Sorry it's been forever since my last post. I seem to have ups and downs with blogging. Either I'm really into it or I just forget about it for a long period of time.
In any case, just stopping by today to share a great new shop on Etsy. Of course, if you're a crazy doll collector like me, you've already found it. If not, go ahead and check out:
www.ittybittyprettydolls.etsy.com
http://ittybittycuteandpretty.blogspot.com/
She's recently acquired a large amount of awesome goodies from Shop66. You'll find lot's of vintage Japanese goodies and some awesome pose dolls there too!
Enjoy! xox
Love,
Renee
Showing posts with label cloth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloth. Show all posts
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Cutie Pie Felt Doll
I haven't made any felt goodies in a really long time! Happy to share this cute new dolly with you.
She's the second lone like this. Inspired by my collection of vintage Japanese pose dolls and bunka dolls! Topped off with vintage embroidered trim and a polka dot ribbon.
I've also included a red crocheted basket with a little blue paper flower!
She's available here in my Shoeflower Etsy shop!
xoxo
She's the second lone like this. Inspired by my collection of vintage Japanese pose dolls and bunka dolls! Topped off with vintage embroidered trim and a polka dot ribbon.
I've also included a red crocheted basket with a little blue paper flower!
She's available here in my Shoeflower Etsy shop!
xoxo
Monday, September 28, 2009
Do You Collect Pose Dolls?
Hello friends,
Do you collect pose dolls? I know there are alot of us out there and we all manage to find each other online somehow. I thought it was so cool when I found out that another pose doll collector half way around the world has the same birthday as me!! Kooky, right?
So, what makes us tick? Why do we obsess to no end about these little beauties? I've created a bunch of interview questions for all of us crazy collectors. If you're interested, please send me your answers to the below questions. Odds are you probably already have my email address. If not, you can leave a comment, find me on Etsy or on Flickr.
I will then feature you and your answers in my blog!! XOXO Renee
Name:
Age or Birthday:
Location:
When did you start collecting pose dolls?
Why do you collect pose dolls?
How many pose dolls do you own?
Where do you buy your pose dolls?
Where/how do you display your pose dolls?
What was your first pose doll?
What is your favorite pose doll?
What is the most amount of money you have spent on a pose doll?
Do you sell your pose dolls? Where?
Any interesting stories about pose dolls you'd like to share?
Any interesting pose doll photos you'd like to share for the blog?
Are pose doll collectors crazy? Hee Hee
Do you collect anything else?
Thoughts, questions, comments? Anything else you'd like to add?
Thanks so much!! I hope we get to learn a little bit more about one another!!
XOXO again,
Renee
Do you collect pose dolls? I know there are alot of us out there and we all manage to find each other online somehow. I thought it was so cool when I found out that another pose doll collector half way around the world has the same birthday as me!! Kooky, right?
So, what makes us tick? Why do we obsess to no end about these little beauties? I've created a bunch of interview questions for all of us crazy collectors. If you're interested, please send me your answers to the below questions. Odds are you probably already have my email address. If not, you can leave a comment, find me on Etsy or on Flickr.
I will then feature you and your answers in my blog!! XOXO Renee
Name:
Age or Birthday:
Location:
When did you start collecting pose dolls?
Why do you collect pose dolls?
How many pose dolls do you own?
Where do you buy your pose dolls?
Where/how do you display your pose dolls?
What was your first pose doll?
What is your favorite pose doll?
What is the most amount of money you have spent on a pose doll?
Do you sell your pose dolls? Where?
Any interesting stories about pose dolls you'd like to share?
Any interesting pose doll photos you'd like to share for the blog?
Are pose doll collectors crazy? Hee Hee
Do you collect anything else?
Thoughts, questions, comments? Anything else you'd like to add?
Thanks so much!! I hope we get to learn a little bit more about one another!!
XOXO again,
Renee
Friday, February 20, 2009
My First Bunka
Whenever I obsess over something, I always try to see if I can make it myself. A few years ago, I was obsessed with my pretty mohair sweaters! I taught myself how to crochet, and now I can crochet anything, with or without a pattern.
Now, I have been obsessed with Bunka dolls from Japan. They're really really hard to get here. So, this is the second doll I have made on my sewing machine.
I made her based on the traditional Japanese instructions. But, since the instructions were written in Japanese, I'm not sure if I followed them precisely.
Thank God for Fabri-Tac!
She's tooo lovely in my eyes. AND I am thrilled that I made her!
XOXO
Renee
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
I Finally Made Something on My Sewing Machine
I've had my sewing machine for 2 years now. I never really knew what to do with it. I attempted to use it once, and then I just let it collect dust.
I don't know what inspired me, but I took it out a few days ago, and began messing around with it. After a few setbacks, and almost losing a finger, (LOL, J/K) I made my first dolly! I named her Missy, (aka www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com )after a dear friend of mine, who, well, makes the most wonderful dolls in the world. AND I know how much she loves dollies with blue hair!
