Thursday, January 14, 2010

handmade...black apple doll





I made this little dolly as a Christmas present for Jude...he is a little black apple doll. This is the second black apple doll I've made, and I actually started this little guy back in June when I made the first one for a Craft Hope project.  Dolly number 1, who I named Gabriel, is in an orphanage in Nicaragua hopefully snuggled in some little ones arms...or let's make that an even better image...Gabriel travelled to a new home with some little one who once lived in an orphanage in Nicaragua but now has a very loving family to care for him.  I like that one much better.



Jude's doll, who does not have a name yet, ended up looking like a little gnome.  I made him a pair of overalls out of a super soft cotton velour type material and his sweater and hat is from a green felted sweater that I made a purse out of a couple of years ago.  Nothing gets wasted around here.  After I got all the clothes sewed up, I realized Jude has a favorite outfit in just these same colors....his carhartt overalls and a green hooded sweater.

Yesterday, we tried to make the doll some pajama pants, and I had so many problems I just had to walk away from it.  Bad timing I guess.

I have a couple of more handmade Christmas presents that I made to share over the next couple of weeks...but if you would like to take a peek at the handmade Christmas presents I received pop over here.

blessings~

19 comments:

  1. WOW! That may be the cutest doll i have ever seen.

    I'd call him Oliver.

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  2. Great work on that doll! And good for you for walking away when it wasn't working. Sometimes I try to force it and that just ends in even more frustration!

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  3. That doll is great. I love that Jude has a matching outfit too. You have to take a picture of him in it with his doll!

    :)Lisa

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  4. OMGosh! So cute! You'll have to snap pics of Jude and his doll in their matching outfits. I love that you named the first doll Gabriel; that's my oldest son's name.

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  5. So sweet! Hope your boy loves it (Mine? Their Mama-made dolls live in the bottom of the stuffed animal bin and only surface once in awhile to be stomped upon...sigh!)

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  6. That doll you made is adorable! I'm sure Jude loved him. :) The gifts you received are lovely too! Your husband clearly has good taste.

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  7. So cute, Elizabeth. I'm sure Jude is loving him.

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  8. What a cute little guy! Perfect for your cute little guy! I think it is so sweet that you made Gabriel for another little one in need. I am sure that both will be well loved in their own ways. And what terrific gifts from your hubby, you can tell he is a true artisan with great taste!

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  9. You probably didn't get my comment response, but the pan was from Jo-Ann Fabrics. :)

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  10. this turned out so great! i love the wool.

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  11. He is sososo cute Elizabeth!!!
    I love his sweet little outfit : )

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  12. The doll's fantastic! I love how happy and peaceful he looks sitting in the chair...

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  13. This doll is so cute. He does sort of look like a gnome. I bet Jude loves him. What a great gift. Good job mom.

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  14. Oh the little clothes are too awesome! Great job! What a special toy, I'm sure it will be treasured!

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  15. so cute! i saw this pattern awhile back, bookmarked it, but haven't tried it. this little guy is very stylishly dressed. i love it!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

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  16. Such a sweet doll! My girls are just starting Waldorf dolls. I know now what...or who...will be next.

    I'm always so relieved to hear someone else say that she walked away from a sewing moment. Oh, my: Do I walk away? A lot. A LOT.

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  17. That is the cutest doll. I love the outfits, the hair, the whole thing!

    OnceUponAParent.blogspot.com

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