I Can't Get...

Petite Blythes off my mind.



I never cared much for them at all...but the bug to have one has bitten. I want to make the itsy bitsy little clothes in my pattern books. Also, when Riley is of doll-playin' age, she will have petites and a little doll house of her own. This would be good...erm, practice!

I may have to pick up one of the cheapie LPS ones just to try...

The Friday Five

I have already missed a week. I'm barely making this Friday's deadline. Perhaps a regular column idea wasn't the best.

Right now I am hooked on customizers and these are five that I would someday love to own a custom doll from.

1. Obvious Zebra


Photo Belongs to Zebra!

Her girls are so vibrant and beautiful, and I love the lids she does!

2. Frankie Darling


Camillaeatfiftyeggs' Photo! I want this girl!!!

Again, gorgeous lips, lid work, and just really impressive work on all the girls. I am pining for one of Frankie's girls that Camillaeatfiftyeggs is selling.

3. Melly Kay


Photo Belongs to Melly!

Melly Kay's girls are so bright and beautiful! Each one of them is very unique and pops against some of the other Blythe customs out there; without being over the top! I love her reroots and faceups. Someday! *sigh*

4. Moofala/Kate


My photo! Mwuahahaha!

I am happy to say that I own a custom by her! I bought my little ADG Kylee second hand and in redone but scalpless condition. The faceup on this girl is so natural and beautiful, you wouldn't even know she was a doll. She has the most subtle lips and freckles...and Moofala does a wonderful job on each of her girls.

5. Happibug


Photo Belongs to Happibug!

Her girls are famous and gorgeous. The girl in the photo is a charity auction for Japan. She is generously giving 100% of the proceeds to the Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund.

Q&A a Day

For Christmas this year I got a Q&A a Day journal. It's a five year journal with a question or prompt for every day of the year.

The other day the question was: What do you want to buy?

Oh dear...

Dream Girl Come True: Fawn

I never thought when I got into the Blythe hobby that I would want an expensive doll. I was happy with Cassie, who was modestly priced in comparison.

But then, the doll lusting. Oh my, the doll lusting!

I never took to BLs or Kenners at first, but slowly they have grown on me, and I found myself obsessing over blondes. Haha! Of the Kenners, the only one I have any interest in is the blonde. They are so beautiful and delicate looking. Additionally, when I warmed to BLs, it was not a Kozy or a Goldie that caught my attention, but beautiful, blonde Mondrian!

For awhile I toyed with getting a cheaper blonde and making her more lovable. I looked and compared a lot of the RBLs, but couldn't find any that would do. I figured Mondie was never going to happen, but I kept a watchful eye out for dollie deals.

When I saw a BK member list two of her four BLs for sale, I jumped. I have never been that impulsive (or rarely, I suppose) but I sent her a message, asking if she would be selling her Mondie, and if so, how much?

I figured she would be way out of my price range. Almost any doll is (out of my price range) these days, but I had some sewing money coming to me. I planned to be responsible and divide the money between bills and dolls...but the price tag on Ms. Mondie came back and was a little too do-able. When hubby didn't freak out at the idea, I brought my Mondrian home!!!

Meet my beautiful Fawn, formerly SewBerryCute's Flo:


I have almost wanted to feel bad or guilty for spending so much money on a doll...but I am so, so happy with this girl that I simply can't. I figure, the money made was from sewing/crafting, which is how I typically raise dollie funds, and even though it was a lot at once, it's almost like it never existed. The check I received went immediately to pay for Fawn, so it didn't linger. It wasn't money that I earned at work, or even from babysitting or writing...it was from a sewing project that hubby didn't even want me to take on this year. I know we could have used the money for a lot of different things, but we always could. We could've used the money he got (and he wanted to) for something other than new motorcycle suspension, but I didn't want him to! We need to spoil ourselves and achieve our goals and dreams (however materialistic they may be!) It's no fun to just work and work, and want, but never have.

Everytime I look at little Ms. Fawn it's love! She is certainly a dream doll come true. :)

Friday Five

Inspired (as always) by blogs that are much better than mine, I have decided to try a few regular columns, and see how that goes. I think the most important lesson I have learned from other blogs is that even if it's meant to post on Friday...it doesn't mean I have to wait until Friday to write it! I am trying to be better about procrastination.

To start, the girls and I bring you...the Friday Five! This can be any five things in the whole wide world. This week's edition is an easy one for me: Five Blythe-related items I am dying for!


