“These Bratz dolls have been rescued and rehabilitated from op-shops and tip shops around Tasmania. These little dolls for girls have opted for a “tree change,” swapping high-maintenance glitz ‘n’ glamour for the down-to-earth style. I repaint the dolls faces by hand, mold new shoes, and my Mum sews and knits their clothing,” Sonia.

“My sisters and I grew up playing with second-hand kids toys and home-made cute toys in the beautiful Tasmanian natural environment. I love the satisfaction of repairing and reusing discarded, though still cute dolls to give them a new lease on life.”

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Before and After

Day spa

““If all goes well these, when repainted, dolls will be ready to move out in March. I hope they are enjoying the day spa before their make under!” Sonia.

““These little dolls (salvaged from the Recovery Shop in Glenorchy) will get a good wash, new feet, new faces, and homemade clothes. Then they’ll be ready for a new home! They may still have some scars from their previous lives (look at those chewed legs), but at least these realistic dolls won’t become landfill,” Sonia.

Sonia’s mum sews and knits their clothing

The whole gang in the garden

Sonia, the artist behind the dolls

The ‘making of’ video: