To plant a garden is to dream, of tomorrow.

-Audrey Hepburn

I have been having a weird month were I have been getting sick a lot and time seems to be slipping from my hands. I don’t know if you have felt something similar lately. I have, nevertheless, been working at my own pace and trying not to get stressed out so I don’t get even sicker. I must say I am putting myself first, taking time to rest, eat well, exercise, and I even started reading again. I am really fighting stress with all the weapons I know and I think it is working. However, me being happier, also means the dolls take longer to make. They will be made though, because making dolls is one of the things that make me happy too.

I usually make all my themed little dolls together. This time I decided to post them separate though, whenever they were ready. So this one is my second little flower girl and I will have a third one, hopefully a boy. I’m just making decisions and experimenting with him still.

Now let me introduce you to Amapola. This little dreamer is not as peaceful and quiet as she appears. She sleeps a lot, that is true, but when she wakes up, she is a handful. Even sleeping,you can see a little bit of a smurk in her face. She is a little trouble maker and the cutest one for sure. Amapola loves flowers and butterflies. She loves them so much, she will pluck every single flower she sees and leave you with no flowers in your garden, flower pots, or anywhere you might have flowers. I just want you to be aware of this, so you can stop her before it happens. I have explained that bees, butterflies, and other insects need those flowers and even though she seems to agree, she will immediately pluck more flowers if I don’t take her away from them immediately. She says they are so beautiful she just can’t help it. She also wants to catch all the butterflies because she says they look like flying flowers. Good thing she hasn’t been able to catch any yet. Hopefully she never will.

Amapola is a 7 inch spring baby. Her skin is DWE in red brown color. Her sleeping eyes have been hand embroidered with DMC thread, and her pink curls are a small loop mohair wig cap with some loop stitches. The wig cap has been hand sewn to her head. She has a firmly needle felted face with soft sculpted features. She’s fully soft sculpted and anatomically correct. Her blushing was made with a red beeswax crayon and is not permanent. She is a natural fibers doll, filled with clean wool. Her head, arms, and legs are floppy for better posing.

Amapola will go home with the clothes and accessories you see in her photos. All handmade by me.

-Handmade simple cotton diaper with snaps and buttons

-Handmade Cotton Dress (Resized pattern by Meadowfinch)

-Handmade linen and cotton pinafore ( Can be worn by itself or layered over the dress)

-Handmade cotton bloomers

-Handmade tights

-Hand crocheted cotton shoes

-Hand knitted bonnet

-Hand crocheted cotton romper

-Hand crocheted cotton leaf collar

-Hand crocheted cotton leaf wrist bands and anklets

-Hand crocheted cotton flower hat.

-Flower plushie

If you would like to see more photos of Amapola, you can do so here.

This doll has been made as sturdy as possible but her clothes and accessories are more delicate and can become choking hazards. This doll is intended for adults and children 10 years or older that do not mouth their toys and can be gentle with their dolls. There are many snaps and buttons on her clothes.

Hand wash only.

Amapola’s adoption fee is 385 USDollars plus shipping. Shipping inside Mexico is free with Standard registered mail (It can be upgraded at the customer’s expense); to the US, Canada, and PR is 30 USDollars through Mexpost (Mexican Priority Shipping). However, this shipping method is not insured. If you would like your doll to be insured it needs to be sent through DHL. Send me a message if you are interested in this option. Other countries will need a revised quote. Customs taxes and fees may apply and they are the costumers responsibility.

If you would like to adopt this dreamy little flower, make sure you comment on this post stating so. Make sure the email you enter is your PayPal one and don’t forget to write down the country the doll will be sent to. If there is more than one person interested in her, I will draw a name. I will take entries for Amapola until Monday March 25, 2024, at 12 noon CST. Remember comments are only visible to me. If you are unsure that your comment went through you can always send me a private message and I will let you know if it did. Once a family has been chosen I will send a PayPal invoice that is due upon receipt. Because I know some people live in different time zones, I will give 12 hours for the invoice to be paid from the time I send it.

Amapola has found a loving home. Thank you!

Only comment for this doll if you are sure you want it and are able to pay for it.

By commenting you agree that you are 18 years or older. You can only comment once and please do not comment on behalf of someone else, that is just not fair for others.

In the event that Amapola does not find a loving home in the time stated above, she will be listed in my shop and announced on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you for taking the time to know a little bit more about Amapola.

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Also check out my Etsy pattern shop if you would like to make some of my old baby dolls. I also have an ongoing doll making class via  Patreon  in my “Creating” tier.

Hope you have a great Spring break.

Read you soon.

Hugs,

Aubrey