It's been a little secret... I just got word from Whipup that they are now available for purchase so now it is time to share! Ravenhill Mama and Babies are going to be the September photo for the Whipup's 2009 calendar! Each month features works of a different artist that has appeared on Whipup.
This week's challenge for the European Street Team which I am a member was the theme: Africa. I knew what I wanted to make! Would you like to see what my teammates made you can look here.
Please greet Lateia and her little baby. I made them using Norwegian Tilda designer fabrics.
I do hope that when children play with these dolls it might encourge them to carry their own babies when they are older. Lilly still loves to be carried when she is hurt or sad. It seems to help her to heal.
We have been having such dark and gray days, but we are getting out and enjoying the fresh air.
Nydelig mamma dukke!
Klem fra Sol
Posted by: Sol | November 11, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Lovely African doll!! and lovely Africa entries on creations by eve, and what a surprise listening a Portuguese voice singing a Portuguese song!!!
Posted by: meri | November 11, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Grats Raven!!!!
laetitia and her baby is supercute!
Posted by: vadjutka | November 11, 2008 at 11:45 AM
They are as adorable as always Raven! Great entry :)
Posted by: Arctida | November 11, 2008 at 11:59 AM
wow, congratulatios Emily !
I peek at the calendar, your mum and baby dolls is the best there!:)
Posted by: ira | November 11, 2008 at 12:03 PM
oooh, this is wonderful news, congrats Emily!!!!!!
Posted by: fleurfatale | November 11, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Congrats dear!! That's great!
Posted by: nanouke | November 11, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Congrats Raven! Looks wonderul and your challenge item is super! :)
Posted by: ArtMind | November 11, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Congratulations, that must be so exciting!!!
Posted by: Star of the East | November 11, 2008 at 12:29 PM
I love your African mother and baby !
Posted by: Petronella Luiting | November 11, 2008 at 12:36 PM
your african dolls are beautiful!
Posted by: jealousydesign | November 11, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Many congratulations!!
And I adorn the Africa mother and baby :) lot of love!
Posted by: Amanda Yu | November 11, 2008 at 01:43 PM
Lateia and her baby are beautiful.
Posted by: Messy Karen | November 11, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Congratulations on the calendar - that's awesome!
Posted by: koala brains | November 11, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Wow in a calendar! I love Lateia she is so sweet. We are having dark and cold days here too. I really hate that it gets so dark so early now.
Posted by: Jewel | November 11, 2008 at 03:14 PM
I love that doll. She makes me excited to have another one soon to carry around all the time:)
Posted by: Jennifer | November 11, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Congrats on getting into the calendar! That is so neat. I really love the baby in the sling.
Posted by: sara | November 11, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Wonderful doll indeed! And congrats on the write up!
Posted by: ingermaaike | November 11, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Congratulations! I recognized your dolls right away when I saw the calendar on Whip Up.
Posted by: Kristin L | November 11, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Congratulations! Your dolls are fabulous you deserve it. I love Leteia, she is beautiful. I so appreciate the wonderful names you give each doll, makes them so "real".
Babs
Posted by: Barbara | November 11, 2008 at 08:21 PM
Gratulerer med kalenderen!
Posted by: Hege | November 11, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Congratulations! And I love the new dolls. Carrying children is so important and I love that you gave her a fabric sling!
Posted by: chicago sarah | November 12, 2008 at 04:24 AM
Many congratulations!!
How very exciting!
I have carried all my five children, and I totally agree :) Although my poor back may not :)
Just such a lovely blog to visit, I wish I had more time lately to visit my favourite places online.
I hope you and your loved ones are well and happy!
Sending joy!
annax
Posted by: annax | November 12, 2008 at 05:45 PM
That's wonderful!Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Evelyn | November 12, 2008 at 06:00 PM
wow. that's great that you are in a calendar. congratulations!!!!
that picture of Lily riding off in the distance is really amazing.
Posted by: jan in nagasaki | November 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I love the babywearing doll!!! Your blog is fantstic. I'm so glad to have found it :)
Thanks for the comments on my flickr photostream!
xoxo
L
Posted by: Leigh Pennebaker | November 13, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Congratulations.
I have some books by Tilda- full of wonderful ideas. i am going to have to make lots out of them for Christmas.
Posted by: Melanie | November 13, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Congrats Emily!
Love what you made for the African challenge. Your dolls are beautiful, sweet and exquisitely crafted. Lovely!
The cold dark winters are great for creativity. :-)
Patty
Posted by: Patty | November 13, 2008 at 11:31 PM
How sweet. It truly reminded me of what it is to be a mother in Africa. All the African entries were also beautiful. Conrats!
Posted by: Account Deleted | November 15, 2008 at 01:23 AM
Just adorable, I love your dolls!
Posted by: Cassia Beck | November 17, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Congratulations on being included in the calendar! That is fantastic!
Posted by: Melanie | November 18, 2008 at 05:19 AM