get a few more. Better watch out so I don't spend all my money...at the Old West Leather Company.

Mermaids, Princesses, and Ballerinas

I have been working on some theme dolls this week. They are such a joy to make. I created a new crown for my mermaid princess doll. It took about 5 attempts to get what I wanted. Maybe I'll add some jewels to it lateron. I kind of like the simple look.

Tessa is a 12 inch girl with brown hair. She has some strands of fantasy yarn added with tints of blue and green. And check out her cute merbaby!

 

But then she is a real girl with legs...

 

I would have loved to play with these kind of toys as a child. I guess that's why I make toys. I get to play with them as I create them. It is so much fun to think of more things to add to the set. Maybe a treasure chest with jewels for the mermaid.

 

or a new warm-up jacket for the little dancer...

 

 She still need some slippers and leg warmers. I am on it...

2 more GermanDolls gnomes

Since everybody ejoyed the gnome doll so much I cut into my precious Heather Ross fabric once more and made another. If you would like to purchase this set, you can contact me or leave me a comment on my Facebook Page or here.

The doll has green wood grain patterned undershorts and matching little woodland felt boots

 

This fabric is out of print and very rare. Check out the beautiful detail and you understand why...

 

 

It's not too late!

I am still working on a few Easter items. I hope the Post Office plays nice and delivers all Priority shipments as promised in 2-3 business days. The babies are still hatching from different colored eggs. Today I little heartshaped one emerged from this lovely blue egg.

If not for Easter it can still be a nice surprise any other old day. Who doesn't love a surprise?

I finally managed to create a couple of leafbuddies again. It's been a while since I made one of those cuties. But then a custom order came as a reminder to keep them stocked. They do make a lovely spring birthday gift.