Category Archives: Doll Toys

“Teddy ‘n Me and the Apple Tree”

Hello everyone! Oh my, I’ve been absent for a while, haven’t I? Sorry I haven’t been around to chat with you all. My excuse is that I got on a Craftsy kick again. I purchased a few knitting related classes, so I’ve been preoccupied with learning some new skills and practicing them. If I could only do one craft I think it’d be knitting. I could give up sewing, embroidering, crocheting, but not knitting.

After my Little Darling, Gina, saw Lucy and Alice dressed up in their apple themed ensembles she got really sad until I made her one too. I cannot stand these tiny beauties sad! Good things come to those who wait though; the teddy bear was an afterthought, but made Gina extra happy! Doesn’t his golden color work perfectly with this set?

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I customized Gina’s teddy bear with a little bow, a crocheted scarf, and an apple button. While we’re on the subject of accessories, Gina’s red delicious apple is kept safe in her crocheted apple cozy.

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Gina’s light as a feather knit cardi is made with baby alpaca/silk lace weight yarn in a beautiful golden yellow. Little red bullion stitched embroidered apples decorate the front and wooden beads are used for buttons.

Gina’s beret is knit with a slightly heavier red wool. It is knit in the round without seams. The golden yellow rayon ribbon and English cotton Cluny lace were hand dyed to match this set.

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Do you recognize this fabric? It is the same print (by Elea Lutz) I used for ” ‘Tis Apple Picking Season”, but in the white colorway. When they’re this cute who can buy just one!

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“Teddy ‘n Me and the Apple Tree” will be available tonight (September 7, 2016) at 7:00 pm CST, cindyricedesigns.com.

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In case you’d like to see all three of my Little Darlings side by side in their apple themed ensembles . . .

Lucy (#3 sculpt by Helen Skinner)

Alice (#1 sculpt by Nelly Valentino)

Gina (#1 sculpt by Geri Uribe)

Lucy’s “Apple Orchard Darling” is here, and Alice’s ” ‘Tis Apple Picking Season” blog post is here.

Thanks for visiting with me today!

“Li’l Summer Imp”

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My elfen little Penny by Linda Macario is here to show you her new summery ensemble. She has a brand new sundress, embroidered sweater, and cute coordinating accessories.

For me, this is the perfect time of year for a cool true blue in a medium shade, and this print matches Penny’s beautiful blue eyes perfectly! She’s ready to play in the garden and discover what’s new. Hopefully, she’ll find some yellow roses growing in the rose garden.

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Penny’s wool sweater is embroidered with two motifs that coordinate with the dress’s print. Would you believe I went through ALL of my beads looking for this sweater’s buttons? And, I have A LOT of beads; I was ready to give up finding the perfect ones. These lemon yellow translucent large seed beads were a find, they’re perfect.

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Penny’s sundress is a new design for her. I added the halter tie to fall at her shoulder/arm joint to accent her cute round shoulders. I love using crocheted chains for tying hair ties, and in this case, the halter strap. The crocheted chains stay tied nicely and are easy to untie, even when in a knot.

The asymmetrical yellow rose on the bodice is balanced by the hand made white ribbon bow on the skirt. Penny’s hair tie matches this bow too.

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Penny is wearing boyshort panties, so she can play without a care in the world. They have tiny embroidered flowers on each leg for a feminine touch. Penny’s little flower, magic wand, or lollipop is totally hand made with glass beads. A white bow was secured with needle and thread when I added the silver toned heart charm.

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Penny’s “Li’l Summer Imp” ensemble will be available tonight (July 31, 2016) at 7:00 pm CST, cindyricedesigns.com. Check the “Shop What’s New” page at that time for more details.

Gina Loves Rudolph, Do You?

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I had to use this “super cute” print again for one of my last 2015 Christmas dresses and Gina begged me to make it for her. Who can say no to Gina? Certainly not me!

Last year I used this print for Talyssa. You can see that ensemble here.

Gina’s sweater is knit with tan mohair/silk lace yarn. Embroidered all the way around the neckline are berries and leaves. I’ve also embroidered a few hearts because there are hearts on the dress.

I wanted to make Talyssa a Rudolph toy last year, but didn’t, so this year I was determined to give it a go. It’s a fair amount of work to draw the pattern pieces, dye the felt, and put it all together. The little faces, or expressions, are the most important part on these little toys, I feel. They have to be “super cute” and make you say “awww”. I hope I was successful…

This little guy is a two dimensional toy and stuffed with plastic bean bag pellets to give him some weight. I think Gina likes her little Rudolph.