Hasenpfeffer Incorporated Giveaway
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Hasenpfeffer Incorporated create unique little people with upcycled materials and intricate details (like free-form knit sweaters and hats). Each creation is a work of art with a personality all of his or her own. |
Today Hasenpfeffer Incorporated is giving away a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted doll! You can see a detail of her face in the Hasenpfeffer photo stream. Comment today for your chance to win!
All about Hasenpfeffer Incorporated from the Hasenpfeffer team: When we set out to make something we didn’t necessarily intend to make dolls. In fact, we didn’t even set out to make anything particular; we just wanted to use the perfectly good things that other people threw away. And we found a lot of beautiful fabric locked up in ugly, discarded clothes.
We do a number of things to do these liberated fabrics justice. We created patterns unique like the materials. We could’ve gotten away with single stitches and the occasional reinforcement but we felt the second and third runs with the machine were effortless compared to the strength they gave our seams. Durability brings with it exposure, and to make them machine washable we stuff them with a hypoallergenic fiberfill. And just when we think we can’t get another pinch in there, we pack another two or three just for good measure.
The enthusiasm Hasenpfeffer Incorporated creator Daniela Shelton is infectious; within no time her mother, Ursula, started combing thrift stores in her native Switzerland for bits of yarn left over from knitting projects. That she knits entirely freehand means no two outfits are exact; that her supply changes daily ensures it.
And from that preservation instinct a veritable army of critters sprang forth: boys, girls, bears, cats, dogs—our aversion to throw away even the smallest scraps inspired one of our most popular items, a sort of abstracted, touchy-feely doll. Sure, demand means we have to use prime fabrics; however, we’ve used it as an opportunity to patronize vendors who deal in environmentally friendly stock and others who buy closeouts, dead stock, and the bits and tailings deemed untouchable by commercial retailers.
That the tweed from an old coat or the plaid twill from a pair of golf pants took on new life as a cheeky bear was almost secondary; the important part was that we prevented good fabric—beautiful fabric from textile mills that no longer exist—from going into landfills. That our creations find welcome homes in a child’s arms means they’ll stay out of landfills for a long time coming.
244 Responses to “Hasenpfeffer Incorporated Giveaway”
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Wow! These dolls are wonderful! Love the recycled part too!
Oh my gosh, this doll is so cute! I’m definitely going to check out the other dolls that are available.
What a cute and unique doll! My daughter would just love her.
That’s so cute. I love the pigtails.
Im just a big fan of this dolls, I hope I can have a chance to win this lovely piece of art.
Thanks
Patricia
Really cute! My almost 3 year niece would love her!
i love the expression on her face!!! too cute. aria would love her!
She’s adorable and I love the name “Hasenpfeffer” Incorporated!
what a cute little doll!!
What a sweet doll! My little girl is just getting interested in dolls, and I’ve been wanting to make her one, but just haven’t had the time. I’m sure she would give this cutie lots of love and kisses.
Oh My – this is an AWESOME giveaway. I LOVE those dolls. <<>>>
Absolutely adorable!! My new GD would be a perfect choice for this she is 11 weeks old!!
That doll is adorable!!!
My daughters would love a doll like this! I love that they are completely unique.
It’s very cute; love her clothes.
I love these dolls and the environmental message.
What a beautiful doll. I would love to win it for my daughter.
I’m in love!
Wow, that is so neat and inspiring! Such as sweet, yet mischievous looking doll
fantastic idea and beautiful doll! I’ve been upcycyling for years and love how you can get durable, beautiful things out of what would otherwise be trash.
Very cute! I love her little ponytails and hat!
perfect for my little pippa!
That is super cute! I wish I came up with ideas that unique!
That doll is adorable!! What a great way to reuse unwanted materials.
oh, cute! please enter me to win, thank you.
What adorable dolls!! Would love to win one. Thanks for the chance.
Thank you, thank you for rescuing fabulous fabric from forever being useful again on this wonderful planet! I am both a doll collector and fabraholic so Hasenpfeffer Incorporated is a very exciting company for me!
What about a boy doll?!
Upcycling is a fantastic! That doll is super! My little girls would love 1to give her a `happy home.
Very cute!
She’s beautiful! I would love to win.
Delightful dolls. Appreciate the beauty found in upcycling materials.
