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2/8/2019

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Feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. I had three new dolls arrive in January - Phairby, Vakhmurddarr, and David, my Kid Daisy boy - all blank, without faceups.

I made an outfit for Phairby that I'm not entirely happy with, and really would like to start another.

I put some eyes in David, and put a wig and some clothes on him just for a picture. He came with 12mm eyes, but they totally filled his small eye holes, and even 10mm was still too big in my opinion, so I ended up giving him 8mm eyes. I love his smile.
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I've started knitting him a sweater set and it will be lighter colours with a cream edging...
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With the lighter sweater and hat, I think he'll need darker hair. I'm thinking curly auburn mohair wig, with freckles. Which means making some more hard wig caps.  Yay!!   Not!!!

I'm loving the new KID elbows. David is my first KID since Iplehouse has changed them.  I always hated the old elbows, and the way the double joint piece stuck way out to make the arms bend. And they weren't very secure either, and kept popping out of place.  Which was a total pain, especially with long sleeves. I know jointed bjd elbows are never  going to be 'attractive', due to the fact the doll's arms are solid resin, but some elbows are definitely better than others. Here's a comparison picture of Peach's elbow with David's.....and his stay in place!
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I've been frustrated all week because I've been wanting to start posting Slopers, but haven't able to get my scanner to work. I'd not used it since I got the new computer in November, and it refused to work. Thankfully my IT son, who has remote access to my computer, has been looking at it this week, and installed some new software and I finally got my scanner working this morning. So now I can start scanning! Whenever I actually get around to it...

Jan has come down with a bug, and had to cancel some dental surgery today. But I get to go instead, because one of my molars broke last night. Dental expenses here we come!! And with Jan being sick, we won't be going to any of the birthday parties this weekend, including our grandson's. I just hope my flu shot protects me, or at least makes it (and his) less severe. I'm not looking forward to weeks of being sick.

And all this while I'm trying to shoot a birthday party today. I'm so distracted that I've had to re-shoot every scene twice - or more - due to having forgotten to include something in the details. Good thing I have lots of little white candles!!
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Susie Whittles link
2/8/2019 10:56:55 am

I'm interested in the curly wig you are making, do you make it from individual locks or from a commercial weft?
Ps. Love your knitwear, they are some seriously thin needles!

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Martha
2/8/2019 01:05:34 pm

Neither. I sew strips of angora mohair (which I have a big drawer full of) apply waterproof glue to the stitching line, and use a hot glue gun to apply the strips to the wig cap.

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Susie Whittles link
2/8/2019 10:52:51 pm

Many thanks Martha, I've also found your hair tutorials now which are really informative x

kenaiqueen
2/8/2019 03:32:05 pm

He does have a cute smile! Can't wait to see his faceup.

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earthspirits
2/8/2019 05:47:53 pm

Your new boy is very cute.

Sorry to hear about Jan's illness and your dental problem. I feel for you guys.

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Dorothy
2/8/2019 08:13:08 pm

David is a cutie. I can't wait to see what his story line will be.

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Donna
2/9/2019 06:57:05 am

David is really cute. Auburn hair and freckles will make him irresistible! He makes me more convinced than ever that Daisy is going to have to join my IH family!

I hope Jan recovers quickly and that you stay well!

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