Beachbaby Doll Designs

Patchwork Christmas Ornaments

2011-10-14T17:53:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to share some pictures of some plastic canvas Christmas Ornaments I have made so far for my mom's Christmas Ornament Challenge in the Crafts Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.I will be making all twelve plastic canvas patchwork design ornaments.Happy Crafting.
Katie

Collin-My Little Boy Blue

2011-10-13T20:16:00.000-04:00

Hi!I know it has been a while since my last post but I just wanted to share with everyone one of my latest baby dolls that I just finished.His name is Collin,he originally was going to be my entry for the Cloth Doll Artistry's Nursery Rhyme Time Challenge but life just got in the way the last couple of months and I just finished the doll up a couple of weeks ago.Hope everyone has a great week.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Candy Cane Elf

2011-10-13T20:02:00.003-04:00

Click To Make The Collage Larger.

Judith the Clown

2011-06-20T10:23:00.006-04:00

Click On The Collage To Make Larger.

Motherhood Challenge

2011-06-17T20:24:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to share my entry that I made for Kat Lee's Motherhood Challenge in the Holiday Doll Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.For my entry I decided I would make a photo collage of our wild cat April and all of her kittens.April's first batch of kittens Boo,Butterscotch and Smokey just turned 1 years old in May and her second batch of kittens Midnight,Buttons,Sage and Stitch will be one years old on September 17th.Happy Sewing.

W.I.P. Little Boy Blue

2011-06-08T18:08:00.000-04:00

Hi! I just wanted to share with everyone one of my latest dolls that I have been designing and working on.The doll is for Ree Medina's Nursery Rhyme Time Challenge on Cloth Doll Artistry.There are so many nursery rhymes that are my favorites that it was hard deciding on which one I wanted to do.I finally decided on Little Boy Blue.Little Boy Blue will be available as an E-Pattern in mid July.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Kelsi Doll Class on Cloth Doll Artistry

2011-06-05T17:46:00.000-04:00

Hi I just wanted to share with everyone that my very first doll class that I will be teaching will be available on Cloth Doll Artistry this week.

Meet Kelsi.Kelsi is an adorable and cute 18'' tall toddler doll.

There are six lessons in all.You will learn how to make the doll and her cute little outfit with step by step instructions along with hundreds of colored photos to help you along the way.To register for the class please visit Cloth Doll Artistry at http://clothdolls.ning.com/

Kenny

2011-06-05T17:44:00.000-04:00

Hi,I just want to share one of my latest dolls that I made for the Friends of Cloth Dolls Baby Doll Challenge 2011.His name is Kenny and he is a OOAK doll made and designed by me.

I would like you to meet Kenny,Kenny is all dressed in his pirates costume ready to go trick or treating with his older sibblings.He is about 25 inches tall and is made out of windsor comfort fabric.Kenny's face is painted with acyrlic paints and prismacolor pencils.His pirate's costume that he is wearing are also my original designs.Happy Dollmaking.

Melanie

2011-06-05T17:39:00.000-04:00

Hi!Ijust wanted to share one of my latest dolls that I had made for the Friends of Cloth Dolls Baby Doll Challenge 2011.This years theme was Holiday Babies and I had so much fun with making this doll for the challenge.Her name is Melanie and she is a OOAK doll made and designed out by me.

I would like you to meet Melanie.Melanie is such a sweet little girl all dressed in Easter best.Melanie is about 18'' tall and is made out of windsor comfort fabric.Her face is painted with acyrlic paints and prisma color pencils.The dress,bloomers and bonnet she is wearing are also my original designs.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Kelsi Doll Class On Cloth Doll Artistry

2011-04-03T15:24:00.000-04:00

Join me at Cloth Doll Artistry for Kelsi Doll Class

Boo Boo Baby Doll

2011-03-27T12:09:00.002-04:00

I would like you to meet Aaron he is my original designs and I made him for Ree's Boo Boo Baby Doll Challenge on Cloth Doll Artistry.The story behind him is that he was so excited playing cowboys and indians while he was riding his rocking horse and he fell off and hurt his wrist.He cried a little bit at first when he fell off his rocking horse but he feels much better now that I have wrapped his wrist and taken care of his boo boo.He knows that he won't be playing on his rocking horse for a while,but he is sure having fun wearing his cowboy outfit all the time.Now I'm off to working on finishing up two dolls for Friends of Cloth Dolls Baby Doll Challenge.Happy dollmaking.

