Monday, September 26, 2016

Laundry!


A wet and rainy weekend made for the perfect 'laundry day' for the Blythe closet.
Everything in hanging up again and organized.

Having so much fun with this camera 'effect' --
{Doll clothing that looks like art is fun -- pencil sketched/watercolor fun!}

Monday, July 25, 2016

Royal Mail


A recent outfit addition to the Blythe closet.
{Multiple-piece sets with detailing are a current favorite.}
The little blouse has lace around the wrists.
The pinafore is pretty much perfect.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Update -- Blythe Corner


Still working on the 'Blythe' corner of the doll room.


I'm still making hangers and hanging little outfits.


Changing dresses --

I haven't put up wallpaper or decor yet,
but the rooms are collecting little items for future display.


Monday, July 18, 2016

Making Hangers


Making little doll hangers is fairly easy -- and fun!

You can find patterns and tutorials online.
I made these simply by wrapping the wire around a thick pen 
to form the shape of the 'hanging' part.
{You can finish off the end of the hanger by making a little twist 
with the needle-nosed pliers as you start. SEE PHOTO}
Then I shape the hanger by hand.
Hangers just need to be a good size for the little clothing you will hang on them.
Once I had a hanger I liked -- that became my pattern.
Finish by wrapping the wire around the 'neck' of the hanger and cut with wire cutters.

Supplies:
Needle-nose pliers
Small cylinder shape item {think -- thick pen or marker}
for forming 'hanging' part of hanger --
Wire {for jewelry}
I use a 14 gauge jewelry wire -- 
This wire is on the soft side.
If you are making the hangers for children
{or it the hangers will get a lot of use}
you might want to work with a sturdier wire.
Wire cutters

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Building for Blythe - Part 2


This past week I've been working on organizing our doll room.
Up until now we haven't had a great space for the Blythe dolls/clothing.
I found a great piece at Ikea that will be perfect -- 
I built it last week and slowly started to decorate.
{I really only need a small corner to set up a Blythe space.}

It is divided into 8 cubes -- 
clothing storage
vehicle storage
kitchen/eating
living
bath/laundry
bedroom
miscellaneous storage {blythe related books, etc.}
 accessories and sewing projects


Random picture that just makes me smile.


The other night I took some wire and made about 3 dozen hangers -- 
Fun to make, and cheaper than buying wooden ones.
{I'm not a fan of plastic hangers.}
 I've collected several little outfits over the past few years.
It was fun to hang them all up -- 
I'm using small tension rods in the 'closet' space.


A darling kitchenette {Maileg} displayed by one of our Blythe dolls.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Welcome Primrose


Welcome little Primrose -- 
Prim or Rosie for short.

Another darling from Australia.

She loves animals -- she is partial to white-spotted deer, foxes, and hedgehogs.
She loves watching the night sky and can identify any constellation.
She loves flowers and gardening.



Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Welcome Anna


Welcome little Anna --

An Australian-born friend for Birdie!


Anna loves all things pink and pastel!

She plays the harp beautifully.
She loves drawing and singing.
She loves to swim.

She is humble and kind -- always.
She will be the perfect friend for shy little Birdie!

Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy Birthday USA


We are off to have all kinds of fourth-of-july fun!
Happy Birthday USA!

Friday, July 1, 2016

Every little dress...


Every little dress needs a little pair of shoes.
Organizing shoes today.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Vespa Bleu



Avableu taking her Vespa for a spin.


Vanity plate --


We need to do something with all that blue hair!

Building for Blythe!


Building our Blythe house this weekend!
Wish us luck!!!!

Monday, June 20, 2016

The Girls -- Summer 2016 -- In Arrival Order!

Happy first day of summer!


First to arrive --



Second to arrive --



The third girl to join our crew!

The 4th to arrive --
{Appropriately so -- the 4th of July is Adeline's favorite holiday.}



Our fifth girl --
Birdie joined us from Australia.

Our 2nd Australian-born girl is Anna.
Little number 6.

Primrose arrived with Anna from Australia.
Number 7 -- A little bit of heaven.

And there you have it -- 
our little girls.



Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Happy Flag Day!


Adeline is spending her day delivering flags 
to all the girls at A Dozen Little Dresses!

Happy Flag Day!

Monday, March 7, 2016

Getting to Know You


When Birdie arrived in late August of 2015 we weren't sure what to expect.
She was very shy and she missed Australia terribly.
Over the past 7 months we've gotten to know all about Bronwyn 'Birdie' --
her love for BBC movies,
vintage shoes,
and
her newfound interest in French baking.


This past week she picked up her first French baking book,
and we can't wait to see what she decides to make first!

Outfit: Etsy shoppe -- LaPetitePamplemousse

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Birdie Blues


"Feeling a little gray on this drizzly spring morning."

Saturday, March 5, 2016

My Fair Lady


"The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."

Rainy in our neck of the woods...