giggleface studios

Metamorphosis

Papillion

I envisioned this doll one morning while dropping the kids off at school. She turned out beautifully! I set her on my sewing shelf to continually inspire me to open my wings and fly!

Chrysalis

Chrys-a-lis: A protected stage of developement.

Birthday Wishes A Success!

Lauren's Birthday Doll was a success! Her eyes were big and her smile bigger when she spied her doll sitting on the table. The words..."Oh Mom, she is so pretty" melted my heart and I knew that I created exactly what she imagined!

She named her doll Kiki after one of her favorite movies, Kiki's Delivery Service by Studio Ghibli. I'm pretty sure the red shoes were inspired from there. Lauren carries her doll with her everywhere she goes, and is so proud to show her off to anyone who crosses her path.

A Birthday Wish

We have a Birthday coming up next week, and I have received a special request for a doll from my daughter. She absolutely loves playing with The Bunny Whisperer and Cornu Copiae on a daily basis, and I usually have to go collect them from her room. Almost always she has them set up picnicking on the floor with plastic foods and small teacups...too cute!

I told her to draw up what she envisioned and this is what she came up with, complete with a 'Color Key'. This is not at all what I would have made for her and I am so glad I asked her! I had her 'Clarify' some details for me and she was very precise on what she wanted. Whewww...I hope I can pull this off!

Here are the fabrics I found in the colors she suggested. I may use all or only one or two, we'll see what my instinct says! I only have today and tomorrow to get most of the sewing done, as the kids will be off all of next week for Thanksgiving break. Most of the hand sewing will have to be done at night after the kids are snugly tucked in bed. Right then, off to work...wish me good luck please, I don't want to disappoint!