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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
kimono girl
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tokori Through The Autumn Sunlight
After so much darkness, rain, wind & cold; the light broke through if only briefly the day after Thanksgiving. Thank you.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Komiko-Bramble Snugglin' With My Dog
Hopefully tomorrow I will find out if I have to stay here on the sofa & have surgery due to a fractured foot. I have decided I might as well enjoy my convalescence rather than be frustrated by it which is of coarse easier said than done. I just hope that I don't need surgery...
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tokori at Portland Halloween Blythe Meat!!!
I brought 3 girls to the Portland Halloween Blythe Meat & couldn't believe when Tokori created by Melacacia & Goldie dressed in BubuJojo with TSNWF polymer clay shoes for going to the nutcracker tied for cleverest costume. The two girls won an HoP Halloween dress. Jess from Washington also came & took a beautiful photo of Tokori: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanandjess/6297450798/
Here are a few other photos from the meet:
Saturday, October 22, 2011
another blog another friend
It was a great experience hosting a traveling blythe as not only was it fun to photograph the custom traveling blythe, but it also brought a shared experience with other people who have hosted her providing me with a new bond with others & deepening my friendships. If you want to share in the experience of watching the 3 different custom Blythe girls traveling the world, you can go to the flickr group It's a Small World. The traveling Blythes.: http://www.flickr.com/groups/thetravelingblythes/pool/with/6222569570/
There are other links to explore this week too; take a peak, who knows you might win a new girl or make a new friend:
http://onmiandolls.blogspot.com/p/sorteos.html
another link to check out is:
http://www.blythelovesme.net/2011/10/last-friday-night.htm
if you are not just into blythe but are also into momoko you should check out Rudi's blog as he is taking new orders for the latest momoko release:
http://rnddolls.blogspot.com/
Now back to blythe, but not just blythe...several years ago there was this great little magazine for blythe & other dolls made in miniature, but which also contained real articles to read called Blythiful. Well now it's coming back & will be published both as a full size magazine & a miniature about not just blythe, but other dolls too covering a variety of topics important to doll lovers everywhere. You can find out more informations at:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blythiful/blythiful-magazine
Sunday, October 16, 2011
The Magic of a Sunny Autumn Day
"Why Are You In Black???",
asks Komiko-Bramble.
"For Halloween of course!" explains Momo.
"but what is Halloween???", asks Bramble.
Explaining this is going to take a lot of work..., Momo thinks to herself
While Komiko-Bramble enjoys the warmth of the sun & asks even more questions.
After all Komiko-Bramble's questions are answered for now, Momo wonders if the autumn sun is
only a dream. Momo prays the sun stays around for awhile so she can go to a pumpkin patch &
pick out her very own pumpkin...
I myself cherished the sun as my big beautiful black lab Andy & I went over to the park to watch my hubby & his team from work play kickball. After the game we walked John home so he could nap, the poor old weary man, while Andy & I took off to enjoy the sun, where would we go? Originally I thought we might make it as far as the river, but instead we walked down to a yarn shop grabbing Elizabeth Zimmerman's Almanac off the shelves & finding a big old sofa to sit on in front of a large plated glass widow with the sun streaming in on my back as I read about Aran sweaters. Then on to the next yarn shop just 4 blocks up the street & in we went to read a book about Artic lace knitting done in Alaska through a co-op of native women, each group with their own pattern or rather I read the book while Andy layed down on the rug & started to snore. Why did we go in & out of the sun on such a beautiful day? I suppose the beautiful crisp cool sunny day reminds me of the coming winter & the need to knit overcomes me with thoughts about holiday giving. It's a seasonal thing!!!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Oops the Sun Went Away... - needs a home...
Thinking of selling some of my girls which is so hard as I don't know which blythe I want to part with, but I do need to downsize just so I have some room to work in my studio...
If you know of anyone who would like to purchase a blythe or if there is one you would like to purchase, please look at my flickr stream see who you would like & make me an offer. I am at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhubsknit/ if you would like to look at photos and b.cec1@yahoo.com for offers. I know not many people read this blog, but for those that do could you spread the word.
thanks
Friday, October 7, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Goldie Takes a Peek at the Beach
after a summer of regaining strength & becoming healthy, I decided to take a break at the beach before summer ended. Little did I know that when I also decided to take a break from my computer & iPhone that the second issue of tinyfeet would be released! (http://tinyfeetmag.tumblr.com/thesecondissue#/) Like the first release, this sweet start-up of a doll magazine holds another interview with a dear friend, this time it is Romina who is interviewed of I Have Wings. (http://ihavewingsatelier.com/) Romina even shares a dress pattern in the magazine!!! The theme of this issue of tinyfeet is of fairytales & contains some incredible images, especially those magical images by Mirella von Churpek of her little yellow Lati Lea! (http://www/flickr.com/photos/vonchrupek/) But don't think that this magazine just covers one or two types of dolls! There are not only beautiful photos of ball joint dolls, there are also blythes, pullips, liccas & other dolls & crafted images in this magazine. Take a peek at tinyfeet, I am sure you will be rewarded with a smile!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Last Sunday's River Walk
Latino music played in the background as some sort of celebration was taking place on the East Bank as we walked along it enjoying the sunset across the river.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Imagine...
peace & freedom around the world.
