LJPA
Submitted by Little Raven on Sun, 2015-03-01 21:54
On the hot heels of Design Academy, I signed up for LJ's next offering, Pattern Academy and now I'm ready to start making patterns. [node:read-more:link]
Buzzfeed Tells it Like it Is
Submitted by Little Raven on Sat, 2015-02-21 15:32
This is facsinating and also very true. I love historical accuracy, which of course very few ever get right, though I can understand why Disney would want to make the princess wardrobes more accessible to the general public. It's still pretty cool to take a look back to what the "real" princesses might have looked like. [node:read-more:link]
Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! Happy Chinese New Year!
Submitted by Little Raven on Wed, 2015-02-18 23:35
Happy Chinese New Year from Pottery Barn Kids Limited Edition Mei. [node:read-more:link]
Revisiting China
Submitted by Little Raven on Wed, 2015-02-18 09:42
And by revisiting China, I mean having a new look at this little darling who up to now had no name I could decide on. But having ordered her directly from China, I decided the name China would suit her, and I think I pretty much like it that way. Isn't she a beauty? She's so unique!
Unfortunately, China as she came to me needed a little help in the wig department and with her winter wardrobe dispersed a while back among the Raven Clan, she's been wearing this shapeless frock by. . . [node:read-more:link]
LJDA
Submitted by Little Raven on Sat, 2015-01-31 21:34
I'm so glad I'm getting a chance to do this! Liberty Jane Design Academy is all about learning the principles of clothing design specifically for play dolls like American Girl. [node:read-more:link]
Meiday, Meiday!
Submitted by Little Raven on Thu, 2015-01-22 12:22
I came across a Gotz Pottery Barn Mei on eBay, a "fixer-upper" that seemed like a good idea at the time. . . Her biggest problems were a bad haircut, which is possibly still workable, and bright red--and I mean bright--permanent marker on her face. I can only guess someone was trying to create a Vampire Mei doll and "accessorized" her with blood running down the corners of her mouth--an original idea at least. [node:read-more:link]
Yes or No?
Submitted by Little Raven on Tue, 2015-01-20 14:22
My latest treasure hunt has been for boy dolls! With Valentines Day coming up and some super cute ideas for V-Day dresses and outfits, I wanted a little boyfriend romance for some of my girls. Admittedly though, I have been lacking in the boy department. Now, there have been a few boy dolls offered by the different doll companies over the years, but sadly not nearly enough. There are of course girl dolls who have been remade into boy dolls by some creative doll fans. . . [node:read-more:link]
Hannah and her Dog!
Submitted by Little Raven on Mon, 2015-01-19 14:18
I can't believe Hannah of Hannah's World | Hannah and her Dog fame popped in on eBay and I can't believe no one nabbed her the first time around. I didn't have the funds so I watched her go by-by with a sigh and a tear. But sure enough, she came back around at a lower price, and up to the last minute no one bid on her again, so I was able to get her! I'm so happy!
She's the 2014 version (there's a new Hannah and her Dog every year) called "Gold Dust Hannah." This doll, no matter the version. . . [node:read-more:link]
Tollytots Tolly Girl
Submitted by Little Raven on Tue, 2015-01-13 20:30
Tolly Girl dolls by Tollytots were introduced in the early 2000s and were sold at Walmart. They were actually a newer version of the Friends by Tolly dolls sold in the late 1990s. There were seven, maybe eight, original Tolly Girls: Jillian, Trisha, Tyra, Sunny, Quinn, Leah, and Paloma.
They were affordable 18" dolls similar to Our Generation dolls (with whom they are often compared). Opinions vary, but many feel the facesculpts were done well, with lovely expressive faces and striking jewel-like eyes. [node:read-more:link]
