But first the easy ones. Today I have to design a long pants pattern for Efreet and Bonnie, and continue knitting the sweater I started for Leona.
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I've decided that on our upcoming road trip, I'm going to take dolls which I've not taken before. It's time to leave my favourites home, and give the others a chance. Plus, I want to move away from just bringing little kids. So I've chosen Bonnie, Owen, Peach, Leona, and Efreet. This is how they all look right now, and it's just a coincidence that Bonnie and Peach are wearing similar outfits. I have just 10 days to turn them into a cohesive, contemporary, family group, who enjoy hiking in the wilderness, and exploring new places. I know what I'm doing for Efreet, Bonnie and Leona - I've already cut her wig down from a long wavy fantasy hip-length to something much more contemporary just past her shoulders. The biggest challenge will be Owen and Peach - deciding on the best wigs, and finding or making suitable clothes. Owen will be especially challenging, as he was never intended to be a contemporary character.
But first the easy ones. Today I have to design a long pants pattern for Efreet and Bonnie, and continue knitting the sweater I started for Leona.
Donna
9/16/2014 02:48:28 am
They'll make a handsome family and it will be interesting to see them all in their "new identities"! I'll be looking forward to their vacation adventures!
Jane
9/16/2014 06:50:46 am
Oh well done on making the choice with so much time still to go.....I go away on Thursday for a short trip and I still haven't decided who is coming with me!
Martha
9/16/2014 11:20:11 am
I'm already starting to second guess myself. If I continue to be this tired and unmotivated, it might not be such a good idea to bring new dolls on a trip. They might not make it out of their boxes. I'll see.
Regan
9/16/2014 08:20:14 am
doesn't Lonnie have a brown wig with bangs? That's modern. Just an idea, although Peach's hair is lovely and could be modern as well, if she was wearing contemporary clothes.
Martha
9/16/2014 11:21:52 am
I need to try all my wigs on Peach to see what I like best. I still haven't decided what works best on her - probably because I've never bonded with her yet. I doubt she'll end up with that blonde mohair one.
Charie Wilson
9/16/2014 09:09:52 am
have fun cannot wait to see what you make them all for this trip.
Martha
9/16/2014 11:22:48 am
Same here! I wish they were done. But several of them can borrow things, so not everything has to be made from scratch.
Shannon
9/17/2014 07:58:30 am
Good luck. I think the wig peach has on would work well it almost timeless they looks so cute as a family. Comments are closed.
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