An update on the Christmas dolls

I confess, I feared that "project homemade Christmas" would blow up in my face. That my children would open the gifts that I lovingly made for them (in case they grow up and read this) and wail. THESE AREN'T PRESENTS. THESE ARE HOMEMADE! My fears were unfounded, and Christmas was especially special, and the things I made were treasures to them. Phew!

*huge sigh of relief*

The biggest hits of all, Little Buddy and Pollywogalina (formerly known as the Molly Doll.)

They look a little different now. Pollywagalina is so beloved that she has already been puked on. So I had to pull out all her old hair and give her a new do.

Little Buddy has lost his collar and an arm. But you should see the other guy. Little Buddy isn't afraid of ANYONE. Not Uncle Ryan, not Daddy...not the scary parts of Robin Hood. Nuthin'. He'll be having reconstructive surgery this afternoon to reattach a limb. Then look out for that left hook.

I think now would be a good time to start Project homemade Christmas 2008. I'll keep you posted with all the new developments.

Back at it

I took a bit of a break over the weekend. Project Handmade Christmas is back in full swing. Here's a little purse for my girl...

...some frills...

...and the opposite side.

The hardest part for me, is knowing when to stop. Knowing when a project is done. I think this one is done. And this brings me to 8. Thank you very much. :)

His

A truck ornament for him. That puts me at seven.
Stay tuned! More to come!!

An angel for my angel

This is an ornament for my girl. Number 6 in the list of things I've made for Christmas. Next up, and ornament for my wee man. To be completed by this time tomorrow. It's so much fun to come up with gifts to make. I feel a great sense of accomplishment. :)

Al O. Dile

Whew. I had to take this picture quickly. I nearly lost my hand. (Don't be fooled by his lack of teeth...those gums are D.A.N.G.E.R.O.U.S.)

He's a biggun. Over 3 feet long. That's right. Three long feet of danger. Fortunately, I know someone that likes to wrestle large reptiles. Good thing for me!

(Um, that's Me~5, China~Zero)

The Doll's doll

They seem very happy together, but can't wait to meet their mother.

SSSsssssssss.....

Ssssylvesssster.

The half hour handmade stuffed snake.

Ooohhh. He's a scary thing, this one.

Be wary when you hear the rattle. One never can tell the capabilities...especially of the shifty eyed.

Little Buddy

Is not afraid of heights.

Quit climbing so high, little stinker.

His stiff arms pack a tiny wallop if you twirl him from side to side. There was a short list of stipulations for this guy. He needed not to have hair-like daddy. And his limbs needed to be firmly attached...since both buddies are extremely fond of rough play.

Two Christmas gifts down. Several more to go.

(Me ~ two :: China ~ zero)

Progress

So the Christmas Dolly is coming along.

She's waiting for her own little dolly, and a blanket.

(She wanted to be photographed out in the tree, but it's raining--that's why she looks to be sulking. Sassy thing.)

A little progress

Molly Doll has a head.

With hair.

And one arm.

(She is terribly embarrassed to be photographed in this decapitated state. My apologies, Molly Doll.)

{wip}

I've begun the Christmas present project. Project Homemade Christmas. Or Project Boo China. (was that harsh?) (see previous post...I got way too hot under the collar last time, won't get into all that again.)

Whew. So. I've started a Christmas Dolly. I'm making her from a pattern carefully stored in my mind's eye. We'll see if this works. It's a throw back to the dolls I made when I was younger, those didn't have patterns, either, and I think it was pretty evident that I just snipped and sewed. I'm not sure if there are any surviving as evidence, however, knowing my mother, they're all likely wrapped in tissue, carefully placed in her hope chest. I hope they stay that way. Forever. (Please and thank you, Mom.)

Today must be a day of tangents. Back to the work in progress. This dolly will {hopefully} have a few changes of clothes, a blankie, a pillow, and a baby of her own. There should be enough time...will keep you posted as she progresses.