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Vintage Face Bunnies have hopped their way here....

2011-04-10T13:06:00.000-07:00

Well, the bunnies have finally arrived and some have even hopped off already to their new homes. Granny Smith Dolls by TamsArt (moi) released this series 1 just recently with a total of six bunnies. I'm really excited by the response I've received on these gorgeous gals and hope that series 2 will be just as popular.

With a total of 24 maximum and four reserved from this (only 20 available to the public), this group of vintage faced bunnies (1960-1970') with contemporary crafted bodies and clothes makes these girls super duper special.

I won Junko's Monthly Select.. Yippee!!!

2010-11-05T03:06:00.000-07:00

Well, it seems that Miss Lollipoppet's good fortune might be finally rubbing off on me.. Yep, I won this months Junko's Select and I have to admit I'm thrilled to bits. (Even if I'm still one behind Miss Lolli).. LOL

Here's my little photo. The theme for this month was Cinderella.
http://www.blythedoll.com/eng/member/album/select.html

I'm so Thrilled I could Cry!!!

2010-10-15T03:38:00.000-07:00

Well I am Stoked! I couldnt believe my eyes tonight when Tanya S (Smiffy) emailed me and I saw I had made it as one of the 32 finalists of the 2010 blythedoll.com "photo action" competition. I set myself a challenge this year to get involved in photo competitions and I honestly never dreamed one of my photos would be selected! Truly Flabbergasted to say the least! It took me forever to set the shot up but it was so totally worth it!!! If you would like to cast a vote for me (no 11) here is the link to the blythedoll.com voting page.

I won! I won!

2010-09-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

I cant believe it!

I received an email form blythedoll.com yesterday to say I had won last months August theme "sunshine and clouds" photo submission.... Junko's comment is lovely and truly means the world to me! Massive thankyou to Junko Wong, Junie Moon and the editorial department of the Blythe Art Forum Salon.

New Blythe Sized Doll - MIDDIE

2010-09-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

There is a new sized blythe doll form CWC about to hit the market in the fall of 2010!

She will be called a Middie Doll - And will be an "in between" size of the Neo Blythe Doll And the Petite Blythe Doll... EeeeEEEEeeeeep We are so excited....

Illustration Courtesy of Blythedoll.com

Blythedoll.com August challenge

2010-08-30T22:43:00.000-07:00

Well its the last day of the month again and both Tanya and I have submitted entries into this months blythedoll.com Blythe Art Forum photographic competition.
The theme this month was Sunshine and clouds.
I think for the whole month of august we had maybe 4 days of sun in melbourne so no outdoor shot for me this month!
Tanya was lucky - she has submit both and indoor and outdoor shot, So Sydney must have had a few more sunnier days than us!
Here is peek at what we have entered.... we hope we are encouraging a few people to join in the fun each month...

Sewing Again

2010-08-15T03:17:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since since I've sewn an blythe doll outfit to sell so here is the latest one. Up on ebay now, I do hope you like it. It's the kind of outfit that endless possibilities from Space to 1960's glamour puss.

Plastic Paradise Island Couture Challenge

2010-08-10T20:44:00.000-07:00

Well the first challenge for the Plastic paradise Island Couture Challenge has been set and we are there is a few more weeks to get involved if you wish too! Tanya S choosing to do Paper and I choosing plastic we have both completed and uploaded our final pieces to show you. Lets hope many get involved in this creative and fun blythe challenge.

Tanya Won!!!!

2010-08-06T18:10:00.000-07:00

Yep, my twin Tanya won, that is the Lollipoppet half of the Tanya Duo. LOL.

Congratulations Tanya, I'm so happy (doing happy dance for the past three days) and did I tell you that if it were my choice, I'd pick your photo, it was my favourite too. So well done to Junko for picking the best Blythe Doll photo for the Marine and Stripes Competition on Blythe Doll.com!!!

Blythe Doll Skin Tones

2010-07-30T17:26:00.000-07:00

CWC have been working on perfecting the skin tones for the Neo Blythe Dolls...

This is there line up of the faceplates so far...

Photograph courtesy of Junko-and-Blythe. blogspot.

Blythe Doll Challenges

2010-07-29T22:19:00.000-07:00

This month Tanya S and I decided we were going too set ourselves a few challenges.

The first challenge was to enter the Blythedoll.com competition.

Each month a theme is set.

