Hola my friend!
Today I am sooo excited to introduce some new amiguitos to you!
I made them with lots of love. Each one is one of a kind and there are two things that make them special.
1* I drew each character directly on the fabric using permanent ink, that makes them some sort of 3-D drawings :)
2*And also each one comes with a little book made by myself where we can create the character's story with drawings and/or words.
The inspiration for these new characters came from Natalie. I am always looking for ways to stimulate her imagination and this is a great way to do it.
I can't wait to make more as soon as I have time. Once you make one there is a whole school of them showing up in your imagination.
Right now I only have these 4 to share with you but I promise to make new ones soon. Yay!! I will list them later today on my Etsy store.
The dollies are already listed on my Etsy store!
Have a wonderful day!
Elsita :)
On The Hidden Seed today: Botanical Girl :)
They are wonderful and you are so right each one is so very special and unique. They would make great pocket friends. I was so very blessed this weekend to have a little handmade softie given to me by a very young, up and coming artist , Noemi ( Maya's daughter). It has kept me company all day resting in my pocket.
Posted by: margaret Oomen | April 06, 2009 at 03:43 AM
They are adorable! I love the eyes on the last one.
Posted by: The 6 O'Clock Stitch | April 06, 2009 at 03:49 AM
I love, love, love, love them! :)
Posted by: rachael | April 06, 2009 at 05:47 AM
omg these are so amazingly cute!!!! i so want to get one!
Posted by: tiffany | April 06, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Those are adorable. You are so talented! The two in the middle are my favorites.
Posted by: MietteLove | April 06, 2009 at 08:01 AM
They are the sweetest little friends!
Posted by: colleen (bcharmer) | April 06, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Elsa, all of your ideas have such heart at their start. I adore the idea of original drawings toys, not printed or even stitched. And the books to write stories about them in! Holy cow! Brilliant!
Posted by: Shelley Noble | April 06, 2009 at 09:44 AM
I LOVE THEM!
Posted by: Mariella Bowman | April 06, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Oh no, did you sell them already? Wow, you are good!
Posted by: Elizabeth | April 06, 2009 at 02:48 PM
These are just wonderful! When I was a child, I would always make little books and newspapers for my dolls and stuffed animals, so your little books are spot on in stimulating a girl's imagination! And each doll has such a unique personality. How lovely.
Posted by: Erin | April 06, 2009 at 03:24 PM
I love them all. Congratulations.
Posted by: maria antunes | April 06, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Wow--those went fast! Congratulations!
Posted by: Stacey | April 06, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I love each one!! The details are extraordinary! You always come up with the most ingenious and clever ways to bring each character you create to life. A little book! how perfect! My little daughter enjoyed doing a very simple version of this... drawing directly on fabric... So sweet to hear how it spent the day with Margie!
Posted by: mayaluna | April 06, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Well jeepers they musta sold in a second! Your shop is EMPTY! Love them. You'll need to do more!
Posted by: susan | April 06, 2009 at 08:47 PM
Hahaha! How sweet!
My favourite is the smiling one. Makes me laugh.
Posted by: Nina | April 06, 2009 at 11:08 PM
oh my goodness! just darling- my favorite is the first one with the sweet little eye brows! wow- all of them were scooped up and given new homes super fast. lovely! i adore your work so much. my best to you. all good wishes :D
Posted by: tracy | April 07, 2009 at 07:39 PM
This is so cute, it hurts...
Please make some more, I would even purchase the books by themselves.
Congratulations for your excellent work, so inspiring
Posted by: Miss Reglisse | April 08, 2009 at 11:44 AM