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Under Rainbows I make custom order and one of a kind waldorf dolls, patterns and tutorials. Look at my store: www.etsy.com/people/UnderRainbows I am Laura.

I live in a sleepy little fishing village in the South of Ireland, with the man of my dreams and 3 children (with another on the way). I started making Waldorf dolls for my own children several years ago and loved it so much I couldn't stop. So, in October 2010 I started Under Rainbows making unique and beautiful waldorf dolls. I love everything about these dolls, from their natural materials to t

heir sweet little faces. I especially love making custom dolls. It can be very special for a child to have a doll in their own image, so when making a custom doll I match skin, hair and eye colour and try to incorporate things like a favourite animal or colour into their clothing. For some children having a doll in their image can be an affirmation of themselves and their own uniqueness and beauty, especially if the child looks a little different to the dolls available in shops which are mostly blond haired and blue eyed girls. So amongst the dolls I have made are boy dolls, mixed race dolls, dolls with scars from surgery, dolls with medical equipment, dolls with down syndrome. I very often work using photographs as inspiration and I love hearing all about the child; their likes and dislikes, what their wee personalities are like to help me to capture some of the child's essence in their doll. All Under Rainbows Buddy Dolls and Snuggle Buddies carry the CE mark. This is a certification stating that they conform to all European Safety Standards. To carry this mark the dolls are only made from new, CE approved materials. They have also undergone rigorous strength and durability testing as well as flammability testing. I currently have a waiting list for custom dolls but I would be very happy to add you to the list. If you message me here or you can email me [email protected] with your name, email address and a brief description of the doll you are looking for I will add you to the list and contact you as soon as I have an available custom slot. Alternatively you can try making your own doll. There is nothing more special than giving a child a doll you have a made yourself, infused with all of your love and good wishes. There are full colour tutorials and patterns for dolls and dolls clothing available in the Under Rainbows etsy shop. Below is a full price list for Under Rainbows 2015. Basic Snuggle Buddy 35 euro
custom +7 euro

Basic 11” Wee Buddy doll 105 euro
long hair +5 euro
custom clothes +7 euro

Basic 16” Buddy doll 125 euro
long hair +5 euro
custom +7 euro

Babydoll 170 euro
long hair +5
custom +7 euro

Extra Clothing

Pyjamas 14 euro
nightie 10 euro

dress 10 euro
top 7 euro
trousers 7 euro
skirt 7 euro

Knitted cardi 30 euro
Knitted Hoodie 39 euro
Knitted hat 9 euro
knitted socks 4 euro


If you have any questions at all please send me a message here or email me [email protected]

A therapist I know asked me to make some dolls for him.He used one of them recently in a session with a client and it br...
06/11/2025

A therapist I know asked me to make some dolls for him.
He used one of them recently in a session with a client and it brought them to a new place together.
I have seen time and time again the power of these simple little dolls to unlock parts of ourselves.
To look at them and hold them with great tenderness.
What an honour it is to do this work.
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28/10/2025

One Day Doll Making Workshop, A perfect Christmas Gift!
The type of dolls made by tutor Laura are known as Waldorf or Steiner dolls. They are crafted entirely from natural materials such as cotton, sheep’s wool, yarn, and fabric. As a result, they are gentle on both the planet and the recipient.

These dolls are characterised by their simple features—just a small nose, and eyes and mouth that are delicately embroidered. They are warm and soft to hold, offering a comforting tactile experience.

"Doll making is something humans have done since the earliest times, and it is a skill that has largely been lost due to the widespread availability of mass-produced plastic dolls," says Laura.

The dolls can be made entirely by hand. The workshop is structured in clear steps: beginning with the creation of the head and facial features, followed by stitching the body, cap, hands and feet and then assembling the doll. The doll we are making at this one day workshop will be an ideal gift for babies and young children. If you have a special fabric you would like to use I would encourage you to bring it along, otherwise a selection of simple cottons will be available on the day.
To book visit www.celtnet.rg or click the link https://www.celtnet.org/events/one-day-doll-making

What a gorgeous way to start the festive season this year... a day making your own Christmas gifts!CELT are holding a 1 ...
18/10/2025

What a gorgeous way to start the festive season this year... a day making your own Christmas gifts!

CELT are holding a 1 day Festival of Traditional Crafts, with a lovely variety of workshops to choose from, including a doll making workshop with me.

Book soon to secure your place and I look forward to seeing you for a cosy day of crafting and community. ###

CELT are already taking bookings for the May 2 day Weekend in the Hills workshops.I would love you to come and make a do...
16/10/2025

CELT are already taking bookings for the May 2 day Weekend in the Hills workshops.
I would love you to come and make a doll with me.
It's the perfect Christmas gift to ask for or give yourself ☺️
Early booking recommended as spaces are limited and in demand.
Link to booking and enquiries in comments ###

GIVEAWAY Wednesday the 15th marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day.For many women the experience of pregnancy los...
10/10/2025

GIVEAWAY
Wednesday the 15th marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness day.

