Kristy’s comment on my last post made me realize that some of y’all might not know that I really am selling these dolls.  These, above, are the nakeds that I made for Sugar-n-Spice.  I make clothes too.  As the name, “Dress-A-Dolls” would indicate.  Which by the way, MyOldest named for me!  I sell the doll alone for $7.  And outfits for $10 apiece (unless, of course, you request something outrageous like, say, JarJar Binks that would require much more thought and effort.  Then I’m uppin’ them thar prices a dollar or so!)  I designed the dolls.  I design the clothes.  They are a combination of machine and hand stitching, though will hold up to machine washing, pen and ink drawings, and much play.  They are flat – think Flat Stanley or paper dolls.  Made of non-tested, non-cpsia approved, though, thought to be non-toxic materials in a smoke free, however, pet and kid laden home.  They measure approximately 8 inches across and 9 inches tall.  The clothes go on them like regular clothes, and are fairly easy for smaller hands to fold the material over and put the clothes on them.

Examples of some of my past dolls are found here (the obi wan and darth vader ones that I made Maury’s son) and here (the darth vader I made for my own boys), and the early versions (with anakin, batman, and the matching dress to MyGirl’s homemade dress).  I, somehow, in the Christmas craziness rusharound, didn’t get pics of the different boy and girl outfits that I made for Sugar-n-Spice.

So, to sum up:  I hand-make these dolls per request.  If you were to buy 1 doll and 1 outfit – that would cost you $17.  One doll with 2 outfits will cost you $27.  Two dolls + Two outfits = $34.  And so on.  If you want a huge order, I can make you a deal.  I can make them in any shade and either gender according to your liking.  I can make Star Wars and Super Heroes and if you mail me specific material I might could make you a doll to match your daughter’s (or son’s) own outfit.  They are not tested, but I consider them safe enough to let my own children play with them.  I do not have a money-back guarantee.  Comment or email me and I’ll work out the details, such as how much shipping would be.  I do not comply with the CPSIA safety standards, which by the way, has been given a one year stay – you can read about it here!  These are mine, please don’t steal them, sell them, “borrow” them, or in any way copy them.

Whew!   All that to say, “I’m For Hire!”  Spread the word!

I didn’t actually make it, just altered what I already had, but couldn’t wear.  The shirt is one I bought back in the summer and because I’m a little more well-endowed than it was intended for I put a different top section on it.  And the skirt is one I’ve had for years, but it has slits up both sides that go to the knees – I don’t wear hose (shocking) and was cold with it open, so I took a batman cape (the only thing in the house that was black that I could steal) and cut it into triangles and sewed them into the slits – that made the sides flare out a little when I walked.  My honey loved it, my kids approved, and I had a dress to wear.  So glad I have a sewing machine!

Oh, and dinner with all Matt’s co-workers went great too!

The house was a kit bought from the store, the spiders were sweet gumballs collected on a recent hike, spray painted, with pipe cleaners and googly eyes glued on.

Carved our pumpkin:

And a few other fruits!

The mostly failed attempt at a carved banana!

The semi-successful carved apple

I also started on costumes for the big night.  I’m so proud of me, I’m ahead of the game this year.  Last year I didn’t start on their costumes until the day of.  oh.my.goodness.  So to be this prepared at this stage feels so good!
Here’s a sneak peak:

Can you guess what we’re gonna be?!
And tell me what you’re gonna be?

While we’re talkin’ about the things my family says – my girl was at it again tonight.  While drivin’ back from gettin’ some groceries she said she knew what she would name her babies when she was all grown up.  (In order) the name of her baby-est brother, Cornflakes, Santa, Tree, and Sign.  Hi-larious.  Where does she get this stuff?

Oh, and kinda related to the church thing (you know, the above Sunday morning reference?  for those of you as brain-lacking as me).  That thar’s my church down there.  And that thar’s the art show.  And that thar is my wall hanging a’hangin’ on that wall.  And, why yes, if you can find it (kind of like my own version of Where’s Waldo) you’ll see a ribbon next to it.  No money, but I did place in the top ten of my division.  Ye-ah!  And contrary to what I was convinced of, there were more than 11 entries.  That may boost my confidence just enough to go ahead and start that etsy shop I’ve been shying (that’s a word, right?) away from now for months.

Darth Vader & Obi Wan Kenobi

Here are the dolls I made for Maury’s son for his birthday.  A better version of the ones I made for my kiddos.  If you’re interested in one – or want to special order a specific outfit let me know – I’m for hire.  And, of course, I make outfits for girly ones – my honey just called them “dolls for boys”!