Craft of the Week: Handmade Dolly

I think a lot of people have been making these kinds of dolls lately.

They are sweet, old-fashioned looking, and they are so simple to make.

I used this pattern from Martha Stewart as my starting point.

Then I changed up a few things.

Next time I make one I will probably draw my own templates.

I would like to try and make the hair a little different.

And I have not been able to commit to the eyes yet.

I am nervous I will not like how I do them.

Here is a picture of me when I was little.

My mom used to make these giant clowns, as well as giant Strawberry Shortcake dolls.

I think they were made basically the same way, just a lot bigger.

I am going to keep working on my little dolly.

And probably make her some friends.

My littlest one loves to play with her babies these days.

How fun to add a couple handmade ones to the mix.