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.

Saturday

Something a Little Different

Well I have been in LaLa Land this week, carefully sorting through all my stashed stuff for just the right thing to make up into some costumes for some of my Elvin Forest folk. And find it I did!

I found a whole bag of assorted Angelina Fibre that I purchased from Joggles long ago, unfortunately I won't be able to re-order any as they no longer stock it, which is a bit of a bummer. However, some had been used, but the rest was put into the storage bin and forgotten about, until now. Luckily for me, I still have most of the colours.

My first attempt was to blend a little of the Butterfly Blue, Peacock Green, Mint Sparkle and Crystal Mother of Pearl together ~ this being the result.

With my second attempt, I used Forest Blaze, Gold Iris, with just the slightest touch of Mint Sparkle.

I just love how these have turned out, they look even prettier IRL and I am now looking forward to making costumes for Jax the bunny and Brice the bear.

Tuesday

The Thunderbird Gang

The boys have been up to their antics again, this time they pinched Gina's scooter! Who would have thought these boys could be so naughty, they all look so innocent. :)

Raven (IpleHouse BID Serca Sculpt, Special Real Skin, KID Peach Face-up B), Finch (DollZone BB Choco, White Skin, Default Face-up) and Wren (IpleHouse BID Peekaboo, Light Brown Skin, Default Face-up C).

Thursday

Project: Benchtop

It's quite amazing the products that are on the market these days. We renovated our kitchen a little while back, but never got round to changing the bench top as it was still in good condition. However, I wasn't happy that the colour no longer suited the rest of the room.

So this week, and for as little as AU$190, with the help of Giani paint and a little masking tape (above) we began the task of updating the benches.

This is what it looked like after the base coat was applied.

This is after three random sponge applications of minerals. First you dab on a Pearl Mica, then Inca Gold and finally White Limestone, to give this granite look. You can put as much of each colour as you want, it's entirely up to you.

Then after two applications of a clear top coat and the tape has been removed . . .

. . . a whole new look kitchen!