Apple tree house dolls
I just finished putting the final touches on 2 very special little dolls.
These dolls will always hold a very special place in my heart for so many reasons. First off, they each come with a set full of wonderful accessories. Not only are they each wearing fabulous outfits by The Melamoose Co. , Melanie made them each a few extra outfits: Kara has 2, Sadie has 3. Each gal also has a very special little elephant friend I made from a pattern designed by my new friend Shelly of Gingermelon. The little elephants were so much fun to make. I have been longing to create a couple of sets for a while now. I always love the idea of getting a doll with a complete wardrobe and a special friend. And a suitcase. You have to love a pink suitcase!
The other reason these dolls will always be special to me is they are most likely the last dolls I will make under the Apple Tree House name. Don’t worry, I will still be making dolls! I will just be doing them all under my Honeydotz brand name. I am registering with the CSPIA to make sure I am in compliance with all laws governing things made for children and it will be much easier to keep track of things if it is all in one place. Please take a moment and «Like» the Honeydotz Facebook Fan Page and check out the Honeydotz Web Site. I am planning a lot of fun stuff, including a giveaway (or 2!!) and some free stuff as well.
For now, both dolls are available in my Apple Tree House Etsy Shop. I will copy this post for the Honeydotz site as well so all of my new friends will have an idea of what is coming up.
As always, thank you so much for your continued support on this fun adventure!
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Анонимно о 13 июн 2012 r
she is such a sweet little doll!! great workmanship.
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Taryn, 10 inch AppleTreeHouse Ragdorf Doll, Waldorf Ragdoll Style, Cloth, Handmade
Taryn, 10 inch AppleTreeHouse Ragdorf Doll, Waldorf Ragdoll Style, Cloth, Handmade
Анонимно о 09 май 2012 r
The doll makes me swoon! Thank you!
Jacqueline, 15 inch Apple Tree House, Waldorf Inspired, Cloth, Handmade, All Natural Materials, OOAK Doll
Jacqueline, 15 inch Apple Tree House, Waldorf Inspired, Cloth, Handmade, All Natural Materials, OOAK Doll
Анонимно о 24 мар 2012 r
Great transaction. Wonderful item. Thank you! 🙂
Alana, an, 8 inch Apple Tree House Waldorf Inspired Doll
Alana, an, 8 inch Apple Tree House Waldorf Inspired Doll
Анонимно о 04 фев 2012 r
Hope the friends wil love this little gift — thanks!
Li’l Lovey — Waldorf Blanket Baby
Li’l Lovey — Waldorf Blanket Baby
Анонимно о 09 янв 2012 r
Addie is a wonderful addition to our waldorf family. Thanks so much for creating her!
Addie — 12 inch Apple Tree House Doll
Addie — 12 inch Apple Tree House Doll
Анонимно о 04 дек 2011 r
Perfectly adorable as always. can’t wait to see my little one meet her this Christmas
An 8 inch Apple Dumpling Doll named Harlow Applestocking
An 8 inch Apple Dumpling Doll named Harlow Applestocking
Анонимно о 02 дек 2011 r
Doll is perfect. Expedient responses and shipping. Lovely, thank you!
Li’l Lovey — Waldorf Blanket Baby
Li’l Lovey — Waldorf Blanket Baby
Анонимно о 21 ноя 2011 r
I finally took a peek at Teegan — I love her! So beautiful with the most gorgeous hair! Thank you, she is our first ATH doll and will be so loved here.
nJen 🙂
Teegan — 12 inch Apple Tree House Doll
Teegan — 12 inch Apple Tree House Doll
Анонимно о 01 авг 2011 r
She could NOT be more adorable.
Ireland, 8 inch Apple Dumpling Doll
Ireland, 8 inch Apple Dumpling Doll
Анонимно о 08 июл 2011 r
EXQUISITE little gal!
Sapphire 8 inch Apple Tree House Doll
Sapphire 8 inch Apple Tree House Doll
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I didn’t really play with dolls much as a child. Sure, I had dolls, plenty of them. I found the most joy making things for my sister’s dolls. I remember sitting with my Nana, going through a special box of clothing she had made for my mother and aunt’s dolls when they were children. I loved the different fabrics, colors, and textures. I used to spend hours making “clothing” for my sister and cousin’s dolls from scraps of beautiful fabric in Nana’s basement as the other girls played nearby. First, I sewed them by hand, and as I got a little older, Nana taught me how to use her giant, avocado green dinosaur of a sewing machine. My first efforts were a sight to behold….all “original” and could only be worn once, as I frequently had to sew them onto the dolls to get them to fit right!
When my first daughter was little, I did what most parents do, I got her a doll. The doll was cute to look at, but the plastic smell just about overpowered me, and I worried about what it might do to my precious little girl. So, I started looking for something less toxic for her to play with. I had no idea how little there was out there to choose from. My husband shared my frustration, and suggested that I try making something myself. The little light bulb went on over my head. Where to start? Then I found out I was pregnant with our second daughter, so everything else went on to the back burner while I enjoyed the trials of pregnancy and life at home with a small child.
When it was time for our oldest to start school, I knew I wanted to start her out with something different. I found a Waldorf School in Georgia; however, it was not practical for our family as it was too far for me to drive two times a day with a new baby (we happily wound up at a Montessori School that we will be forever grateful for). However, I was very intrigued with their philosophies about letting the child learn naturally, and surrounding the child with natural materials to learn and play with. The first time I saw a Waldorf doll, I was hooked. I knew this is what I wanted to make for my girls.
“What is a Waldorf style doll?” That is a question I get a lot these days. To put it quite simply, a Waldorf doll is a simple doll. They help put the imagination back in to playtime. A Waldorf style doll is a breath of fresh air. I only use natural materials for my dolls. I like organic, pill resistant cotton tricot for the skin, it is soft to touch. I use pure, carded eco-wool for the stuffing. The sheep are treated kindly; they live on fields where pesticides are not used. The dolls have a wonderful natural smell and will warm up as they are held, loved, and played with. The best ones have the simplest faces. A child can look at the doll and decide for themselves if the doll is feeling happy or sad, grumpy or silly, and so on. This encourages a child to bond with the doll, and it will become a special friend that is played with and treasured.
I am working on a new hybrid style doll that I have nicknamed the «Ragdorf» (trademark pending). it encompasses all of the attributes that I love about each genre of doll and I look forward to making many more in the future.
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