July marked the end of this round of the Aussie handmade birthday club.
I had a lot of fun participating in this swap over the last 12 months. I've met some great ladies, and have seen, made and received some beautiful gifts.
All in all I'd call it a big success! A huge thanks to Tara for organising it, I know that these things can be a logistical nightmare sometimes.
So here is my very last make that went to the lovely Gina:
Over the course of the last year, I have made bags, minis, more bags....and when I reached August I just wanted to make something different. But what?? After a bit of stalking through Gina's Instagram feed, I saw that she was joining in a doll swap and thought aha! I could make a dolly.
I set about hacking a pattern I had bought some time ago to make a mermaid for my niece (pre-Instagram, it was that long ago!). I kept the head and then just drafted up a body and away I went. I didn't have the mental energy / skill to draft up a set of doll clothes, so I just made the body of the doll be her dress. I snazzed it up with a sweet little four leaf clover applique "brooch".
She also got a stylish scarf (because it is winter!) and some sweet red shoes.
To finish the package off, I used my favourite crafty gift wrapping - a fat quarter with a ribbon!
I'll miss my little dolly, I might have to make one for my own sewing room (but I'll have to hide it from the kids!)
This is also my finish for August's ALYoF.
I had a lot of fun participating in this swap over the last 12 months. I've met some great ladies, and have seen, made and received some beautiful gifts.
All in all I'd call it a big success! A huge thanks to Tara for organising it, I know that these things can be a logistical nightmare sometimes.
So here is my very last make that went to the lovely Gina:
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| Hello! |
Over the course of the last year, I have made bags, minis, more bags....and when I reached August I just wanted to make something different. But what?? After a bit of stalking through Gina's Instagram feed, I saw that she was joining in a doll swap and thought aha! I could make a dolly.
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| She's got spirit - check the twinkle in her eye |
I set about hacking a pattern I had bought some time ago to make a mermaid for my niece (pre-Instagram, it was that long ago!). I kept the head and then just drafted up a body and away I went. I didn't have the mental energy / skill to draft up a set of doll clothes, so I just made the body of the doll be her dress. I snazzed it up with a sweet little four leaf clover applique "brooch".
She also got a stylish scarf (because it is winter!) and some sweet red shoes.
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| She clicked her heels three times and the magic of Australia Post took her to her new home |
To finish the package off, I used my favourite crafty gift wrapping - a fat quarter with a ribbon!
I'll miss my little dolly, I might have to make one for my own sewing room (but I'll have to hide it from the kids!)
This is also my finish for August's ALYoF.
What a sweet doll. I am sure Gina will love it. I love the pops of red in her outfit. She looks very classic yet sassy.
ReplyDeleteShe's so cute! Great finish!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute doll. What a wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteYour doll is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet! Love the little details and the twinkle in her eye!
ReplyDeleteYour doll is so cute - love her scarf and little red shoes.
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