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Once Upon A Doll began with my own love of dolls, especially hand made. My kids and I collect, play with, and love our dolls, and eventually I began to make dolls of my own. Although my dolls are based upon the principles of Waldorf doll making--natural and sustainably harvested materials (like wool stuffing and cotton interlock), hand spun and dyed wool yarns for hair, hand made doll clothes, 100% wool felt for shoes--my dolls cannot be called strictly Waldorf (more Waldorf-esque), as they have definite personalities, larger & more expressive eyes, and playful mouths. Once Upon A Doll features enchanted dolls made in the Waldorf tradition with a storybook theme for that special child in your life or the discriminating collector of handmade dolls.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Short Story Giveaway

To celebrate the debut of my new Short Story dolls at Once Upon A Doll, I’ve having a GIVEAWAY!

Meet (from left to right in my arms): April, Misty, and Tangerine.

Short Stories are a wee 8 inches tall. Handmade according to traditional Waldorf techniques, their skin is cotton interlock and they are stuffed with clean carded wool. Their tall, slim bodies remind me of tweens more than babies or toddlers, and are really for the older child or adult collector (not appropriate for children who are under 3 or who still put things in their mouths). I much prefer them for creative play to Barbies or Monster's High, don't you? My favorite thing about Short Stories are their unique legs and feet: made of 100% Wool felt, they look like tall boots and so remove the need for stockings, leggings, or shoes entirely. Plus the stiffer felt enables them to stand and sit freely.
Ginger-haired Tangerine is fiercely independent, a bit on the wild side, and dreams ginormous dreams:
Sweet-natured April loves mountain meadows and dew dappled Spring mornings as she collects wildflowers:
Grey-eyed Misty is soulful and reflective, choosing the rockier, darker paths that may be more stormy, but contain the most precious gems:
Winner chooses ONE of these wee dollies as the GRAND PRIZE for the Once Upon A Doll Short Story Giveaway for FREE—all the winner needs to do is pay shipping ($10.00 for US shipping, exact shipping for International)

SECOND PLACE prize is an adorable kimono top and bloomers in a hard to find Asian themed Alice in Wonderland fabric, originally made for my larger dolls by Molly’s Playground. This ensemble should fit any 12-13 inch Waldorf doll. Winner needs only pay shipping ($3.50 in US, exact shipping international.)--
THIRD PLACE prize is a sweet pirate themed harajuku top and pants, originally upcycled by Nanerjoy for my larger dolls. This ensemble should fit any 12-13 inch Waldorf doll. Winner needs only pay shipping ($3.50 in US, exact shipping international.)--
The GIVEAWAY starts TODAY Monday April 6 and ends Sunday April 12 at midnight pacific time. Winners will be announced on Monday April 13.

There are THREE ways to enter to win:

1) Become a follower of the Once Upon A Doll BLOG and post a comment under this blog post stating which doll you would choose if you won the Grand Prize (Tangerine, April, or Misty) and why.

2) Like the Once Upon A Doll Facebook page and post one comment stating which doll you would choose if you won the Grand Prize (Tangerine, April, or Misty) under the photo of me holding the three Short Story dolls that is pinned to the top of the FB page.   https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponADoll 

3) After posting under the appropriate FB photo, SHARE this photo with your FB friends. After sharing, please post an additional comment stating that you “shared” for the second entry.

The winner will be chosen randomly and then announced on both the Blog and Facebook page. Winner has 48 hours to claim her/his prize, but if we do not hear from the winner in 48 hours then another winner will be chosen.

Thank you so much for loving Short Stories and Once Upon A Doll!

38 comments:

  1. I would love April, because she is my spirit animal. Also, she has my name and would look sew cute in my corset making studio studio.

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  2. I LOVE all three dolls! The new style is wonderful! But I would choose Tangerine because I love her bright colors and she has a very sweet face and I like tangerines! <3

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  3. Would love April or Misty. We fell in love with both but we like April, because that's the month my daughter made her debut. :)

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  4. I would choose Tangerine, simply because I like her sweet face.

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  5. I would love to bring April home to play with me and my girls!!!!

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  6. I would choose Tangerine as she is so vibrant and uplifting :)

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  7. I pick Tangerine but it was hard to pick...all three are so cute!

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  8. tangerine is just so pretty! thanks for the chance to win

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  9. I would choose Tangerine as her ginger locks remind me of my little one :)

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  10. I'd choose April as I love spring and I find her the cutest of the three :)

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  11. I love April! She'd brighten our day every time!!

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  12. April!! I love the bright spring colors! reminds me of wildflowers :)

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  13. Am not sure if my last mail went thru! I love them all so dont mind which one If I am lucky enough to win. xxxxx

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  14. SailorCreek is me Corinnejc LOL! forgot to put my name!!

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  15. I would choose Misty b/c I love her color palette and I also love a misty rain shower in the spring! :)

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  16. I love Misty, as she loves all things in nature, from enjoying the little ducklings trying to follow Mama Duck, to gazing at the clouds and dreaming, or taking delight in watching the stream water glisten like moving glass going down the mountain... she is beautiful inside and out.....

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  17. We would like Misty, because she doesn't always take the easy road. Sometimes the darker path leads to the most beautiful places!

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  18. I would love April, I lover her colorful hair and sky blue eyes! She just screams SPRING and LIFE!

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    1. Congrats Heather! you are our Third Place winner :) The adorable pirate set by Nanerjoy is yours! Please contact me to arrange shipping.

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  19. I would love April, I lover her colorful hair and sky blue eyes! She just screams SPRING and LIFE!

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  20. Obviously, I'd have to choose April, don't you know....hahaha....<3

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  21. I am singing "Tangerine"! These are just lovely! The "boots" are so clever!

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  22. Thank You so much for the Wonderful Giveaway. All the dolls are so GORGEOUS.
    Boy I would have a hard time choosing one. I LOVE both April and Misty,
    If I had to choose one it would probably be Misty because she has grey in her hair like mine.
    Thank You so much for your kindness.
    BIG HUGS to you...

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  23. I would pick Misty because my favorite color is blue :)

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  24. April and I share a love of nature 😊

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  25. Hi!!!! I love April but I think I love Tangerine a wee bit more!!!!! So Tangerine!!!!! Thank You!!!!

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  26. Definitely Tangerine. We all have a wild side in our house.

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  27. April all the way because she is so calming and her colors are beautiful, she also seems to represent all the things my daughter loves.

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  28. We would love to welcome Tangerine into our home. Between myself and my two little girls, she would be so loved. She would also bring us much cheer. Thank you for the chance!

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  29. I've been a long time blog follower

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    1. And I adore Tangerine's coloring, but Misty's belief about things is mine...it'd be a hard decision!!

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  31. Tangerine, because her and her story remind me of my daughter. Beautiful!

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  32. We would love to welcome Tangerine into our home. She is absolutely stunning and her personality is just the spice we need in our home <3 She would be surely loved.

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    1. My Facebook profile name is Catherine Rosevear-Tetreault :D

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  33. I would love April!!! I was born in April (my birthday is next week!) When I was young, I insisted to be called April instead of my real name :)

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