How To Make A Doll Closet From A Sugar Box Video Tutorial

 

To make this closet I used a Sugar In The Raw Box, 2 different contact paper, a dowel, acrylic paint, earings and jewels to create the door knobs, and cardboard scraps.

Note: I suggest using a darker color contact paper for the outside because the writing shows through with light colors

I made the hangers using wire I bought from the hardware store.

ENJOY THE VIDEO TUTORIAL

One Of The Winners Version Of Blossom Baby Felt Pattern

 This is Carmen's work. She's is one of the winners of the Blossom Baby felt pattern. I sent her the pattern yesterday. She couldn't wait to get started. She left me a comment to visit her blog and to my surprised she had made the Blossom Baby. I am filled with such joy and delight. She found the pattern to be easy and fun.

I am so proud of you Carmen. You made me very happy for your excitement of the pattern. Thank you for sharing.

Giveaway! Blossom Baby Felt Pattern

It's finally here. This is the beginning of a series of felt doll patterns. I've created a 7 inch jointed by the elbows and knees felt doll pattern and get ready for more. I'm so excited about the new ideas that are just popping into my head. In the mean time, this lovely 4 inch baby petal's will be given to 5 people who really want it. Leave a comment so I'll know you want to be entered. How easy is that. The winners will be announced next Thursday.

 Now available for purchase here on my blog on the the right hand side bar just scroll down and Click Add to cart.

 

A New Arrival Blossom Baby Felt Pattern

Baby Petal's felt pattern measures about 4 1/4 inches tall. She is stitched with a blanket stitch. Her hair is made with embroidery floss curled.

Showing her size in my palm. She is so sweet and fun to make.

She is great for other dolls to hold. She even looks great on Barbie. She also can be pinned and used for a baby shower favor or as a broach...hey, you can also use her as an ornament for your christmas tree. Let your imagination run wild.

I'm still working on the pattern...as soon as I'm finished, It will be available for another giveaway. The pattern will also be up for sale.

Bunka Cloth Doll Winners!

Now available for purchase here on my blog on the the right hand side bar just scroll down and Click Add to cart.

Thank you to all that wanted to be entered. Luckily for all those that really wanted it, you're all the fortunate winners.

Beth

                       Derelict Debutante

 Lora

    Hanna

                                                          Minnaslyfan [from my youtube channel]

Please send me your emails to carolyndolls@yahoo.com to recieve the patterns.

Bunka Cloth Doll Pattern Giveaway! Wohoo!

I just fell head over heals with the Japanese Bunka cloth doll. I've searched and searched for a pattern, but they are so hard to find through the internet. I have a feeling that others feel the same. So I decided to create my own Bunka cloth doll pattern. To celebrate I'm having a  giveaway. I'll be giving away 5 patterns. The pattern is in Pdf file with lots of colorful instructions and patterns to print out. She Measures about 10 inches tall. Just comment to let me know you're interested  and I'll enter you in the drawing...you may also announce the giveaway on your own blog if you like.

  Now available for purchase here on my blog on the the right hand side bar just scroll down and Click Add to cart.

I'll announce the winners in 1 week from today. Next Monday

I Finally Made A Mini Free Spirit Crochet Doll

 

I finally made a Mini Free Spirit crochet doll...she is responsible for the inspiration of the Blossom Petal's cloth dolls I created. The credit for the crochet pattern belongs to Beth Webber. You can get the free pattern by visiting her blog www.byhookbyhand.blogspot.com. She's a wonderful, lovely, giving, inspirational, and kind woman. She is my kindred spirit. Thanks Beth.

Her name is Katie. The size of this doll measures 8 inches tall. It's suppose to measure about 7 inches or so...I don't know what happened. She still turned out cutesie anyway. I hope I make Beth proud. by the way my son named her

I gave her eyelashes made with embroidery floss. It was very exciting for me to crochet the hands and feet because I've often wondered how Beth did that...Beth. that sure was a clever and unique way to make hands and feet...I loved it!

I made the crochet clothes, shoes, hair clip, umbrella, and teacup set.

I will have the teapot crochet pattern available for making. I will be having a giveaway for the teacup set crochet pattern real soon. It's crocheted in size 10 cotton thread and the teapot has a removeble lid. So if you're interested stay tuned. I will also announce the giveaway on www.youtube.com/carolyndolls. The pattern will be in a pdf file.

Toothpick Doll

These are dolls I made with toothpicks and embroidery floss. This lovely idea is created by Angela Michelle Dolls. This one Measures 2 1/2 inches tall. I enjoyed making it. My 11 year old son also made one, But he wants to draw a backdrop for his before I take pictures.

I decided to paint a face. The Tutorial on making the head differ's from what I did. I used a 7mm wood bead to help me make the head.

Angela Michelle Dolls Blogspot Tutorial

Video Tutorial...Dollhouse/carry along case made with a pizza box

 This dollhouse/carry along case was made with a store bought pizza box.

I used contact paper that only costs $1.99 per roll, hot glue gun, extra card board to make it sturdy, ribbon and buttons for closure, and rope trim for a handle...oh yeah and sissors of course. You can make this dollhouse/carry along case with any size box to fit the size of your dolls using the same technique as in the video tutorial will demonstrate.

There are walls that are created to go to the next room/dollhouse/carry along case and it will be able to fit right inside the box for storage. You will also be able to stack them on top of each other to give them the effect of a second floor 

The Blossom Petal's with the new head's. These new dolls now only measure about 8 inches tall...they use to measure about 8 1/4 inches tall.

Enjoy the video tutorials!

Tutorial #1

Tutorial #2

Tutorial #3

Tutorial #4

Tutorial #5

Tutorial #6

New! Video Journey

I'm introducing a video journey that's doll making and painting with a twist. I hope you join me in my journey. I have a purpose for creating this video journey with a twist. The twist won't  be introduced for quite awhile. So bare with me in patience. The video journey will be viewed here on my blog and on my youtube channel. In this video I have included names that have been an inspiration in my personal growth creatively and in my personal growth emotionally...one being Beth Webber who have inspired the creation of Blossom Petal's.

Blossom Petals With Yarn Hair And New Surprise.

For those who have been following me, you know I prefer using hair that looks realistic. Well, I decided to give yarn hair a chance on my Blossom Petal's...I say "not bad" at all. This particular Blossom Petal has a painted flower and some leaves...she is definitely a unique Blossom.

SURPRISE! Blossom Petal's now has an undershirt body and a new head. In the near future she will also have stocking legs. Prior to the stocking idea, I had already pre-cut several Blossom's. So when I complete the pre-cut bodies, the new one's will have the stocking legs.