I hope that the people in the middle east find the freedom they are looking for...my heart is with Libya & it's people today!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Amelia Found!!!!!
We are dancing for joy at my house at the good news that Amelia was found!!!
Thank you so much for all your work Jennifer, Carmen, those who helped at USPS & Megan!
We are so happy that she is now in Megan's hands, her current host!!!! ^_^
Goldie is smiling again & has not only regained the knowledge of where her best friend is but has also gained a closer relationship with her new sister Komiko-Bramble! Yes even in the world of dolls there are times of great sadness & times of great joy!!!!
Amelia Carries Goldie's Heart With Her!
The best news ever Amelia has been found & is actually in the hands of her current host Smee! A great big thank you to all who have helped especially Jennifer, Carmen, those involved at the USPS & Megan!!!! Thank you! We are dancing at my house & Goldie is smiling once again!!!!
see this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jzumpf/6049931919/
Amelia is missing
Goldie's best friend the traveling blythe Amelia is missing. USPS apparently delivered her to the wrong person even though the correct address was on the box. Let us know if you see her appear somewhere. We are all praying for her safe return to her travels.
I first heard the news while at our blythe picnic meet & was so saddened that I only took one very uninspired photo that showed only Komiko's face as Goldie & other girls were crying...
This morning I found Komiko comforting Goldie...
I am so grateful to Komiko for helping Goldie and I through this difficult time. We are praying with our heart & souls for Amelia to return to her travels!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Becky and her innocent look...
One of my favorite shots of all time! Especially of this sweet girl...my very first Lati!
Patterns
Patterns in my life...I can't believe it took a traveling blythe doll to get me finally to Lan Su Garden.
Monday, July 25, 2011
A Moment (Layers)
One of the many beautiful moments in time that can be captured at Lan Su Chinese Garden...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Amelia Looking at Waterfall
I love this photo I took of Amelia at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Amelia is one of three traveling blythes going around the world in 2011. Amelia stayed with me for about 10 days after BlytheCon 2011. The red inscription written on the rocks by the waterfall says "Ten Thousand Ravines Engulfed in Deep Clouds."
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Aloha Manu ♥ | Junie Moon - International Online Shop
After going to the Junie Moon link above you can pick the junie moon blog & see the photo I am talking about containing a tan blythe called Manuheali'i with a blue ukulele at the beach.
I love this girl & while my same girl, a look alike Manuheali'i, won't be in Hawaii on the beach, she will be visiting a beach near LA called Rodondo. Maybe I will get a blythe Manuheali'i or at least a Mondie beach photo too!!! without the ukulele ... You can check out the Junie Moon Blog to see what is new for Blythe!
The other girl I am taking to the beach is in this photo below the Mondie called Spec.
"I'm Going to Rodondo Beach
to see my former owner - Shawna - effiethedal, yeah!!!!!! with Barbara - rhubsknit and maybe my lati yellow bjd. companion Becky who will want to bring Lamb and I want to bring my twin and Barbara wants to bring her tan girl Manuheali'i so the bag will be filled with all of us rather than Barbara's clothes, lol!!!'
Sunday, March 13, 2011
The Larger World
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Unfortunately, I also read an article on Blythecon about fake blythes, I am reserving judgement as to whether the blythes are really fake or if they are just poor quality or not enough quality control by takara. There is a group now at flickr called Fake Takara Blythe Galore: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1648247@N22/ I leave it up to you to decide if you think the girls shown are fakes or if they are just the result as I stated earlier of poor quality control.
Moo Card Swap
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Thank You BubuJojo -Valentine's Day Approaches
Friday, February 11, 2011
Original Work - Integrity in the Doll Community
"Buy Original. Support the Artist."
It is an ongoing campaign in the doll craft community to support the artists behind the creations. Buy original products, because they have love, work and effort behind them. Please add this stamp to your picture if you are an artist/artisan or if you love creativity and support our work. Spread it!
I know this will not stop people from selling or purchasing copies of other's creations as there are many more people that want these specific styles and not enough can be produced by the single original artisan; but it is just that there are so many possibilities when creating outfits, sweaters, coats and caps for our blythes and other dolls so that it is easy to find and create ones own style and no need to copy other's work and especially not sell blatent copies unless referenced and/or seeking permission.
On another note, I am making one of those rectangular hats with the tassels found at knitty.com not for my neo blythes, but rather for my middie blythes (they are not for sale and they will be different, but not just in size for I am using a different type of material which will result in a different looking hat). I am knitting this first hat out of a very strange silk yarn that is rough in texture and like string not the smoother soft silk one usually thinks about...! Here are a few photos of these pieced together scraps of silk being used in my knitting.
