Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Challenge Meme

Seven years ago I issued a challenge to celebrate 20 years of the modern BJD, that I had also done three years previously. As things have be...

Saturday

Creating Seraphine (Part 3)

The bodies arrived on Thursday as expected, the floating heads are finally on their chosen bodies and the borrowed bodies are also back at last with their respective owners.

Looking at Seraphine sitting on the table in her new completely naked body, inspired me to begin making her costume and yesterday I managed to finish both the floor length underskirt and knee length top-skirt. I am happy with the way the two layers look together, they are both full enough and the black fabric in the under-skirt has helped create that beautiful shade of crimson that I was looking for . . . it's a perfect match to the tips of her hair and sparkly pupil-less eyes.

I love sewing this style of garment, the separate pieces are interchangeable and by combining them in different ways, it makes several outfits a possibility. The elastic waistband in the underskirt and top-skirt is also advantageous, as they can be worn by various dolls, some larger than the doll I actually made them for.

Hopefully, I will begin sewing her bodice tomorrow, however, I am yet to decide exactly which way I am heading with the design. It's a bit of a toss up whether to do sleeves and if I do what length should they be. Also wondering whether to add a peplum to the top.

I'll sleep on it and see what tomorrow brings forth. :)
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Tuesday

Bodies Shipping

I was over the moon today when I received my shipping notice from Luts to say my parcel's on its way. Perhaps I may just be lucky enough to receive them in time for Easter. It's been a long wait (although not as long as I thought it would be) and they would be more welcome than chocolate eggs right now.


Having heads hanging around without bodies and dolls wearing other dolls bodies is all a bit creepy. Besides, I am extremely anxious to see all my MSD's finished and sitting pretty side by side in my room.
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Saturday

One Should Never Say Never

Fairyland have done it to me again!

Fairyland's Photos

I think I am going to give in and order these two, they are just too gorgeous to resist.

I like their pretty costumes, but I know they would end up coming off as I like to do my own thing with my dolls and I never use sleeping plates. So although I love them as they are, I think I shall most probably order them as basics with default face-ups.

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