All kinds of crafty projects

I made myself a little promise to update my blog every week even if it feels I haven't done anything special and epic. I would love to (well, as "epic" as my dorky doll characters go) but alas, I still haven't got any great ideas how to continue my story projects. So their winter hiatus shall continue until I come up with new ideas and how to turn them into the form of a BJD photo story. That isn't always so simple ^^;

But meanwhile I've played with the smaller ones and done some craft projects:




I was commissioned to create a pair of harem pants for Soom Little Gem boy, ice/winter/cold theme. I wanted something similar that Soom does but with my own style, and I am personally quite happy how these turned out. And so was the buyer <3 Now with the patterns ready, I want to make a pair for Sindri as well, of course with a different colour scheme. And some modifications since his birdie feet need to fit as well!



And a pair of dresses for the sugar twins, similar materials and the same pattern but yet slightly different. The sets should have small beaded necklaces as well, but I need to find smaller locks to use :3

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Finally, mice stuff again :D I got personally fed up with their plastic duna some time ago, its plastic locking system SUCKS and honestly, it is quite ugly. So we found a nice glass terrarium online and purchased it. We glued on some metal loops with aquarium silicone, they're meant for climbing ropes and such. Of course there will be a metal net lid and tons of stuff they can climb on. Whee!

Double the trouble

Yep, I think I mentioned something about giving Griselda a sister...so here she is! A friend kindly sold me her Kissing Minimay who became Gretel, Gris' twin sister. They're both very precious, although I yet have no definite idea what to do with these two. I've been toying with the thought of making them little mice girls with ears and tails <3 Something fairytale-like and cute, of course!

Sleepy here

Griselda got her own wig from Geniever of DOA <3 It seems that Pukipuki wigs work well with her. She's so small, squinty and cute! And, uhh...yeah. She will get a sister soon ;) I love my big dolls dearly but there is just this something these little ones...

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And I know this is supposed to be my doll blog and these are definitely not dolls, but I just have to share our new pets, four curious and cute fancy mice girls.



Here they are taking a nap in their carrying box while their terrarium is being cleaned. From left to right:

• Fröja, Himalayan, the oldest and the most reserved and shy. She came first, and I was afraid she would boss around the newcomers...oh bah. Agata and Brynja both teased her, and she is still very aware around them and may run and hide, but things are getting slowly slightly better. We had to temporarily remove all nests and climbing ropes from them since they kept chasing poor Fröja from them :( But things are luckily improving, and they are getting along better. Fröja likes to build very fine nests <3
• Agata, black, Brynja's sister. Well, she's the boss already, small but very gutsy, lively, curious and very brave. Okay, until I appear, then she runs in her hiding place very fast xD She's still very young and especially fond of hopping around like a small kangaroo. She doesn't enjoy so much sleeping with the others.
• Brynja, white, Agata's sister. Most of the times I have no idea what is going on in this mouse's head. She has no patience at all, but everything is interesting! She's fast, the most curious, little ADHD case. And her nest-building skills suck so much xD Usually she just digs a hole, causing an awful noise and chaos (today she buried their seed cup), runs around and then chases to her sister's side for a warm nap. Maybe she'll grow brains when she grows up? Unfortunately Brynja also tries to boss the others if given a chance, but luckily Agata is very quick at putting Brynja to her place.
• Gudrun, beige. She's about the age of Agata and Brynja but is already much more calm, relaxed and self-confident. She's quick to calm down, make a nest and sleep there - and she gets along with everyone. But when she gets mad, she's very able to show it and to chase even Agata away. I think she has an excellent mouse personality :-3

Even though they are uh, quite the bunch and have given me lots to worry about, I'm still totally smitten by these four <3 Sorry for blabbering so much!

The little additions - or should I say addictions...

Merry belated X-mas and happy new year to all my readers! I was supposed to take some cute X-mas-themed photos but then I ran out of time, energy and inspiration. But instead have some repentive photos of Griselda (Didi) and Sauerkraut the bunny:















Poor Gris had to deal with my Pukifee outfits, she needs some own stuff. I've purchased her a blonde mohair wig but I'm still debating with her style. I know she isn't a pastel girl, so maybe some mori/etnic influences, earthy hues, natural materials...

Fortunately for Bluefairy but very unfortunately for my poor bank account I still think about Pocketfairy May, so Griselda may get a sister one day - especially if they release another white-skinned (PF) May with the sugar body. It's so cute how much Didi looks like miniature version of their bigger May Valentine, by the way! Works for me since May is my favourite Bluefairy sculpt *3*

Small things and woes

If only we had some snow and light here...the weather has been so sucky recently. Gloomy, wet, no snow, just rain and darkness. Artificial light has been most uninspiring, so instead of playing with dolls I have played Elder Scroll: Skyrim and planned our new pet mice I will pick up after Christmas :-3 The big dolls have recieved little to none attention, and my BJD stories are waiting for new fresher ideas and inspiration. Calm before the storm, I hope?

But luckily I'm not the kind of hobbyist who goes desperate in situations like this. I still love my dolls dearly and am making small plans for them all the time. And Bluefairy has shipped my Didi who will hopefully arrive just in time for Christmas <3

The little white bunny is Tamdoll's ball-jointed animal doll that I bought through Strapya, by the way. It's probably not technically a "proper" BJD since it lacks changeable eyes and stuff, but I think it's very adorable. I named him Sauerkraut and even gave him a character. You'll hopefully be seeing him around!

p.s. I got hooked on Tumblr quite badly. I post lots of dolly/miniature things there - and just generally things I find inspiring. So if you are ever bored of my blabberings and just wish to look at pretty pictures, head there!

Winter thoughts

As this photo of Halla kindly points out, even Southern Finland got some snow this week \o/ Surely it's not much and it's wet and cold, but it is at least something. Halla has some new gear, a lovely headdress from Jesmo and a fur keep I made. Cutting fake fur was definitely not fun, but the result is quite fine, I think. I probably should start a hunt for thinner fur fabrics and sew some more accessories. No worries, fake fur only ;)

Christmas is apparently also approaching. I will spend my (short, boohoo) holidays at my folks', and I'm hoping that I have some time to snap dolly photos too. I have a little victim ready too ;3

I hope everyone's having a nice winter!

Little angels

This is Unni <3 I made a brave trade proposal if a fellow BJD person would have liked to trade her Pukifee Luna (that was for sale) to my Latidoll Lea, and it worked out just perfectly. Luna's my other Pukifee favourite, and I must say, I am a Pukifee person. Hello, Unni, you're so my doll now!

Here are some other pics what I took of the "new" addition and her best friend:








They both have the sleeping plates as well <3 I love my little bobbleheads to the moon and back! And when my Didi joins the household...