Singe Comes to Life

I'm not sure if any of my current readers have actually read this post about Singe my BJD dragon which I posted on my Fantasy blog, 7th August, 2016. Well I was looking at him a few weeks ago, after seeing Jodi's little dragon and suddenly I felt very sad that he had been so neglected. 

Back then, I was really into fantasy dolls and I'd had full intentions of painting him, but as usual, I never quite got around to it. I'm sure you're all familiar with the "someday, one day scenario" where you keep putting things off waiting for the right time.

For the past few days I've been so busy with "the kids", which hasn't left me with much time to give him anymore thought. However, now I can see more clearly (having the cataract finally removed), I felt it was time to paint Singe and give him that well deserved attention that he's been so patiently waiting on.

ABOVE: After a quick spray with Mr. Super Clear and his base coat of purple acrylic, which I mixed using Pacific Blue and Hot Pink with a touch of Pearl White.

Then I gave him another spray with MSC before commencing to add his detailing.

Unfortunately I only had a MSC with a matt finish on hand, so I will give him a final coat to give him a shine when I can find my gloss.

So what do you think? Does he look as he should? Does he look like a gentle, confident dragon who takes care of his friends when they are in need of a little warmth, even though he can hardly raise a flame? I do hope so.

It's All In the Eye of the Beholder

You would have no doubt heard the saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" before now.  We all know it also applies to how we see our dolls, some see BJD's as being beautiful, whereas other see Barbie or Paola Reina dolls as such.

However, just recently this was brought to my attention in a completely different way when I sold a couple of sets of clothes which were designed for the 16" Disney Animator dolls. 

The lady (Julie) who purchased theses sets, sent me photos of the dolls she dressed with them and I was amazed by what I saw. I would never have thought to use these clothes on BJD's myself, but it just goes to show how versatile knitted clothes can be, and what one can achieve with a little imagination. 

On 1/3 Fairyland Feeple 65 Chloe.

Julie said: "Some might not agree with me, but I think the outfit fits well, it was the look I was after anyhow. As she is over 60cm tall, the top & cardigan are cropped (especially as she is very well endowed) but I like how the skirt sits on her hips & shows off her belly. Not a big fan of high waisted skirts & pants. It looks a little short, but only because she has such long legs (it does cover her behind completely)."

On her Smart Doll Harmony.

Julie sent the original photos via eBay, and I asked if she would mind if I shared them on a blog post. She very kindly agreed, but I couldn't down load them, so I asked her to email them to me and here they are for you all to see!

Julie said: "Attached are the photos of your outfits on my dolls as requested. Hopefully you and your readers will find  them useful.  I’m very happy with them and think they fit both girls well, but I think the they fit my Smart Doll Harmony better. What do you think?"

I always enjoy photos like this, when I can view things through someone else's eyes. However, I shall let you answer Julie's question now, because I would also be interested in knowing your thoughts.

This is Rachael's Miriam, her Baby So Beautiful doll, wearing the same size outfit. Her measurements are ~ height 34cm, chest 23cm and tummy 23.5cm, so although she's a little shorter, she's about as chubby as a 40cm Animator doll. 

A Day at The Tailors

Remember this story ~ Finding Ferny Dale ~ which I posted back in August this year?

I continued writing the story without photos . . . however, as I was writing, I found myself picturing it in my mind. It was this little story which inspired me to make the Tailor Shop diorama which I am still currently working on.

As it is taking me longer than I anticipated and with Christmas looming, I thought rather than make you wait, I would share the story with you today, and hopefully it will tide you over until I complete my little diorama.

-oOo-

When the the tiny travellers arrived at the local tailors shop, they asked Mr.Tailor to make a new suit of clothes for Ferny to wear. Unfortunately he wasn't feeling too well, as he had hurt his back while bending over his cutting table. So rather than take a series of measurements, which was normally the case, Mr. Tailor asked Ferny to try on some prêt-à-porter clothes.

