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Monday, 27 August 2012

Felt Dolls


When I first saw Charlaanne's felt dolls over on her blog, I knew I had to make something similar for my niece's birthday! I made these before she released her pattern, so they are based on what I saw, and constructed with my own ideas!

I made a simple folded felt case to store the dolls in...


And I made a boy and a girl doll, with various little outfits/changes of clothes :) I made everything sturdy with fusible web and backed everything with felt. Small pieces of velcro sticks the clothes to the dolls, which makes it very little hand friendly, and very mix-and-match-able!









My niece received these dolls tonight, and seriously couldn't stop playing with them! What more can you ask for from a present? :) [Even my nephews wanted a go!]
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33 comments:

  1. Ali28 August 2012 at 14:01

    Helen these are so adorable! You are sew clever! Glad all the family enjoyed them!
    Love the vintage dresses!!
    Fabulous!
    Ali x

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:12

      Thank you Ali! I love the dresses too - I want the black and gold one for myself ;) I think I'm going to make additional clothes for Christmas for my niece - can't wait!
      Helen x

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  2. Anonymous28 August 2012 at 15:15

    Great site!! I'm from the Art Blog Hop...would appreciate a follow back! :)

    http://paintundermynails.blogspot.com

    Amanda

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:12

      Thank you! I will go look at your blog now :)
      Helen x

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  3. Pam @Threading My Way29 August 2012 at 22:56

    What a BRILLIANT idea!!! Little fingers would be able to dress these dolls, long before they have the co-ordination to actually put clothes on a 3D doll. The dolls themselves look so cute! You've thought of everything with the carry case, too. I would love you to share this at our ongoing linky that's just for Softies, Dolls & Toys .

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:14

      Thank you! I will go and have a look at your linky :)
      Helen x

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  4. Fay29 August 2012 at 23:00

    Wow these are great!

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  5. Ginx Craft29 August 2012 at 23:04

    I love the rather glamorous gold and black dress!

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:14

      Thank you, that's my favourite too! I didn't want all the clothes to feel too young :)
      Helen x

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  6. Suz29 August 2012 at 23:42

    V cute. My sister made something similar for my daughter's fourth birthday last month. Lots of fun!

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  7. Jackie @ Fred-and-Cissy30 August 2012 at 00:56

    Very cute! I pinned these a while ago, and hope to make some before my niece gets too old for them!

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:15

      Thank you! I hope you're able to make some, they are a great idea :)
      Helen x

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  8. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)30 August 2012 at 01:25

    What a clever present idea, no wonder your niece (and nephews) loved it. :)

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  9. Miriam30 August 2012 at 01:32

    These are so cute - I want to play with them too!

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  10. Jennie30 August 2012 at 01:53

    What a great idea - i love the change of clothes!

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:16

      Thank you! I'm hoping to make more clothes, too!
      Helen x

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  11. Kirsty30 August 2012 at 02:35

    Absolutely gorgeous! I would have LOVED this as a kid.

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    1. Creative Chaos Art5 September 2012 at 00:16

      Thanks! I'm sure you could still enjoy it now ;)
      Helen x

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  12. Tweed Thoughts30 August 2012 at 09:17

    Super cute! :) :) I loved 'fuzzy-felt' as a kid, hehe!

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  13. Kylie30 August 2012 at 10:47

    They look great.

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  14. Anonymous30 August 2012 at 13:12

    Love this idea - yours are so cute!!

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  15. Pam @Threading My Way8 September 2012 at 15:35

    Hi Helen, I've featured your Felt Dolls today...
    http://creativechaosart.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/felt-dolls.html

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  16. ari10 September 2012 at 11:05

    These are so so soooo cute!

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  17. Daphne15 September 2014 at 09:41

    Hi Helen, I just stumbled upon your amazing blog! Love this cute idea for dress op dolls!! :)
    I'm a crafting, blogging girl with ME/CFS too, perhaps you would like to visit!

    Greetings from Holland, have a great day! xx Daphne
    http://daphne-en-de-wereld.blogspot.nl/

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    1. Creative Chaos Art16 September 2014 at 16:39

      Hi!
      Thanks for popping by and introducing yourself, I'm following you with Bloglovin' now :)
      Helen x

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