Dolls have been on my mind A LOT lately. I purchased the adorable dolls above for my nieces for Christmas. (from Pottery Barn kids ) I was inspired to buy them after watching this video for the hundredth time. These dolls are really the next best thing to a handmade rag doll. They're wonderful. (I may just buy myself one now that they're on clearance! :)
Click here to watch the video.--It will make your day, I promise. The video is a collection of photos the very talented photographer took of her daughter and her beloved doll, Cocoa, on a trip to Paris.
The doll in the video was made by this incredible doll designer.
Gah! Don't you just love those sweet rag dolls? Look at their dresses! I'm so inspired!
Love the pink haired doll by the same designer here!
What you don't know about me, is that many years ago, when my girls were little, I used to make dolls. Mostly folksy/country holiday dolls. (Santas and snowmen were my specialty) I spent every spare moment I could muster with two little toddlers running about to make dolls. (my girls are only 22 months apart, good thing I had them very young!) I sold my Santas and snowmen at holiday open houses in my own home and was happy with that. (in the days before etsy, and easily maintained websites!) I started out with patterns and eventually began creating my own. Tea staining was something I did on a daily basis, and I was thrilled when I discovered a technique to turn regular old jute twine into curly doll hair! My love for dolls never really passed, but has been mostly replaced over the past several years with love of paper, however, I've been having a little nagging feeling as of late...and I'm thinking I want to try my hand at dolls again. We're supposed to follow our muses, right? So, I'm going to give it a try. I'll let you know if I can make a doll again that might be worth sharing with you here. :)
Enjoy your day, and hopefully, you're creating something that makes you happy right now.
Cerri xo
I edited this post to fix the link to Jess Brown, she is the amazing doll designer of all of the dolls shown in this post besides the Pottery Barn dolls.
Oh do try - I'm sure anything you created would be adorable. I too share your love of dolls - especially love the Tone Finnanger dolls but I really love all types of doll media.
Can you please tell me the name of the designer of the doll in the video - the link you shared just takes me back to the PBK dolls.
Posted by: LindaSonia | December 28, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Oh what sweet dolls. It reminds me of when I too used to make rag dolls. They were all so precious at the time
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | December 28, 2010 at 08:03 PM
Merry Christmas Cerri! I'm late again due to computer re-do's and the yucks. Dev and I made some of those cute ornaments we spoke about and just posted. LOVE those dolls. Dev got some from their too.
Posted by: Kris Pare | December 28, 2010 at 08:15 PM
Re: [Little Pink Studio] LindaSonia submitted a comment to Dolls
Linda Sonia,
I just fixed the link. Sorry about that!
Here is the correct link:
http://jessbrowndesign.blogspot.com/2010/08/ella-and-lucys-dolls.html
Thanks for your sweet comment!
Cerri
Posted by: littlepinkstudio | December 28, 2010 at 08:57 PM
It's funny you should post like this. I have been a cloth doll maker for years and the past few I have switched almost all to paper. I want to make dolls again too, and not the fairies and jesters that I made so many of. I would like to make more old fashioned ones. Anyway this is inspiring me again. I feel like we are practically neighbors as I live in Greeneville, Tn! I love your blog! Now if I can just clear a path to the sewing machine maybe I can make a doll!LOL!
Posted by: Robin Carr | December 29, 2010 at 12:33 AM
I can't wait to see what you make!
karen....
Posted by: karen | December 29, 2010 at 12:35 PM
I used to make dolls too. Spent a lot of time choosing just the right fabric, laces and ribbon. I too have traded in the fabric for paper. You have inspired me to make a doll. I can already see her in my head. I will name her Elise and she will have dark, curly hair. Ohh I am so excited.
Posted by: Jan | December 29, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Love the dolls! I think you should make some!!!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | December 30, 2010 at 09:19 PM
Hey Doll
"Happy New Year!"
Have a Fab 2011!
oxoxo,
Jessi
Posted by: scrappy jessi | December 31, 2010 at 02:14 PM
hello dear cerri. i just want to wish you the very best for the new year and also to thank you for the inspiration that you always share. i have been off line for awhile but the answer to your email is YES! i am so excited- this will be fun.
take care and i will email you soon
Posted by: lorraine lewis | December 31, 2010 at 09:28 PM
Those dolls are adorable! I'll be checking back in 2011 to see your own doll designs that you create!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | January 01, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Happy New Year Cerri!! I hope you do follow your muse. I would love to see your dolls. LOL
Posted by: sonia audelo | January 01, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Those dolls are adorable! Yes, you should make some dolls Cerri!
Kelly
Posted by: Kellydeal.blogspot.com | January 03, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Hi Cerri,
Before I tumble onto something else, A very happy new year to you and your family and loved ones. Hope you had a lovely time.
This video indeed made my day. Thank you for posting this. This is so nice!!!
Im sure your niece loved it.
Roy
Posted by: Rukmini | January 04, 2011 at 08:01 AM
I too sea the beautiful inspiration in all of these dolls. I used to make little bitty dolls. In fact my daughter and I were just reminiscing about them. I also made The Three Bears out of felt. they were just mm 21/2 ~ 3" tall. Beds table hats... so fun!
SO ~ I know that we are all in for a lovely treat when your new version of making dolls is unveiled!
xo, Mary
Posted by: mary | January 08, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Those dolls are just precious! I remember my first rag doll my Mom bought me at a craft fair. How I wish I still had her! Can't wait to see your cute dolls.
{HUGS} Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Meyer | January 09, 2011 at 07:37 PM
I love these pretty dolls! I did enjoy the video. Thank you for sharing! :)
I hope you do make a doll or two. I am sure yours will turn out just lovely as all of your work reflects incredible attention to detail.
I hope your new year is off to a refreshing start, Cerri! :) xo.
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | January 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM
LOL...I like your 2an photo!! So cute!
Daisy~
Posted by: daisy | January 10, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Those are adorable, especially love that photo of the little girl and doll doing a headstand.
I became obsessed with making pompom animals recently...maybe I'll transition over to some girl pompoms!
Posted by: abby jenkins | January 14, 2011 at 08:24 AM
These are just too cute!!
Posted by: Kerrie | January 18, 2011 at 01:23 PM