2014 Winter Swap

Happy Holidays! I know Halloween isn't past yet, but I want us to get plenty of time for the busy winter months. We all love to spread the good will and cheer, so let's do a swap!

DATES
October 21 - November 15th: Sign ups
November 16th - December 15th: send your swaps

RULES
Please keep the swap item under $15.
Please keep the swap item tasteful and appropriate.
Please stay in contact with your swap partner. Contact me if something's up so I can help.
Please package your swap item well so it won't likely be damaged.
Please mind the dates and send the swap item on time.

APPLICATION
[picture of your doll]
Doll's name:
Doll's size:
Doll's preferred winter Holiday:
Doll's bio: (age, gender, personality, any other info you want to include)
Likes:
Dislikes:
Allergy info: (Do you have cats/dogs/some other furry critter? Is there a smoker in your home? Are you allergic to cats/dogs/other furry critters/smoke?)
Are you willing/able to ship internationally:

Apply on Dollieh Sanctuary here!

Tutorial: Drafting Patterns

At long last, the tutorial I've wanted to do for a long time, pattern drafting!  Making your own patterns has lots of benefits.  It saves money, it guarantees a better fit for your doll, and you can make an item you like again in other fabrics without having to take the measurements all over again.  And introducing Tandrelim, my sister's housemate.  Tall, isn't he?  Well, onto the highly anticipated turorial!

New Shoes

Just a quick post to show you guys Amiga's new shoes. :D

Gallery: Find Amiga!

 Okay, I know this is a little silly, but I wanted to post pictures of my new apartment, and I wanted more doll pictures.  So I did a little Where's Waldo thing and put Amiga in every picture.  Be amused!

Interview with Amiga

 

Jobee: How do you like living with your roommates?

Amiga: They're all very nice. I feel a little awkward, being the tallest of Jobee's dolls, but her sister has a roommate taller than me, so we hang out when we can. Zeebee is quite an interesting character, coming from outer space and all. Lola is very mature and intelligent. Feebee likes to relax in comfy sweaters, and Gabby is always getting into trouble somehow.

Gallery: Amiga's Summer Swap from Dum-E

Today, Amiga got a big package from Dum-E (and Loki and Tony) in London!  Here's what Amiga received and her reactions to it.

Tutorial: Slip-on Shoes

Hi guys!  It's been a wicked long time since I posted a tutorial, and this was a learning experience for me, so I thought I'd share it with you.  Here's how I made a pair of dolly shoes!

The finished shoes

Gallery: Amiga's Packages

Since I'm making a teensy bit of money now, I was able to score some low-priced things on Ebay for Amiga.  Rather than make a blog post for each one, I waited to make this blog post to show them off all together.  This is what I bought her. ^_^

 

Amiga's New Faceup

Been meaning to do this for a while.  I was unhappy with Amiga's lashes and eyebrows.  I also wanted to add some color to her cheeks.  This was a challenge with acrylic paint, but dabbing a cotton ball into watery paint did the trick!  The mouth is the same because I really like it.  Here's a side by side comparison.

<-- Old one | New one -->

Gallery: Amiga's Summer Swap from Bird

Amiga's been a very busy girl this summer.  She's done summer swaps with two people!  This is the gifts she received from a boy doll named Bird.

Gallery: Amiga's Fashion Show

Woohoo!  I've made a bunch of clothes for Amiga over the past month, workin' my little fingers to the bone.  Here's the fabulous payoff!

Shar'a's Debut

After being gone for so long, and put in good hands, Sharlindra is reborn as Shar'a!

New Homes for Dollies

Four of my dolls now have new homes.  Jouselle and Sharlindra now live with my good friend Kaelyn.  Sharlindra's new name is Shar'a.  Kaelyn gave her a beautiful new face-up.  Jouselle is still in the process of being re-invented.

My two unnamed Hujoos found a good home with Gracegarden from Dollieh Sanctuary.  She is going to try faceups too and share them with her family.

I'll try to get updated pictures from their new owners to post here.

Makie Dreams

When I saw Makies, I went crazy over them. I wanted one really bad. No, I wanted two, one to be me and one to be my Hubby. Why did I want them so bad? Not because of their faces. Not because of their bodies. Because of their glasses and shoes. Tons of different styles guaranteed to fit. I wanted them so bad because of glasses and shoes. Seems silly now, doesn't it? Yeah. I wanted glasses and shoes to fit something for a change. Totally not worth getting a whole doll for.

