I've been making hand painted dolls for a few years now.
People send me their sentimental items from a loved one - be it from a grandparent, for the grandchild. Or their own toddler clothes from the 70's...
I make these very special items into dolls, with hand painted faces that are one of a kind. Drawn and painted free hand.
With so many generic toys around these days, it is meaningful beyond measure to have something made from past memories. It is a way of keeping those memories alive, and also a way of treasuring those who have gone.
I love handmade items, they are so original. None are exactly the same. They usually tell a story, have character, and are something different! I love making things that are different from anything else out there.