My camera had issues with the lens barrel back in August. Twice with different cameras the barrel just stop working. Unfortunately this time around the warranty expired and leaving me with no other choice, but to play doctor. I manage to get up to the point of the metal plating that holds the barrel and screen. Of course they had to make the screws super tight. I gave up and start looking around for affordable...
Next step is measuring the width of the box to the wooden dowel. With a pencil I marked the dowel were it needs to be cut. Perfect fit! Time for some light sanding to smooth out any imperfections. I'm not too worried about the ends since its going to be covered by the beads anyways. Sanding is done. Now its time to paint. The rod is going to be a nice antique white to match...
I came across this cute box that is shape of a book. Using Fairyland's idea, Mei's now has a doll box since she ever came with one (event doll) Her box now becomes a storage for her clothes and accessories, that is now hogging up room for her to lay in the box. Thus an idea is born. Beginning of this month I got an idea to make her doll box into a closet with...
I haven't did anything with pastel colors for Mei as of yet. Raiding though our crochet thread stash, I found some nice pale mint thread that is perfect for what I have in mind. It took me a hour to crochet the bodice part after getting the correct size. I'm still debating to add ribbon, or add some beading to the flower design. Back is going to be done up using glass pearls for buttons....
It's finally 2016, and the end of Christmas decorations. There was not much to put away which is a good thing. The tree ornaments were put away before new year due to the newest fur ball taking six bulbs as a sacrifice not to mention thinking the tree is her bed. Now it is time to relax and get some of my unfinished projects out of the way for new ones. Naming my sweater that...
We finally got some dumping of snow (not much) I never did a photo of a doll in snow before. Taking advantage what Mother Nature is giving us. I took Mei out for a Christmas Eve stroll in the winter wonderland. She couldn't resist building a snowman that is made out of pompoms?? ...
Back in December of last year, I crochet Mei a new dress. The dress has been completed in the beginning of this year, and it was time to give it more life to it. I quickly whipped up a nice choker to go with her dress. During March, I decided to dye the dressing using good old turmeric for a nice bright yellow. Normally I would boil the vinegar in a small pot, I find...
I wanted to share this with everyone. I came up with something that might help others for creating jewelry or accessories. Since Mori girls love nature, I used the four basic metals used in jewelry making, and added themes and bead colors to represent each season. Spring Metal: gold for sunshine. Charms: flowers, birds, rabbits/bunnies, or trees. Beads: spring colors, pastels. Summer Metal: Brass or bronze for warmth. Charms: bees, dragonflies, birds, trees, sun, or flowers. Beads: warm...
