Finally DONE! :D (Vacation and Temporary Shop Closure)

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Today, I handed in the last assignment of my undergrad career. It feels both freeing, and super scary. XD

I have to start looking for jobs soon, but first I'm taking a two week trip to Spain! Bella is coming with me (because I have a small fear she would come alive and murder me if I didn't...), but I'm leaving the rest of my dolls at home so I can concentrate on enjoying and unplugging a bit before I have to dive back in to responsibilities.

I'll be gone April 12-April 26, and when I get back I'll be concentrating my sewing efforts on Doll North stock. As I mentioned in my first DN update post, I'll be closing my shop for the entire month of May. Anything ordered before May 1st is available to be picked up at Doll North to save on shipping costs. ^^



When I come back after Doll North, I'll be posting anything that is left over for sale online. I'm not sure where yet, so if you have suggestions I'd love to hear. I hope to have some new designs available when I get back too so stay tuned! :)

I expect somewhat spotty internet while I'm in Spain, so don't anticipate perfectly fast answers to any emails.

Sorry for any inconveniences, but I hope that being done school will mean a lot more time to spend with my dolls and experiment with new designs. /soexcitedddd

Doll North 2015 Preparations

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It's that time again! Woo Doll North prep!

This year I will be selling items in the Doll Marketplace on Saturday, May 23rd from approximately 11:00am to 4:00pm.

I am focusing exclusively on MNF this time around, so I will not have LTF or Tiny sized clothing available in person unless purchased beforehand.

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A few announcements before I get on to the previews:

1. Anything ordered from my shop before May 1st is available to be picked up in person at AN (May 23-24). Please email me around the time of your purchase so we can coordinate. I will be closing orders on May 2nd, so I can focus on Doll North stock.
2. I will have a computer available for Paypal/credit card purchases assuming hotel Wi-fi cooperates.

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Okay! And now on to the fun stuff!

I'll be bringing a variety of clothing items in different fabrics. If you'd like to see something specific, I'm open to suggestions! Trying to decide on other items and fabric choices, so let me know what you would like to see (t-shirts? leggings? more blue things?).

So far I will have a selection of:

MNF Butterfly Cardigans (both long and short)

MNF Halter Tank Tops

MNF Spring Dresses and MNF Halter Tank Dresses 

MNF Cotton Shorts

MNF Simple Skirts (mostly waist style, but a few hip ones)

MNF Wrap Bracelets

and a few misc. items like MNF Angelina Dresses and some sweaters.

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I am posting photo updates on both my Flickr and Instagram accounts, so you can check there for new items or to make suggestions. I will make one or two more updates here before the event as well.

Hope to see everyone at Doll North! It's going to be fun. ^^

Phases

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I've noticed that I go through sort of... phases?... with my sewing where there are certain things that just come out really well all the time... and then others that just... don't. No matter how hard I try there's always something wrong with the finished product.

I went through it a while ago with my halter dresses - no matter how carefully I measured or how often I checked the fit, the bust bands kept coming out too big. Maybe the fabric was stretching or I bought magic snaps or something... but now I have a pile of non-fitting dresses sitting on my desk that need to be fixed.



I think I might be going through a phase right now with knit fabrics. It seems like I just can't get anything right the first time around with them and I have to redo the sewing over and over. I guess my pile-o-cardigans will have to wait until this is over. The one I started last week has needed to be re-sewn 4 times already. -.-;

At least all my skirts are coming out well. :) I cut out 4 more to sew up for Doll North and they're getting very close to done. ^^ Now I just have to frantically check the Doll North page every 5 seconds so I don't miss the market sign-up! XD

Hope everyone is doing well!

2015 Resolutions

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I normally don't like making resolutions because I invariably fail and feel bad, but I'm going to try anyway. I've already posted a wishlist on my instagram, but now that I've had some time to think about it, I want to add to it/revise it a little.

So, without further ado:

1. Spend more time working on my own dolls. 
• Most of them don't really have an outfit that is 100% them (even Mali! yikes. .____.), so I'd like to make at least one for each of them.
2. Get back to working on my photoset. 
• I had a minor disaster that made me quite sad for a while, but I really need to get over it and get back to working on the project, I was having a lot of fun.
3. Take more photos!
• I tried the 'A Doll a Day' challenge last year, but with my school schedule it was just impossible. I think I might try using one of the monthly prompt lists to work on some more creative photos, but I won't be following any schedules.
4. Share more about my dolls' characters.
• Reading about other people's characters is a great pleasure of mine, but I've never been very open about my own. Now that I have my main story characters, I really want to start sharing them.
5. More doll meets!
• I really enjoy getting together with doll friends, but I live pretty far away from the main group here, so I'd like to try to organize some more regular events with people who are more local.
• I've also been waffling on the SD size for AGES, so meets might give me a chance to become more familiar with them and finally decide one way or the other.
6. Finish at least one big personal project.
• Other than the photoset, I have tonnes of ideas buzzing around my head. I'd like to finish at least one of them this year. Need to pick it soon!
7. Get a MNF Moe body for Tobi (with small bust)
• Tobi is supposed to be much shorter than Mali and Bella, but none of the bodies I've seen (or bought -.-) quite worked. I highly doubt I'll be able to swing another doll purchase soon, but I'd really like to get Tobi properly finished.

Sale: Happy New Year!! :D

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10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Happy New Year!!!!

Just a little reminder that everything in my shop is 10% off from now until January 10th. :) Coupon code is 'newyear2015'.

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays! :D