The first set he tried on made him look a little effeminate, what with the funny little skirt around it. The second felt a little too bulky, as if the cloth was more suitable for winter than spring.

Ferny was frustrated by having to continually try things on and take them off again, that he was beginning to wish he hadn't bothered to come to the tailor at all. If he was to have new clothes, he wanted them to fit perfectly and feel comfortable to wear. It was also important to Ferny that his outerwear should all be of the same fabric and in a colour that would blend with his forest surrounds.

It was then he spotted, hanging on a peg at the back of the shop, the most attractive pair of breeches that Ferny had seen all day, and with a matching pixie hat to boot! "That's what I want!" he exclaimed, pointing his finger in the direction of the clothes.

His three little companions and Mr. Tailor turned to look at what Ferny was pointing at. "Oh those old things" Mr. Tailor replied, "I made them long ago when I was only trainee tailor". Ferny didn't care when they were made, these looked perfect as far as he was concerned.

Misty was becoming impatient and said, "If that's what he wants, then let him try them on for size." Mr. Tailor nodded, took them of the hook and handed them to Ferny, who went into the changing room once more. This time he was really happy when he came out, dressed in a smartly striped outfit that fitted like a glove, so extraordinarily happy in fact, he couldn't stop smiling. "It's like these clothes were made for me" he beamed.

"Well looks like we have a winner, don't worry Mr. Tailor, it doesn't matter how long they have been made, will pay for them just the same" said Mossy from his chair by the window. So Mossy put his hand deep into his pocket and took out five gold coins which he handed Mr. Tailor. Then the four tiny elves thanked Mr.Tailor and left the store.

As the four walked hand in hand up the cobbled street towards Beechwood Hall, Missy sighed "Well I'm glad that's all over, now we can concentrate on celebrating Hollow's birthday", which was the reason for Ferny's visit in the first place.

-oOo-

Perhaps in the new year, I shall post photos of the final construction stages of the Tailor Shop, as well as some to match this story, which may also include Hallow's birthday bash. :)

20 Years On

According to Wikipedia ~

"A ball-jointed doll is any doll that is articulated with ball and socket joints. In contemporary usage when referring to modern dolls, and particularly when using the acronyms BJD or ABJD, it usually refers to modern Asian ball-jointed dolls. These are cast in polyurethane synthetic resin, a hard, dense plastic, and the parts strung together with a thick elastic. They are predominantly produced in Japan, South Korea and China. The BJD style has been described as both realistic and influenced by anime. They commonly range in size from about 60 centimetres (24 in) for the larger dolls, 40 cm (15.5 in) for the mini dolls, and all the way down to 10 cm (4 in) or so for the tiniest of the tiny BJDs. BJDs are primarily intended for adult collectors and customizers. They are made to be easy to customize, by painting, changing the eyes and wig, and so forth.

The modern BJD market began with Volks line of Super Dollfie in 1999. Super Dollfie and Dollfie are registered trademarks but are sometimes erroneously used as generic blanket terms to refer to all Asian BJDs regardless of manufacturer."

To celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, I thought it would be fun to re-do a "meme" of sorts that I did three years ago . . . just shoot and edit a magazine cover. I used PhotoShop Pro X7 to edit mine.

As October is when many of us celebrate Halloween, I have incorporated that theme. If you would like to have a little fun this month, I would love to see you all join in and design one of your own.

1. You need to think of a name for your magazine.
2. Choose a theme (it can be Halloween or something completely different).
3. Take an appropriate photo using your own BJD's.
4. Use your own editing programme (let us know which one you used).
5. Most of all . . . have fun!

NOTE: Now I know some of my readers don't own BJD's, but they do own dolls, so if they would like to do this "meme" with dolls from their own collections they would be most welcome to join in the fun. :)

Big hugs,
X

Finding Ferny Dale

It was early when the three little elves left their home in the Elvin Forest to go looking for Misty's cousin. The sun had barely risen above the horizon, but they knew if they didn't make the most of the daylight, they may never find Ferny.

