So, before spraying that stuff, I needed a respirator. As luck would have it, the husband had one... Now my question is: Why is it pink?? Did you get it on sale or something?
I'm going to be oh so stylish as I go outside to spray!!
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Work has been so stressful lately. I'm working until late tonight. I got a package in the mail yesterday. So I can begin my body blushing/ faceup attempt..... Very daunting for me. I'm pretty scared. The last thing I want to do is wreck my new found muse and joy. I'm going to take it slow and I also have to make sure it is not too humid (that's a trick where I live).
There's so much I want to do... I look back on this blog and realize I'm a procrastinator. I just need a little umph to get me to do all the things I want to. I guess I lose interest quickly.... I'm off to conquer the world (tomorrow) ;)
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
I had a pretty rough day today, but when I stopped home for a break, it was so amazing to see this doll.
The more I look at her, the more I marvel. I have quite a few dolls that I'm enthralled with, but some how, this one is just a little different. I really wish I had her (the doll) when I used to travel... It would have been so cool to try to sneak a photo of her inside Rue Cambon or while I waited in Gaulthier or Gucci or countless others. It would have been like those "flat stanleys" I took so many photos of for my niece and nephew.... I think flat stanley is an American invention but perhaps our european counterparts have something similar.
Flat Stanley was a paper cut out of a man. You would fold him up in an envelope and mail him off to different people and they would take photos (in interesting places) and with family members and mail the photo and the flat stanley back to you and at the end of the school year they would display all the photos and kids would get up and talk about the photos.
(unfortunately, with the way things are today, I probably couldn't bring the doll in the box -- and then there would be the x-raying of it everywhere.....)
The more I look at her, the more I marvel. I have quite a few dolls that I'm enthralled with, but some how, this one is just a little different. I really wish I had her (the doll) when I used to travel... It would have been so cool to try to sneak a photo of her inside Rue Cambon or while I waited in Gaulthier or Gucci or countless others. It would have been like those "flat stanleys" I took so many photos of for my niece and nephew.... I think flat stanley is an American invention but perhaps our european counterparts have something similar.
Flat Stanley was a paper cut out of a man. You would fold him up in an envelope and mail him off to different people and they would take photos (in interesting places) and with family members and mail the photo and the flat stanley back to you and at the end of the school year they would display all the photos and kids would get up and talk about the photos.
(unfortunately, with the way things are today, I probably couldn't bring the doll in the box -- and then there would be the x-raying of it everywhere.....)
Monday, March 11, 2013
I definitely feel motivated. I know now how designers get inspired and refer to some models as their muse. I've got a ton of ideas for faceup, for wigs, for shoes -- it runs the gamut. I am however super busy at work and just taking a little of my time to post this as I feel electric!
Here's a quick pic of my "loot" -- art supplies for faceup and blushing.
Things you can't see are the brushes, etc. (this stuff is pricey)... which reminds me.... Back to work
Here's a quick pic of my "loot" -- art supplies for faceup and blushing.
Things you can't see are the brushes, etc. (this stuff is pricey)... which reminds me.... Back to work
Sunday, March 10, 2013
researching face-ups and trying to figure out how to "try it on my own". I'm not the most artistic person, but I do think I'm crafty. I bought some supplies. (I think I'll only do this once or twice, so I shouldn't have "invested" so heavily -- but I didn't want to get anything that was substandard -- why ruin a work of art with substandard materials).
I've always been enthralled with the way people do face ups so I got a boat load of stuff:
It's too dark to get a good picture so that will have to wait.
I'm only disappointed that I have to go to work tomorrow, but without working there wouldn't be any ability to continue getting stuff so it's a merry-go-around. I work so I can buy. I buy so I have to work more ;)
I'm pretty excited. Can't wait to start but that probably won't be til next weekend. When I get home it is always late (dark).
I've always been enthralled with the way people do face ups so I got a boat load of stuff:
It's too dark to get a good picture so that will have to wait.
I'm only disappointed that I have to go to work tomorrow, but without working there wouldn't be any ability to continue getting stuff so it's a merry-go-around. I work so I can buy. I buy so I have to work more ;)
I'm pretty excited. Can't wait to start but that probably won't be til next weekend. When I get home it is always late (dark).
Saturday, March 9, 2013
I've been waiting most of the week to open my new doll. That's right. My restraint was unparalleled. Even my husband said, "aren't you going to open it?" He got it for me as an anniversary present!!! It arrived when I got home late one evening from work....
Ok, so I wanted to do an SMA of the opening. Similar to the one I have posted on the side of the blog for Agnes (Terri's lovely porcelain BJD -- PaperWhite). SO....
Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxE1JHpjkE
I'm so proud. The other SMA was shot by my daughter. I really thought this was going to be a bust. It is short but sweet. I'm going to do another SMA of her faceup. I'm so excited I could SCREAM!!!!!
Ok, so I wanted to do an SMA of the opening. Similar to the one I have posted on the side of the blog for Agnes (Terri's lovely porcelain BJD -- PaperWhite). SO....
Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqxE1JHpjkE
I'm so proud. The other SMA was shot by my daughter. I really thought this was going to be a bust. It is short but sweet. I'm going to do another SMA of her faceup. I'm so excited I could SCREAM!!!!!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
So, if it isn't enough that I have work and a sick parent, last Tuesday, I was returning late from work and was in a car accident. Car accidents in Florida are an everyday occurrence. Luckily no one was hurt. The person that caused the accident claimed "the light was green". Well that's funny, the guy you hit and sent his car into mine and I both say it was red.
Enough drama. I'm going to finish the first coat of the paint on the bed as I did like the final "test" side. I can't decide whether to leave it some what "flat" or to gloss coat and seal it at the end. I do notice that the details of the carving is being lost. I was thinking I might use another color grey or even pink or blue and lightly rub over the white so it "clings" to the inner carvings and gives the bed more depth.
I left the deepest recesses unpainted for now, but you can sort of tell (from my kind of crappy photo) that the detail is being lost with the painting. But I think it will be ok in the end.
perhaps a white stain for the next one.... (just kidding, don't think there will be a next one).
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