Michael

2011-01-17T21:17:00.002-05:00

Kelly

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Claudia

2010-12-07T14:09:00.003-05:00

Daniel

2010-12-07T13:43:00.009-05:00

Toddler Dolls

2010-09-28T19:49:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted you to know that I have finished my two toddler dolls that are my very own designs while taking Judi Ward's Design Your Own Doll and Advanced Doll Design Classes.If you would like to see the doll please go to Beachbaby Designs Doll Patterns and Online Classes.
I would love to hear what everyone thinks of them.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Soft Animals and Teddy Bears That I Have Made This Year From Various Patterns

2010-07-27T16:10:00.004-04:00

Current Projects

2010-07-18T16:23:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just have been really busy this past week finishing up my Little Girl Lori Doll from Judi Ward's Little Girl Lori Doll pattern.I finished the doll up yesterday and now my latest project is a Ms.B Doll from Gail Kellison's Ms.B Doll pattern and finishing up the outfit for one of the dinky baby dolls that I have made.I will be posting pictures sometime this week of my Little Girl Lori Doll and my Dinky Baby Doll that I have been finishing up.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Down By The Riverbed Quilt and Springtime Quilt

2010-07-05T13:28:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my quilts that I made and finshed and few years ago.The quilt on the left is called Down By The Riverbed and is made and finished in April 2006.The quilt on the right is my very first quilt that I ever made and it is called Springtime and it was finished in July of 2002.Down By The Riverbed is made from one of the patterns out of the book Butterflies and Blooms by Carol Armstrong and Springtime is made from the wreath pattern out of the book Watercolor Quilts by Dina Papas.Happy Quilting.

Angel Quilt

2010-07-05T13:18:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my quilt that I made and finished in January of 2003.The quilt is called Angel Quilt and is made form the Angel Quilt pattern out of the book Quilters Complete Guide by Fons and Porter.Happy Quilting.

Tulips and Poises in Springtime Quilt

2010-07-05T13:14:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my quilt that I made and finished in January of 2003.The name of the quilt is Tulips and Poises in Springtime and is made from the wreath pattern out of the book Quilters Complete Guide by Fons and Porter.Happy Quilting.

Springtime Floral Quilt

2010-07-05T13:11:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my quilt that I made and finished in June of 2004.The name of the quilt is Springtime Floral and is made using patterns out of the book Baltimore Beauties by Mimi Dietrich.Happy Quilting.

Tropical Flowers of Baltimore Quilt

2010-07-05T13:05:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my quilt that I made and finished in February of 2006.The name of the quilt is Tropical Flowers of Baltimore and is made from patterns of the book Baltimore Beauties by Mimi Dietrich.Happy Quilting.Katie

Creative Blossoms Quilt

2010-07-05T12:58:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my quilt that I made and finished in June 2006.The name of the quilt is Creative Blossoms and is made from patterns out of the book Baltimore Beauties by Mimi Dietrich.Happy Quilting.Katie

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-03T14:27:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to say Happy 4th of July to you and your families and to also share a picture of my second Seasonal Teddy Bear that I made for the Seasonal Teddy Bear Challenge on the Soft Animals Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.The teddy bear's name is Thomas and he is made from red,white and blue fleece with white applique stars on his face.Happy teddy bear making.Katie

Article about Long Island Bahamas

2010-06-18T19:41:00.007-04:00

Goodevening Everyone,I happen to be reading the Tribune Newspaper online,the one from Nassau Bahamas and saw a article about Long Island,the island that my family and I live on that I wanted to share.Katie
http://www.tribune242.com/news/06182010_Gibson_news_pg6

My Very First Doll Design

2010-06-18T08:31:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my very first doll design.I have been taking Judi Ward's Design your own doll and the Advanced Doll Design class on Crafty College and have started designing out my first toddler doll.The dolls name is Claudia and I think she turned out pretty good for my very first attempt at designing out my own doll.I know there are a few modifications that I want to make her more of a toddler doll such as make her arms and legs a little more chubby and also round off her toes more.I also want to make the body a little shorter and more chubby and also make her belly button smaller.I would love to know what everyone else thinks of her.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Friends of Cloth Dolls Baby Doll Challenge

2010-06-18T08:24:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my baby doll that I made for the Friends Of Cloth Dolls Cloth Baby Doll Challenge.Her name is Annabelle and she is made from Judi Ward's Dahnia doll pattern.Happy dollmaking.Katie

Easter Bunny

2010-04-11T11:50:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to share a picture of the Easter Bunny I made for the Easter Bunny Challenge in the Santa's Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.Her name is Roxanne and she is made from the Simplicity pattern # 9524 and the Easter Basket and the Easter Eggs to go with the bunny are my own designs.Happy Sewing.

