May Tip of the Month: The Three R’s – Restore, Repair, Restyle

Another Photo Shoot

I changed Rex and Bianca this morning so they'd be wearing something different for the next photo session. I gave Bianca her original pink gown back, and put Owen's Musketeer outfit on Rex.  He's quite a bit taller than Owen, and the pants and sleeves are too short, but with tall boots, and wrist guards it doesn't matter. The only thing that doesn't work is the hat, since Owen has a much bigger head. But I'll bring it along, and someone can always hold it.

​I first posed them at home so I wouldn't have to think too hard out in the field.
The room turns into a total dump with all the things I had to get out....

Rex works really well on the horse. It's an our Generation Morgan Horse.
​Looking at them from another angle....

I'm hoping I'll be able to recreate this little scene....

Today we went down to the lake. It's considerably colder down there, so the scillas bloom at least a week later than they do on the townline, so that gives me extra time for more photos, especially when the weather isn't exactly cooperating.

We have to carry everything from the car, along the trail, over the bridge high over Petticoat Creek, and along the cliff tops into the Conservation area. There's a section at the edge of the woods there, where the scillas have naturalized, and bloom in a giant blue carpet every spring.

I chose a section under the sumacs, where there aren't too many dog-strangling vines. I brought along an old blanket to sit on, since it's been raining a lot lately, and the ground isn't dry.

Rex and Bianca pose in the flowers, and I take a LOT of photos. It's going to take me a while to process them all, but here's one....

....and another.....

After I'm done, Jan went into the flowers to retrieve the horse, and dolls....

So now I have my work cut out for me....processing more photos....

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French Girl Celine by Anita Madden

Hello, Guest DT Anita Madden made this beautiful card using the Paper Nest Dolls stamp French Girl Celine.  Great coloring on the image is accented by the French motif designer card set.  You can see this and more by going to her blog or by clicking HERE.

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Fashion Royalty "Female Icon" by Vasilen Milkov

Vasilen Milkov won, for a second time, the design competition held by Integrity Toys this year. He called his entry "Female Icon" Dasha d'Amboise.
The design was "voted upon by the W Club members and has gone through various adjustments to make it production ready while preserving the spirit of Vasilen's original design."
W Club members were able to begin ordering, with no limits, on April 29. The price for members is $150. It will go up to $160. to the general public.

The Story:

The elusive Dasha D'Amboise takes a break from her newfound movie career to make a rare appearance at her favorite designer's ultra-edgy fashion extravaganza. Wearing one of the most talked about looks of the House of Milkov, Dasha makes an entrance that everyone will remember!

Included:

• 12" fully articulated doll with rooted hair and hand-applied eyelashes;
• Delicately pleated, flowing one-piece dress;
• Luxurious tweed bolero;
• Couture hat and scarf;
• Opera length, fine mesh gloves;
• Thigh-high, high-shine, black patent leather boots;
• Contrasting leopard print purse with powder blue faux-fur appliqué;
• Oversized faux-emerald earrings;
• Three broaches;
• Red ankle boots;
• Two pairs of hands;
• Doll stand;

Special note about hairstyle: Please note that this hairstyle is designed to be a chignon. We cannot guarantee that the head will be fully rooted if you decide to take it down.

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Blogiversary #6

A todo ritmo con los juguetes musicales de Trolls

En nuestro anterior artículo os hablábamos de parte de la colección de juguetes surgida a raíz del éxito de la película y serie de televisión Trolls. Hoy os queremos presentar los instrumentos musicales de la citada franquicia distribuidos por Claudio Reig, una empresa especializada en juguetes musicales. En su catálogo podrás encontrar desde el tambor más sencillo hasta el más complejo teclado electrónico. Con estos instrumentos musicales, los niños desarrollaran la coordinación de movimientos, la atención y la discriminación auditiva; además de afianzar el sentido del ritmo y fomentar la desinhibición. BATERÍA SENCILLA CON BANQUETA Esta batería, recomendada para edades a partir de los 3 años, dispone de una banqueta, 2 tambores bongó, 1 platillo, 1 pedal bombo y unas baquetas. Este artículo, basado en la película y serie de televisión Trolls, tiene divertidos dibujos, repletos de colores, con Poppy como protagonista. BOLSO CON MICRO, MÚSICA, RITMOS Y LUCES Bolso con micrófono y amplificador, que además dispone de numerosas melodías, aplausos y luces. Funciona con tres pilas de triple AAA no incluidas en el set. Con este artículo de Claudio Reig podrás emular las canciones favoritas de Poppy. Un juguete, al igual que el anterior, recomendado para edades a partir […]

