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: Collecte des Amulettes 2

Hello every one, here is another batch of doll clothes following the same concept as I did from my first.  I like it to be a mixture of modern and vintage.  To make it modern, I chose separates of shirt and skirt.  Then I combined laces, plain fabric with dainty-printed fabric and flowers for a touch of vintage... I also crocheted hats to complete the look.

Emily (Prairie Posie), Jade (Punk P) and Faye (Very Vicky)

in Collecte des Amulettes

Collecte des Amulettes - Post Stamp

Collecte des Amulettes - Cameo

Collecte des Amulettes - Form

Thank you very much and enjoy the rest of the week!

Dolls and Sewing: Collecte des Amulettes

I'm thinking of having a small sewing space inside of our bedroom so I can still work on my projects while watching our son when he sleeps...  But before that let me share what I've sewn, I made doll clothes combining hand-stamp images with fabric paint, laces and fabrics.  My friend showed me a photo of a dress and she would love to have a similar one for her doll.  I got hooked with the idea so I decided to make more with the same concept.

Kayla (Royal Soliloquy), Genevieve (Alexis Emerald) and Abbey (ABE custom) in Collecte des Amulettes dresses

This is the one my friend liked, the concept is similar with one in the photo she showed me but I have to tweak it with the materials I have.

Then, the following are inspired by the idea...

 

I'm going to make more...  Thanks a lot and have good weekend ahead!

Dolls and Sewing: Red Riding Hood for Blythe doll

I love fairy tales...  I grew up reading and sharing fairy tale stories with my siblings and friends...  I never get tired of it...

With this I thought of making doll clothes inspired by characters from different fairy tales.

My first sewing project is about one of the classics, Little Red Riding Hood.

I thought of Faye (Very Vicky Blythe) to be my model because I find her face innocent just like the character of the story.

Her outfit consists of a crochet hooded cape with fabric flower accent, a dress, an apron and a crochet basket

I crocheted a cape with a pixie hood

I also crocheted a basket and lined it with a gingham fabric...  The food accessories were from my Sylvanian Families, I borrowed for the photo :)

The dress without the apron and hooded cape...  I love mixing patterns, textures and colors.

A closer look at the top of her dress with hand embroidery and beads

Thank you for reading and Happy Easter!

Sewing: Four Seasons

Hi there!  It's been a while...  I started sewing again after the Summer break since my son is back at his school plus I still have enough free time to do so.  Next year, I have a different plan in mind and I wish to go back in the work force.

But for now, I'm glad to share what I've made for my dolls.  I called it Four Seasons because each was inspired by the beauty of weather changes in a year, especially, in Northern countries.  Basically, all are onesies with matching crochet hats of the same style but of different hues and prints.

I crocheted a hat for each with an over-sized sunflower

Blanche (Kiss Me True) in a Winter-inspired country outfit

Emily (Prairie Posie) in a Spring-inspired country outfit

Heather (Rosie Red En) in Summer-inspired country outfit

Darla (Simply Chocolate) in Fall-inspired country outfit

Thank you for reading and have a great week ahead.  Happy Thanksgiving in advance!

Crafts and Dolls: Sewing a Dress and Crochet a Rose Vest for a Blythe Doll

I'm really having a great time making doll clothes inspired by the Bohemian-chic style because of the many interesting pieces and accessories that goes with the style.  I was able to finish the sewing project I was referring from my previous post.

Here, Faye (Very Vicky)is wearing a simple dress with hand-embroidery on the skirt with a matching crochet vest and hat to complete the look.

I made the vest without any pattern and just did the stitches with the look I'm hoping to achieve.  The highlight of the vest is the back part, which is a rose pattern.  This is why I named it a "Rose" vest.

It's a great month for us since my family will be spending the rest of the summer break together.  Our dad is here for a visit (how I wish it will be for good, but he has still lots of work to finish way back home before he can completely join us).  We are so happy, especially, our son...

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Dolls: Sewing a new outfit for Little Scarlet

I made an outfit for my new doll inspired by the look of Little Pullip Princess Rose (http://www.toymalaysia.com/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=192). Scarlet (Little Pullip Fanatica) came in all black and red stock outfit. In time black fabric can stain the dolls body due to condition of surroundings, especially on high temperature as a result of material melting. This is the reason why I needed to have a lighter colored dress to prevent her body from further staining.

Scarlet, now pretty in pink

She looks sweeter

A closer look of Scarlet's new look

She is just like a fairy :)

Happy Valentine's Day to every one! :)

Crafts: Decorating White Board Backing and more

I did a quick project using materials from my stash to decorate the back face of white boards that we'll be using on a game for the pre-Valentine's day party of our organization.

The original design of the back part is for kids. I decided to re-decorate it to match the event.

Just an update of my doll collection, I have adopted three dolls - (2) Licca-chan doll and (1) Little Pullip doll. Here they are...

Licca-chan in Cutely Chu Chu dress and Licca-chan in Uniform Renewal

More about Licca-chan here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licca-chan and http://licca.takaratomy.co.jp/ (Japanese)

Little Pullip Doll Fanatica a.k.a. Scarlet

I adopted her from her previous mom, Doreen. She is just about 4.5"high with fixed eyes and a body not as detailed as her full-sized version. Nevertheless, she can be customized. For me, she is very cute and pretty in punk. I still need to learn more on how to take care of her. More about Pullips here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pullip and http://pullipstyle.com/

Then, I did a couple of sewing projects for my Sylvanian friends.

A family outfit for home and outdoors

Swimwear for a beach vacation

Tuxedo for a romantic evening

A gown fit for a prom queen

Garden hats for sisters

and headdresses for mothers

More of my hobby and crafts on my facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/thecraftyladybug

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend! As for me, I have to go back with my sewing projects :)

Dolls: Personalized Sylvanian Standing Baby Figure

The PH Sylvanian Families is preparing for another m

eet-up this coming December 28, 2011. This will also be our Christmas Meet-up/Party. We'll be having an exchange gift limiting to standing baby figures to make it affordable to everyone. Now, To make it special we'll be personalizing our baby figures before gifting and I have prepared my baby figure even if I'm not yet sure if I would be able to come on that day. But I'm really hoping for it! :)

Here she is... She's a Chocolate Rabbit baby with her is a bunch of onesies... Here, she is wearing a simple party dress and headdress for the event.

A jumper suit for active playtime.

Baby bloomers at home.

Original Sylvanian Families baby suit that I decorated with beads and a small flower for her quiet time.

I also made a cushion for the cradle, a simple rug and a book that represents my appreciation for paper crafts.

I hope the new mom will be happy to have her :)