1. Re ment Flirty Pink Collection...
This set has gotten very expensive because of the cute little rainboots that are in it, but I also love the tool set! When we were assembling Cassie's kitchen I wanted pictures of her with teeny tools looking like she was helping. I settled for her holding a real-size nail. :( I also love the paint brush, because I want to show her decorating!!!


2. A Button Arcade Dress
Warning: Not my photo! I really want one of the candy or the sushi dresses. They are sooo cute!


3. Mallows! These are the cutest little things ever! I think I will do an easter basket for the girls and maybe a photo shoot with Fawn in a sweet little eastery dress. They come in other colors and aren't that expensive. They are available on etsy from DollDestash


4. A Sugarduckfairy Headband! As my friends joked, by naming Fawn Fawn, I almost HAVE to get her one. I have oggled these for a loooong time. Next dollie-funds maybe!


5. A Blythe Carrying Case! I loooove the ones made by SewPixieDesigns. They are so beautiful looking and you can choose the fabric, notions, etc. They aren't even 'expensive' for as wonderful as they look! These little cases have a face/hair shield so that your girl doesn't get all mussed up in transit. I have been needing one since cramming Cassie in my diaper bag is not our favorite way to get her out of the house. A little wristlet for her would be perfect!

I hope none of the etsy sellers mind me using their photos (eek!) I included them to show off the beautiful work that you ladies do, and to share your shops with some readers who may not know about them.

This column won't always be about things I want...promise! It's so hard recently though, because I spent a lot on Fawn (still need to post about that little cutie!) and am trying to scale back on dollie-expenditures. There are just so many wonderful things for sale in the dollie community though!

Giveaway on Blythelife.com!

For those who aren't familiar with Blythelife.com, it is a Blythe blog that is meant to showcase talent in the Blythe community. The blog is maintained by Michelle, who conducts interviews, hosts give-aways along with the interviewees, and runs a regular column titled, 'Blythe on a Budget.'

The newest interview is with etsy shop owner Jodie of kittyrobot. Jodie makes polymer clay and resin miniatures, jewelry, buttons, and best of all, Blythe pullrings! I have been oggling the pullrings for a LONG time now (having discovered kittyrobot prior to this interview) I want a set of purple and black (with sprinkles and fun in them!) for Yula.


Disclaimer: Not my image! I just had to show everyone how cool the pulls are!

It just so happens that Jodie and Michelle's give-away items are two SETS of pullrings! There are multiple ways to enter, and this time around you can tweet (I don't have twitter, but I am thinking about it now so I can enter more times...) blog about it (like so!) and comment on the interview at blythelife.com.

That being said, go read the interview on Blythe Life and take a look at KittyRobot on etsy!

Thanks to Jodie for creating such awesome pieces and making them available to the public, and to Michelle for taking the time to create and manage such a wonderful blog!

Kitch-Inspiration!

Lately I have been trying to take more creative shots of my girls, and some of the 'best' of these have involved our only room setting: The kitchen!

To start, my shot of Cassie the baker. :) I was having a VERY stressful Christmas Eve, and I finally looked at my to do list and said "FORGET IT!" At about eleven pm I started making Cassie's apron and cutting sheet metal to make little cookie sheets. The end product:



Here is a close-up of the little corner of baking supplies that is behind Cassie in the photo:



My Re ment collection has come in handy, but I can see why fellow Blythe fans collect so much of it; I was lacking for things I *know* exist. One good use of my mugs was after a snowy adventure that sort of...evolved. I love when that happens! I took the girls out in the snow to 'play' and take some pics, and when I brought them in they were all wet. I changed all of their outfits and placed them in the kitchen to warm up with some coffee. :)



Last was my little idea of Cassie doing her own '365' with her Lalaloopsy doll. I had always meant to explore Cassie's personality as a photographer, since she came with a camera as part of her stock. This is one of the first times I've actually done that.



These photos made me realize how much I enjoy the well done photos, as opposed to the last minute, "oh shoot, I need something for 365! *Snap*" I am also REALLY looking forward to putting together new rooms for Cassie and her friends. It's funny, I wondered when I started making the kitchen if it would be Cassie's or if they all lived together, or what the 'situation' was. It is most definitely Cassie's and no one else's.

The next room should be the living room with a small laundry room to the right of it. I am looking forward to 'laundry' photos and decorating, as well as having my husband help me make mini IKEA furniture pieces. My dollies wouldn't have anything else, now would they?! :)