St.Patrick's Day Challenge

2010-03-21T09:32:00.001-04:00

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Ruby Teddy Bear

2010-03-07T14:16:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of the teddy bear that I named Ruby for my grandparents.She is made out of red and white fleece and is made from the Simplicity pattern # 3787.Happy Sewing.

Claire's Teddy Bear

2010-03-07T14:13:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of a teddy bear that I made for my grandma's friend's granddaughter Claire.The teddy bear is made out of pink and white minky dots fabric and her outfit is made out of purple fleece.She is made from the Simplicity pattern # 5461.Happy Sewing.

Butterscotch Teddy Bear

2010-03-07T14:08:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my teddy bear named Butterscotch.She is made out of yellow and white fleece and from the Simplicity pattern # 5461.Happy Sewing.

Cloth Doll Artistry Valentine's Day Challenge

2010-03-06T12:31:00.001-05:00

Heart Flower and Candy Box

2010-02-17T13:55:00.003-05:00

Goodafternoon Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of my Heart Flower and Heart Candy Box that I designed and made to go with my Valentine's Day Panda Bear for the Valentine's Day Challenge in the Soft Animals Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.If anyone is interested in receiving this free pattern please email me at beachbabydolls@gmail.com.I will send the pattern and instructions to you in an email attachment.Thank you.Happy Sewing.Katie

The winner of the Valentine's Day Winter Doll Challenge on Creative Cloth Dollmakers and Doll Designers

2010-02-15T17:53:00.004-05:00

Goodevening Everyone,Here is the winning entry of the Valentine's Day Winter Doll Challenge on Creative Cloth Dollmakers and Doll Designers and the doll is Big Heart For Haiti made by Mystic.Congratulations Mystic on winning the Valentine's Day Winter Doll Challenge.Happy Sewing.Katie

My Mom's Valentine's Day Doll

2010-02-13T11:14:00.003-05:00

Goodmorning,I just wanted to share with everyone my mom's Valentine's Day that she made for the Valentine's Day Challenge in the Cloth Doll Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.She is made from Kat Lee's Fall Festival Queen Class on Cloth Doll Artistry.Happy Sewing.

My Valentine's Day Doll

2010-02-13T11:10:00.005-05:00

Goodmorning,I just wanted to share my Valentine's Day Doll that I made for the Valentine's Day Challenge in the Cloth Doll Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.Her name is Victoria and she is made from Kat Lee's Fall Festival Queen Class that I took on Cloth Doll Artistry.Happy Sewing.

My Spring Teddy Bear

2010-02-05T13:27:00.004-05:00

I just wanted to share a picture of my Spring Teddy Bear that I made for the Seasonal Teddy Bear Challenge on the Soft Animals Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.Her name is Vannessa and she is made out of purple and white fleece and from the Medium Bear Simplicity Pattern #3787.Happy Sewing.

Valentine's Day Panda Bear

2010-01-15T19:40:00.003-05:00

Hi,I just want to share a picture of my Valentine's Day Panda Bear that I made for the Valentine's Day Challenge on the Soft Animals Studio on Cloth Doll Artistry.Her name is Angela and she is made from the modern bear and antique bear pattern out of the 101 bear book by Nancy Tillberg.The heart flower that she is holding and the candy box that is sitting next to her are my own patterns that I designed and my mom helped me put the candy box together.Both the heart flower and the candy box will be free E-Patterns on my blog soon.Happy Sewing.