The dolly is far from perfect, but I am soo impressed with myself! AND so happy too. Part of me still actually can't believe that I made something with a sewing machine.
I don't know what inspired me, but I took it out a few days ago, and began messing around with it. After a few setbacks, and almost losing a finger, (LOL, J/K) I made my first dolly! I named her Missy, (aka www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com )after a dear friend of mine, who, well, makes the most wonderful dolls in the world. AND I know how much she loves dollies with blue hair!
The dolly is far from perfect, but I am soo impressed with myself! AND so happy too. Part of me still actually can't believe that I made something with a sewing machine.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Bunka Bunka
Ok - my latest obsession is the Japanese Bunka Doll. I don't really know much about them. I believe there is some specific method to making them and there are definitely vintage ones out there.
The one thing I do know is that they are not for sale in the US. I don't know why. I wish someone from Japan would market them here.
So, I placed an Alchemy order on Etsy. (Alchemy is a part of Etsy that allows you to order something that you would like to be made).
3 bids were placed on my order and I accepted one from http://www.kollectionbyketura.etsy.com/. She actually made 3 different ones, and well, because I love them so much - I bought 2! Aren't they so cute! I named them Marci and Macy - my American Bunkas!
I also just purchased one from http://www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com/ It's on it's way - so no pics just yet.
AND I am working with the lovely Gretchen of http://www.shop66.etsy.com/ to acquire one from Japan on Rinkya.
My my my - when it rains it certainly does pour! I love them!
The one thing I do know is that they are not for sale in the US. I don't know why. I wish someone from Japan would market them here.
So, I placed an Alchemy order on Etsy. (Alchemy is a part of Etsy that allows you to order something that you would like to be made).
3 bids were placed on my order and I accepted one from http://www.kollectionbyketura.etsy.com/. She actually made 3 different ones, and well, because I love them so much - I bought 2! Aren't they so cute! I named them Marci and Macy - my American Bunkas!
I also just purchased one from http://www.boopsiedaisy.etsy.com/ It's on it's way - so no pics just yet.
AND I am working with the lovely Gretchen of http://www.shop66.etsy.com/ to acquire one from Japan on Rinkya.
My my my - when it rains it certainly does pour! I love them!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Cleaning House - Dollies for Sale
Well, it's come to the point where I have to let some dollies go! I'm planning a July 2009 wedding which means I need space and $$. My new hubby will be moving into my apartment so I don't want him to feel like there are thousands of little eyeballs staring at him. J/K He really doesn't mind my collection at all. I just need to clean out a bit for new ones - hee hee!
These dolls will be listed randomly in my ShoeFlower Etsy shop. Three have already sold. A few are currently for sale. Some are waiting to be listed!
http://www.ShoeFlower.etsy.com
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in anything!
HUGS! Renee
These dolls will be listed randomly in my ShoeFlower Etsy shop. Three have already sold. A few are currently for sale. Some are waiting to be listed!
http://www.ShoeFlower.etsy.com
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you are interested in anything!
HUGS! Renee
Sunday, September 23, 2007
More dolly-ness! Yay!
My collection just keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger! Love this little girl with the pink fro!
Two Sakura dolls - they have different faces than any of the other dolls in my collection!
I call these my Pixie Chicks! They're ready to start a rock and roll band. One of them already has the green hair!
I think the one with the red stripes was supposed to have a dog. Now she has a baby instead! (c;
This doll is perfect - her hair, her face, no flaws here! She's my little knitter!
Two Sakura dolls - they have different faces than any of the other dolls in my collection!
I call these my Pixie Chicks! They're ready to start a rock and roll band. One of them already has the green hair!
I think the one with the red stripes was supposed to have a dog. Now she has a baby instead! (c;
This doll is perfect - her hair, her face, no flaws here! She's my little knitter!
My blonde Osyalle Style doll finally arrived from Japan! They are the bestest of friends!
More on the way, as always...
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
I thought I would line up all of my vintage dollies and take a picture of them! I believe that most of them were made in Japan. I just can't get enough! Some are from my mom. Some are flea market finds. Some are from Ebay. There's even more on the way!
Do you collect these kinds of dolls? I would love to hear from you.
Also, there is a designer from Japan who designs these dolls. Here name is Ayumi Uyama. The dolls are calls Osyalle Style Dolls. They are almost impossible to find in the US. If you know where to find these dolls, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Her website is: http://www.ayumiuyama.com/ It's all in Japanese, but the pictures are to die for! Free desktop wallpaper too!
I posted more of my pics on my flickr account if you're interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reyney
I call this photo "The Wedding Party".
Do you collect these kinds of dolls? I would love to hear from you.
Also, there is a designer from Japan who designs these dolls. Here name is Ayumi Uyama. The dolls are calls Osyalle Style Dolls. They are almost impossible to find in the US. If you know where to find these dolls, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Her website is: http://www.ayumiuyama.com/ It's all in Japanese, but the pictures are to die for! Free desktop wallpaper too!
I posted more of my pics on my flickr account if you're interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/reyney
I call this photo "The Wedding Party".
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