Hayden's Doll

Yesterday was a special day because I was visited by a special girl!

I have two granddaughters, and both enjoy painting dolls with me. 

Hayden is 8 years old and she loves the arts! She can knit and is learning to play the piano.  The lady next door to her has a kiln and has taught Hayden to slump glass. This summer she took a pottery class. She also loves to cook. 

Yesterday, Hayden visited for the day and she painted this beautiful doll!  

She asked me if she could sell it

and I thought, "Why not!?"

The doll is really as good as most dolls on Etsy, 

and so we will list it for $39. 

When it sells, Hayden will get $30 

and I'll keep $9 for materials and listing fees. 

The face was completely painted by Hayden.

The hair was braided by her.

She made the sweater - Grandma cut it out.

The pants and boots are regular Bratz pants/boots.

I embroidered the flower on the front of the sweater 

and tidied up her stitches a bit, 

but Hayden did most of the work herself.

The doll is really a beauty with gorgeous green eyes

and a soft, sweet expression.

  

Hayden has named the doll Makayla.

I strongly believe in teaching children to work and earn their own money.

Teaching a child to be self-sufficient, 

to me, 

is one of the greatest gifts a parent or grandparent can give.

I think Hayden is well on her way to a career in the Arts;

perhaps she will paint portraits,

or be the curator at a museum.

And that makes me very happy!

If you are interested in Hayden's doll, Makayla,

it will be listed on my website later this afternoon.

Here are a few more photos of Hayden

so you can see her cute personality.

She's a kick!

UPDATE! 

Hayden's Doll sold the day it was listed. 

HOORAY!