Dolls and Crafts: Inspiration

Just a couple days ago, I extended my work area in our bedroom...  It's a small space with just a table and 2 shelves, but I'm decorating it with memories and trinkets that inspire and make me happy.

It is a work in progress, as I love updating it according to my needs.

No matter how big or small it is, I find it good to have one...  Keeps me busy and productive.

This past week I made doll clothes inspired by stock dresses of two Petite Blythes, Kitchen Queen and Itsy Bitsy Ladybug.

 

Darla (Simply Chocolate), Ingrid (Rachael's Ribbon) and Laila (French Trench)

in Petite Blythe Kitchen Queen inspired dresses

The aprons are removable and each have handmade patches and simple embroideries that coordinate with the prints of the fabrics.

 Kitchen Queen - Apple

Kitchen Queen - Flower 

Kitchen Queen - Strawberry

Blanche (Kiss Me True)

Next, I call it The Crafty Ladybug's Souvenir Costume inspired by Petite Blythe Itsy Bitsy Ladybug

The outfit consists of a shirt and a skirt. I crocheted a ladybug hat and made a matching backpack.

Thank you for reading and stay inspired!

Dolls and Sewing: Snow White for a Blythe doll

This weekend I made another doll outfit inspired by one of the famous fairy tale princess, Snow White.

I chose Heather (Rosie Red Encore) to be Snow White because of her rich red lips.

The details on her dress top is hand embroidered with beads and ribbons.  There are heart sequins on her chest and sleeves (symbol of Snow White's pure heart in the fairy tale which the Evil Queen wanted as proof that she's gone forever).

I crocheted a headband with oversize ribbon that shaped to appear like a top of an apple and decorated it with leaves and fabric flower (to represent the famous poison apple for Snow White).

I also crocheted a cape which can be removed from her dress.

A closer look of the dress.

Thank you for reading and I hope every one a great weekend!

Dolls: Crocheted Beauties

Having been able to fix my space gave me the chance to relax and enjoy... I'm glad I was able to get back on doing the things I love to do. For today, I would like to show the crocheted outfits I received from fellow doll lovers.
(Left: Blanche "Kiss Me True Blythe" is wearing a Blythe cap I purchased from Yo and the dress was given by her. I let Abbey "ABE custom Blythe" wears the crocheted outfit set made by Ails, which was given away from her previous blog candy, because Abbey is really special)