In these mass-produced times, craftsmanship is something we really need to hold on to.

-Becky Pearce

Happy New Year! As the new year starts a couple of new custom spots open. I know I said these spots were going to open in December but I spent most of December sick and as I am getting better I’m starting slowly to work again. I can’t deny I have enjoyed this time with my family but I certainly miss making my wool babies.

As usual I will only open 2 custom spots that will be offered comment style as usual and prices are still the same as last year. The only style and sizes I will offer are the ones described below. If you are selected for one of the custom spots you can order more than one doll, the maximum of dolls will be explained with each style and they can be different sizes and styles as well.

How will this work? Well, I will start on the first order this month and once I finish that order, I will start on the next custom order. How will I decide which order goes first? Well, the first name selected will be the first one to be made. Depending on the size and details of these dolls, they can take from 1 to 3 months. The number of dolls in an order may also increase the time spent making them,

With these custom baby dolls you will be able to choose, some of the sizes, gender, skin tone, eye color or closed eyes, hair color and style (wild brushable mohair, loop mohair, yarn, or embroidered hair). Fabric hair and wigs can be done but is limited to the choices I can find. Weft options are available but may or may not have an extra cost, we will need to discuss it. For clothes we will talk about colors and clothes styles you like but I will tell you I work best with some creative freedom. My Pinterest and Instagram are full of photos of my previous dolls, so you can have a better idea of what I can do and what you would like your baby to look like, but remember I will be making only the sizes described in this blog post. My work is pretty organic and every doll has its own personality. I will Not make copies of my previous dolls nor from other doll makers. I don’t even think I can, every doll is unique, that is the magic of handmade. Copyrighted dolls and characters are out of the question also, I rather stay out of trouble but magical beings and characters from books are good.

Now to discuss the doll styles and sizes available this time.

6 to 7 inch Simple Face Baby Doll– Size varies. 310 USD per doll. In this size the torso and legs are one piece. The arms and legs only bend at the shoulders and hip. Because of the small size heads tend to be more wobbly than floppy. Dolls will come dressed in a 5 piece outfit. For example: a diaper, romper, diaper cover, head piece, and booties. There will always be at least one item in crochet unless otherwise instructed by you. You can order up to 3 of these in one custom spot.

Extras:

-Extra outfit: Add 30 dollars depending on details.

-Weight: Add 20 dollars.

-Fingers, toes, etc.: Add 10 dollars.

-Needle felted face only: Add 40 dollars

I want to make sure you know that small dolls are not necessarily easier or quicker to make. Most of the time they are harder to make than big dolls. Making a small doll requires much more skill and precision.

11 inch Simple Face Baby Doll – 410 USD per doll. In this size the torso and legs are one piece also. These dolls have more wobbly heads, floppy arms and legs that bend at the elbows, knees, and wrists as well. They are very fun to pose. Dolls will come dressed in a 5 piece outfit. For example: a diaper, romper, diaper cover, head piece, and booties. There will always be at least one item in crochet or knitted unless otherwise instructed by you. You can order up to 3 of these in one custom spot.

Extras:

-Extra outfit: Add 40 dollars depending on details.

-Weight: Add 25 dollars.

-Fingers, toes, etc.: Add 15 dollars.

-Needle felted features and torso: Add 135 dollars

15 inch Simple Face Baby Doll – 695 USD. These dolls have floppy heads, arms and legs that bend at elbows and knees as well. They are very fun to pose. Dolls will come dressed in a 5 piece outfit. i.e. a diaper, a dress, diaper cover, head piece, and booties. There will always be at least one item in crochet or knitted unless otherwise instructed by you. You can order up to 2 of these in one custom spot.

Extras:

-Extra outfit: Add 40 dollars depending on details.

-Weight: Add 25 dollars.

-Fingers, toes, etc.: Add 15 dollars.

-Needle felted features and torso: Add 200 dollars

17 inch Simple Face Baby Doll -850 USD. These dolls have floppy heads, arms and legs that bend at elbows and knees as well. They fit into most preemie clothes and they are the ones that feel most like real babies. They are very fun to pose. Dolls will come dressed in a 5 piece outfit. For example: a diaper, a dress, diaper cover, head piece, and booties. There will always be at least one item in crochet or knitted unless otherwise instructed by you. You can order up to 2 of these in one custom spot.

Extras:

-Extra outfit: Add 60 dollars depending on details.

-Weight: Add 30 dollars.

-Fingers, toes, etc.: Add 15 dollars.

-Needle felted feautures: Add 295 dollars

All baby dolls are sent wrapped in a simple blanket to keep them cozy and comfortable and with a transitional object of my choice (this is really a gift from me to the doll).

Special requests with unusual details will have an extra charge depending on the details of course.

Price does not include shipping. I usually ship my non weighted dolls internationally through priority mail with tracking (this service does not allow me to insure the doll though). Weighted dolls need to be shipped with a private courier and insured, this will raise the price of shipping significantly. 

Dolls will be paid in installments but the first two payments need to be paid before I start the doll. First payment is due the day you get selected to purchase the custom spot. It is a 50 dollars (non refundable deposit) to reserve your spot. These 50 dollars will go towards the total of the doll’s price. The 50 dollars have to be paid within the first 12 hours the invoice is sent or else the spot will go to the next person. Once the deposit is paid for, I will send you an email with all the info we both need to know to make your order. Once the details have been settled, you need to pay half of the doll’s price so I can start your doll. This will mainly go towards any shopping I may need to do for your doll. The rest of the doll will be paid once the doll is finished without clothes. I will start making the clothes once the dolls is paid in full. Shipping can be paid any time you want as the doll won’t be sent until both the doll and shipping are paid in full.

If you have read all the info above and would like the opportunity to get a custom spot, you just need to comment on this post. Only comment if you are serious and sure about getting the spot and that you are ok with everything explained before. Make sure the email you enter is your PayPal one. Comments will not be visible to others, only to me. I will take entries for only 2 custom spots until Thursday January 5, 2023 at 4 pm CST. If there are more than 2 people interested I will draw names from a bowl.

By commenting you agree that you are 18 years or older. Please do not comment on behalf of someone else, that is just not fair for others. Once the two families have been chosen I will send a PayPal invoice that is due upon receipt. If not paid in the first 12 hours, your spot will go to the next person. The invoice will have the info about cancellation fees and payment installment rules so you can read them before you make the payment.

If you still have questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly through Facebook or Instagram message, private message me here or to my email aubrey@lachulonadolls.com . Remember I don’t always get to answer right away because I have 2 little ones, a husband, a cat, and a dog to take care of, plus a handmade business, ha! I will answer you as soon as I am able to. It might be late at night but I will get back to you.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read all this. I hope we can work together to make your dream baby doll. I am so grateful for the past year and I have many new projects for this one.

Hope this year brings you all the good things.

Read you soon.

Hugs,

Aubrey