Doodlebells Specialized Gifts

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If you follow my ramblings you know a few things about me.

I have some super talented friends.
I love home-made crafty items.
I have great ideas but am not as talented as many of my friends.

One such talented friend is Malorie of Doodle Bells. I taught with Malorie for several years and we bonded immediately because of our love for crafts and meticulous attention to detail. When friends have children she would also always go out of her way to create something (often more than one thing) for them. Quilts, taggies, picture frames… You name it, she would make it. She made me a beautiful quilt, pillow and taggie for (A) when he was born. He is now 3.5 and he still uses two out of three of them. What has always been apparent is that Malorie’s attention to detail never wavered. She takes into consideration your personality, what your nursery is going to look like, and makes this masterpiece just for you. It’s thoughtful, beautiful, and well made.

I was not at all surprised when she finally made the decision to turn her hobby into a business. If anyone can do it she can. This is how Doodlebells was born. Through her Facebook www.facebook.com/doodlebells page and now her webpage www.doodlebells.com, Malorie is creating well-made custom items from pillowcase dresses, invitations, t-shirts, and tutu’s, to hooded towels, quilts, and taggies. Did I mention everything that she makes? Nope, it’s impossible. Every day I feel like I am seeing something new posted on Facebook. It wasn’t long before I had to order something (did I mention I love personalized items?).

So I ordered a personalized hooded towel for (A) and a pillowcase dress for (E). Well let me tell you how awesome the whole experience was. What is nice is that you can either choose from the items that she has already made, or you can create a custom order. For a control freak like me, the second option is perfect. But what is even better is that I can always see what she has on hand, and grab that up for a gift or something. Doodlebells also takes PayPal so that was very convenient for me. First, I let Malorie know what colors I was thinking for each, she sent me options and I got to choose everything. I wasn’t sure about the dress, so I showed her a picture of one that I loved that she had made previously. She went with the same color scheme as the previous dress, and then sent me a picture to be sure it was what I liked. For the towel, we chose green because (A) loves it. Then we had his name added, along with a truck, he loves trucks.

Once the items were completed I got a “teaser” posted on Facebook. I was so excited! They were just what I had asked for!!! I knew that when I received them I was going to be super happy, but I am even happier now that I actually have them in my possession. (A) was ecstatic to see his towel. He loves that his name is on it, he immediately started spelling out his name and tapping the letters. Followed of course by… “Mommy is that a big rig?!” He insisted on having a bath that night and trying it out.

What I love about the towel:

It’s made with real towel, so it’s absorbent, not like many novelty towels out there.
The hooded part is large enough for him to grow into.
I got to choose all of the design stuff.
The personalization is sewn on and will remain sturdy for my little guy throughout all of his tough wear and tear.
The personalization makes it easy to take on school trips, to a playdate, or camp. There is really no mistaking it.

Then there is the dress. (E) doesn’t talk yet but if she did she would be really excited. It’s adorable. In the colder weather I can throw on some leggings and a sleeved onesie, it’s attractive and easy to get on and off (especially during a diaper change). In the warmer months, it will be great to wear with just a diaper cover, and equally as cute. It’s well made just like the towel, all edges are finished off (with seams hidden), so much attention paid to detail. I am just amazed. I would suffice it to say that it was my first order from Doodlebells but will not be my last. I love what I ordered. If you are a friend or family member, I would not be surprised if a Christmas or Birthday gift came with a tag that has a cute little blue bug on it and the name Doodlebells. If it does, be excited, be very excited.

To see more of Malorie’s work please visit her website www.doodlebells.com or check her out on Facebook www.facebook.com/doodlebells where she often posts her finished products for viewing, or purchase.

(A) shows off his Truck Towel. He won’t let me wash it again, he insists on using it. I guess i’ll have to wash it during nap time.