Written by Jen
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Although our house is full of boys, we seem to have a tidy collection of dolls in the playroom. Don’t ask me where they’ve come from, but I’m happy to see the boys engaging in some ‘doll time’. They’re also a rather welcome relief to our little girl friends who may not be so into our endless car collection. The kids are also getting used to my DIY fancies, and there is rarely a moment when I haven’t a project on the go. I’m kind of hoping as they get older that I can engage them in some Do-It-Together activities and satisfy my crafty urges as well as play along with them.
I really like the DIY Cute, Sew and Color Kit from Sophie & LiliTM. I love the idea of making a special custom gift for someone for their birthday. Lovingly crafted using fabrics that are boldly contemporary but timeless in their simplicity, these soft, huggable and washable dolls can also be purchased fully complete. They take playtime back-to-basics, and remind us all of the simple, happy joys of childhood. Whether reflecting a girl’s style, or fuelling her imagination, each doll embodies what a best friend should be — a companion, a confidante, a playmate. Hey I even spotted a custom boy doll option, complete with super hero cape!
Sophie and Lili began life as a boutique children’s clothing line for girls, but has evolved to become a signature collection of dolls that capture the imagination, and the personality, of little girls at play. Designed with whimsy and warmth in the studio of artist Jennifer Vallez, each doll is a character all her own, fully manufactured in the USA, with 100% cotton outside and polyester inside.
Sophie & Lili dolls can be purchased online at their online store, with $5.00 shipping to Australia.