I love it. My 19 month old son really wants a baby of his own (he keeps taking big sister’s). This would be perfect.
What a beautiful gift for children: not only is the doll so sweet and special but it also sends a message that we care about the world that our children will be living in.
Beautiful doll. What a treasure!
Love it! This reminds me a lot of a doll I had when I was little. Thanks for reminding me of it!
such a cute doll! I love seeing what can be done with what we already have.
so pretty and inspiring!
so cute! Even if i didn’t have a daughter I would be interested in collecting these for myself haha
very unique!
wow, I am awed by the level of detail that goes into these little dolls
SO absolutely adorable. Great job with the dolls and your mission. Refreshing.
Fantastic dolls! Forget my kids, I want one for me.
Oh my goodness; what an amazing company! My dolly loving toddler would LOVE that baby as well. =0)
Would love this to be the first doll my little one gets.
I love her little red boots! So cute.
Good work!!! I love the idea of Green for gifts; just saving all the space in a landfill by tons of fabric each day is such a waste of the original resource. Thank you…for your bit of Green!
I am so into making dolls right now! I love your beautiful and unique creation and what an inspirational message too.
What an adorable doll! Love the recycle philosophy!
A unique doll is an amazing gift for a child!
Love the idea! Love the doll, too… my daughter is just getting into “dollies” so this would be awesome!!
That doll is adorable. I love the concept behind their company, how they rescue fabrics from going to the landfill. I’m sure plenty of work and love goes into those dolls.
I love the unique, soft dolls.
Great way to use the discarded.
This is really adorable!
I love these girls so much! I got the chance to see them in person at a show in Seattle this past weekend and can’t wait to snag one for our family!
Fantastic dolls! They’re really special.
Very cute dolls. Would love one for my upcoming grandchild!
Very cute! I just found out that my sister is expecting her first baby – I must now enter all giveaways!
The dolls are so adorable! Thanks for the giveaway!
what a sweet little doll! And the recycled aspect of it is awesome too
I’ve always wanted one just for myself. These beauties are even cuter in person, if you can believe it!!
Wow! Love the idea and love this doll!
That doll is fantastic! I want her to come live with me.
Love these dolls. The detail she puts into each of them is absolutely amazing!
These are too cute! Love ‘em!
Gorgeous work, guys!
Beautiful needle work. Unquie design, which makes them very lovable. I would love a doll in my home. Thank you for sharing your talent.
I love love love Hasenpfeffer toys. I’d be thrilled to win this gorgeous doll!
what wonderful little doll. thanks for sharing your talent with us. hopefully i will have a doll to display in my home. thank you for sharing you talent with us.
Just the right size for a child’s first doll – very creative!
So cute. Would be a great gift for my Grand Baby to be!
The simplicity of these dolls make they adorable. The face remind me of an old cartoon strip character, I can’t remember her name though.
I love these dolls!! It would be an honor to win it! Each one is made with so much love and so unique. You do a wonderful job!!! Keep up the good work.
Very cute! Hope I win!
This is great! So glad to hear about H.I. What a great idea!
What a great gift for my daughter!
These dolls somehow each have a unique personality, and it’s not tied solely to their clothing. It’s noticeable to me from their faces, pigtails, and buttons. I think about which doll would match the personalty traits of my several nieces.
I have seen many, many of Daniela’s dolls, and I would dearly love to have one of my own, but it’s almost too hard to choose because each one is so well crafted, the clothing so varied and fun, and I feel I should be thoughtful and give it to a niece who would name it and take it with her everywhere.
What an adorable little doll!! I love that it’s made from recycled fabrics!
SO cute! My son would love this doll. I was on the lookout for a doll for him anyway. Great use of recycled materials.
Too cute! Love this doll.
Love these. Very clever idea!
Beautiful doll! What girl wouldn’t love to get her???
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Julie
I love Hasenpfeffer and my little girl on the way definitely needs one!
I love that the dolls simple expression gives it a grand personality
My nine-month-old daughter is just starting to play with dolls. This is so cute! I’d love to win it for her!
Oh, what a sweet idea.
What a great mission and philosophy. Thanks for offering this.
That is such a cute doll!
They look so fun!
These are great! I love that the are “upcycled!”
