A New Addition!

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I’m so excited about my new addition of a tan Iplehouse Asa BJD, MSD size! I absolutely LOVE her joints & flexibility! I found her on eBay for a spectacular price, as there was some slight blooming on her face. Upon inspection, it looks like a faceup has been taken off. This left a slight cleaner residue, much of which was easily removed. Now the remaining shade variations will be easily covered with a new faceup. One photo shows her with a pair of 16mm grey eyes, which seem too large for my taste. I will be ordering a set of 12mm or 14mm here shortly. I’ll post update pics as she journeys to completion.

One of my earlier projects was a Baby Hujoo Suve. I entered a pic-spam contest with her, but sadly, she was not a winner. I still think she is really cute, though, and now that the contest is over, I can post the photo. Here she is guarding my herbs on the front porch. Wishing you a wonderful week! ~ missy

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A “Must Share”

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Good afternoon! I am one who LOVES a good bargain. My dear friend shared this with me, and I would like to share it with you. It’s a place called Connecting Threads. They carry beautiful fabrics, quilting kits, sewing tools, and my favorite ~ their wonderful selection of cotton 1,200 YARD thread spools! Right now in the May 2016 catalog, these are on sale for $1.95 each. SUCH a great deal! They also have other thread cones on sale, so check it out at:

http://www.ConnectingThreads.com

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Getting Started

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So, I’ve had a request for more doll cases (which is always a good thing), so I thought I’d put on a couple pics of their “glamorous beginnings.” My very first case was tall enough, but a bit narrow to have enough room for much storage. I only wish I could still find the black marble design I used on the drawers … sigh. Then I expanded the size and made cases for my daughters. Savannah wanted “cabinet doors” in hers (which I hope to never do again…heeheehee). These were very workable, but a little “over-large.” That led to the final pattern which I still use now. This last fall, I came up with the new Coffin Case, which may still undergo some “tweaking.” I’d like to narrow it just a bit.

I start out with good, flat, purchased cardboard. I want it to be VERY clean; I don’t use a lot of recycled cardboard, as I don’t always know what it contained. This also prevents too many pre-bent creases. Then the pieces are hand cut and assembled, adding different sections of the covering at defined stages. The cases have lot of “down time” while I’m waiting for glue to cure. During these intervals, I work on cutting and assembling the drawers. All in all, from start to finish, a case takes about 36 to 40 hours to make. Well, better get to work!

May 5, 2016

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So ~ here I go, on a new “digital” adventure! I’m Missy & I’m starting a blog & website to let my creativity find new life! This will be a place for all my published projects, doll fashion designs, paper doll collections, “how-to’s” (along with my hard-learned “how-NOT-to’s,” and some free patterns & “misc stuff.”

I’m VERY NEW at all this, so please bear with me as I learn all the bells & whistles of the internet world! I am still trying to get all the pages & features managed and under control. Hopefully, it will turn out to be a favorite place to visit. Thanx for coming & enjoy!