Thursday, June 21, 2007

Simple doll for a small person

After a lot of trial and error (oh, there always is!) what was in my head finally came out at the other end, and I made this for my youngest grandson, he's six months old now and I thought he should have his own doll too.


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For once, The Boss was impressed, and he thinks I should make some more and sell them on Ebay. Obviously it complies with safety regulations or I wouldn't be giving it to my grandson, although no doubt he will put it to the dribble test! It measures about 8 inches high, the body is fine poly/cotton, the head and arms are robe velour and the hair is the usual knitted 'hat'. Features are drawn in permanent marker, fabric paints and gouache mixed with fabric medium, all cured and heat set. Whaddya think?

12 comments:

Val said...

This is so cute. What a good idea to make a small doll for a baby boy! I guess he'll love it. My small grandson is always stealing his big sisters cloth dolls!

Conni said...

Kay, he's adorable! And selling your creations on EBAY or maybe opening your own Etsy shop would be a great idea!

Anonymous said...

I'd vote for Etsy to begin...that is all handmade stuff there, so the very market you want would be most likely to see them.

They are really, really adorable. I wish I had younger grandkids; I'd order some.

Micki said...

He is adorable. I know they would sell. My only concern though is are the paints safe as you know how small ones love putting everything in their mouths.

Fiona said...

adorable. my small person would love it! I'm sure your grandson will too.

Anonymous said...

I think he's too cute!

Dy said...

I think he's fantastic. Your dolls have such character - you do great faces.

FARBTUPFER said...

A wonderful, little doll!

Nancilyn (Fiberdabbler) said...

He's as adorable as your grandbaby must surely be! I agree with Dy's comment completely. Your dolls are so expressive. You have a wonderful way with eyes, especially.
Here's an item of interest for dollmakers
http://gatherings100.blogspot.com/2007/06/open-request-for-allgiving-with-your.html

arlee said...

"finally came out the other end"---i DO hope that was like giving birth :}--exceptional face as always--if i *had* grandsmallpersons....

Teodo said...

This doll is so nice!
ciao ciao

Sonji Hunt said...

Ah yes. So cute. I think they would sell, too. You know, personalization is the latest marketing craze, so you could emblazen them with the child's name after being ordered (for a small fee of course). I must say that all your creations make the tedium of everyday tasks such a pleasure. That's how it should be.