Custom Handmade Dolls
First, thank you for considering investing in my art. This is therapy for me. I navigate the symptoms associated with anxiety and crochet helps me slow my mind down. I’ve been crocheting since I was 12. My Aunt Carol, whom I adore, taught me the granny square stitch. I saw her crocheting and I wanted to make a blanket for my baby sister Nkenge who was about to make her debut into the world.
Aunt Carol says she taught me one stitch and I ran with it. Crochet is my second language. Decoding patterns and manipulating yarn comes natural for me. I am grateful to have this skill and gift that when all else fails gives me purpose. Like we must breath to live, I must create.
The Process of Creating Your Doll
There are a few things you need to know when placing your order for a doll (and this is so I stay organized, and calm) smile.
- I am currently only making 6 dolls per year
- I will offer to put your request on my waitlist - incase I get over ambitious and decide to do more or to put you on the list for the next season if those 6 slots are filled.
- If the title above says waitlist then the 6 slots have been filled for the year. If not then there are slots open.
- The dolls start at $150 with a $75 required deposit to secure your spot.
- The deposit is required within 24 hours of completing the form below.
- We will schedule a consultation to discuss the specific custom requests for your doll.
- Each doll comes in a beautiful box for safe keeping
- The estimated completion time is 30-45 days not including shipping - once your deposit is received.
Please click the link below to get your order started. You can leave the $75 deposit by either sending via cash app: https://cash.app/$aprildiane or Zelle: 516-830-8736 or by clicking the shop link above.