I am reminded that I neglected to post the results of the Haute Doll vampire doll contest. There certainly were some beautiful entries and I felt honored to have my Spike finish in Third Place. ( Read more... )
Thanks to all who voted for him!

Binu Sarah wearing Agnes Dreary's playground outfit with her tiny Somnambulist dollie from Nikki in Wales:
( Read more... ) Will is wearing a Leeann outfit "Walking with the Stars" His bunny is Ann Estelle.

I have a question--has anyone ever ordered from Camellia Dynasty? http://www.camelliadynasty.cn/shop/
I really want one of their cats, but they're OT on DoA, so who ya gonna call? Anyone wan to do a GO?

Way back when in 1999, I was lucky enough to become involved with the Ashton-Drake Young Designers project. My art students at Southside High in Atlanta were thrilled to be a part of this experience, even though few if any of them had ever threaded a needle.
My photography students documented the classroom work while several of my young men made furniture, props and backdrops. We watched films from the 40-50's (including their favorite, Marilyn Monroe); read vintage magazines culled from my collection and researched real vintage fashions. The kids really loved dressing up in my collection of gowns and hats!
Additionally, I was blessed to have a good group of friends who kindly donated their talents toward helping my students learn jewelry making (Anne Choi)pattern-making and draping techniques (Jane Whiddon)furniture construction (Anne Bielowitz) and basic sewing skills (Mary Spencer and Joyce Brown.) Photos after the cut:( Read more... ) This is getting really long, so I'll make another post to go with this one. Most of this was previously printed in Miller's Fashion Doll magazine. Not sure what the issue number was for it and Miller's has since gone out of business, I believe.

The voting ballot for the Vampire Doll contest in Haute Doll is up. Spike # 26 is way towards the bottom, along with a zillion Twilight dolls. There's also a Drusilla, but those are the only two Buffyverse dolls showing:
http://www.hautedoll.com
Contests



There's some really funny ones, too. One particular Blythe one was just as cute as can be.
Brian Earl's Lestat is also represented as well as some outstanding other dolls. Good luck to us all.

Argh. Light has been funky and I can't get a decent shot here. I don't know what the problem is. At any rate, sista A let me shoot in her backyard yesterday and I think I got a decent one. Now to figure out a caption for it. #1

Now I need a caption for him for people who've never heard of Spike. (Who the heck???) ( Read more... ) In other news, JoeLanta, the GI Joe show was tons 'o fun! It's a must see for us every year. This year the theme was War of the Worlds. I love being one of the very few females at the show. The guys are always...er, you're a girl! LOL

James did a quick guest spot on Andromeda called Into the Labryinth

( Read more... ) A Nietzschean archduke, Charlemagne Bolivar

He's finally all together now on his body from D.I.M. Good match for the color, considering the length of time between castings. I've blushed him a little, but he still needs more. I need to pick up a peach and dark cream pastel sometime this week. Dark wig is one I cut down from a bushier one gotten on-line.


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I just love my little Pipi, William. He's just adorable and so much fun to costume.
In other news, my long-awaited Spike head is home! Pam SD is the fabulous artist who brought him to life. Check out those cheekbones and the absolutely perfect eyebrows. Thanks again, Pam.
He's wearing the "crazy-in-the-basement" 'do until I can get a custom wig made. His eyes are Eyeco Dreamy, I think.


I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a Minimee body so the poor guy won't have to languish in a box. More pix below the cut of Little William and Spike. ( Read more... )

Don't look, Ethel! (Just kidding!)
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I'll probably make you something else, as I'm not sure I love this. This is either Baby Spike or one of Fred & Spike's twins

The first five (5) people to respond to this post will get something made by me. It will be made by me, just for you.
This offer does have some restrictions & limitations:
>>>I make no guarantees you will like what I make
>>>>What I create will be just for you (though I may make a large post on my own LJ with all 5 pressies for my archive, but I can post it anywhere you'd like)
>>>It'll be done this year, I hope sooner than later
>>>>You have no clue what it is going to be! It may be icons, a banner, flash animation (ha!), digital painting, or a vector cartoon. It might even be a rare fanfic. You won't know until I gift you.
>>>I reserve the right to do something very strange...and knowing me, it probably will be.

