Category Archives: Effner Dolls

“Winter Bright”

Just in case you are in need of some winter cheer, Lucy is here to brighten up your day

As I was taking these outdoor photos of Lucy, I thought of how red cardinals stand out against the white snow just as Lucy stands out against the bare tree branches.

“No, Lucy, the ornament is for the indoor Christmas tree.” Lucy feels a bond with the cardinals because I told her she looks as bright as they do, so she wants to do something nice for them. I told her that we do help them by keeping the feeder full of sunflower seeds. “Oh, good,” Lucy replied.

Keep smiling my happy Little Darling—you surely brighten my day.

By the way, this is my last Christmas ensemble for the Little Darlings and most likely my very last for 2015. Where did the time go?

For more information on Lucy’s “Winter Bright” ensemble, please visit my “Shop What’s New” page at cindyricedesigns.com.

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.

For more information on Gina’s “I Love Rudolph” ensemble, please visit the “Shop What’s New” page at cindyricedesigns.com.

The “Season of Beauty”

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Gina is ready to join Lucy for some holiday fun (or, at least to stand around and look lovely). I didn’t plan on these two outfits going so nicely together, but they do, don’t you think?

The embroidery on Gina’s mohair/silk sweater continues all of the around the neckline. I picked up the design from the dress and adapted it for the embroidery.