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Arizona · 10-20-2004, 02:51 AM

I just ordered a doll kit from "Joy's Waldorf Dolls". I want to make it for my son for the winter holiday. The thing is... I bought the wig because I want the doll to have long boy hair like DS and was afraid I would not be able to pull it off. Joy is going to custom make a wig. I also bought the pre-made head. Tomorrow, I am mailing off a check for 66.00! EEK. I probably could have bought a custom doll for that price. Made by a professional.

I am trying to tell myself that made by momma is better than custom by a professional. I am trying to tell myself that I CAN DO THIS and I have plenty of time to figure it out, ask questions and get help. I am telling myself that by buying the custom wig and head, I have left the hard part to the pro's and can still think of this is my own creation for my sweet child. I did a good thing. It is money well spent and the doll will be loved.
I did good right? I did a good thing???
Ack!
I want all the goodies under the tree and in the stocking to be hand-crafted. Sort of like Santa's elf's were working all year to bring toys and clothes that you can't get at Wal-mart. The only exception is going to be a Fire-truck that lights up and has a siren. Can't wait to have that in my house

~~~Ari~~~

Katie · 10-20-2004, 02:58 AM

there, there, there now.....you're just fine.

Emotion and sentiment of a mama made gift aside.....

Remember, you are also paying for the instructions from the kit. Skill, that's a life time investment.

I bought a kit almost 8 years ago for 50 dollars, no wig and I couldn't crochet. Feeling better yet? LOL.

Wool, hand dyed skin, crocheted caps....it's all pricey. Welcome to waldorf.

Katie

marchroses · 10-20-2004, 06:03 AM

I felt a true sense of accomplishment when I made my ds his first waldorf doll. I think your uncertainty will fade as you start making the doll, it's a real labor of love. Enjoy!