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Friday, May 9, 2014

Firefly Hollow - The Business...

About a year ago, I started up a small business of hand-made dolls and stuffed animals.

Why?  

Because I like making stuff.  It's about being creative and artistic and about taking several pieces of fabric, some stuffing and some some time and turning it into a finished product.

So I started purchasing some patterns online and figuring out how they work.  And as I figured out how they went together, I started modifying them a bit.  What if I made pigtails instead of braids on a doll?  How would a different hair line work?  What about the shape of the head - can I make it more round?  How does different material feel in an elephant?  Should a puppy dog have a leather nose or a soft fleece one?  Can I make a t-shirt for a teddy bear that can be personalized?

My creations seem to evolve and change based on seasons, moods, materials, etc.

But at the end of the day, I can't keep them all.  And I honestly don't want to, because I want other people and children to enjoy and love the things that I make.

Back to last year…  I put together a Facebook page for "Firefly Hollow" about a year ago.  I talked my brother who is a graphic designer into putting together a logo for me last summer, and I went to my first craft show last fall.

I learned a lot, but didn't sell much… 

So now I'm trying to build my business.  One order and one doll at a time.

If you have any questions or would like to place an order please contact me at:

FireflyHollow2013@gmail.com

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