When they reached The Ridge (which was really just a moderate mound of grass) Hollow climbed high in an old tree to see if he could see Ferny, but he was nowhere to be seen. And so he climbed a little higher. "Ah hem" he heard, looking all around and seeing no-one, he climbed even higher still. "Ah hem, are you looking for someone? Or are you just climbing all over my limbs for fun?" 

Only then did Hollow realise, it was the tree that was talking to him. "Sorry Mr.Tree, we are looking for Ferny Dale, have you seen him?" he asked. "I don't know a Ferny Dale, so how would I know if I had seen him", the tree replied in a very deep voice. "By the way, I am not Mr.Tree, I'm an Ent and my name is Longbough".

It was then, as he was decending from the Ent, that Hollow saw Ferny hiding below. "Oh there you are!" he decalared. Ferny looked up at him, slightly pink in the face and feeling very embarassed by his situation.

 

Ferny had found a small leaf on the ground with which he managed to cover himself, so he didn't appear to be completely naked. He was pleased they had come to rescue him, but didn't know what to say or do. However, he managed a little smirk in acknowledgement of Hollow's comment.

Misty was very annoyed with Ferny and chastised him for being so stupid to lose all his luggage, even though she did feel a little sad he had been robbed of all his belongings, apart from his specticals and bow tie.

Poor Ferny felt such a fool and really didn't want to come around from behind the Ent at all.

"Stop messing about Ferny, we need to get you home so we can visit the tailor and purchase some new clothes for you", said Misty in her sternest voice. She knew she needed to be forcefull with her cousin or he'd never come from behind the Ent.

Then Mossy tried coaxing him, "You don't have to be embarrassed, it's not like you got robbed intentionally. I mean no-one wants to stroll around in their birthday suit, even in the Elvin Forest."

Finally Longbough chimed in, "I really don't now what all the fuss is about, after all I loose all my clothes every Autumn and no-one cares about my nakedness". After being encouraged by Misty, Mossy, Hollow as well as Longbough, he agreed to go home with them.

So the four little elves said their goodbyes to Longbough and headed home to Beechwood Hall, via the village tailor of course.

-oOo-

Hope you enjoyed this episode. Big hugs, X

The Love Is Catching

Hollow Log, Misty Dell and Mossy Rock live in Beechwood Hall, deep in the Elvin Forest and were expecting Misty's cousin to arrive today. However, he lost his luggage enroute, was then robbed of his clothes, has no money to catch a bus and even if he did, he's too embarrassed to be seen naked. The only thing he managed to save was his bow tie and spectacales. So now they are on their way to rescue him.

Hollow: "Will you please stop kissing me!"

Misty: "But I like kissing you,  you're very sweet to help me and my cousin."

Mossy giggles.

Hollow: "Look here Misty, you can hold my hand if you like."

Misty: "Okay, but I'd still rather kiss you."

Mossy: "Now you've both sorted that out,we had better get moving."
Hollow: "Yes Misty, we need to find your cousin, before he freezes."
Misty: "Well he's been very silly to lose his luggage!"

-oOo-

Now I wonder what's in store for these little travellers next . . . can you guess?

Have a great weekend, big hugs,

X

A Little BJD Love

Pippin was feeling a little poorly today, so Jazz insisted she take it easy. Pippin sat in the chair and put her feet up on the stool, then Jazz tucked her in with a blanket.

"Thank you" said Pippin.

Jazz replied with a smile, "You're welcome".

-oOo-

It's been quite a while since I took any BJD photos, so I quickly took these while I was in the mood. :)

Hope you are all having a happy dolly week!

