Monday, January 31, 2011

little red riding hood!

As most know, I adore Little Red Riding Hood!! Luckily for me there is so much inspiration on flickr, etsy, and the web of cute things I can make. With my daughter being a bit crazed over dolls at the moment (that is all she wanted for Christmas this year), I knew I wanted to get her a cute handmade one for her Birthday. Then seeing Charla Anne's cutie dolls inspired by Little Red Riding Hood and falling in love with the sweet Olivia, I just had to make one, especially after she sold Olivia and Charla Anne mentioned she wasn't going to be making another. After all, my sweet Savannah was Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween, so off to the sewing table it was! ;)


I used Charla Anne's and Katy's dolls as inspiration and went from there. With a doll pattern I already had, I tweeked it a little here and a little there, enlarged it and came up with a sweet Little Red Riding Hood doll for my daughter. It was so much fun to make, and I'm so excited to give it to her for her Birthday!! I hope she loves it as much as I do!!

Did you notice the cute little lace trim? It is a little secret, I added it to cover up some flaws when I stitched the legs in!! ;) Also, the cute apron is made out of the new Lecien, Flower Sugar, and adorned with some cute embellishment flowers and buttons from my shop!! I just got the Flower Sugar in and will be adding it to my shop today or tomorrow!


I think I'll be making some more cute dolls in the future!! I really do enjoy it!! If you haven't tried, you should!! But they can be addicting!! ;) Now, off to make my sweetie a cute matching apron for her party!!

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38 comments:

  1. CristinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    It is so cute.
    kisses from Spain

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  2. BonnieJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    These are so sweet! Great job.

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  3. MeganJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    She is so adorable Kerri! I'm having fun making dolls too. I'm actually just finishing up another one from Wee Wonderfuls. That's a great book too if you haven't checked it out.

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  4. KerriJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    THANKS for all the sweet comments!! I haven't gotten that book yet!! Thanks for reminding me about that one!! :)

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  5. JessJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    She's so sweet, job well done!

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  6. JulMironJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    so sweet and cute doll!

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  7. SandyNJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Wow how cute are those dolls... I would have LOVE to cuddle one of those as a little girl...

    Sandyn

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  8. PoppyprintJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Savannah and her little red will be adorable in their matching aprons! You did such a lovely job on her dolly.

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  9. jednoiglecJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    What a cutie pie! I love it:)

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  10. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    i lOVE your's Kerri!! i'd be glad the other one sold out! i think Savannah won out in the end with an adorable doll her mama made her!! :)

    xo

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  11. SoggibottomJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    She looks like every little girls dream. :-) x x x

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  12. RobynJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    oh wow I really hope you make a pattern soon. I love to make dolls for my daughter. I've made several and this would be a lovely addition.

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  13. bybidoJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Adorable! I'm always making dolls for my girls, too. LRRH is on my list as well :).

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  14. AngelaJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oh that is soooo darling Kerri! I particularly love how you achieved the point on head where the little hood is! Perfect detail. I have not made a doll before...but with a 13 month old little girl, you are definitely inspiring me to try!

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  15. Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend?January 31, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Sweet! I wish my daughter loved dolls as much as I want her to. :D I also wish I had your sewing skills! :)

    Can't wait to see the flower sugar!

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  16. AmberJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Adorable!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    She is adorable! I love your style, everything you create is adorable. :)

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  18. So BellaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    That is so cute!! Great job, Kerri!! :)

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  19. JustineFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Kerri, she's so cute!! And more flower sugar, I will be checking out your shop soon!!

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  20. MelindaFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    You did a great job! And I will have to remember that lace trim trick the next time I make a doll!

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  21. MaddyMaze StudioFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Whooo can resist one of those cute owls!? Love the pink one with the grey eyes.

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  22. GinaFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    great job on the doll... she is so cute!!

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  23. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Oh, I want one too! She's so cute! and huggable :)

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  24. Ariel_eldridgeFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Seriously cute, Kerri! You should slip a few of these in your shop! LOVE it!

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  25. KerriFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    THANKS again for all the sweet comments!! i love reading all your touching words!!

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  26. ColetteFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    totally adorable!

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  27. Charla AnneFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Aww...thank you so much!!
    I absolutely love the doll you made and what a precious keepsake it will be for your daughter!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Oh, she is just too perfect- love how she turned out ;)

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  29. bethFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    What a darling doll! Your daughter will treasure it forever. You have inspired me!

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  30. lorimuFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    So cute! I'm sure your daughter will adore it!

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  31. Mama24MonkeysFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Little Red is adorable! Great job

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  32. MargyFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    The dolls are so cute. But with a boy family... Maybe for a nice little granddaugther...

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  33. Kristy February 9, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love those legs :0)

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  34. LeAnne BallardFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! That is adorable. My daughter was little Red for Halloween too...I should attempt making one too.

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  35. Farmhouse BlessingsFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Absolutely darling! Will you be selling the pattern for her?

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  36. JaneMarch 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Just.So.Cute. I really want to make one just like her.
    Any direction you can point me in as to a pattern for a doll like this?
    Love your blog!
    Jane

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  37. MirandaJuly 14, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    She is such a sweet looking doll! Red riding hood has always been a fav of mine.

    I was wondering how do you sew on the lace trim at the bottom? looks awesome

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  38. jude3944January 24, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Oh your doll is so cute Where could I get a pattern to make one for my great granddaughters. ? It is so very cute. I looked on etsy but didn't see one. Thank you so very much jude3944@hotmail.com

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