I hear this expression from moms (and grannies, and aunties) at least once during almost every custom order I fill. Then there are the emails after the doll has arrived with ‘but, I secretly want to just keep it for me – I don’t know if I can give it to her/him’. These emails always make me smile. First, why not have a doll for yourself? I think about 20% of my orders are for adults – sweet husbands buying them for their wives, sisters giving gifts and even a few given to perhaps heal some childhood wounds. Having something that makes you smile and that is always ready for a hug isn’t a bad thing.
The other thing about the dolls that is special is the time in your little ones childhood that it represents. The dolls are usually custom made to have similar colouring as your child so they can act as a representation of your child during that time. Instead of a doll that propels your little one into adulthood, my dolls embody childhood and celebrate it. Chubby little bodies all squishy and warm to hug, cute, fun clothing and that simple and sweet face. The wool stuffing will absorbs the smell of home making this doll a comforting object to hold. This is a doll that you will keep forever and probably give to your grandchildren.
I feel as though I’ve just done a sales job there – lol, that isn’t my intent at all. I’m wanting to touch on a few things that come up during the doll process that I can refer back to – to refer my customers back to. My next little ‘essay’ is going to be for dads who sometimes say ‘… how much for a DOLL?!?’ I love that one!
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