Big hugs,

X

Project: Diorama for Mia Mary

For some time now, Mia Mary (Liz Frost's 14" Mia) has been wanting of a room of her own. So it was up to me to provide one for her . . . we can't have unhappy dolls living in this house. :) The diorama is the largest I have done so far . . . measuring 80cm/31.5" wide x 50cm/19.75" deep x 50cm/19.75" high.

This chair, footstool and table was purchased as a raw flat-pack from Le Quak on Etsy, then I assembled, painted and upholstered it all myself.

As this was a bedroom, Mia needed an outfit to sleep in and so I knitted her a set of baby doll pyjamas. They were designed by Jacqueline Gibb of Jacknitss and the pattern is available on Ravelry.

Hubby had made and painted a bed for her some time ago, but I only finished the duvet (using the same fabric as the upholstered chair) just recently. BTW do you remember me showing you these fabrics? Then I made cushions and knitted the throw to co-ordinate.

Had I known when hubby made the bed, that I was going to paint the chair this pretty Spring White (which is really a very pale shade of aqua), I would have told him not to paint it, so all her furniture would be the same colour. But I guess the white bed doesn't look too much out of place, seeing that the pot that the plant is in, is also white.

The fireplace, which you have seen before, also has the mantel painted Spring White. The blue wall and green flooring is fabric stuck to foam-core board. However, I am thinking of re-doing the floor with wood planks and adding a rug to give the room more texture.

I also need to do something about providing a window for her to look out and finish her standard lamp which I am currently working on. The little tea-set is miniature bone china by Wedgwood.

Well that's it for today. Hope your weekend is happy and creative!

Big hugs,

A Stunner On Order

It's been a long, long time between BJD's and I almost had reached the point where I thought I wouldn't ever order another one. Then out of the blue I received an email from Liz Frost with a photo of this little lass. Her name is Willowmenia.

Isn't she just about the sweetest little girl you have ever seen? It was love at first sight for me, but then I have always had a soft spot for Liz's dolls. I already own three of her little ladies, Fifi, Mia and Lunette who have been named and dressed as Miss Muffet, Mary Quite Contrary and Little Bo Peep. 

I shall be ordering Willowmenia in chocolate resin as my other girls are in light tan and fair. She is 13" tall, my perfect size for BJD's and with the most beautifully formed hands that I adore.

Here she is in tan skin (left) and fair skin (right), and below in a gorgeous red wig that suits her so well. I think if I'd had the money, I would have ordered this version too (you all know my weakness for red haired little girls).

Willowmenia is on pre-order until the end of May, with a payment plan of 50% now, balance and shipping when ready for delivery, which will probably be around six months, so that leaves plenty of time to save. :)

Let me know what you think . . . does she steal your heart too?   CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONE NOW or to see more photos of these gorgeous dolls.
Big hugs,
X

As 2018 Ends

Firstly, I'd like to thank all those who have visited my blog and have taken time out of their busy days to leave comments this year. I have enjoyed sharing the doll hobby with you and getting to know you all a little better. It's comforting to know, that no matter how crazy this world can be at times, there are still people who can enjoy a common bond through their love of dolls, teddy bears and toys.

Now it's time to see who I brought home this year ~

BJD's were way down on last year, but brought my total BJD's to 83.

1. Denise ~ Kaye Wiggs Mini Layla, Fair Skin, Arrived 22nd January 2018
2. Fifi Muffet ~ Liz Frost of Wizworx Mini Fifi, Light Tan Skin, Arrived 27th February 2018
3. Mia Mary ~ Liz Frost Of Wizworx Mini Mia, Light Tan Skin, Arrived 15th March, 2018
4. Lunette ~ Liz Frost of Wizworx Mini Lunette, Fair Skin, Arrived 11th December, 2018

So it seems, were my PLAY DOLLS, bringing them up to 43.

