DD is super attached to my brother's old cabbage patch doll (it is 25 yrs old), but has a few bumps and bruises from the hard plastic head. i am hoping to get her very one doll for the holidays or her 2nd birthday. i like the bamboletta dolls, but doubt i will be able to get one. are there other quality handmade dolls out there? are there companies that are willing to customize? i would love to get her a doll with asian features since she is of mixed asian decent.
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10-18-2010 #1
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Let's talk about Waldrof style dolls
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Oh me me me! I want to talk. LOL.
Here are some other Etsy sellers who make custom Waldorf-inspired doll similar to Bamboletta.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin...ght=bamboletta
My DDs are getting custom dolls from Chimi & Changa as a late birthday gift. They should actually go out in the mail today. Can't wait. I LOVE that she does custom designed dresses for the girl WITH matching dress for the doll. I think her prices are really reasonable for all that you get (custom doll, custom doll dress and child's dress). She can incorporate your DDs' favorite things/colors, etc. into her design. I have definitely seen Asian waldorf-inspired babies, so I'm sure you could ask about it. I will be sure to report back on our dolls when they arrive.
Here's the link to Chimi & Changa: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CHIMIandCHA...ller_usernames
Click on "262 sales" to find examples of her work.
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how cute! let me know how they turned out. i would love to hear about your experience.
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10-19-2010 #4
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Here is a photo of our dolls. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...6.287830825519
Can't wait to see them in person.
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Originally Posted by Melaine
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Mama to a curious daughter born in May 2006 and a persistent son born in July 2008.
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Melaine- i cant wait to look at the pic, but i'm on a work pc so no facebook for me.
to all the momma/daddas that have bought waldorf/steiner dolls, are they worth the price?
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10-20-2010 #7
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Melaine - those are TDF! Adorable! I'm sure your girls will love them (LOL - I do!).
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I made one for my DD, and am finishing up one for my DS. I use kits from www.dancingraindolls.com - definitely a cheaper way to go. If you want to buy one though, I have heard lots of great things about www.hyenacart.com/hillcountrydollmaker and she does custom dolls.
My DD does love her waldorf doll! I make her a new doll outfit every year for Christmas or her birthday, and she loves having a wardrobe to choose from. She does have a Bitty Baby that she really likes too, and a collectable doll MIL got for her which gets the least play. If she wants to sleep with a doll, she usually chooses the Waldorf - she is the softest, snuggliest one. I am looking forward to giving DS his, since it will be his only doll I think it will get a lot of love (DS is a snuggler).
ETA: Looks like Dancing Rain Dolls is closed (and had some customer service problems before closing anyway). Sorry! Here are some others that look great too:
http://hyenacart.com/lolaandleo/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Veelana
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Dragonflyshollow (closed for customs right now though)Last edited by MommyAllison; 10-20-2010 at 02:23 PM.
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10-21-2010 #9
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Originally Posted by Melaine
They are too adorable!
MommyAllison - all i can sew is a button! so unfortunately i'm going to have to go the purchase route!
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Bump for additional ideas... i've checked out the sights (thanks Melaine) and the ones i like most likely will not have dolls ready for christmas. i am still trying for the bamboletta dolls, but have not had too much luck. any other idea or suggestions?
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