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Colección Trolls de Dreamworks – Hasbro

En 2016, la productora Dreamworks estrenaba con gran éxito la película Trolls, muy conocida especialmente por la canción Can’t stop the feeling interpretada por Justin Timberlake, nominada a los premios Oscar, y que puedes recordar pinchando en el siguiente enlace. Trolls tiene como protagonistas a estas criaturas de pelos de colores, locos y mágicos, que un buen día irrumpen por sorpresa en el mundo de la música. Su mundo de arco iris y cupcakes se verá alterado cuando Poppy debe embarcarse en una misión de rescate que la llevará más lejos de lo que ella conoce. Hasbro dispone, dentro de su catálogo, de una divertidísima colección de muñecos dedicada a esta película, y a la serie de televisión del mismo nombre. Hoy os recomendamos algunos de ellos. Dreamworks Trolls DJ Suki – Figura de colección con criatura Esta alegre figura basada en la película Trolls incluye una criatura con patas flexibles para que puedas fijarla en el brazo o el cabello de la figura. Mide aproximadamente 12 cm de alto de pies a cabello, y está lista para mezclar canciones por Ciudad Troll. Dreamworks Trolls – Poppy Cabello de fiesta Poppy, la protagonista de la película, se caracteriza por su […]

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Across the Meadow....

Some more photos of Rex and Bianca....

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Avery with Bear | By Irene Mendes

Hi Everyone, Irene today!!!! And I wanted to share a Card I have made using the adorable "Avery with Bear" for the Paper nest Dolls the release of this month of April.

And look  how lovely she is with her beautiful curly hair and her close best friend. I think this is a wonderful image.

I use watercolors markers to color her and the beautiful paper from Maja Design. I hope you´re like it!!!!

Have a great day!!!!!

Hugs

Irene

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Skipper Paper Dolls (Whitman, 1976)

Today, I wanted to show you one of my favorite Skipper paper doll sets. Made by Whitman in 1976, this set features an adorable Skipper doll designed to wear some stylish fashions.

I love how innocent Skipper looks in this box art. It reminds me of what Quick Curl Skipper would look like drawn. The paper doll packaged with this set, however, reminds me more of a Living Skipper. The freckles on her face are probably my favorite thing about this design. Below are some of the fashions Skipper comes with. (My set is missing a tutu outfit.)

 

Super casual, but super cute! Mattel, can you make Skipper’s orange shirt in my size?

 

 

 

I love this red baby doll outfit!

 

 

The orange alphabet outfit is another favorite of mine!

 

 

Such a fun bathing suit and cover!

 

 

The coat and skirt above is totally something I’d try on!

Which is your favorite fashion? Let us know in the comment area!

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Dolls Eye View: Paris F/W '19 Trends: Part II

Strap on those seat belts, me and the girls have gone a little bit off the beaten path!!! Paris is not only about about beauty and the woman, it's also about creative experimentation.

Gender Bender

In the 1960's it was called "Unisex," a single look worn by men and women alike. By the 1980's when Japanese designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakuba arrived on scene, the same man/woman concept was translated into a more exotic, "cerebral" look and tagged "androgynous." Fast forward to today...we're in a "fluid" wave where men and women swap styles depending on the moment and the mood. Look for silhouettes that have the structure of a man's suit jacket mixed with the fluid lines of a dress. What's interesting here is that you can make a few changes that can adapt to both the girls and the dude dolls!

For example, take a look at this Alexander McQueen suit. We see both the masculine and feminine elements in the same garment. On the left is Zoe in her version of this suit. On the left is Kim. We kept most of the main features but took a few liberties with the collar the taffeta drape on the front. Kim's suit can be worn with or without a shirt.

Aliens Amongst Us

This is not the wildest of the catwalk circus. Just a few things that actually work when you remove most of the hi-jinks!!! The proportions are a little bit off, layering is quirky and the mix of fabrics and patterns, a wee bit....bohemian. Think of it as "Fun with Fashion that break all rules. But before you close the door on this....here's a hint: change the proportions and the accessories for some really nice (and wearable) clothes!

Essentially Natasha is wearing a traditional evening dress with an asymmetrical hemline showing off a flash of thigh. (I made this quickly by crushing a bit of taffeta and tacking in place.) What sets this look into the new millennium is her metallic tights and, in Natasha's case, her aluminum foil head gear! Take away all the tinsel....you got a classic red carpet gown!

