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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]

I made this doll 12 years ago for a little boy who has loved him dearly since. He has been in need of a little TLC and I...
03/12/2024

I made this doll 12 years ago for a little boy who has loved him dearly since.
He has been in need of a little TLC and I was only too happy to oblige.
I loved repairing him because it showed me how much he has been loved and I also love the nature of handmade toys...that they are repairable.
What a joy 😊

Big sister is going to be welcoming little sister soon.Their grandmother asked me to make a doll for each of them.With t...
28/11/2024

Big sister is going to be welcoming little sister soon.
Their grandmother asked me to make a doll for each of them.
With the same fabric I made a heart for their mama and one for her, so she is connected to them all, even from across the ocean.
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She doesn't know her well, the lady in the shop who is always so kind to her son.But when she heard, her heart broke for...
25/11/2024

She doesn't know her well, the lady in the shop who is always so kind to her son.
But when she heard, her heart broke for her just the same.
She had lost her baby.
At 30 weeks.
She wanted to reach out. To hold her. To tell her how sorry she is.
She asked me to make a little doll for her.
A gesture so kind of heart.
That says; "I see you. I am so sorry."
💔

When she was little she had a special doll.She loved it because there was a secret hiding place in her. Somewhere to con...
14/11/2024

When she was little she had a special doll.
She loved it because there was a secret hiding place in her.
Somewhere to conceal things.

She had secrets that she had to hide.
Deep inside herself, where noone could see them.
And that hurt.

Her doll looks like she did at that age. I stitched a little hiding place into the fabric of her skin.

Holding this doll, in fact the very act of asking me to make her, is holding her little self with compassion, with love, with attention.
It is a form of deep listening and recognition.

I hope that she brings her comfort.

If you would like to work with me on your own doll please get in touch.

I am also very excited to let you know that I will be facilitating the very first inner child doll workshops in 2025.

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She sent me some pictures of herself at that age. She told me a little of her story, about why this time of her life was...
27/10/2024

She sent me some pictures of herself at that age.
She told me a little of her story, about why this time of her life was so significant.
We worked together to create a little representation...

In the heart space within her doll is a tiny, white heart, the twin to the one she wears on the outside.
Under the skin of her doll are tight, red knots of thread.
They represent sexual abuse, confusion, grief, anger, shame and abandonment.
On the skin of her doll, are cuts of red thread.
She didn't know how else to release the hurt.
She knows now.
She can hold her teenaged self now. With compassion and tenderness.
In love and guidance.

Making inner child dolls for people is such a humbling experience and such an honour.

If you are interested in working with me on your own doll please DM me.

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The sweet little snuggle buddy is on her way to the UK.She is made of the softest organic cotton and stuffed with warm s...
24/10/2024

The sweet little snuggle buddy is on her way to the UK.
She is made of the softest organic cotton and stuffed with warm sheep's wool.
I hope she will be loved and cherished ❤️❤️❤️

Christmas presents from a mama for herself, her lady and her baby. All cut from the same cloth and stitched with the sam...
08/10/2024

Christmas presents from a mama for herself, her lady and her baby. All cut from the same cloth and stitched with the same thread, so when they are apart they are still one.
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Please get in touch if you would like a custom made doll for yourself or someone you love ❤️

I really enjoyed making this sweet little companion for a special lady.What a joy and privilege it is to do this work.If...
28/09/2024

I really enjoyed making this sweet little companion for a special lady.
What a joy and privilege it is to do this work.
If you would like a custom doll for yourself or a loved one I have a small amount of availability during the last few months of this year.
Please send me a DM for more details.
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