1. Cassandra ~ Dianna Effner Little Darling by Joyce Mathews, Arrived 10th January, 2018

2. Heidi ~ Rosemarie Muller "Wichtel " for Schildkrot-Puppen Lea, Arrived 17th May, 2018
3. Pippy ~ Australian Girl Matilda, Arrived 20th May, 2018
4. Bess ~ Robert Tonner, Tiny Betsy McCall, Arrived 28th December, 2018

FASHION DOLLS were something new for me this year, and eight came home. I think if I add any more dolls to my collection in the future, this maybe where you will see them. 

1. McKeyla ~ Project Mc² doll by MGA (1st release) McKeyla McAlister, Arrived 7th November, 2018
2. Adrienne ~ Project Mc² doll by MGA (1st release) Adrienne Attoms, Arrived 7th November, 2018
3. Bryden ~ Project Mc² doll by MGA (1st release) Bryden Bandweth, Arrived 7th November, 2018
4. Camryn ~ Project Mc² doll by MGA (1st release) Camryn Coyle, Arrived 7th November, 2018
5. Keyla ~ Project Mc² doll by MGA (2nd release) McKeyla McAlister, Arrived 7th November, 2018
6. Hatsuko ~ "Ruruko" CCSgirl 18SS doll by PetWORKs, Arrived 12th November, 2018
7. Holly Golightly ~ "50th Anniversary Commemorative Fashion Collection" (How Do I Look #5 in the series) by Integrity Toys 2011, Arrived 24th December, 2018
8. Alysa ~ Luxe Life Convention Exclusive (nude doll) by Integrity Toys 2011, Arrived 31st December, 2018

The total of sixteen, is just one and a third dolls a month, that may or may not sound like a lot to you, and to be honest it's probably more than I need, especially as space has really become difficult to find here. And so I may will have to curb my desires a little lot in 2019 . . . however, I have learnt from past experience to never say, never. :)

I did manage to complete a few projects this year, even attempted others, which sadly I did not complete, so I am hoping next year I can finish all the projects I have started and begin a few of the others floating around in my noggin.

MY WISH LIST FOR 2019 ~

2017 Industry Come Thru! Tulabelle True™ Dressed Doll ~

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Tulabelle
Hair Colour: Light-Auburn
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-Applied
Body Type: The Industry 1.0
Foot Sculpt: Traditional High-Heeled Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Doll Stand : Yes
Limited Edition : 600
Suggested Retail Price: $125.00 US

I fell for this gal hook, liner and sinker, as soon as I saw her gorgeous red hair and I should have bought her then and there. But I didn't, and now I'm afraid I may have missed the boat. I shall have to keep my eyes wide open if I am to own her.

2017 Poppy Parker™ Welcome to Misty Hollows Dressed Doll ~ The Swinging London Collection

W Club Exclusive IT Direct Event ~ she was not available at dealers

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker

Hair Colour: Silver Blond
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Body: Poppy 1.5 (Body disassembles and features newly improved joint stability)
Foot Sculpt: Traditional Poppy feet with articulated ankles
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Doll Stand : Yes
Limited Edition : 1390
Suggested Retail Price: $130.00 US

Although I really love this doll, I am not prepared to pay the second hand asking price for her, so I doubt if I will ever bring this doll home . . . but I can wish, can't I? And who really knows what tomorrow may bring?

2018 Poppy Parker™ Chiller Thriller Dressed Doll ~ Integrity Toys Convention Luxe Life Collection

Doll Tech Specs:
Head Sculpt: Poppy Parker 1.0

Hair Colour: Black
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand-applied
Body: 1.0
Foot Sculpt: The Industry High Heeled Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Japan
Doll Stand : Yes
Edition Size: 600 Dolls

Suggested Retail Price: $150.00 US

I was very lucky recently and spotted this one nude on eBay for a reasonable price and as her hair styling is like Misty Hollows Poppy, decided to bring her home. She should arrive sometime between the 10th and 16th January with any luck.

