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It always amazes me how much longer it takes me to make a doll from a newly drafted pattern.
This new girl took half the time the first one did!

I just introduced Mini K to you guys the other day...and now this is her sister!
Just like Mini K, I've nicknamed this one Mini A.
I'm sure their new home will come up with much better names for them both.

 

She's wearing her softball uniform.

I was really excited I managed to search around the internet and find a good enough picture of her team's logo to use for her shirt!

 

 

 

She's the same design as the last doll. Guess I need to come up with a name for this pattern.

Maybe another night, I'm way too tired right now. ;)

 

Just like her sister, she's 15 and a half inches tall, and is jointed in her shoulders.

I thought I needed a sister shot! :)

Mini K- A Custom Doll!

Here is my newest custom doll!

I was asked to make a "mini me" doll for a teenage girl in her soccer uniform.

 

She has a new body design.

She's about 15 and a half inches tall and is jointed in her shoulders.

I'm pretty pleased with this new design so I'm sure there will be more like her in the future!

 

 

My favorite detail is her shoes!

I debated for a long time how I was going to do her shoes...and finally decided to try painting them on. I'm so happy I did!

 

I decided to use an iron on transfer for her team name and number.

I'm really pleased with results and can't wait to make more dolls using the transfer sheets!

Isn't her hair pretty? It was a custom color from Jess at Tatilicous.
Oh, how she spoils me! :)

I'm letting her new home pick out her name, so for now she's just nicknamed "Mini K!"

I've got one more custom doll to finish, and then it's on to an army of pocket fluffs!

The Newest Muse, Elaine

Ah, so happy to be done with this lovely lady.
She was a bit of a diva about her appearance.
She even made me throw out the first head I made for her! No other doll of mine has ever demanded that!

Elaine was made from my "Muse" pattern.
She's around 24 inches tall and jointed in the arms, elbows, hips, and knees.
She was commissioned, so she'll be off to her new home tomorrow!

I'm patiently waiting for some fabric to arrive for my next commissioned doll, so I think I'll spend the next couple of days making something for the shop!
(Hmm, now to decide from my long list of things I want to create..)

Something Blue

I just finished the second muse doll!

I decided I was crazy for deciding to make a bride doll. As I was working on her, I "remembered" that I am awful at making clothes. Oh well, I did my best and just made it work!

She is a gift for a friend that is getting married. I really hope she'll like her. :)

I have a little card that will be given with her that reads:

Something Old
-Her necklace was mine when I was little

Something New
-The fabric for her bodice and the lace for her sleeves were purchased brand new just for her

Something Borrowed
-Most of her skirt and veil were borrowed from a bag of dress up clothes

Something Blue
-A special message hidden on the bottom of her shoes

Anyway, I'm happy to introduce you guys to "Something Blue"

 

She's a little bit smaller than Bliss. She's 18" tall.
She's jointed in her shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees just like Bliss is though.

Shhh, don't tell anyone we're sharing her garter picture ;)

My friend and her fiancee's name as well as their wedding date is written on the bottom of her shoes.

I can't wait to give her to my friend!

Meet Bliss

Have you ever finished a project and loved it so much that it made your heart sing?

I've created things before that I liked. I've created things before that I've been pretty proud of.
This is the first thing I've made that has filled me with such joy.

I've always dreamed of creating something I felt worthy of labeling an "art doll."
This doll has been my muse ever since I first taught myself to sew in 2009.
She's been patiently waiting these past few years for me to figure out how to create her.

Sure, there's still some edits I want to make to my pattern and still lots of room for improvement, but that's part of the fun, right?

Anyway, I'm really excited to finally introduce you to Bliss.

She came out way larger than I originally planned...24" tall!
(I think I'll shrink my pattern some for the next one, lol.)

She is jointed at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
She and I had so much fun taking these photos!

She's the first of what I'm calling my Muse dolls...and I have a feeling there's going to be many more!

(Seriously, I've got a long list already written out of dolls I want to create!)

I can hardly wait to get started on the next one!

Hope you guys like her. :)