dolls with animal spirit

by mari

handmade upcycled dolls by Humble Toys - with cat ears and mermaid tails

Every sentence I try to write feels like a sentence I’ve written before. I feel a bit repetitive! But luckily these dolls from Humble Toys are here to push me to new words. They are about as unique as it gets.

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With upcycled materials and an individual spirit, each handmade doll is her own blend of individuality. Plus, they’re meant to be a little bit imperfect, to encourage their little owners to make more clothes for them. Isn’t that a lovely idea? That if they’re a little rough around the edges, then they are more approachable to the kids that play with them – and for kids to make their own things. I love that. And I can feel it when I look at all the dolls from Humble Toys – it makes me itch to try making my own dolls. (of course, that’s been on my to-do list for awhile now!)

Oh – and stop by Humble Toys’ blog and enter her giveaway! If you win, feel free to send your doll my way instead!

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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

1 DeAnna February 24, 2014 at 7:07 am

She does make such beautiful and whimsical dolls. Makes me wish I had a daughter! lol Not only are her creations beautiful, so is she, inside and out.

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2 mari February 24, 2014 at 11:25 am

What a wonderful fan – thanks for sharing that!

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3 anwen February 24, 2014 at 10:18 am

oh goodness! thank you Mari! such beautiful words.

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4 mari February 24, 2014 at 11:27 am

Yay, you’re welcome!

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5 carolina February 24, 2014 at 10:43 am

Thanks for let us know about this! The dolls are amazing!

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6 mari February 24, 2014 at 11:27 am

Thanks, I think so too!

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7 danielle @ this picture book life February 25, 2014 at 1:33 pm

The first and last pictures are my very favorites. But it’s hard to choose!!

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8 mari February 25, 2014 at 2:59 pm

Isn’t it? I just love those animal hoods.

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