I'm never too fussed about not having the clothing that comes with the dolls as I really enjoy sewing my own. I'm even considering making some jewelry this year and perhaps some crowns or floral headpieces. I've made these items in the past for brides, so it will interesting and possibly quite challenging to make these items in a size which will fit these dolls.

Now, when I saw this next gorgeous gal, I felt this was one doll, where the elegant gown she is wearing, appealed to me as much as the doll herself. She actually comes with two gowns, but the second one did very little for me.

2017 Erin Salston™ Metamorphosis Dressed Doll Gift Set ~ The Heirloom Collection

W Club Exclusive IT Direct Event ~ she was not available at dealers.

Doll Tech Specs:

Head Sculpt: Erin 2.0

Hair Colour: Midnight Brown

Eyelashes:Yes, Hand-applied

Body: Nu Face 3.0
Foot Sculpt: Traditional High-Heeled Feet
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: Hungarian

Doll Stand : ?

Limited Edition : ?
Suggested Retail Price: $175.00 US

Well that's about all I can foresee for now, but of course, as any doll collector knows, a wish list can change from one day to the next . . . que será, será.

Wishing you all the very best for 2019, may it be a happy and prosperous dolly year for you all!
Big hugs,
X

Tempest

After deciding to keep my white ImplDoll Gela and incorporate her into my story as an Ice Troll, I have finally added sparkly lilac eyes and a white wig. It was difficult trying to find the right look I wanted for this Troll and doing her face up and blushing her hooves will be a challenge too.

Once again, I used Ultrasuede to make her a tunic, which I trimmed it with white gimp braid, adding a belt with a gold buckle at the waist. She is going to use Teno's mace rather than the bow and arrow that came with her set.

I shall probably make her some pumpkin pants to wear underneath the tunic, rather than a skirt, as I want her hooves to show, just need to look through my stash to find the perfect fabric to compliment the tunic.

Tian Arrived Today

Her eyes were too dark and too large so they have been changed, but the face-up is a default Luts and so is the wig.

She came with wings, which I am having great difficulty attaching, because the stupid magnets are not marked which side is which and every time I try to sort them out they are so strong they just keep snapping together! I doubt if I will even bother with them now.

She looks so cute as a little girl, she may not even become my romance fairy after all. :(

Still I shan't say never, because everything can change from day to day around here.

Verity

My DollZone Minas head arrived yesterday from Dolk, but missing any certificates and proper box, which made me wonder if she really was the genuine article. Never the less, I am pleased with the head and the face-up, though I shall be changing the eyes and wig at some point.

Verity will not be staying on this body either, I was impatient to see how this head fitted on Nadia's Luts Delf body. The neck size was quite a good fit, but the colour match of the Dollzone Yellow skin with Luts Real Skin Normal is way off, so I went looking at the resins I had on hand and am considering using an Impldoll Young Girl body (46cm tall) in Real skin. It is not perfect, but it isn't a bad match either and it's a reasonable price.

Having never been a fan of large breasted dolls, I think on the Young Girl body she will make a fine younger steampunk sister for Felicity, who is almost ready to be shown.

Well that's about all my dolly news for now. Hope you are all well and happy, I will now go catch up with reading all your blogs. :)

A Little Boy at Last

Well by now most of you have probably heard that IpleHouse are discontinuing a number of their sculpts. Amongst them is BID Peekaboo, a little cutie with a slightly grumpy look about him. As I haven't been happy having Naias as a boy (mainly because he looks quite feminine), I decided to bring Peekaboo home with this face up and in light brown skin.

So this little one will replace Wren and join Finch and Raven in the Thunderbird Gang. (I guess this is what most people refer to re-shelling?) Not sure what wig I will be putting on him yet, but I'll have a couple of months while I'm waiting to decide that.

The former Wren (Naias) will become Eve, one of my Tom Boys, but will need a little sanding down below and something decent to wear.

