My creative juices are on overload

I want to make a petal dress.... All with the same genre of the peacock and the yellow one. I ordered some peacock feathers today... Hope it doesn't take forever to get them.  I read on line you can get them in the flower district in NY... Here's part of the petal dress stuff: Pink Tulle, and large petals. These are pink silk rose petals. stay tuned for my ske...

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There I was, quietly sewing when

I turned and saw Adriana in one of Agnes' gowns.  According to her she just wanted to see if it'd fit...  OOOOhhhh.  Agnes is normally easy going, but this Adriana is getting on her nerve... She said shhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! ...

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I never have any time....

A very sweet forum member recently sent me a pattern so I want to get to trying that.... I need to have some solid time to block out for that (I need to concentrate when I'm using a pattern -- I think that's why I don't often get around to making things with patterns).  -- I love patterns though and collect them. Everyday has been like a whirlwind lately... My mom is...

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There are so many things I want (to do)

I've been procrastinating about making Agnes a sweater.  Then I was on the boards yesterday I saw some really nice ones.  Note to self -- must order Agnes a sweater from Cozy couture.  I just don't have the time (or patience to try to make one).  I really want to make a feather bottom dress.  What you ask.... well.... I've been seeing in the human...

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So, just when I thought I was finished

I kept looking at the dress and feeling it needs something....  Then it dawned on me to add some flat back austrian crystals.  I like it even better...

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Finally! Ode to Zuhair Murad Finished

I'm not sure what I did wrong... the photo looks pixelated and the silver isn't showing up on the skirt (Let me assure you, it's there!) In 2009, Miley Cyrus wore a dress to the Oscars that was said to look like Glinda the good witch.   Critics were not very kind.  Further, it was said that the dress resembled a 1949 Dior dress (that was darker, but had essentially...

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I have been working on this.... Honest....

It hardly looks like anything is getting done, but trust me, I've been working on it each day.  It takes time to isolate each tier, add glue, add glitter (this is the long part)-- wait for it to dry.  Add more glue add another color of glitter, allow to dry -- remove the liner -- start next row.  It is a bit tedious.  I just want it to end..... Agnes frazzled...

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Was cleaning up and came across this box...

In the box was a chair I had purchased a while back (I have a thing for chairs).  It fits Adriana perfectly.  I had Agnes on it, but it wasn't quite the right fit. Of course I had to take quick snaps of her on the chair... Then, I wanted one of her face.... The good news is I had a little free time and I've been working (diligently) on the Zuhair dress.  It...

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Something funny.....

Now, there must a reason that one is drawn to certain dolls.  And I know that Greta  ( for me ) was purchased because of her beautiful face.  I thought it was funny that Iphoto has a function that names faces.  (In other words when I first put in Greta (for instance) -- I name her in Iphoto -- and in subsequent photos, Iphoto will ask "Is this Greta?"  --...

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So, I try to better my blog (and my skills)

I find I have so little time, but I do try.  I was at the library with my daughter a few days back, as she searched, I also did and I found something of interest to me. Try as I might in Iphoto, I could not get the "flipped" picture to appear here!!!! Tired of wasting time trying. What I like best about this book is the actual runway fashions they show and the technique...

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Look what I found at the craft store in the jewelry section

I was at the store killing some time, when I saw these: They kind of look like abalone to me, but they are fresh water pearls. This was taken indoors and the flash made them look coppery I marched outside, only to find the sun was so bright that it again looked coppery??????  Go figu...

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Since the sun was out, I took advantage!

It was a lovely day,  I took some more photos of Adriana.  That's it for now....  I'll get back to taking photos etc once I've worked on some clothes for Agnes... Here's Adriana: More of her on my Fli...

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Much to my surprise.... (& Happy Valentine's Day)

Adriana is able to wear some of Agnes' dresses??? How is this possible.  Adriana looks like a giant next to Agnes....  Maybe a lot of her length is in her legs, because the proportions don't look too far off. I have some family obligations (life always gets in the way) -- Unless I'd be finishing Agnes' dresses... and taking more photos. Happy Valentine's day:...