Panting for More

In the last report, I said that you will need to make at least a new jacket for your doll to keep her in style for next Fall. Add a pair of trousers to that list as well! Pants come in all sizes and shapes. The skinnies are still around, but you should set your sights to wider trousers and even perhaps...a pair of bell bottoms. One thing to note: from top to bottom, it's a total (polished) look.

Royal Flush

This is a color story. Peaking out from all of the greys, blacks and assorted neutrals is a pop of color, from time to time. In Paris we noticed quite a few looks drenched in royal blue! You have a wide range of fabrics--from knits to velvet and silk!

Carmelia couldn't resist this pantsuit. We made it out of jersey. A flutter of bias cut ruffles flutters around and down her one shouldered top which is belted over a pair of straight cut pants. Though you could make this as a jumpsuit, I decided it would be easier and faster to make it in two pieces (top plus pants with belt). The flounces on Camelia's version, by the way, were created by cutting circles which are slashed, stretched then applied to the shoulder line.

Autumn Leaves

There's another color palette in store for next fall. Its inspiration comes from nature itself. Think autumn leaves after the first frost when the trees are ablaze in rich colors of the season. These warm and inviting tones are absorbed all day long straight into evening wear. 

Animal Instincts

Animal prints are the new neutrals so each season we are likely so see clothes with fabric inspired by our feline friends. And there are many ways to wear these ferocious patterns and prints. When fabric shopping, look for metallics embossed with scales, abstract versions of spotted cats. Whether slightly over sized or right on the mark, there is no wrong way to wear them!

For Jourdan we made a micro-mini wrap dress worn and tossed a tuxedo blazer over her shoulders. Her thigh high boots give her a touch of bad girl glam.

Don't be limited to using only one print per garment. Feel free to mix and match and put together unexpected combinations of patterns. Here, Chrystele has fun with a lace trimmed leopard printed poncho tossed over the shoulders of a glitzy sheath dress.

Because we don't see the actual dress underneath the poncho, I took the liberty to make my own design. Since I liked the idea of something bling-bling that would contrast the spotted poncho, I chose a width of 4-inch (10cm) trim which I use on the wrong side! Here's a closeup of the bronze/blue dress Chrystele is wearing underneath. The necklace and the embroidered Barbie boots give it a luxurious tropical vibe.

She's on Her "A-Game"

Fit and flare...a throwback to the 1950's and early 60's silhouettes, is welcomed back this year. This time around you'll find this classic look cut from all sorts of materials from leather and wool to silk.

Here's another Dior. This time it's a dress that takes its que from an old fashioned school girl. Margot's dress is really in three parts. The "sweater" is a funnel neck top cut from a thin 2-way stretch knit. The dress itself is really in two parts--a corset top and a full, gathered skirt belted over everything. Most wools are too thick for this silhouette. So here, I used silk which has the look of herringbone but falls more fluid over Margot's body!  

Goddess

Tall, statuesque, this is the simplest way to go for the glam in a season where everything is pared down to the essentials.
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Ruffled!

Of course, there are exceptions. Take these girly-girl ruffled dresses, for example. Like a whipped creamed filled creme puff it floats over dolly's body like a cloud. We do, however, like the idea of pairing ruffles with more sober silhouettes that allow a whisper of delicious curves drift beyond its borders. 

The girls went in search for Toni Maticevski who normally shows during Paris Fashion Week. We didn't see him on Vogue's roundup, so we headed to his website to see what he had been up to. I don't know if he has dropped out of the "fashion week rat race" to do his own thing. But we did find lots of new things to love including this dress. For Sybille's dress we used a fine grade of wedding tulle, cut into irregular squares which are attached to a strapless sheath foundation. As you can see...Sybille's dress is more "perky." We thought of dipping the dress in hot water to calm things down, but then decided to leave the dress in its fairy-tale like dimensions.

In Memory of Mr. Karl Lagerfeld

The Fall/Winter 2019 Chanel collection is the last creative endeavor of this industry icon. We don't know what the future brings for Chanel without Karl Lagerfeld's watchful eye, but we are thankful for the 35 wonderful years of incredible fashion he brought to the catwalk. Dorian, my FR model who normally gets first pick of our Dolly Chanel creations, insisted I make one more garment from this season which is pictured above.

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