4/22/11

They're Moving In

Ruby's Easter Dolls
As soon as I saw what Abbey had made her kids to put in their Easter baskets I knew I wanted to do the same. Ruby has had a doll house for about six months but no dolls to inhabit it. We've been keeping the vintage Fisher-Price family members on a high shelf for display only after learning they were a choking hazard but I haven't been too excited about any substitutes.

I tried to make the super heroes for Sebastian and failed miserably so he'll have to wait for the second attempt before getting his own set. I also had grand ideas for making Brett and Sebastian bow ties to wear on Sunday but sometimes laundry just NEEDS to be folded, little girls want another story, and little boys were promised a milkshake. So, maybe next year.

xoxo,
Rachel

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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

So adorable! I'm sure Ruby will love them; I know I do.
The other day I spotted how to make dolls out of dried flowers in a magazine. It might be something to save for when Ruby is a bit older, but basically you use a bud for the head, dried petals for the body and then a whole dried flower for the skirt, using wire as the 'skeleton'.

E said...

Congrats! You have just joined my very very long list of favourite blogs! Your blog is fabulous and your baby is adorable. You love vintage and your crafty...... what isn't there to love! Smile and Wave is my kind of blog!

Elizabeth
xxx

margot said...

awww, sweet!!!! another reason you make the list of moms i wanna be like!! i am packing up easter baskets for my fairygodbabies tonight- well easter BACKPACKS i should say lol.

MargaretB said...

I've been dying to make bowties for my fellas, too! Good luck with your super heroes :)

Unknown said...

these are so darling!! i'm excited to have little kiddos to make up easter baskets for! Happy Easter!

Amanda said...

Very cute! I plan to do the same thing but we are recreating the "Tub Family" Have you read that book? Its so sweet and cute.

Anonymous said...

Oh my! Those are adorable!

Anonymous said...

I love these! How cute! We have an OLD adorable doll house in the attic I have been wanting to redo and these will be great to go with it!

Anonymous said...

these are so cute! i love how simple and home made and non plastic they look!

Beatrice said...

As spring comes to the world,
bringing sunshine and gladness...
...this comes to you
bringing wishes for joy.
Happy Easter Rachel :)

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Andy said...

love them
they are so very cute

Anonymous said...

I know what you mean - I have had Star Wars inspired little people on my list for awhile...

Happy Easter!!

christine said...

That is our family's favourite song too!! I love your personalized bowl so much. I also recently saw this piece of art. Thought you might like it.

http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/alyssa-remington-house-tour/item/242482

Love your blog.