Growing up in the 80s and 90s, Tammy Blunte, from El Paso, Texas, recalls not being able to locate dolls that looked similar to her.
The mother-of-four created her first doll of color and then thought about how no one else was making them. She began to make creating crochet dolls her hobby.
In 2015, Blunte began uploading pictures of the dolls to Instagram. The response was more than she expected.
“That is what boosted me and encouraged me to tap into this market that I realized was being neglected. This is where the birth of ‘Tammy B Creations’ came about. So, I can share my dolls with anyone in the world,” Blunte stated.
Blunte creates the dolls with over 20 different skin tones and hairdos. Purchasers have a choice on the doll’s attire, eye color, lip color, and more. Glasses, hearing aids, and birthmarks are options, as well.
Blunte’s patrons feel that her talent is amazing. Her customers send a photo of themselves to her. Then, she attempts to create the doll to resemble them.
“This is special for those who need confidence and/or have a disability and need to know that they are loved by having something that looks like themselves. If a doll makes someone feel extra special and loved, I’m all for it,” Blunte said.
