My Barefoot Dolls.

I have called my Bratz repaints 'Barefoot Dolls' as they remind me of a time when I was young in New Zealand when I used to run around barefoot all the time.  Children are still seen walking around New Zealand with no shoes on!  The freedom of it is wonderful.

Barefoot Girl Number 2 - this is the second girl I have attempted.  

For some reason the light has caught her lips, there isn't colour missing.

Her before photos.

Next up is my Barefoot Boy

His before photos below.

Not forgetting of course my first Barefoot Girl 'Fern' who you have already seen.

Her before photo.

Finally my last Barefoot Girl.

Raven black hair.

Her before photos.

Some sewing and things...

Over the last week or so I have managed to get a little sewing done when I haven't been too sore.

I made this dress for a lady who has an Elizabeth doll.  (I was originally asked to make up a dress that had already been pre-cut out and sewn round the edges...but the fabric wasn't especially nice and the pattern not easy to follow - parts had been 'snipped' before being sewn, and there was also a piece missing.  I did the best I could but was not at all happy with the outcome as I didn't think it a true reflection of my work, so wanted to make her something I was happy with) 

I love the style of this dress, it fits so well and suits her beautifully.

I've made a couple of waistcoat/vests for the Makies.

I've tidied up one of the American Girls...I had thought I would sell some, but finding it very difficult to decide who should go and even if I CAN let anyone go....so far it is a big resounding no.

This gorgeous girl is a Pleasant Company Molly.

I also have a new version Molly who seems a bit smaller than this one.  The same but different.

Such beautiful soft long hair.

Haru - Japanese Boy Doll

Unfortunately I don't know anything about this bisque/porcelain Japanese Boy.  I can't even remember when or where I got him from.  I have no idea of his age, I doubt he is 'old'.  He has a close fitting undergarment/vest type thing that is sewn on.  His fingernails are daintily painted.

I have given him the Japanese Boy's name Haru which means 'Born in the Spring'

Fred arrived - the gang are almost complete!

As mentioned in a previous post...it was all my husband's fault!  At least that is what I am saying anyway.  It all started with a chance comment of course and one thing led to another, so of course Fred had to be ordered as after all the Scooby Gang isn't complete without him.  Friday morning, just before I set off for the Sasha Celebration Weekend, there was a knock on the door....

Yes a familiar looking packaged delivered by DHL

A Makie tube inside!

Fred has arrived.

Plus some assorted shoes and in the white bag a wig for April - aka Daphne.

I am pretty pleased with how he turned out.  

I spent ages agonizing over his features trying to get them 'Fred' like.

I don't think I did too badly within the confines of the Makie maker.

Today I made his outfit.

Ta da!  Meet Fred (Herman) Jones.

The Scooby Gang are almost complete!

Nelson as Shaggy, Wren as Velma, Fred as himself and April as Daphne.

They are just awaiting on Scooby Doo....who appears to be missing!

On another note....

It appears Wren smuggled herself into the Sasha Weekend disguised as Velma and got up to some high jinks!

Heartstrings Tommy

Heartstrings 'Snips and Snails' Tommy, otherwise known as Thomas is a sweet little lad and came to live here at Rose Cottage in around 2012/13.  He is in the 2012 Collection 'Snips & Snails and Puppy Dog Tails - that's what little boys are made of'.  He is a limited edition of 51 and is a Dianna Effner Sculpt.  Tommy is 8 1/4 inches tall.  He is a real cutie and rather irresistible with his blue/grey eyes and blonde hair and slightly mischievous smile.  He came wearing his khaki cargo pants, striped green, rust, orange & cream t shirt, green hoodie and hiking boots designed and made by Jo Flitton.

He brought with him his little bear whom he is rarely seen without.

A very sweet boy who reminds me very much of my older son when he was very young.

Ernest - PIMAR Boy Doll

This rather sweet little boy is I believe is either made from celluloid or a hard plastic.  He has a different feel to him than the Schildkrot boy.  He is quite a hard type of material and is jointed/strung together.  He is marked on the back of his head with an S and PIMAR on his back.  I haven't been able to find anymore information about him, but I am guessing he dates from the early 1940s to 1950s. His outfit is sewn on him and his shoes and socks are painted on.

I call him Ernest.

Running through the daisies.

Not been able to do much this last week....too much pain, but did take this photo today of my little barefoot girl Fern running through the daisies.