Category Archives: Crafts

Penelope’s Christmas outfit!

When I was younger my mom would often sew up beautiful outfits for my sister and I to wear on our birthdays and at holiday times.  It was always fun to have something unique and it made for wonderful photo … Continue reading

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Valentines Day….the baby way!

Okay, so I know I said that my next post was going to show the Christmas outfit I made for Penelope…however I wanted to hurry and write one about Valentines Day since it is quickly approaching and I want to … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!

okay, so I’m a day late in writing this, but we had far too busy of a Halloween for me to get on the computer.  It was Penelope’s first and we had so much fun!  We visited my great grandma … Continue reading

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My adorable little sprite (vote for her!)

When I was younger there were never any store bought costumes in our house.  My mom would always make our Halloween costumes for us.  It was amazing! Not only did she always do a fabulous job, but we were able … Continue reading

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Hair Attitudes: Now taking Blythe clients!

You can now make your dolls hair shimmer and sparkle!  Hair Attitudes are tiny glittering strands of tinsel rooted into your dolls scalp.  They currently come in an array of 11 different colors and I plan to unveil new colors … Continue reading

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A unique new customizing service for Blythe dolls!

Hey everyone! here is a sneak peek at something i will be unveiling fully soon! What’s your Blythe’s attitude?!?!? Whether your girl is a quiet little ‘Wallflower’, a hip ‘Dancing Queen’ or an all out ‘Diva’, she will want to … Continue reading

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Baby Couture

Okay….so maybe couture is going a bit far, but I have been sewing up a storm of outfits for my little girl. She is a fantastic muse and I find myself wishing I could spend all day, every day sewing … Continue reading

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Wedding dresses and craft table messes! Part 1

When I was younger I would watch in awe as my mom would draft up her own pattern for whatever character we decided to be for Halloween that year. I would help her cut out the pieces and sit by … Continue reading

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The World of Blythe

In 1972 a big eyed, large headed doll named Blythe was invented. She was only sold for one year and was put away and forgotten in the attics of many…until 1999 when photographer Gina Garan made a photo book of … Continue reading

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A Crafty Solution

I got a phone call from a friend yesterday. She was upset because her puppy, Jasper had to have a catheter put in for the second time since he ripped out the first one. (ouch!)  She tried to put one … Continue reading

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