Thursday, March 3, 2005

Aaron and I were wandering around one of Rochester's off beat treasures, Dan's Crafts and Things when I spied this set of unfinished nesting dolls.

Nesting dolls are yet another item I would like to collect. I have a standard Russion set, a set of palace guards from London, and an Arabic set Aaron brought home from Bahrain.

I am really excited about the unfinished set. I plan on painting them as Aaron, myself, Oscar, Ernie and Torty. They might not be as cool as these nesting dolls created by artists... but we will see.

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10 comments:

  1. foodiechickieMarch 4, 2005 at 10:10 AM

    Oh how fun! Good luck. I collect Nesting Dolls also. I love them. I have a Russian themed set, a mounty set, a Care Bears set and a disney set so far.

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  2. ashleyMarch 4, 2005 at 10:17 AM

    what a cute idea!
    you must post a finished picture of them

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  3. AnonymousMarch 4, 2005 at 11:22 AM

    These nesting dolls, or Matryoshka dolls (as my family calls them) are wonderful. We have many from friends and family in Ukraine. The littlest "baby" is as small as my pinky finger nail! I also have the plain set, and haven't figured out what to paint on them yet. I think my parents have a set with world leaders on them...like Reagan and Gorbachev.

    -natalie h.

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  4. PegMarch 4, 2005 at 12:25 PM

    That is so cute! I never knew they make blank ones so that you can paint your own. Now I want a set!

    And the great thing about these is that they nest inside eachother, so it doesn't take up a lot of space.

    You always find the greatest things! :-)

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  5. AnonymousMarch 4, 2005 at 12:40 PM

    where are pics of the oscar party?

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  6. wynMarch 4, 2005 at 1:36 PM

    those dolls in the link are absolutely adorable as i'm sure yours will be as well, with a distinctive ljc flair. such fun. i'm eager to see the finished product! :)

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  7. disneymikeMarch 4, 2005 at 2:39 PM

    Knowing you and your artistic skills, I'm sure yours will be even better than those examples! :)

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  8. Knitcore NadiaMarch 4, 2005 at 3:22 PM

    I'm a Rochester transplant (now in Chicago) and your site always makes me miss home. I know this is totally belated but man, Wegmans, do I miss it!!!

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  9. RMarch 4, 2005 at 4:00 PM

    hey Jenny,

    This made me think of you. Don't worry, I am sure your nesting dolls will be great! What kind of paint are you thinking about using?

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  10. pinksugarMarch 5, 2005 at 3:39 AM

    very cool! I have a santa claus set that we use as a christmas decoration every year! I never knew that you could buy such diverse ones as world leaders and a disney set! I wonder what would be on those? And please post a picture when yours are complete!

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