Monday, August 31, 2009

Dotee Dolls and Holidays

Just recently, I discovered the wonderful little dolls called Dotee Dolls. I did some research and found they are tiny handmade dolls between 4 to 6 inches and have a hanger made of ribbon or beads and a beaded tail. The doll are made for swapping and gifting. the original Dotte Doll was created by Dot, an Australian doll designer. Dot also has a shop on Etsy where you can purchase Dotee kits to help you get started. Or you can so a search and find all sorts of instructions and variation. You will be amazed at all the little dolls you will find on Flickr. There is also a flickr group

My first Dotte Doll was made for a friend and I am now working on another.
Dotee Doll

I decided to make a few faces to have on hand.
Dotte Doll Faces
These little dolls are so much fun and make up fairly quickly.

This week I am flying to Copenhagen to start a Baltic Cruise. One of the highlights is two days in Saint Petersburg, Russia. I am so looking forward to this trip and will post some pictures when I return.

KarenOX

11 comments:

LiLi M. said...

I love your dotte doll! Copenhagen is fun, if you get a chance to 'do' the city just do it. On Saturday there is a very large flea market, loppetorv in Danish, a must see! I have never been to St. Petersburg, but that must be so beautiful. Have a lot of fun and take care!

Alison Gibbs said...

What a cute idea the Dotee Doll is and such a great idea for a swap.
Oh lucky you what a wonderful trip you will have. I have a friend who has been to St Petersburg several times and just loves it
Alison

Beth Parker said...

Great job on your first Dotee. I love her flowered hair.

Fete et Fleur said...

She really is adorable, Karen. The cruise sounds like a dream come true. I can't wait to see your photos. Have a marvelous time!!

Hugs!
Nancy

LW said...

Cute little Dotee…

Have a wonderful time on your cruise.
I look forward to hearing all about it…

Louise

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Karen, These dolls are great! Enjoy your cruise, and bring back lots of pictures.
♥, Susan

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Awesome!!! Hope everyone is well and very happy...hugs...m..

Betty said...

Your dotte doll turned out so cute!! Enjoy your cruise. My SIL's parents did that cruise last year and had a wonderful time.

Maija said...

So cute, Karen! Enjoy your cruise along the Baltic....my dad is from Riga Latvia. that's where my name is from!

roseroomnz.com said...

Oh I love them, gorgeous, you should organise a Dotee doll swap when you get back. Your cruise sounds fabulous!!! Rachaelxo

Stephenie said...

Your little Dotee doll is to cute.. I love the flowers you used for her hair...
STephenie