It will be interesting to see what the hat ends up looking like in the long run. I hope it will be bright, colourful with interesting texture yet also cute on the middies.
Monday, February 7, 2011
February Calendar page for you!
Oh and another great piece of news has been released related to calendars, I will be hosting GBaby's custom girl in June! I am so excited. There are three of us doing so where I live so she should make it to BlytheCon 2011. Also I may not personally have to ship her since I fall right between the two others who will be hosting her in the same town! Hopefully I can just drop her off at her next destination.
All for now just thought I would post this short little blurb. Oh and GBaby has a blog on this site you can find it at: http://gbabycustoms.blogspot.com/
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Not Wanting to Hurry Time, But How I Want Spring and The Arrival Though Not of Spring
the result though brings a smile to one's face at least mine! I don't think I ever did take a photo of the crocus, lol! These little miniature houses just made my heart sing!
You might think I was into birdhouses when you see that I have also taken photos of some bird houses at a shopping center, but they were taken one fine spring day awhile ago
On the very day and probably at the very same time I was taking the walk with my dog, my postman (and yes he is a man) was trying to deliver a package at my house. I had hoped the package was coming on this very day (now two days ago) and I waited and waited and waited until I could wait no longer both to arrive at an appointment and take the above walk with my dog who needed it desperately, poor thing.
Well anyway sure enough when I arrived home there was the little orange card saying a package had arrived buried under heaps of junk mail in the hall. With other things to do I knew it would be a few days before I got the package...with long awaited patience, I was ever so glad to open the package today and who arrived?
These kenner girls are highly coveted too, but I already had 4 kenner girls so it was Kozy I coveted this time.
Now you would think I had enough dolls and I do; but there is one more blythe doll that I would like and it is a brand new girl! You can find her at the link below and her name is Rasberry Sorbet and you can find her photo at blythe news under January 27th, 2011. http://www.blythedoll.com/eng/news
Blythe | News
Hmm I actually told a fib, I think I should have said there are two more blythe dolls that I would like as not only would I like the new release called Rasberry Sorbet; but I would also like a girl that came out in 2007 and her name is Hello Harvest. Now I don't actually have a photo of Hello Harvest, but you can find information and a photo of her at blythe news if you look up 'what is blythe' and 2007 with her name under blythe history. Hope this helps if you're curious? or you could go to flickr a photo site and look up Blythe - Hello Harvest and I know you can find a photo there (you can of course always google the name).
All for now the dolls are calling me.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Tam (or is it a beret) Is Finally Finished for my Blythes!
one will be my favorite as it has more character. I could see adding a ribbon woven in and out of crochet stitches at the brim, a large button with a feather or feathers coming out of it sewn on... or the inside lined in a blue or black silk! The wool is so soft and the colour of blue is so rich.
All I need to do now is make the shrug for this tam. Maybe I will knit it tonight if I am unable to fall asleep right away. I am also wondering is there a difference between a tam and a beret?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Yarn & Textures Spring Forth
However instead I ended up going to a different yarn store just a tad out of my neighborhood but right next to the elementary school my son use to go to and this yarn store though quite small has an incredible personal touch with a machine that combines different fibers that you want together onto a spool for you to knit or crochet anything from your imagination or from ravelry. The store is called Yarnia. I believe the link to Yarnia is http://www.yarniapdx.com/ . A friend and I went and explored their shop on Wednesday night. Not only did I end up purchasing several interesting spools to work on in the future, but I also ended up spending a most intimate evening talking with other knitters and crocheters that night as it just happened to be the once a month knit nights. My friend helped a crocheter begin to knit while I continued to work on a soft blue tam that I am crocheting for my blythes. PHOTOS of the spools I bought and the blythe tam I am crocheting will be posted here in the next few days.
Wish I had taken photos there at the store, as it is much smaller than I imagined; but there were about 10 of us in various chairs crocheting and knitting while talking about our families, our pets and yes of course our various projects both finished and those waiting to be done. All around us on the walls were various sweaters, scarves, hats, jackets and wash clothes all made up from various free patterns found at Ravelry (If you don't know about Ravelry it is a great place where people basically journal and photograph the various projects that they have worked on noting the yarn they have used and often sharing the pattern they have used for free or for a nominal fee. http://www.ravelry.com/ I myself am part of the community but I don't always get everything I am knitting or crocheting on the site. Lol)
Finally the last store that is in my neighborhood is called Happy Knits and is beautifully laid out. I have with several others held various blythe meets there with the emphasis of knitting something for our blythe dolls and in the beginning we were teaching various members of our group how to knit.
Here is a photo of chandelier
I think I will go back to each store and take various photos of each store and talk to the owners about why they opened their stores - I could then title my next blog, "Why Did You Open a Yarn Store?" I would love to bring the feeling of each store to my blog through words and photos. It certainly was fun this past year holding knit & crochet blythe meets at the different stores. I could then ask members of our blythe group what qualities they like about each store. I may write about a few other topics here before I finish a blog about each yarn store, but I think it would be an interesting piece to write about here in my blog.
