For a while now I've been wanting to start a little shop to sell patterns and other items I've designed, but up until today I haven't been able to find the time. So I'm so excited to post that I've finally set up shop and my first item is a pattern and tutorial for these little baby kokeshi dolls.
I designed these as gifts for Girl's Day this year and they are just under 1 1/2" (38 mm) in height and so much fun to make. The pattern and tutorial is available as a 9 page PDF file that features color photographs with a material list, step by step instructions, and lots of tips.
It was a challenge trying to keep the PDF file size down since I included so many photographs, but I wanted to make sure that there was enough steps that even a beginning crafter would find it a breeze to make. And it really is, I promise!
I'm not good at self promotion but I really hope you'll be as excited about your baby kokeshi as I am. Make some for yourself or as gifts for friends. They're the right scale for decorating your Re-ment or other doll house miniatures and the perfect size kokeshi doll for all you Blythe fans as well. Here's one sitting in Miss Kitty's living room.
I also include some ideas for other uses for your finished kokeshi and an option for turning it into a bead. So if you want to learn how to make a baby kokeshi, go to my shop site. Mahalo nui loa everyone!
Oh my goodness,not you too! It's all about the $$$$.
Posted by: D | March 12, 2008 at 04:37 PM
Congratulations on the new shop! How exciting.
Posted by: joyce | March 12, 2008 at 05:05 PM
what a great adventure! way to go!
Posted by: kat | March 12, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Yay! I've been hoping you'd have a shop someday! I just ordered my baby kokeshi pattern, I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Amanda | March 12, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Good luck for your new venture (and ignore any grouchy posters). I will watch with interest - for the "pattern for dummies" to buy ehehe
Posted by: kielz | March 12, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Oh, these are adorable! But I was hoping you were selling the finished ones! Knowing me, I would just look at the pattern over and over and say, "someday... sigh...!" LOL!
Posted by: Karen | March 12, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Myra, way to go! And such an appropriate item on the first go, given your blog title and header. I can only imagine how much hard work you put into setting up shop, but also putting together the pdf file?! I love your gumption!
BTW, the other night we saw a small hedgehog and I immediately thought of you and your hedgehog creations. Too cute!
Posted by: rowena | March 12, 2008 at 09:37 PM
You made a amazing work, those Kokeshi are adorable!
Posted by: sevastra | March 13, 2008 at 12:49 AM
TO HELL WITH THE PATTERN...SELL THE DOLLS!!!!!!...Congratulations!
Posted by: GRETCHEN | March 13, 2008 at 03:10 AM
Those are just the sweetest things..
keeping my fingers crossed for you. although I know you will sell tons of these!
Posted by: ash | March 13, 2008 at 04:18 AM
I'm a lurker but I had to say I think this is a great thing for you to share your ideas and poo on grumpy comments.
GOOD FOR YOU AND FOR US~~~~~
Best Wishes on your new shop!
Posted by: Norma | March 13, 2008 at 06:31 AM
yay -- you finally opened your "shop"! i'm happy for you ... good luck with this new endeavor. but remember, keep it fun and don't add any stress to your life by trying to add too many items to the shop. as much as we like to see (and now buy) your crafts, it should bring you pleasure. :) omedetou!
Posted by: yucaree | March 13, 2008 at 10:32 AM
It is about time you had a shop!!!
Lots of good luck!
Posted by: momofthreemonkeys(Davianna) | March 13, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Finally, a shop! I, for one, am glad that you will finally get something for all your hard work and creativity.
Posted by: justJENN | March 13, 2008 at 01:18 PM
These are super cute! Your work is amazing!
Posted by: Beth | March 13, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Congratulations on opening a shop Myra! What a horrible first comment you got there! If anybody should open a shop it's you, you make so many things I wish I could make and/or own. :-)
yay for you and these dolls, they are totally pretty!
Posted by: Hanna | March 14, 2008 at 06:13 AM
Oh so sweet and just perfect for Girls Day! Here in the US we celebrate Father's Day and Mother's Day but not Boys & Girls Day like they do in Japan. Best of luck & best wishes!
Posted by: Charlotte | March 14, 2008 at 09:05 AM
Great idea & product! :)
Posted by: chicadecanela | March 14, 2008 at 10:41 AM
they are so wee and cute! why shoulnd we sell our hard-earned-sweat-and-tears ladden products!!
well done girl!
Posted by: fiona | March 15, 2008 at 12:16 AM
I am soooo glad you finally opened a shop! Hope this all leads to more new and exciting things - I just placed my order :)
Mahalo!
Posted by: t. miyashiro | March 15, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Congratulations, Myra! I know your shop will be a big success and this is an adorable project!
Posted by: abbyjane | March 17, 2008 at 05:37 AM
So wonderful! I wish you all the best on your newest endeavor! I'd never heard of Girls' Day before reading your site...guess my head's been in the sand! Way cool!!!
Blessings!
Amy P. in TN
Posted by: Amy P. in TN | March 17, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Hello, today I decided to post a comment, your blog is one of my favourites... and i pass by almost every day. i appreciate very much your work. Thank you for all the different things.
Posted by: Gabriela | March 18, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Myra I'm so excited that you are doing this.Can't wait for your next pattern.
Posted by: ginny | March 18, 2008 at 03:40 PM
I just love your tiny things, just adorable.. I think the baby kokeshi dolls are just the sweetiest things.. Monica
Posted by: Monica | March 19, 2008 at 05:02 AM