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My Trip Family

9/16/2014

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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.
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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.
8 Comments
Donna
9/15/2014 11:48:28 pm

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!

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Jane
9/16/2014 03:50:46 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!

Good luck with the contemporary outfit sewing now....have fun!

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Martha
9/16/2014 08:20:11 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.

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Regan
9/16/2014 05:20:14 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.

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Martha
9/16/2014 08:21:52 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.

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Charie Wilson
9/16/2014 06:09:52 am

have fun cannot wait to see what you make them all for this trip.
Hugs Charie

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Martha
9/16/2014 08:22:48 am

Same here! I wish they were done. But several of them can borrow things, so not everything has to be made from scratch.

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Shannon
9/17/2014 04:58:30 am

Good luck. I think the wig peach has on would work well it almost timeless they looks so cute as a family.

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