First the ten fashion sized dolls at the party....
Then with the KIDs and BIDs who are their children....
BIDs from left: Bonnie, Nami, Ringo, and Judith
The only Fashion size doll missing was Miho, so she joined them for one photo....
While I had everyone out for Monica's birthday party, I thought I'd take some group photos. First the ten fashion sized dolls at the party.... From the left: IH FID Baron, Raccoon Rosie, SJ Jude, IH FIDs Grace & Lawrence, Raccoon Monica, IH FIDs Rex, Bianca, Eden, & Yvette (Yur) Then with the KIDs and BIDs who are their children.... KIDs from Left: Milo (Milly boy), David (Daisy boy), Paige, and Faye BIDs from left: Bonnie, Nami, Ringo, and Judith The only Fashion size doll missing was Miho, so she joined them for one photo.... Miho definitely needs a new outfit so she can fit in with everyone else. I'm thinking something dark - maybe in blacks and purples - so she can be a sorceress or dark fairy. I could use one for my White Cat story this summer, so as soon as I finish what I'm currently working on, I need to start pulling fabrics.
It's that time of year again when the scillas burst into bloom, and nowhere are they more spectacular than along the York/Durham Town Line on an old country property that was once an orchard. And last fall the owners actually mowed off all the dead dog strangling vines, so the blue flowers look better than they have in years.... Last year I was unable to go because Jan was in the hospital, and then lost his license, but this year we are free to go again. So we've been going several times, bringing different dolls each time. First Fay and Judith...
When Monica learned that it had been Winston who had flown to distant lands to get all the beautiful flowers for her birthday, she sent for him to come, but he didn't arrive until very late, after everyone else had left. "I'd really like to thank you...." "That was so sweet of you to go to all that trouble..." "It was no trouble, your Majesty." "I was only too happy to help." The dessert table was almost bare.... "I know there's not much left, but you are welcome to help yourself to anything..." "It all looks so delicious!" "Well, just help yourself..." So Winston filled a plate, and they had a nice visit while Winston enjoyed the treats....
I finally finished the outfits for my last two guys last week. I made Manny mouse a simple 'country style' outfit, to go with the ladies.... It was too small to make a fabric collar, so I fashioned one from 1/8" silk ribbon... Mr. Ropuha needed something more elegant to go with Tiana's outfit. I wanted him to have a removable coat, but after all the frustration of putting in separate sleeves in his shirt/vest, I just designed a basic 'T' shape coat. I really didn't want to try put in any more sleeves..... So now they are all dressed.... That's it for now, but yesterday the artist announced that she's working on a chipmunk.
I can't wait to see it! The children came back into the room, and Paige wanted to play a tune on her lute for her Mother... She had been practicing a lot, and was getting very good... Many gathered round the dessert table.... Jude was fitting in nicely with the family.... And Baron was doing his best to make Rosie feel comfortable again.... Meanwhile, Ringo was showing off his sword.... ...and the younger girls were getting acquainted with Shadow...
Today, April 15th, is the anniversary of the opening of the very first McDonald's, in Des Plaines, Illinois, way back in 1955. So Chloe and Effie thought they'd go treat themselves for dinner..... "There's park over there, where we can go eat our dinner..." So they sat down on a park bench....and Chloe unpacked her bag.... "I love these burgers..." 'Me too, but my favourite is their fries..."
Smuzhka Raccoon was just relaxing reading a book... It was April 15th, 'Husband Appreciation Day', and Ginger wanted to show him some love.... "Would you like a foot stool?" ...and she took his jacket to hang up in the closet.... "I brought a nice soft pillow for your feet...." "Some slippers to keep your feet warm?" Smuzhka just wanted to get back to his book... "I baked you some pie. It's still warm from the oven..." Ginger grabbed her basket and put on her shawl.... 'I'm going to the store, and will be back in a little while..." 'Finally, I can finish my book without any more interruptions', thought Smuzhka.
My five guys getting to know each other.
From the left; FIDs Lawrence & Baron, SJ Jude, FIDs Eden and Rex.... |
AuthorMartha Boers is an award-winning Canadian doll maker and costumer specializing in fantasy and historical-style costumes. Archives
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