I’ve been squirreling this vintage Bucilla kit away for quite some time with the intention to make it for Little Betty for Christmas. I finally decided to bust into it and even though it took about 10 hours to complete, I really love the finished product!
Aren’t they adorbs?? Love em. Anyhoo, I decided to use them as the prize in a treasure hunt that would originate in Little Betty’s advent calendar.
This morning when she woke up it took her no time to get into it!
She ran around the house excitedly, from one clue to the next…
and was thrilled to discover the culmination of a secret Christmas tea party with her elf, Princess Jack, and her new family of gingerbread dolls!
In no time they were cuddled up on the couch with her. I think they have found a loving home! Having kids is pretty fun. I’m so glad I got to do it.
11 COMMENTS
Tasha
12 years agoOh my goodness they ended up being tea party friends after a treasure hunt?!! That is beyond amazing. What fun memories you’re making for your daughter!
Marty
12 years agoThat is so adorable! Those dolls came out really great 🙂 And how cute is your daughter?! She looks so happy!
Emily
12 years agoI just thrifted nearly the exact same santa doll today! Love the gingerbread people — too cute!
Betty
12 years ago AUTHOROoohh are you going to blog it? I want to see!!
Laura
12 years agoThese ginger dollies are giving me an idea for a smaller version in wool felt for a Christmas ornament. Love the ric-rac! What a lucky daughter you have!
Betty
12 years ago AUTHORLaura that’s a great idea! That would be adorable!
rae - say it ain't so
12 years agothey turned out so cute! and i love the treasure hunt idea! my grandaddy did that for us one year and it was so thrilling! there was a tiny wooden ornament at each “stop” and at the end we had our own little tree to decorate!
Betty
12 years ago AUTHORRae, what a great idea! Sounds like you have a very sweet granddad 🙂
Brandon Koopa
12 years agoI treasure hunt to a tea party of gingerbread people sounds fun, lucky girl!
Brandon Koopa
12 years ago* A treasure hunt
Betty
12 years ago AUTHORBrandon when you have kids I bet you’ll do that kind of stuff with them all the time!