We have no less than 4 different book versions in the house, we have Peter Pan costumes and sweaters, our best day ever was a visit to Peter Pan on ice . Since Christmas she has been asking me to make her a Peter Pan doll. I promised I would make her one for her birthday which is tomorrow. Last night I finally finished him:
He is about 16" and quite cuddly.
He has a waistcoat with an acorn button, very like the one I made for Rebe herself last year. The rest of his clothes are made from upcycled t-shirts of Joa's. His cap is also very like the one Rebe wears herself when she's being Peter.
He also comes with Tinkerbell. She is about 5" tall and has a little baby bunting type body. She has a little tiny knitted pixie cap which is stitched to her head and I used wool roving for her hair. She has tiny felt wings sewn onto her back and a little knitted apron.
Peter has a brown felt sword (as requested by Rebe) and a snap fasten on his waistcoat that he can attach the sword to when he's not using it.
His hand also has a snap fasten on it (again requested) so that he can hold things like his sword...
and Tinkerbell.
I really love him and I hope Rebe will too.
Phew, now often to bake a mountain of cakes for the party including, yes you guessed it...a Peter Pan cake ;-)
Absolutely gorgeous!! I can see that being a well loved toy, and family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a very clever mama you are, I'm sure Rebe will LOVE him and the beautiful Tinkerbell :)
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That is beautiful. Although I'm not surprised as the doll you made for my daughter is very much a firm favourite (in fact it's her baby sister!).
ReplyDeleteYour daughter will be thrilled.
oh wow that is amazing, if she doesn't love him I will give him a new home :-) x She will adore him.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLaura, you've outdone yourself! This doll is amazing! <3
ReplyDeleteOh gosh I was so taken by the doll I forgot to say Happy Birthday to Rebe!!! What a wonderful girl she is!
ReplyDeleteThank you all of you, I'm awaiting Rebe's footsteps on the stairs so I can give it to her x x
ReplyDeleteHe's fab. Such a talented lady!
ReplyDeletewow wow wow. so creative. she will adore him!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday rebe from all of us in the Pink House xx
Laura, What an incredibly beautiful Peter Pan and Tinkerbell! My children adore Peter Pan too and I have a little six year old who would be so enchanted with that doll! I am sure Rebe must adore him! So beautiful and a treasure forever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful doll! The snapped on sword is such a great idea and how do you get those sweet rosy cheeks?
ReplyDeletethanks dionne :-) the cheeks are made with a little red wax crayon. I warm my finger then rub it over a red wax crayon and gently rub that into the little cheek. Hope this helps Laura x
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