Store Info
Opened on Mar 5, 2012
From United States
Fans: 6
Total Items: 2
Total Loves: 2
Total Sold: 4
STORE OWNER
About Madalina Catalina
OPEN FOR CUSTOM ORDERS
Welcome to my shop! All of my crafts are handmade in a smoke free environment. I put a whole lot of love into each and every one! It's so much fun to watch them come to life as I put them together...they each have their own personality.
To see the progress of One-of-a-Kind (OOAK) Soft Sculptured Dolls and Other Cute Stuff before I place on LUULLA, please LIKE me on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/madacata) or FOLLOW me on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/madacata).
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I hope you enjoy your visit and thank you for stopping by!
Tell us a bit about yourself and Madalina Catalina ?
I am a married working full-time mother of two children who loves a natural life and finds happiness in the simple things.
The best time of the day for me is in the morning from 4am – 7am. Everyone is asleep, the house is quite and I am drinking coffee on an empty stomach. Magic happens in those three hours.
Why the name Madalina Catalina? - Madalina Catalina is one of my favorite children’s songs.
How did you get started in doing what you do? How long have you been creating?
Indiana winters are harsh and I was looking to something to keep me occupied while sitting at home watching the snow fly. Nothing seemed to keep my interest; I tried scrapbooking, card making, needle point, candy bouquets, and crochet. Then, I remembered my grandma and how she loved to sew. My inner grandma came out; I was hooked on sewing.
While searching on-line for a doll pattern, I found Dinky Baby patterns. I made my first Dinky Baby Doll for my daughters 7th birthday; I can still remember how excited I was to give her that doll. I finally found something to be passionate about… doll making! I have never looked back. I got my certification by Dinky Baby, LLC to make and sell dolls using the Dinky Baby name. I am also a Dinky Baby pattern distributor and demonstrator.
Where do you get your inspiration?
The innocence in my daughter's soul gives me inspiration and joy every day. My daughter is my biggest fan. She also is my biggest critic, and I love that about her. I hope that her innocence will come out in the dolls I make, because making the dolls helps me keep my soul young.
What was your first creation? Do you have a favourite?
My first doll every made was for my daughters 7th Birthday. When I look at it now, I just smile. Luckily, I have really improved my doll making skills. I am embarrassed to even post a picture.
I don't have a favorite. Just like your real kids, it is hard to have a favorite. Each one is special in different ways.
What have you created recently?
My latest creation is a Fairy. The fairy was donated to fundraiser benefitting Princess Brianna McQueen. Bri is a beautiful 9 year-old girl fighting an aggressive brain tumor. Please find out more about her story at LovingBri.wordpress.com
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