Call the fire brigade!
I always am the last one to the table... Why is that?? It takes me so long to find and like a doll, that by the time I do...Well... I'm like the fireman --- I'm running in when everyone else is heading for the door.
It happened to me with modern dolls (Madame Alexander), then there were the Tylers, the Kishes, the list goes on and on. I never got "into" the Sybarites (thankfully) -- I remember requesting to join...
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Monday, April 28, 2014
Sunday, April 27, 2014
A hello kitty case (it comes with craft stuff to make) -- I'm going to use it either to carry my doll or to put all her stuff in!
The blue case is her travel case (the one she will travel in when we go places) -- I got it years ago in Germany in a good old fashioned toy store. I never used it. It is like a woven raffia on the exterior and has faded considerably...
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
She's on Etsy. Makes the cutest little printed dresses (reminds me of a rag doll I made in grade school) -- it's all ready all you do is cut and sew.
I'm still working on it.
I decided to line it rather than just hem around the neck and arm holes.
I just need to add the snaps maybe buttons on the back and lace on the hem and I'll be ready to sh...
Thursday, April 24, 2014
I was caring for my mom a couple days ago, and we (I) decided to make something.
I had some left over craft foam (long story) --
Anyway, I thought how cute would it be to make some flip flops for Lilly (my Secretdoll person 21) --
Her toes are just right for it. So... I took some embroidery floss and braided it and made a flip flop
It was just a trial......
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Stay off Flickr.
I was just looking at my feed... when I happened across this doll....
www.leledoll.com/
So darn cute. Uku and lele -- Uku is the big headed one.
No I don't need one... yet...
I saw yet another project that I love... It's a custom made doll.... Very unusual ... Must contact artist...
I was looking at some books a couple days ago. Teri had commented that my new doll reminded her of Yoshitomo Nara's...
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Dolls were stored in my guest room closet --
My heart sunk when I found some with the original receipts...
A first round inventory shows
1 JamieShow - basic original -- barely taken out of box
1 Narae bjd by Narin -- also mostly stored in her box
1 Bobobie Lan -- mostly in box
1 Enchantment doll Captiva Briar LE-40 from IDEX
1 Goodreau bjd
3 Kitty Colliers
5 Tylers
I...
Sunday, April 20, 2014
It doesn't come over me often (thankfully), however I feel it coming on-- I keep jumping around. I have dolls on order that have yet to arrive. I've definitely bonded with my latest little lovely Secretdoll person. (And I was contemplating getting another.) But, like a wave on the ocean, I've already set my sights on my next doll. Scary really,...
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Made a prototype for the hat...
Years ago, I made a bleuette hat with pom poms very similar.
The hat design -- will be a 2 piece with strap -- similar to the ones kids have but sturdier. I remember making one for a friend's daughter's first birthday. I used a boa for the trim. Cute.
This one I envision with cellophane trim... I was thinking one...
Friday, April 18, 2014
This bonnet will either become part of a dress or perhaps another doll bonnet.
It is antique silk the edge look unfinished but it's the technique that was used. There's hand embroidery in a feather stitch and a blanket stitch on the edges. It'll make a beautiful peace. I'm not sure if I'll reline it as the muslin is in tatters or if I'll leave it as part...
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Here's a peak into my stash.
I have a "collection" of buttons --- Doll buttons (when I used to make dresses for my antique dolls). I went through them yesterday -- It is just crazy all the ones I have-- they fit in a relatively small round "case"-- but buttons are small and doll buttons are even smaller.
If I don't have the "right" button -- perhaps I never will. ;)
The...
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Well, as far as trim that is sewn to a garment -- I think I may have too much of that ...
I've got antique trim (laces, needlework, fabric embellishments), I've got your run of the mill rick rack, and just about everything in between....
I quilt, I make dolly stuff.
Too much to even post here...
That's a small sample of some of the antique trims I have. I have...
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
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Friday, April 11, 2014
I
I bought this lovely little fabric quite some time ago. When I bought it, it was listed as 100% cotton. It doesn't look like a polished cotton -- in fact I thought it looked a little "polyestery" I was determined to see it something "else" was in the fabric -- Although this test can't tell if Silk (or another natural fabric) is in there -- there are...
Thursday, April 10, 2014
That song keeps playing inside my head (Happy).... I've decided to "celebrate" each one of my new dolls by having their delivery date be their birthday -- I figure the day the arrived into my world.
I bought some supplies and will make a birthday hat for each one. I've been thinking about this for a while. (making party hats)... I've been looking for the perfect...
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
My dying has continued....
This is the color so far (before a final wash).
I'm looking for something a bit lighter so hopefully after washing I'll get the desired color.
Ok...
As an added precaution, I put it in a VERY hot vinegar bath (to make sure there's no bleed).
The white pan/water was clear after removal... Good si...
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
I was very disappointed.
After going to bed with my cotton fabric looking like it was going to be perfect; I woke up washed it out and disaster -- the dye did NOT take...Ugggghh. Well better than it bled on a doll so I chalked it up to learning.
I used a different dye and started over. Starting slow.
well... maybe after rinsing it will be ok ...
Monday, April 7, 2014
Sunday, April 6, 2014
I decided to experiment with some fabric. I'm thinking pastels (think Easter bunny) -- Ombre --
(Remember to wear gloves next time) ;)
white cotton fabric
Mixed dye reminded me of robin's egg blue
Dip, dip, dip
This is the look I was going for... So far, so good... I'm thinking distressed (not sure what I'm thinking)
Now to translate this into a dress...
Saturday, April 5, 2014
New doll(s) are a surprise. A departure from the dolls I normally would purchase.
I was on Den of Angels -- at the time I was thinking about an Enyo (Looking for a small, less expensive doll that I could carry with me when I travel) -- I contacted Enyo's maker, but she is not really doing that mold any more. I guess I missed the doll boat -- I'm always a day late.. Here's her website: http://www.lauragarijo.com/enyo.html ...
Friday, April 4, 2014
Recycling and making something even better (even if it is only in my opinion) ;)
My Mom is with me (for the day) -- So I'm going to see how she feels about going through some of the things (I have to recycle) -- and maybe help me with cutting -- or at least sorting --
I probably have a garbage bag's worth. I'm not sure where to begin. Maybe I'll start with simple...
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