The Winner of the First Ever Doll Challenge on Creative Cloth Dollmakers and Doll Designers

2010-01-11T10:27:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,Here is the winning entry for the First Ever Doll Challenge on Creative Cloth Dollmakers and Doll Designers.The winner is Satchmo made by Traci Paynter-Lil Abbey's Attic.Congratulations Traci.Happy Sewing.Katie

Cloth Doll Artistry Holiday Challenge

2010-01-01T19:02:00.001-05:00

Cloth Doll Artistry Halloween Challenge

2010-01-01T18:51:00.000-05:00

My Angel Ornament

2009-12-20T14:37:00.001-05:00

Hi I just wanted to share a picture of my angel ornament that I made for the Cloth Doll Artistry Ornament Challenge in the Cloth Doll Studio.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

My Christmas Teddy Bear

2009-12-14T14:13:00.002-05:00

Hi I just wanted to share a picture of the Teddy Bear that I made for the Soft Animals Studio Holiday Challenge on Cloth Doll Artistry.His name is Theadore and he is made from the modern bear pattern out of the 101 Bear Book by Nancy Tillberg.Happy Sewing.

My mom's and my Christmas Ornaments

2009-12-14T14:07:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to share a picture of the Christmas ornaments that my mom and made a few years ago.The snowman ornament is made from a free pattern out of a Fons and Porter Quilting Magizine and the pom pom ornaments are made from a patten my mom got a few years ago.Happy Sewing.

My Oragutan

2009-12-14T14:02:00.002-05:00

Hi I just wanted to share a picture of the oragutan that I made in August.She is made from the Oragutan pattern out of the Endangered Species Book by Jody Davis.Happy Sewing.

My Mom's Sherrie the Poinsettia Elf

2009-11-28T19:53:00.002-05:00

Here is the photo of the Sherrie the Poinsettia Elf that my mom made for my grandma for Christmas.She is made using Kat Lee's Sherrie the Poinsettia Elf pattern.Happy dollmaking.

My Grandma Bock's Candy Cane Elf

2009-11-28T19:34:00.001-05:00

Here is the photo of the Candy Cane elf that my mom made for my grandma Bock.She is made using Kat Lee's Candy Cane Elf pattern and is made from Red Cotton Velour fabric.My mom made the doll,my brother made the box that she is sitting on,my dad painted the box,and I made the stockings and the candy.The Christmas sayings and candy that is on the box that she is sitting on is Christmas Rub-ons that my mom got at Sunshine Crafts.Happy dollmaking.

My Grandma's Christmas Candy Elf

2009-11-27T11:47:00.001-05:00

Here is the photo of my grandma's Candy Cane Elf that I made using Kat Lee's Candy Cane Elf pattern.Her name is Peppermint and she is made out of green fleece.I learned so many techniques making her.She is my second art doll that I ever made and the first time I got to learn how to paint dolls faces,among other new techniques that I have learned about making art dolls.On the box that she is sitting on is a wood box that my brother made and then my dad painted the box.All of the different sayings and candy on the box are Christmas Rub-Ons that my mom and I got from Sunshine Crafts.Happy dollmaking.

My mom's Halloween Doll that she made for the Halloween Doll Challenge on Cloth Doll Artistry

2009-11-27T11:42:00.002-05:00

Here is the photo of the Halloween doll that my mom made for the Cloth Doll Artistry Halloween Doll Challenge.Her name is Sea Witch and she is made using off white cotton velour fabric and from two different Kat Lee's Elves patterns.Her head is made from Kat Lee's Connie the Toymaker Elf pattern and her body and arms are made using Sherrie the Poinsettia Elf pattern.Happy dollmaking.

My Halloween Doll that I made for the Cloth Doll Artistry Halloween Challenge

2009-11-27T11:37:00.002-05:00

Here is the photo of the doll I made for Cloth Doll Artistry's Halloween Challenge.Her name is Black Widow and she is made out of chamois colored craft velour and using Kat Lee's Connie the Toymaker Elf pattern.The outfit that she is wearing is made from Black craft velour and her skirt is painted with cobwebs and spiders all over it.Happy dollmaking.

My mom's and my very first art dolls

2009-11-24T20:21:00.001-05:00

My mom and I this year made are very first art dolls.We each both made a Leprechaun doll from Shelley Hawkey's Dillon the Leprechaun doll pattern.My mom's is the one on the right and is made from Doe Suede fabric and mine is on the left and is made using Chamois colored craft velour.Happy Dollmaking.