These are the most beuatiful little dolls I have seen! I want one…for me, not my daughters!
What a sweet doll! And the upcycling makes her even more special!
Now THAT is a cute doll!
This is a great doll. I’m pleased with the company’s commitment to “thrifting”, combined with expressing creativity and uniqueness.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Adorable doll, and love the recycled aspect!
That is a great doll face- so simple yet expressive. What a beautiful story, too.
What a great idea! And the doll is so cute! Any little girl would love a doll like that (including mine!).
I love how they’re reusing fabrics! Great giveaway.
I love the doll! I’m always looking for unique dolls for my kids. They love the handmade ones the best!
That’s so cute ! I love it and i would love to win.
I’m in love with these little dolls! So much personality! So purposefully created!
So adorable. My two year old would love this doll so much!
I just linked to this store the other day! Such beautiful, original dolls.
Lovely – all I can say!
Really cute! My daughter would love me to win.
Oh, too adorable!!!
Wonderful dolls!
Thank you so much for sharing about Daniela’s company! The amount of good fabric that is disposed by the industry every year is depressing. I’m so glad that these creative little critters are doing their part, while brightening the days of little ones!
Beautiful!
So beautiful! My daughter will love this!
So cute, this would be perfect for my niece! Thanks for the chance to win!
Uniquely similar and one-of-a-kind all at the same time. I love that your handmade pieces, in addition to being incredibly cute, make old things new again.
These doll are so CUTE! My grand daughter would like one of these to pieces. How special they are!
She is so cute!! My daughter would love her!
Beautiful! My daughters would love it!
Oh so cute!
These dolls are so cute!
What a cutie!
My favorite part is the matching sweater and hat. How cute!!
LLLLOOOOOOOVEEE these dolls!
Love the doll; love the creative re-use of materials; and now I have Laverne & Shirley back in my head.
What an adorable doll! Thanks!
Handmade dolls are the very best! Thanks for the chance
These dolls are adorable. My little granddaughter would love this when she gets a bit older.
i love these dolls!
This doll is adorable….as much as I would want to keep her, if I won, I would give her to my granddaughter, Ella….
Love these dolls! I would love to own one…maybe I would share it with my granddaughter. Maybe not.
Ooh. I want one. How cute is she?? I promise I’ll give her to my granddaughter if I win….
Just what I am looking for for my newest grandbaby The dolls are adorable.
Beautiful dolls!
My daughter is so baby obsessed right now. She would love this!
Such a fun doll, my kids would love it.
Love it!
Darling…..love it!
Adorable and such great concept and workmanship. Bravo to you!
So cute! Really great way to envision a business!
Love the doll!! My little girl would go crazy for this one!
i have a little one just getting into dolls. this would be such a special one to have! love the upcycled fabrics and simple faces.
What an amazing giveaway! The doll is adorable and I would love to win it for my daughter!
Love that doll baby and have a little person who would just love to squeeze it!
Beautiful doll, I would love to have her around for my little ones, and theirs to come!
Wow! How cute! My daughter would love this.
Oh gosh! I’ve been a big fan of Hasenpfeffer’s work for a long while now, so it’s super that you’re having such an awesome giveaway!
What an adorable doll!
LOVE these dolls! (And I love the creative energy that found the doll in the tossed fabric.)
Beautiful!!!
These dolls are a work of art!! I really like the detail in the sweater and hat.. Thanks for the chance!
Oooooohh! I LOVE her!
what a sweet dolly!! thanks for the opportunity!
Sounds like a great company!
Love this, I’m sure my son would like it just as much as my niece!
Cute!
Who doesn’t love handcrafted recycled!
So cute. Would make a great gift for my neice!
so stinkin cute! have a little girl with a first birthday this month. what a sweet gift!
How cute. I’d love to win for my little granddaughter!
Fantastic! I love that the dolls are made from upcycled clothing.
Adorable!!
Super sweet.
She is super cute! And not all girly super cute too… cute with moxie!
I, too, am aspiring to repurpose old clothing…so satisfying!
So, so cute! How my girls would love this adorable little doll!
Love that they are upcycled…fabulous lesson to teach to our children
Thanks for the chance!
Wonderful dolls! I love upcycling and love handmade creation! my son will LOVE this doll!