I'm gonna see if their glasses will fit dolls I have, because I love glasses, but other than that, I've decided to let go of the Makie dream and focus on the precious dolls I have. <3

Maybe you will like them.  Check them out at http://makie.me/

2014 Summer Swap in Dollieh Sanctuary!

Hi everybody! Looks like it's time for a good old-fashioned swap! The sun is shining bright and the beach is calling our names. Grab your swimsuits and sunscreen. Let's do it!

DATES
June 2 - July 2: Sign ups!
July 3 - August 3: send your swaps!

RULES
Please keep the swap item under $15.
Please keep the swap item tasteful and appropriate.
Please package your swap item well so it won't likely be damaged.
Please mind the dates and send the swap item on time.

APPLICATION (Borrowed from Lamie)
[picture of your doll]
Doll's name:
Doll's size:
Doll's bio: (age, gender, personality, any other info you want to include)
Likes:
Dislikes:
Allergy info: (Do you have cats/dogs/some other furry critter? Is there a smoker in your home? Are you allergic to cats/dogs/other furry critters/smoke?)
Are you willing/able to ship internationally:

Summer Swap Thread - Apply here!

Goodbye to Two Hujoos

These two precious little Hujoo Berries are looking for a new home. They are gently used, no marks or stains. They both have face-ups, hand painted by me, but you can change them if you like. Each comes with the set of eyes you see in the picture for free! Each one is a rare skintone, cocoa and white. I'm selling them at $25 each, or $40 for them both together. Please adopt them!

I'm asking for help!

 http://www.gofundme.com/8hpaw4

Hi guys! I'm asking for help. I want to go to beauty school to become a nail technician. This is the school I want to go to. It's the most affordable one in my area with the best reputation. http://www.centraltexasbeautycollege.com/

I need to jumpstart my life again, by doing something new. I've been out of work since last summer, and even though I send out 3 resumes and job applications each day, I haven't gotten any nibbles since January. I need to learn a new skill to get back into the workforce.

This wasn't a random decision. I want to be a nail technician so that I can make people feel pretty, and happier about themselves. I want to help them cheer up after a rough week, or celebrate an event coming up, like a prom or wedding. I'm also very good at painting small things, like collectible dolls and gaming miniatures, so I think I have the chance to really show off my artistic side by painting really fun nails for people.

Tuition is $3500.00 and the toolkit and books add up to $500.00. I'm only asking for what I need. Please consider helping me change my life for the better. Thank you!

Profile: Amiga

 This is Amiga, my first SD sized doll.  I got her this year, 2014, and she's a few firsts for me.  She's my first doll since I went on hiatus in 2012.  I know that's just one thing, but it's pretty big for me, lol.  Gotta worry about eyes and wigs like with the Hujoos, but she is an Obitsu, so she's got all the great pose-ability of my other little ones.  I'm so lucky I found her body on Ebay, because it isn't made anymore.  And with magnet feet!  Lucky me!

I named her Amiga because I have a friend who calls me amiga all the time.  I know it means friend in Spanish.  It suits her.

Personality and story-wise, I haven't decided much.  Her favorite colors are pastels, favorite fabric is velour or panne.  She dreams of being a famous romance writer, and likes her tiny eraser cat.  I need to get her a more realistic cat...

A Dolly Meme

This is something I haven't done before, a dolly meme.  It's a bunch of questions and I answer them.  I found this one on Moonlight and Crystal


Who was your first doll? Do you still own him, her, or it?
My first doll was Lola, originally Newbie.  I still have her.


Who is your favorite doll?
I really don't like to pick favorites.

Which doll do you hope or plan to buy next?
I don't plan on buying anymore unless I can find perhaps a companion for Amiga.

Gallery: Amiga explores the backyard

Here's my first photoshoot back in the saddle!  The pictures are taken with my phone, so they're not as clear as they used to be, but I think they're still quite nice.

More and more awesome!

Amiga's purple eyes and multicolor wig came in yesterday and today.  She just keeps getting cooler and cooler!  I was so inspired, that I cut out a dress to sew for her.  Unfortunately I messed up cutting the top part, but no biggie!  She has a vest now. ^.^

Amiga's Face-up

Hello again!  The next step in Amiga's adventure has come; her face-up.  I didn't go for very realistic.  I went for cartoony and cute.  And her eyes aren't in, so I borrowed a pair of eyes from my sister.  Here's the results!

The Return of Dollies & Stitches

After a 2 year hiatus, I have returned to the dolly fandom.  I went a little crazy with the Hujoos and burned out for a while there, in addition to real life stuff.  But now I'm back!  And I bring with me a beautiful 60cm Obitsu named Amiga.

  

There she is hanging out with some My Little Pony stuff.  Yes, I'm a Brony, or Pegasister.  Her first outfit is, of course, made with socks.  Today I will take her to the fabric store to choose the materials for her first outfit.