I've still got a bunch of cookie posts to put up here. And other food posts. I know.
But I just haven't felt like typing. Or discussing cookies. I'm a little, well, over the cookies for the time being. And of course, we still have containers of them piled in the dining room. Not as many, of course. But a lot. And some of those are cookies other people gave us, and those, actually, I don't mind. I like getting cookies from other bakers – I like to try their versions of things. Somehow they taste better than the ones I've been living and breathing for weeks.
So that's my excuse for not posting a lot so far since last week.
Also, I find that when I need a break from one creative endeavor, I ricochet toward something completely OTHER. And a few days or nights ago, I got an idea. And so I hauled out huge RubberMaid totes and dug through them…and went to the store and picked up a few things…and went online to get a few technical tips…and here's the result:
No, she doesn't have a face. I haven't decided if I'm going to leave her like that (probably) or sketch out several dozen eyes and noses and mouths to see if I can come up with the ones that are hers. And she's not necessarily finished, either. But she's kind of done. And she's a test run. Just to see if I could do it.
Oh, and her dress? It's the bottom of a leg from an old pair of Alex's jeans. I'd made shorts out of them, but for some reason, I kept the rest of the leg fabric. I guess this was the reason.
I've cut out and stitched the body for another one, too.
Alex was watching me do that yesterday, and he asked if I'd make a boy doll, and I said sure, at some point. And he asked if, instead, I could make him a stuffed animal. And I said I probably could. What did he want?
A triceratops.
Of course.
I suggested we begin with something easier.
We've compromised on a spider. And Julia wants a pink (surprise, surprise) teddy bear.
So at some point, I'll move into the animal kingdom. But right now, I'm playing with dolls.
I'll be back later. I've got a body to stuff.
very creative. oh by the way, i have been stuffing my face this afternoon on the cookies from you…they are so tasty!! thanks again!
I love this doll!! I vote for no face.
She is adorable. Be Amish – no face.
Sarah, I’m so glad you’re enjoying them! Did they arrive pretty much intact? No one’s ever told me all they got was a box of crumbs, so I’ve been assuming things have shipped okay.
Beth, Margaret – yeah, I agree. No face. I like the Amish dolls – and I also like Willow Tree figures and angels for the same reason. No faces. But still, there’s a personality nonetheless.
De-lurking to say I really enjoy your blog! The kids are so cute, the cats are devious (as all cats should be), and your recipes & crafts are always so wonderful-looking. I, also, vote for no face on the doll. 🙂
Looks a bit like the Waldorf dolls. Always lovely picctures thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!