For many women the experience of pregnancy loss or miscarriage is deeply, deeply felt. Sadly there are few places to go with this grief, and many are left with empty arms, aching hearts and silence on their lips.

I would like to gift this tiny little doll to someone for whom it would hold meaning, perhaps even comfort.

If you would like this doll for yourself or perhaps to pass on to someone else please send me a pm and I will choose a name at random on Wednesday 15th.
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If you would like to commission me to make you a little doll like this or maybe even better if you would like me to teach you how to make one for yourself send me a message.

Please share this post with anyone whom it may resonate with.

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What an incredible weekend of doll making at CELT weekend in the hills.We made the most beautiful dolls, we shared, we l...
01/10/2025

What an incredible weekend of doll making at CELT weekend in the hills.
We made the most beautiful dolls, we shared, we laughed, we cried, we made friends and we remembered.

For all of us the workshops gave us something different, yet it wove us together.
We learned or rather relearned this most ancient craft.
It was moving for us in the room but also for those who passed through.

There is already a lot of interest in my next workshop there in May and I am hoping to run one in Cork before the year is out.

If you are interested in the Cork workshop send me a message to go on the waiting list.

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I gave her this doll 10 years ago today.She called her "Raims MacNCheese"To celebrate her birthday she made her a cake a...
23/09/2025

I gave her this doll 10 years ago today.
She called her "Raims MacNCheese"
To celebrate her birthday she made her a cake and a tiny card.
She still sleeps with her every night.
It makes my mama heart sing ❤️

ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT!!!Happening this weekend at CELT in Loughrea Co Galway.1 or 2 days possible.Prices starting from 90 eu...
22/09/2025

ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT!!!
Happening this weekend at CELT in Loughrea Co Galway.
1 or 2 days possible.
Prices starting from 90 euro including an organic lunch.
There is so much going on at CELT this weekend along side an amazing range of traditional craft workshops, there is music, story telling, raffles and so much more.
Book your space now!!!
Link in the comments below xx

Would you like to make a beautiful handcrafted doll? There are only 2 spaces left to join me on the 27 & 28th of Septemb...
18/09/2025

Would you like to make a beautiful handcrafted doll?
There are only 2 spaces left to join me on the 27 & 28th of September at my doll making workshop at CELT in Loughrea Co Galway.
You do not need to know how to sew or have any experience. I will guide you every step of the way.
The cost of the workshop is on a sliding scale starting at only 100, including a delicious organic lunch on both days.
Please get in touch for more details.
I will leave a link to book and more information about the gorgeous Weekend in the Hills in the comments below.
I hope you can join me ###

I am really delighted to be offering doll making workshops at CELT this autumn. You can come for one or two days and you...
14/09/2025

I am really delighted to be offering doll making workshops at CELT this autumn.
You can come for one or two days and you will be able to make a beautiful hand crafted doll.
We will be using all natural materials and I will guide you every step of the way, so complete beginners are welcome.
You will be able to make a dress-able doll, or a snuggle buddy or even a small inner child doll.
This workshop is part of a larger weekend called Weekend in The Hills held by CELT. It will be an amazing weekend, with 15 other traditional craft workshops and a mini festival around sustainability, peace and community.
There will be things for the whole family to do and camp fire and music on the Saturday night.
Accommodation is available on site and organic lunches are provided on both days.
Costs are on a sliding scale.
I would love for you to come and make a doll with me. There are only 4 spaces left in my workshop, so please follow the link to book.
If you have any questions at all please get in touch.
I can't wait to work with you.
Laura x

Little O with her sweet custom doll that her Pops asked me to make for her 1st Birthday. Although I am not currently mak...
08/09/2025

Little O with her sweet custom doll that her Pops asked me to make for her 1st Birthday.

Although I am not currently making dolls for sale or accepting custom orders I am giving workshops!!! Teaching you how to make your own custom made doll.

My next workshop is in Co Galway in September 27 & 28th as part of CELT weekend in the hills.

There are only a few spaces available on my course and booking is necessary.

Please message me for more details or follow the link in comments

Today I am working on a demonstration doll to bring with me to the natural doll making workshop I am giving at CELT next...
27/08/2025

Today I am working on a demonstration doll to bring with me to the natural doll making workshop I am giving at CELT next month.
Would you like to make your own natural doll? It is simple and satisfying and I will guide you every step of the way.
There are still spaces available for 27 &. 28 September at the Slieve Aughty Centre in Co Galway. I'll leave details in the comments.

If you have any questions please send me a pm.

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