It's been a while and Lori

Wow. It's been a while since I've posted. Sorry! I really have no excuse other than I'll get on the internet and completely waste my time doing other things and just not blog. Bla.

This will be a photo-full post and let me first begin by telling you who Lori is:

My friend, Chris, is writing a children's novel, or actually, a series of children's novels. He gave a copy of the manuscript to me and the hubs, and I've been reading it. Let me just say that had my friend not written the books, and I had just picked up the book to read, I would still thoroughly enjoy it! Anyway, one of the characters in the book is Lori, and so for Chris' birthday, I decided to make him a Lori doll! Just a little something to inspire him as he continues to edit and fine tune his book!

A bare doll body with hand embroidered face.

Naked girl with the manuscript.

Now she has clothes! I followed Chris' description in the novel. Also, he drew a picture of her for inspiration!

Hand drawing her big blue bow! I drew on the fabric then cut out two pieces, turned right sides together, and sewed.

Lori, with hair!

All finished! Complete with opening lunchbox!

Lori's lunchbox.

Ready to wrap!

Front of handmade card. Texas themed ;)

Inside of card.

Texas cookies to take to the party!

Fresh out of the oven!

All ready to be eaten :)

The final Lori face. I even added some of my own blush for a sweet rosy face!

I really had a lot of fun making this doll! Can you believe this was my first doll to ever sew?! It wasn't that bad at all. Actually, I know a few little girls who could use some sweet dollies too! But not as inspiration, to play with, of course!!! Hmmm...maybe as birthday gifts :)