Why Hello There! // Family Photo, Instagram?!

Hello! I am happy to say that most of my doll things are now unpacked, and I have been able to set up my doll rooms and take a few photos! I decorated for Christmas and put the tree up!

I took new headshots for each of my dolls because I started an Instagram account this week! I had wanted to do that for a while, since there is such a large doll photography community there. My account is @reveriedollsag and I hope to be posting quite frequently.

Brooke Estelle

Maggie Emelyn

Beth Paisley

Teddie Rose

Phoebe Sterling

Cadence Aimi

And a family photo!

Merry Christmas!

I've got a photo story coming soon!

~ Victoria 

Photo Challenge -- Day 8

 

For day 8, here is a picture of Lia with her favorite movie :)

Quick Note...

This is just a quick post to say that I have listed the American Girl Pretty Pink Coat Set on eBay here. The outfit is in excellent used condition, and includes the cute coat and the grey boots! The bidding starts at $18.50, and the Buy it Now option is $24.50 :)

Leopard Leggings and Floral Shorts

These items are now available in my Etsy shop!  Click the photos to view the listings:

Red and Grey Floral Shorts and Matching Bracelet

Leopard Leggings Outfit

UP Inspired Outfit

A new doll calls for new clothes!  

To make this cute outfit inspired by Disney's UP, I started with the t-shirt.  I used this pattern, and lengthened it about 3/4 of an inch at the hem.  Before sewing the pattern pieces together, I ironed on a picture of the UP house with balloons.  I found the image on Google images.

The shirt has great mix and match ability because of all the different colors of the house and balloons.

The leggings are upcycled from the sleeve of a child's shirt.  I cute it the length I thought it would need to be, and measured how long the legs should be.  I cut a line up the middle to make two pant legs (similar to how I would make a pair of doll tights from a sock) and stitched.  The waistband does not need elastic.  The hem has a cute decoration.

The two pieces:

I've been having fun trying out hairstyles on Beth's short hair.  Here are some bonus shots of her hairstyle:

This Week's Etsy Release

I put some new items in my Etsy shop today!  Click the item name beneath each picture to view the listing on Etsy.

 

 

Upcycled Shark Off the Shoulder T-shirt

 

Upcycled Navy, Turquoise and White Tee

Castle Necklace 

 

 

Turtle Necklace

 

Green T-shirt, Denim Shorts, and Bracelet Outfit

Lacy Kimono

I accidently posted this earlier today before it was ready.  It didn't have any pictures yet!

I made this cute top out of sweatshirt fleece using the tutorial on Many Small Friends here.  It was supposed to be for my American Girl Doll, but it turned out a little small because I didn't have enough fabric.  My slimmer Kidz n Cats doll always needs new items for her wardrobe, and it fits her great!

I liked the raw edge look in one of the examples on Many Small Friends, so I didn't hem the sleeves or the neckline.

It has a boatneck

Lace at the hem

I still wanted one for my American Girl Doll, though, so I made another!  This time, since my fabric piece was too skinny, I added an extra strip.  You can see it at the shoulder.

 

 

 

The extra strip of fabric on each side lengthened the sleeves, so I cut little thumb holes.

 

Also, I updated my Kidz n Cats and OG boy's profile photos on the Meet my Dolls page! 



Playing Go Fish

I did a photo shoot of my dolls playing Go Fish together!  Enjoy!

Doll Sized ATCs

I read about ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) on Flourishing by Restful Falls.  I thought they were interesting, and it would be fun for my dolls to have some!

I cut small rectangles about 1 1/4" by almost an 1" out of white card-stock with a Cricut.

I did a little photo shoot of my dolls with their cards :)

A Couple of Hairstyles

I hope you are enjoying the craft week!

Today I went to Cutegirlhairstyles.com and looked for some braid hairstyles that I could use on my dolls.  I tried two out on my Kidz n Cats doll.  She is my ideal choice when going to test hairstyles, because her hair is super long and thick.  The thickness is sometimes difficult to deal with, but I think it is better to have thick hair to work with than thin.

The first one was the Faux French Braid.

I've started experimenting with jewelry :)  What do you think of this starfish necklace?

The second hairstyle was a mixture between the Braided Half Up (without the teasing part!) and a fishtail braid.

Check out the poll on the sidebar and share what your favorite American Girl Doll face molds are!