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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Happy Birthday USA

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

Happy Birthday USA!