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Busy weekend....

I didn't get much on the dolly front done, but here are some new fabrics (stretch lycra like). Although I shot this outside, it was a dark day and the flash distorted the color.  The actual color is sort of a yellow.  This looks more like an animal print in the photo. The next one really got washed out with the flash.  The actual color is a dark wine color,...

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Last Sunday, the sun came out.... Finally

It had been 4 or 5 days of straight cloudy/rainy days... So, I took a couple more snaps of Adriana.  She is a very beautiful doll.  (If you missed it, she's by artist Nune and she is an Immortal Classique) This is the original costume she came with.  The workmanship is beautiful. My photos don't capture her beauty. Her eye color is AMAZING. My question...

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Don't know why I didn't think of this before

I just thought hmmm can I post to my blog from my phone. Here's the test. Can't seem to get a photo uploaded thou...

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Ok, I'm gaining (a bit of momentum)

I finished the white glitter.... still to go.... silver and then crystal........  I can't wait really. check out my new background.  I call it kaleidoscope. The end is in sight (sort o...

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Shame on me for posting such rotten photos!

 Here's a photo of Adriana (in an antique hankie)  with her ankles still wrapped in bubble plastic. I couldn't seem to get a close up of her face.... here's my attempt.  It is a very dark and rainy day here She's just out of focus!!!!!!!!!!  Drat.  I want to show her eyes!!  The art work is magnificent. Her skin is very pale.  Similar to...

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So.... the suspense may be killing you....

I was so enthralled.... almost didn't get a chance to post this.....  She arrived yesterday.  May I say I'm very pleasantly surprised.  The faceup on this doll is amazing.  A testament to the artist. Her name is Adriana, her artist's name is Nune.  I had followed Nune's work on another Forum.  He has certainly outdone himself. Here's a tiny...

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Yesterday....

I went for a walk on the beach with my daughter.  We collected coral bits together.  Here's a look at what we got (for my coral crown and throne).... (that is a standard size paper towel) Ohhhhhhhhhh!  That's the door---- fedEX!!!!!!!!  More tomorr...

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So, I have some new ideas...

For dresses I want to make.  I am very inspired by the couture designers.  Both for humans and doll designers.  So much talent out there.  I've been told that my latest doll has shipped.  (I remember seeing a doll that was Coco Chanel -- and wanting her -- I was hesitant due to her size... -- but now, I'm not sure if that should deter me). I'll see....

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Monday, Monday.....

I have worked on this trust me.  I can only do 5 flounces at a time.  Then they have to dry.  Then I have to dust off the excess and move the aluminum foil over to the next 5...  Time consuming. I think I've done two rows since my last post (abysmal). At this rate, I'll be lucky if I finish by Valentines day! I think my new doll gets shipped today.......

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So, although I've been working...

My progress feels (and appears) very slow. I realize I have 5 and a half more rows to add white glitter to (not to mention silver is the next step)... I'm plodding ahead -- although even I can't really tell. I wish I had more time (I suppose everyone does -- wish that!) Here's some glitter on the bodice.  Still working on the skirt...

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So, I caved and bought some more glitter

The problem is although it is called superfine -- it is not as fine as the other stuff......  I'll have to make due. Somehow, some of the white glitter is actually opalescent (has greens and pink hues) in with the white.  I didn't use opalescent for the first tiers so I need to be consistent.  Murphy's law.  I went and started working on the glue of the...

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Hand beaded....

I hand beaded this fabric years ago....  never finished.  But I thought I would drape it on Mandy (the mannequin) and see if anything came to mind. Here's a close up, the beads aren't finished.... Nothing seems to be around here :) Simple glass seed beads added. My crappy photography doesn't really show them.... One day, I'll take some time (and maybe a class)...

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So, while I search for the glitter....

I came across some beautiful silk fabric I got years ago.  I didn't know what to do with it as it was antique nor was it modern (really).  I think it may make a nice little cocktail dress for Agnes.  I can't decide if I should try for a gown or just go for the cocktail dress.  I have enough fabric, it is just a matter of piecing it together.... Not sure...

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