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making flower children by sybille adolphi

2009 September 27
by 5 Orange Potatoes

This little fairy doll was inspired by the book, Making Flower Children,by Sybille Adolphi. My fairy doll is not in the book, but the book taught me how to put her together. It’s a lovely little book with patterns and instructions to make many little dollhouse-sized dolls that reflect flowers and insects that we see in our gardens. With the holidays right around the corner and knowing a lot of my crafty friends might be interested in this book- I’m giving one away.

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This is what the back of the book says, “Here are detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations for making a range of lively, creative flower figures. Activities are organized by season, making the book ideal for decorating a nature corner or seasonal table in the home or classroom.” 

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Here are some of the dolls included in the book.

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 To enter the giveaway just leave a comment. Anyone can enter, will ship world-wide! Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Sept. 30. Now to go and really start working on that gift list for the handmade holidays I’m doing this year. Have a lovely week! Giveaway Closed.

77 Responses
  1. September 29, 2009

    This book looks great!!! I would love this!

  2. September 28, 2009

    This book looks so fun.

  3. Eva van Abeelen permalink
    September 28, 2009

    What a wonderful book!
    i would love a chance to win this

  4. September 28, 2009

    oh that little fairy of yours is so sweet…looks like a fab book to have on hand…my grandchildren would love those sweet dolls..:)

  5. September 28, 2009

    what a wonderful book!

  6. Carol Houghton permalink
    September 28, 2009

    There are some cute little girls in New Zealand who would love this book.

  7. September 28, 2009

    I’d love that book, I’d really love it. :)

  8. September 28, 2009

    Such a great giveaway! I’m interested in that book, I simply love felt flower fairies.

  9. KATEY permalink
    September 28, 2009

    SO CUTE! i WOULD LOVE TO GET FOR MY DAUGHTER. I M TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING THAT CAN LIKE GIRL THING THAN BOY THING :)

    THANKS FOR THE CHANCE!

  10. September 28, 2009

    What fun and what cute little dolls – I’m having a giveaway today too!

  11. Erin permalink
    September 28, 2009

    I’ve been meaning to make some things like this for our nature table. These look fun!

  12. Elisa permalink
    September 28, 2009

    Fabulous blog, and a fabulous book. My daughter loves Elsa Beskow, so she’d love these little figures :)
    *fingers crossed*

  13. Anna permalink
    September 28, 2009

    This book is so great! Count me in!

  14. Dianne permalink
    September 28, 2009

    Love your blog love the book, hope I win.

  15. jess permalink
    September 28, 2009

    Please include me!!

    Love your blog!!

    ~Jess

  16. September 28, 2009

    Uau! Que livro mais delicado! Dificil encontrar algo tão mimoso assim hoje em dia. Adoraria ganhar um desses diretamente do 5 orange! =)
    Sua fadinha ficou encantadora e inspiradora pra mim!Parecem os cachinhos da minha irmã!
    Beijinhos brasileiros!

  17. Kimberly N permalink
    September 28, 2009

    What a fun idea for a different take on doll house dolls.

  18. Julie permalink
    September 28, 2009

    Oh! I love your fairy! And I’d love to win this book and make some dolls for my daughter. She’s 25 mo and I can see she’s beginning to show interest in playing with dolls and making up stories. I enjoy listening and watching her secretely while she plays…

  19. September 28, 2009

    what a sweet book. I would love to make some of these dolls!

  20. sarah permalink
    September 28, 2009

    Where do you get these amazing books!?! I love all you’re ideas and am so thankful I found your website, thank you for sharing with all of us!

  21. September 28, 2009

    That book looks wonderful! I would love to try a flower child. :-)

  22. September 28, 2009

    I love your blog! I just discovered it today after you visited mine, acornpies. I would love to win this book. I would definitely make some dolls. Have you discovered Felt Wee Folks by Sally Mavor yet? Thanks! love, Beth

  23. September 28, 2009

    love the dolls! Count me in! :-)

  24. September 28, 2009

    Count me in!!! This would be a great project to do for my grand-baby girls!!! Thank you for your generous and thoughtful give-away! I enjoy your blog very much!

    Fingers – crossed –

    Cheers!
    Andra

  25. Carole permalink
    September 28, 2009

    My two guys would love these for the holidays, as well as some friends. thanks for this wonderful chance!

  26. Tammy permalink
    September 28, 2009

    looks like a nifty little book, I have begun making dolls for my 2year old daughter, so this caught my eye. Thanks for the giveaway, how generous of you!

  27. sadez permalink
    September 28, 2009

    what a lovely new craft project to test out! we would love to have some in our house… thanks for the chance!

  28. September 28, 2009

    Hi!!!
    What gorgeous dolls!those mushroom people are adorable!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!

  29. Shanda permalink
    September 28, 2009

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’m a book self-proclaimed hoarder so this contest is wonderful!

  30. September 28, 2009

    What gorgeous dolls! A book like this might just give me the get up and go to make some – my dd would love them.

  31. Leanne permalink
    September 28, 2009

    As a homeschooling mom with two crafty daughters who are enamored by garden fairies we are constantly recreating their imaginary word. I agree this book would be a great resource for those holiday gifts. Thanks for sharing.

  32. September 28, 2009

    Lovely idea, that’s a great book! Thank you for the chance!
    I think that maybe the Sybille-book should go to another Sybille, why not?
    :)
    wish you a nice week!

  33. September 28, 2009

    So cute! good luck to everyone, I just got my sock creature in the mail completely amazing!

  34. Lavina Dee permalink
    September 28, 2009

    What a lovely giveaway. I just recently found your blog and I am really enjoying it.

  35. September 28, 2009

    I have always wanted this book! Thank you for the wonderful offer.
    I have missed a few posts here lately but wanted to wish you and your family a very Happy Autumn!

  36. September 28, 2009

    That book looks so cute:) I hope I win:) Please. please, please…

  37. September 27, 2009

    i love give-aways! and i love the hair on your little fairy!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

  38. September 27, 2009

    cool. i have never seen that book before but those mushroom children are too yummy looking. thank you for the chance to add another little something to make to do list!!

  39. September 27, 2009

    What a gorgeous little book Lisa, I wonder if it has any gumnut babies in there?

  40. September 27, 2009

    Ooh, what a fun giveaway! I’m trying to make a dollhouse for my girls for Christmas. I’ll have to check out this book!

  41. September 27, 2009

    What a fun-looking book!

  42. September 27, 2009

    Oh those mushroom people are adorable! I’m going to have to check out a copy of this book.

  43. Renee permalink
    September 27, 2009

    I’ve drooled over that lovely book for some time now; it just looks gorgeous. How very sweet of you to give a copy away :)

  44. September 27, 2009

    I LOVE those!!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  45. September 27, 2009

    Toadstool people! Squee! I must find this book!

  46. Shannon Buckley permalink
    September 27, 2009

    This looks like a GREAT book! And just in time for the holidays. Thanks for your generosity. I would love to win this book.

  47. September 27, 2009

    what a cute fairy doll and a great book. i’d love to add it to my personal library. great giveaway! thank you!

  48. September 27, 2009

    I’d love a chance to win this book; thank you! :-)

  49. September 27, 2009

    Eeek!

    I was freaking out there for a moment, I forgot the comments were up the top & was all like “Oh no!! I can’t enter!!!” but, phew *wipes brow*… it’s all okay now. ;)

    Some of these little folk would love to hang out with our dollhouse gnomes… don’t you think?!

    **fingers crossed!**

  50. Jane permalink
    September 27, 2009

    Oh Lisa, what a great giveaway! How very generous of you-I would love to win this. And please, please, please post about what you’re making for the holidays-I need some inspiration! Your little doll is very sweet. :)

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