The work is then selected and uploaded by the editorial department.
Then a lucky someone is rewarded each month with the "Junko's select award" in which they receive a Junie Moon original Blythe doll dress.

It can be any form of art, illustration, sculpture, handicrafts, you name it all you have to do is take a photograph and upload it.

July's theme was "Stripes and Marine" and the winner is notified on the 5th day of the following month. You can also go through all of the submissions and winners of the previous months entries.

These are our submissions for this months theme:

The Second Challenge we have joined in on is the "Plastic Paradise Island Couture Challenge".

The first challenge they have set is the following:

In this day and age of reuse and repurposing, we thought it would be fun too see if Blythe owners could get into the act and whip up some classy couture for their doll from paper or plastic. You can use old magazines, tissue paper, sandwich baggies, trash bags, construction paper, food wrappers, bottles, grocery bags and or anything that you would find that would qualify as paper or plastic. Your items can be glued, sewn fused and have embellished with trim, buttons, sequins, beads or anything else you can think of to use. The categories for the contest are as follows:

1. Paper Couture

2. Plastic Couture

3. Mixed Media Couture (meaning a combination of the 2)

I am yet to start my design, I was going to do paper, then plastic, then paper, then plastic...

I just cant decide...

BlytheCon 2011 Contribution

2010-07-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

This little outfit is my contribution towards the BlytheCon 2011 Meet. I wanted to keep within the nautical theme and I my only wish is that I could hand deliver so that I could attend too...LOL I hope all the attendees have a wonerful time as I know just how much work goes into organising such a HUGE event. Good luck.

I won!

2010-07-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

I won a ticket to purchase Simply Bubble Bloom... I'm so excited as I've always an orange haired girl.. Yay, she is on her way....

Miss Sydney sets off to New Caledonia today

2010-07-06T03:11:00.000-07:00

Well, we said goodbye to Miss Sydney today as she set off to New Caledonia. This gorgeous girl has been in my care for the past few months and I think she was definitely ready to get started on her travels.

I know she's going to have an awesome time in New Caledonia with Angelique (wish it were me going too, as I love NC) and we all look forward to hearing and seeing what she does get up to.

Big hugs and kisses as we wave goodbye.

Melbourne Doll Market

2010-07-02T15:33:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of PixelKitty

There is an exciting event coming in September this year in melbourne... NO its not the AFL Grand Final! Something much better than that!

So, for all the people out there who's other half gets involved in the Grand Final, wether its going to the game, to a party or having a lazy day on the couch watching it on the big screen you will have a chance too venture out to Kew and experience a brand new Doll Market!

It is a market for handmade and used goods for Asian type dolls. Specifically 1:6th dolls such as Blythe, Barbie and Momoko, all BJD types but all doll types are welcome, including Pullip, Dal, Wandafrog, Nikki and any other scale dolls.

Get involved by selling any of your handmade wares, reselling items and best of all purchasing some new goodies!

Natalie has a fabulous website which should answer any enquiries you might have. If you need anymore information contact them through the The melbourne Doll Market website or the Dolly Addiction Forum.

Birth of a new Blythe Doll Blog.

2010-06-25T15:18:00.000-07:00

It’s a special day for me today! Not only is it my Birthday BUT it’s also the birth of a new Blythe Doll Blog.

Today is the launch of “Lollitams” a collaboration of the Lollipoppet and Tamsart label.

Over the many years we have known each other we have come to realize we have so much in common it would only be fitting to do a joint Blog!

So….for the people who have just stumbled across this blog, just to confuse you here is a little about us…

Well, we are both “Tanya’s”, married, mothers of 2 girls and we love to create unique items, with a special interest in Blythe Dolls….

Tanya S is based in Sydney whilst I am based in Melbourne Australia but that isn’t going to stop us from showcasing all things Blythe (with hints of other doll varieties) as well as having photos of our art, handmade creations and giveaways!

A week has past since the National Blythe “Birthday Party” themed event which was held in Adelaide Australia. The feedback on http://www.weplaywithdolls.net/forums/ has been fabulous and was enjoyed by all. Its great seeing all the photos that everyone has uploaded to the dedicated flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/blythemeet2010/.

This year there were some amazingly talented Blythe creators who donated items for the special day and I was gobsmacked at what was up for grabs!
Both Tanya and I donated items which were door prizes and the goodie bags!

Please browse around and enjoy your stay here we hope you follow us on our Journey ^_^ Thank you!……