Love these so much!! I love the uniqueness of each and every doll. So sweet!
What a great idea – the doll is really cute too
These dolls really are amazing. I just spent some time at their flickr and etsy sites and wow, amazing.
I’ve had one of these dolls on my wishlist for a very long time – I’d love to win!
she’s lovely. just looking at the shop. how could you possibly choose?! they’re all so darling.
neat idea
I love the little details and personality.
Beautiful!
What a neat doll!
How sweet is she!
So cute!!! My little one would love to call her “baby”
I think this is a great giveaway. I would love to win this for my new 7 week old baby girl.
Fingers crossed,
Melissa B.
mbabecka@gmail.com
What an adorable doll! The recycling is wonderful!
i love the knit hat, sweater, and shoes.
Lovely!
These dolls are AMAZING! Wow, I am in awe. Thanks for the chance to win.
I have been eyeballing these dolls for what seems like a year now…I hope I win it for my baby!
Love the face on this doll and her darling ponytails. Super cute!
What a darling little doll.
I love the upcycled fabrics. Wonderful!
So sweet!
my daughter would love this…such a sweet face.
She’s so cute! My daughter would love this little dolly – her room is aqua and red, so it’d be just perfect!!
My 2 year old would love, love, love this cute doll!
What an awesome store!
So cute! Love it!
Love the dolls! So unique and sweet!
My daughters just squeeeeeed.
Love, Love, LOVE the dolls!!
D=Darling
O=over-the-top
L=Lovely
L=Let me win! (please)
Oh, Oh, she is lovely! I love dolls, as do my two girls, and if we promise we will keep the dog and the two brothers away from her, can she come to live with us?
Such a cute doll! Would love to win!
What a beautiful way to repurpose old clothes, what little girl wouldn’t love one of these. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lovely doll, so cute!
How adorable! This makes me want to sew a doll. Like right now.
This is delightful. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Neat! If I win I will give it away to a missionary. Thanks for sharing.
What a cute little doll!
Simply adorable!
Super cute! I can see my daughter carrying one around by the leg already!
what a super cute doll!
How fun!
That is so cute! Love it! I know a few little girls that would love this!
Cute doll!!!
So cute, and I love the fact that they are made with repurposed materials–it makes it even more special!
I love these dolls, not only because they are beautiful, but also because Hasenpfeffer make a conscious effort to make them from fabrics and yarns that have been upcycled to make something that will make a wonderful friend for someone! Wonderful.
This is a sweet little doll to cuddle with.
That is cool! I am trying to incorporate more upcycled fabrics into my sewing, especially since I have a new baby coming and so many things I want to make her!
So cute! Love the red knitted sweater!
Inspired cutie
This doll is wonderful. Any of my grandnieces would be sure to love it.
I want one so bad!!!!
love! love all of daniela’s dolls!!!
Amazing! The detail is incredible.
Awww!
So adorable! Very lovable, and extremely cute. Desirable, for all ages!
so in love with this doll!
She’s so cute! What a terrific idea!
I’ve seen these dolls before and I think they’re just adorable! I know my daughter would just absolutely love this!
What a sweet dolly! She will go to a very lucky little girl.
Such a cute doll! My daughter would love it.
what a neat doll…the fact that she has recycled clothing is wonderful.
cute – love those knits.
this is too cute!
i almost can’t believe that doll is handcrafted, it’s so perfect. amazing work.
She would find a wonderful friend my house, she’s beautiful!
Great giveaway!
I just saw their booth last weekend at the Etsy RAIN craft fair here in Seattle! The dolls are amazing! My nephew fell in low with the little boy doll…Pretty sure he’ll be getting one for Christmas. Beautifully made!
OHHHH, I love these dolls. They are so beautiful. Thanks for the incredible giveaway.
So cute! I love the recycled/repurposed element to them.
How cute is that doll! Great giveaway.
my daughter would love one!
Oh I love these dools! How sweet!
This doll is too cute, love it!
Meg
Oh my goodness, these are so lovely.
Love her dark hair. My daughter has dark hair. I also love red so this would be so cute for my daughter as she gets older.
Cute!! How my 2 1/2 year old would love this
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I love this doll’s pigtails!
I’ve seen these at craft shows and they are amazing!!!!
These are adorable. My daughter is just getting into dolls