The catch? The catch is you have to put this on your journal as well, if you'd like me to do something for you! Let's all share the gift-giving spirit.

I feel like Billy Idol, I want More, More, More!!! Mio. I've picked up a few bit 'n' pieces here & there and recently got a short pair of trous & a hat. Mostly just tiny tops & what not for the 43cm kids, but enough for a little photoshoot.
More under the cut( Read more... )
*snip my tiny tiny rant* *Dolly stuff*

Heh, my handsome Little Fee Piki is on his way from Korea via Denver and should be arriving any day now. He's adorable, curly white hair and pouty little grin like a certain adorable man-pire. I can't wait!
Here's some left-over shots from the Puki Christmas contest entries. There were over 50 people entered in this contest, so I seriously doubt mine will be in the top 3, but it was loads of fun taking the pictures. ( Read more... )
Poor Jones, forced to be a girl! He looks cute in his curly red wig, though. Doesn't Hart make the cutest little Santa?

Daughter Dear's ACSO concert was yesterday, 2 Dvorak, one Brahms. The Slavonic Dance was probably my fav, although The New World Symphony was fun (except the violas had an oopsie)
In other art news, Forever Virginia made Barnabas a pair of gorgeous metallic gold eyes. Also these great scarves & hats---Check 'em out:( Read more... )
Don't forget to support your local artists!

So, my daughter persuded me to read Twilight and dress the Unoa's up as Edward & Bella. Although she says Bella would never wear this, I think it's adorable. Mary_Murrynity from Spain designed the brown and cream outfit. **click little for big**



"Edward" is wearing a mish-mash of Tonner things. Larger pictures ( Read more... )
Chocolate Cherry Bomb!

Well, yes, they are adorable and as cute as can be. But evil, I tells you--and of so addictive. So far, two of the wee ones reside here, but they've invited their larger cousin for Christmas. He's a Pipi dressed in Rococo. Oh dear.
At any rate, here's Jones & Hart ( Read more... )
Jones is a Flora and Hart is a Cupid. Hart needs some baby blue eyes, but unfortunately all the ones in my stash are too big for his weeny little head. (They use a 6 or 8mm) Ovals won't work either. Off to the doll show with Sista A tomorrow, so there is a possibility of finding some there. *crosses fingers*

The North Georgia BJD group met at my house in beautiful downtown Virginia-Highland. Lots of fun, food and costumes on both dolls and members. More pictures on the Den of Angels thread:
http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252060
Fabulous pirate costume from Wezelart, ST:tOS worn by JerrySugarAv (she looked so adorable!) and an unbelievably fantastic gown made & worn by Romanced in the Past as part of her Doctor Who's Clockwork villian. Wow!
Pictures on the other side of the cut:( Read more... ) Hope everyone had a fun Halloween! Enjoy your candy.

Just a few random pictures of my lovelies within, featuring designs by Raw*Kiss, Marsh Pants and many more( Read more... ) lady Fern, large Moona from Tinybear



My newest temptaion.

More artwork for Fenderlove's story, Automated Utopia.


Spike has recalled Fred's birthday is fast approaching. He has created a tiny hair-bow from perforated metal bands. ( Read more... )
Check outfenderlove's story!

Fenderlove is writing a wonderful new AU Spike/Fred story called Automated Utopia. In the mail today, I received a fabulous gown called Steamy Mourning made by Strange Angels as well as my special order books from Almighty Hat! It's total synchronicity, therefore here we have Miss Winifred Burkle attired in her steampunk gown. Fred has lost her glasses! Perhaps her naughty kitten has them? Where's Spike? ( Read more... )

Collinwood is shrouded in darkness, and a mysterious woman appears



She is Angelique and she will have her will done this night.( Read more... )