Wednesday, 27 March 2013

WOYWW




Good morning all!!
I hope it's not too cold and snowy where you are.
We have had about 20cms of snow but all roads are clear so it's not really a problem to us.
I feel very sorry for all the farmers round here who are busy lambing. I guess they may lose any that they can't get into shelter.

My table is covered with dolly mayhem!

I found the idea on Flutterby Patch.
Eli made little dancing dollies inspired by Julia Donaldson's book Paper Dolls. (author of The Gruffalo)

We always make paper dollies for our little ones so these fabric ones (all link handswith velcro) are just an extension of that idea.
Annie showed the twins the proto types that I made last week and Sam's response was... "Wow!"
What a poppet and he is only 18mths old.
So here is my third batch of dollies - these are going in the post for my great nieces/nephew who have chicken pox at present. I thought they would be fun to play with/ count etc.



They are only made with tiny scraps from my scrapbox - a bit like the scrapbox dollies (- another idea from Flutterby Patch) but no beads or buttons etc so safer for tinies to play with. Their features are all hand stitched and the hair and decorations are all securely stitched on.

Well that's it for today.
I am going to make a few Easter cards now, ready to post tomorrow when I go to see Annie and the twins.

Have a great week - keep cosy.
Join in the blog hop over at Julia's Stamping Ground - there are lots more happy crafters out there!!
Thanks for calling in and leaving lovely messages.

x Jo
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25 comments:

  1. Annie27 March 2013 at 07:07

    The dollies I have here were loved by them all last night Jo so are a real winner. Thanks from them all.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  2. Lunch Lady Jan27 March 2013 at 09:11

    What a fab idea!! Great for counting and addition and subtraction too....one more, one less etc. Clever you :)
    I'm glad you've been ok in the snow. Poor farmers though, as if they haven't had enough to cope with recently......
    Keep warm. We've got some weak sunshine this morning, hooray!
    Hugs, LLJ 59 xxxx

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  3. Fuchsia27 March 2013 at 09:45

    No Snow here !
    love your little cutie dolls they are awesome x

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  4. glitterandglue27 March 2013 at 09:56

    Gorgeous. You are so very inventive. Yes, the weather has been pretty horrendous for many, here on the North Wales coast it hasn't been too bad - but we have had snow on the beach in Llandudno this week. BUT - right now, the sun is shining. Have a great week
    glitterandglue#92

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  5. Anne27 March 2013 at 10:05

    Love the dollies. Wish I had more time to make some of the lovely, lovely things I see in Blogland. We too had lots of snow and it's snowing this morning. It was difficult on our road as it's unmade and a hill. Ok at moment though so got out yesterday. Happy WOYWW Anne x #84

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  6. SueH27 March 2013 at 11:40

    What a fab idea those little dolls are and a great way to use up your scraps. You must have so much patients because I bet they are fiddly to make though.

    Happy Crafting!
    Sue @ 101
    x

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  7. Helen27 March 2013 at 11:40

    Oh those dollies are so cute! Luckily we've missed the latest bout of snow (so far!) Helen 12

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  8. Sylvia/LittleTreasures27 March 2013 at 11:52

    You always have a fun idea, and how quickly you get so much done. WOW
    Love the little assortment of dolls, and I had a huge amount of paper ones as a kid, but mom got rid of things daily I think.
    It's 6am here and a huge full moon, and our mess of snow should disappear this week!! Whoopie to be in the 50's all week. So car wash here I come. #112 so far. Have a great week and Happy WOYWW

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  9. mckinkle27 March 2013 at 12:40

    Hello Jo, what beautiful dollies youve made! x

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  10. famfa27 March 2013 at 13:57

    Gorgeous little dollies. Perfect. What a lovely idea.
    Famfa 111

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  11. Unknown27 March 2013 at 14:16

    Your dolls are too cute...I love them. #98

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  12. ria gall27 March 2013 at 14:59

    they are just too cute for words and will be loved by many little people
    Wishing you a very Happy Easter and a great day today
    Ria

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  13. Julia Dunnit27 March 2013 at 15:14

    Oh they are so sweet Twiglet. I just love the velcro hands isea, they would make great bunting and with initials on their clothes they could be spelling aids too! How sweet the photo, sort of left to right they're in stages from finished to near naked!

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  14. Winnie27 March 2013 at 15:53

    Oh my, how precious!! They are so cute and individual! I don't sew a lick, just paper craft, but boy these make me wish I had learned! Been cold and snowy here in NYC, but today we got SUN and by Easter 50 degrees, I can't wait! Have a Happy Easter! Winnie#78

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  15. Caro27 March 2013 at 18:38

    Those dollies are gorgeous! So cute. Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW. Caro x #73

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  16. shazsilverwolf27 March 2013 at 19:10

    Oh my, I love those little dollies. Great way to use up bits & pieces. Have a great week, hugs, Shaz xx

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  17. Belinda Basson27 March 2013 at 19:52

    Wow, I think these little dolls are just the best idea I have seen.

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  18. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)27 March 2013 at 23:04

    Those little dollies are fantastic. Is there a pattern anywhere, I know two little girls who would adore those. Just right to be carried round. Hope you have a good week, with not too much of that wretched white stuff. xx Maggie #17

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  19. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 23:41

    They are all so cute! Just adorable as can be. Love that you used your scraps too. I'm always looking for ways to use up every piece of everything. lol! Love your dolls. SueC#137

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  20. Nan G28 March 2013 at 03:06

    Gorgeous bunch of dollies! They look so fun. Happy Easter and Happy WOYWW! Nan #115

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  21. Kelly28 March 2013 at 20:35

    Those are so cute! And each displaying their own personality. Great pieces! Creative Blessings! Kelly #158

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  22. Gibby Frogett 29 March 2013 at 17:58

    Hi Jo thanks for stopping by - I'm even later.. Your little folk are so adorable and sure to be a big hit. Our snow here on the east coast almost gone although been trying to snow again today, hope you don't get anymore. Have a lovely Easter... Gill x #75

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  23. Fiona@Staring at the Sea31 March 2013 at 10:12

    Those dolls are adorable :o) Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter.
    Fiona xx

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  24. Lisa-Jane31 March 2013 at 21:08

    We're big fans of Julia Donaldson here but this book seems to have passed us by! I will look out for it and I love your little dollies - just the sort of thing I would have loved and would love to make for my little girl.

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  25. KatzElbows2 April 2013 at 20:13

    The dollies are adorable, and the Velcro idea is brilliant. Hope they are truly appreciated,

    Thank you for visiting.
    Cheers, Rachel

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Thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas.