Monday, June 09, 2008

things that make me smile: dolls again

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This is the curio in my office, filled with barbies, My Scene dolls, my little Madame Alexanders, a Madame Alexander that belonged to my grandmother, Ginnys and Betsy McCalls. The Ginnys were my daughters', the Betsy McCalls were mine. There is also a Miss Revlon in the back, but you can't see her. Also Hannah Montana (she sings) and a few Disney dolls.

When Kristin was a little girl, we took a prcelain doll making class together. She made a large baby doll with hair and movable eyes. She loved her dolls. She got the biggest portion of our budget, so I made a small baby with closed eyes. I love her still, and she sleeps in a basket in our bedroom.

Here's her sweet face up close. CLICK TO ENLARGE and you can even see her eyelashes. I would never have the patience to do it again, but I enjoyed our mother-daughter experience and am glad we did it.

Thanks for your comments Pat and Connie! I love knowing there are others who love dolls and enjoy them.

3 comments:

  1. She's so sweet--and I NEVER knew you actually made her yourself. Give yourself a round of applause!!

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  2. Yes, I love dolls.
    My dd and I recently had a conversation with a neighbour who said that she could not understand the point. We both shook ourt heads afterwards

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  3. Gorgeous work, so delicate and sweet! What memories for both of you to treasure! I saw a lady at a craft fair who made similar babies-TRULY a pains-taking craft and labor of love.

    My matron of honor has quite a Barbie collection filling their spare bedroom.

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