Better Late Than Never

It's time for the Teeny Tiny Tuesday: Better Late Than Never Edition! So I didn't make it on time for Teeny Tiny Tuesday but I didn't want to miss out on photographing my Re-Ment this week as I enjoy it so much so here you go. The back of my Hello Kitty frying pan. Too cute, right? Re-Ment wins again!

I do have a lot of Hello Kitty  Re-Ment in my small collection. Part of me wants to collect the more realistic items over what I would consider the 'novelty' character sets but obviously that part of me is losing. If these items were made in human size and at an affordable prize my kitchen would be a lot more fun than it currently is!

From the Hello Kitty I Love Cooking Series. I feel confident about the title this time!

My First Blythe

My first Blythe was Rainy Day Parade back in April '08! I remember spending ages looking through the Blythe-o-pedia over on TIB to make sure I picked the right Blythe as I was only going to have one! It didn't really take too long before I had a few more and my mum and sister started collecting. Yes, I am a bad influence.

Over time I have gone back and forth whether or not to sell Betty as my collection has changed but I just can't do it! I'll never forget the feeling of opening my first Blythe and she got pride of place on my dresser.

Rainy Day Parade comes with great stock and is one of the few Blythe's with true black hair. I think she would look brilliant on a Licca body and may try that soon as they stop the head from tilting downwards so much which is a lot more convenient for me than opening her up to alter her gaze. I'm hoping this will give her a new lease of life and I'll be sure to post new pics!

D.I.Y. Easy Highlights Tutorial

I thought it would be fun to be able to change up my Blythes hair as easy as it is with Odeco's without having to faff around with unscrewing and soaking things. Clip in hair pieces seemed like the answer and I had just the bits lying around.

All you need is a small amount of leftover saran or nylon, a hair clip and some pva or similar. I only had fabric glue but that seems to be holding up very well. I would also recommend these hair grips as they are doll sized!

Next you need to wrap the hair around your finger so it's in half and place a clip across as in the picture. Please excuse the E.T. finger!

Next you want to pull the tail through the loop created by your finger and pull tight so the hair is now attached to the grip.

Now tie a knot with the hair near the top of the grip to secure the hair better and glue the hair to stop it coming undone. 

After it has dried you can clip it on the doll you want and cut to length!

Teeny Tiny Tuesday

You didn't think I'd forgotten did you?! 

It's Teeny Tiny Tuesday! I recently scored this beautiful Re-ment casserole dish from BK. I also got the rest of the set it came from except the liquid that fills one of the small bowls - but, hey, who cares when the pot is so brilliant! 

I believe this pumpkin soup/pie/casserole/whut? set is from Mom's Happy Kitchen and it definitely makes me feel happy. Turquoise is one of my favourite colours (along with yummy mint green) and coupled with the cute balloon motif puts it straight into my top Re-ment pieces. It also came with tiny 'glass' bowls and a measuring jug that can be displayed as empty or filled with a plastic liquid piece! I have a hankering for more miniature casseroles style pots now especially the Le Creuset style ones although I might be waiting a long time to track them down/save up. Oh well, It's good to have goals - haha!

For Japan!

As many of you know, Effiethedal is running the most mega-ist raffle this side of doll-dom! An awesome Odeco package has now been added to the HUGE prize list including a beautiful doll donated by Mirai138 of flickr and six, that's SIX outfits to kit her out in. That's an entire wardrobe which includes M for Monkey, Bambina Carabina, Dutch Blythe Fashion with Mthalen boots, Feltland, Bearly Dressed, Jimmy Trickle... and me! That's my donation above. I suppose that's pretty obvious though! 

Get your tickets here and help the Japanese Red Cross out with as much funds as you can! 

ETA: In my eagerness I forgot to mention that the winner has the option of free customisation of the Odeco by Becca! Brilliant :)

The 1000 Cranes for Japan Project

I saw this very touching project devised by Blythe collectors to show support for Japan and those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. Its goal is for doll collectors to combine their efforts to make one thousand paper cranes as according to Japanese legend this will make a wish come true. Strings of a thousand are left to the elements so that the wish will be released organically. It is a beautiful sentiment and this joint effort will hopefully show Japanese collectors that they are wished well.

I realise that to some it might seem very futile and perhaps even pointless but I think it is a great way to show support especially if you are lacking the funds to make a donation to the relief effort.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day y'all! Mint Thingy wishes you all the luck of the Irish.

I'm pretty gutted I didn't have any orange fabric for his beard but he seems happy with his leprechaun outfit so all is well.

Have a great day!