More Progress

Well my crochet throw rug is finally finished, so that's one more thing I can cross off my to do list. It's taking a while to whittle this list down, but at least it's on the move at long last. I'm feeling quite relieved.

Tian Sparkleheart (Luts Tiny Delf Lavender) was ordered on Monday, but probably won't be arriving until June or July. I ordered everything but the costume, which is cute, but I want to dress her myself.

 The wings aren't as delicate as the BambiCroni wings, but they are still pretty once they have been blushed.

Just in case you haven't ventured over to my other blogs, I have added some new YOSD outfits to Polkadots & Rainbows which you may like to see. I have also purchased some more fabrics.

Been working on a few other things, but I will tell you about them later. However, I shall be a little slower at posting over the next few weeks as I really want to finish off a whole pile of UFO's . . . and there are a heap of them, believe me!

I hope you are all having a lovely week, cheers for now, X.

Good Things

Sometime ago, this little fellow was released by Doll Chateau as an event doll, which I missed completely. Then early last year, they released him for sale on his own, but by the time I found him, he was completely sold out.

I'd almost given up hope of ever getting a Larry of my own, when during a chance conversation with a lass a several months ago, she mentioned she had a Larry snail from the first release, but still hadn't painted him. As she was in Oz, I made a point of mentioning that if she ever wanted to sell him, to please let me know. For a long time afterwards I never really thought about Larry.

I'm sure you all know what it's like, other dolls arrive and grab your attention. Then between family commitments and life generally, the doll you desired so strongly, fades into the crevices of the mind.

Then earlier this year, I found him again on MOC, but their shipping is astronomical to Australia and I just couldn't justify the postage costs (almost as much as Larry himself, well not quite, but I'm sure you get my drift here).

I had no sooner resigned myself to never having Larry, when out of the blue, I received an email, my head could hardly believe what my eyes were reading . . . she's moving overseas with her job and has decided to sell some of her dolls!! After a little negotiating, we agreed on a price and the deal was done.

Now finally, this little critter in all his naked glory, will soon be on his way from Perth to my waiting arms. It just goes to show . . . sometimes good things do come to those who wait. YAY!!

I shall probably call him Monet after the French painter (I think a  snail would feel right at home in Monet's garden). But we shall have to wait and see . . .  this little snail may have other ideas of what he wants to be called.

Warming Up

I'm not speaking of the weather here . . . it's just about me finally warming up to doing a face-up on my Legolas (Doll Family-A Julian). To really get me in the mood I took a few photos of him today with Theron.

They are my only male dolls, apart from the three Thunderbird boys.

Legolas is my Chief Guardian of the Elvin Forest. I left his wig this length because I want to plait (braid) and style it properly.

Eventually I intend to make him suitable Elvin costumes to wear. One formal outfit in white brocade and the other a more rustic outfit, which will be suitable for hunting. However, these clothes will have to do in the interim.

Look Who Flew In

Well you all know how I feel about fairies and other magical creatures, and this little one from Luts has stolen my heart completely. She's not for sale yet and I'm not sure when she will be released, but she's definitely on my wish list.

Her sculpt is called Pino and she's a Tiny Delf Fairy of Flower Lavender Version. Luts have said she's limited, but I am unsure if it's only the full set that's limited. Personally I can do without the costume, but that face is so realistic and unlike any that Luts has done before in this size.

Although she will be a similar size to my PukiFee fairies (Pi, Wi and Li), she has a different personality and style . . . where they are impish and mischievous, she appears to me as more caring and sympathetic. She is human in appearance, without elf ears and has less delicate wings, she is also gifted with magical powers, so perhaps she will become an enchantress of sorts. Yes, that's it! Pino will become my very special romance fairy . . . Tian Sparkleheart.

Hopefully I will be able to order her with just the face-up, blushed wings and wig. I only have one more payment on Ah-ra, and my Verity (DollZone head) was paid in full, so this release should fit in with this year's dolly budget okay.