New (to me) Doll Additions

I've added some new dolls to my doll community. Here's two recent additions. I'm not really a Monster High collector but Robecca Steam will fit in perfectly with my coffee shop diorama and Frankie Stein although marked $2.69 (Salvation Army) was only rang up at .99 after I complained that Goodwill fashion dolls are usually only .99!

I purchased this doll from ebay. She has a Holiday Barbie face and a Disney doll body. I love her face and that she's articulated. The only problem with the articulation is that when sitting, she can't close her legs. That is so NOT ladylike!

On the other had she does have articulated ankles and can wear heels or flats...SCORE!

Crochet Doll Dress

I had a great time crocheting doll dresses. I think the thing I like most about doll collecting is because I enjoy making clothes. It's also why I'm not interesting is collecting pricier dolls. Makes sense doesn't it?

More Doll Crochet

The title says it all! The Bratz doll is a new acquisition. I picked her up at a thrift store for 99 cents. She didn't have feet and while I do have several pair...they are not the right color! My solution for Bratz with no feet is to shove her legs into a pair of Barbie's boots. It works every time. If you have a collection of boots you can change them as you see fit! The dog was a Christmas ornament from JoAnn fabric priced at $12.99. Yikes! Too rich for my blood. I got it when it was clearanced out at 90% off. Score!

The beer mug is actually the cover for a string of novelty lights. I got them at Goodwill for $1.50. I removed the cover, clipped off the top and smoothed it down with an emery board. They're going to be a wonderful addition to the man cave!

Doll Crochet

I've been in a crocheting mood lately and have crocheted quite a few things form my guys and girls! I don't have a pattern but I need to make one because I never know whether the sweater will fit or not. I try the garments on as I go and hope for the best. No my usual MO.

The Man Cave

I created a place for my guys and girls to hang out. It's called The Man Cave. Expect to see lots of goings on here!

Don't worry, the Man Cave is not a men's only club. It's a great hangout for everyone.

It's A New Day

As we near the end of 2015 I am well aware that I let this blog fall by the wayside. I haven't been ignoring my dolls...just this blow. I promise to do better. I'm going to slowly bring this blog up-to-date with all that I've been doing with my dolls. The most exciting news is that I've discovered action figures! I love the adult look and not the "teenager" look of my Mattel dolls. The main issue I have with them is that their bodies are so much more muscular than the Mattel dolls which required custom drafted patterns for fit. The second issue is their feet. I do have a selection of shoes but only combat type boots. I've already broken a foot on one guy because of the vise-like fit. Not an all the way bad thing because it made me venture into making shoes!  I'll leave you with a few pictures and promise to return with more frequency!

The Chippendales

These are my guys auditioning for a spot in the Chippendales' Review. Someone didn't make the cut. Do you know which one?

 

Someone needs to get to the gym!