My Doll Haven

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.

Sunday

Winter Knitwear for BJD's & Give Away

The jumpers are made using a basic pattern and a little "artistic licence", so no two will be exactly the same. The yarn is 2ply wool and they all close at the back with a zipper. The hats, (which are quite stretchy to go over a wig, as long as it's not too boofy), are just made up as I go along. They can be made to any length, depending on whether one wants to cover the ears or not.

Antoinette modelling a little striped number with matching hat.

This short sleeved lacy set was made for Nadia my Luts KID Delf.

Lime set for boy or girl BJD.

Golden set for Littlefee, Iplehouse BID or Dollzone BB.

Wren modelling a jumper and hat in a lovely tobacco brown.

Finch in Lime . . . I actually finished this set before we went on holidays.

WIN A SET FOR YOUR DOLL

If you would like to win a set made especially for your Littlefee, Iplehouse BID or Dollzone BB, you need to follow my blog and add a comment on this post stating what colour you would like.

Each person will receive one entry only and I will draw the winner on 30th November, so you have plenty of time to enter.

Saturday

Project: Upholstering Stools

First I must apologise for not commenting on everyone's blogs, for some unknown reason, I am having problems with Blogger. I even managed to lose Lily's comment from my last post, the other three showed up and Lily's just disappeared completely!! Sorry Lily, X.

Now on to my project . . . my kitchen stools.

First I removed the top from the base.

Then proceeded to remove all the staples . . . I found they come out easier if I lift with a screw driver UNDER the fabric.

So many to remove, stabbed myself twice, so if you are attempting this make sure your hands are clear of the ruddy screwdriver . . . it hurts and there's lots of blood!!