The dress

Well, I have come to the realization that I am not a dress maker. By pure chance this "dress" fit the doll. But I am still going to add a ruffled collar and a ruffled faux slip, with my mothers help who has extensive practice in tailoring.

When I showed my husband the doll. His first remark was that it had a Burton influence. And yes now that I look at it it really does. Tim Burton And Edward Gorey have heavily influenced my style.

Valentine's day Sweetie...

Here is a little preview of what my new sweetie will look like. I can't wait to start working on her!

Monsieur Mensch update...

I am glad to say that now Monsieur Mensch has some color on his flesh, and no longer naked. He wanted a suit tailored to match the blue of his eyes, and since I have never made a suit it has been a ....... pleasure. He understands of course and it happy to just have some clothes on, because it is a nippy -5 degrees here, so he is not complaining.

I am also happy to announce that my hide an seek game tutorial is posted on So you think you are crafty website, under viewers crafts!! I am also about to post my tutorial to make a soft cover baby journal, and I am working on my new Valentine's sweeties. They are lovable angels that would be happy to join you for Valentines. I will have a picture of them up in a couple of days.

On a personal note my aunt is going to have surgery on Monday. I would appreciate any prayer or positive thought from any and all of you. I believe deeply in the power of positivity and prayer. God has bestowed in us energy that is powerful, so powerful that we do not even realize. So if you could spare just a droplet of that power/ energy and direct it towards my aunt I will forever be grateful.

Thanks for stopping by..

Monseiur Mensch

I have just finished sewing together my first cloth doll, and it has been an awesome experience. I decided to hand sew him, and I plan on painting his face, adding felt hair, and giving him some very stylish clothing (which might even include a top hat!) So far he is still a white canvas (literally).

My plan of action is as follows: Cut and sew on his black felt hair. paint his face, hands, and feet. Create clothing. Do some needle sculpting on his face. I am not going for a realistic face. I want him to remain is true cartoony way. He is aware that is a doll, and rather enjoys being that way.

Learning how to make a doll

I have been thinking a lot about my personal project to create an abuelito doll, and the idea has turned into a new obsession. I have been looking a doll blogs, doll books, and there are some amazing  doll makers out there. I will be adding some to my great blog list. So far I have no idea how to sculpt the nose, and I keep on trying to figure out how these doll makers do it by looking at their photos. I guess I will just have to play around with it. However, I tend to be a fast pace type of person. I dislike starting  trying something and having to tear it off and start again! I am a first time around perfectionist, who is very impatient.

So I have been sketching some ideas for my abuelito doll, and he must have crooked glasses, big belly, high tailored pants, Blazer, slippers, grey balding head, a smile, and I am still deciding if he will have his crane or not.......

But anyways here is my sketch, what do you think? Any suggestions?

On another note, I am also working on a painted /embroidered version of my laugh through your teeth drawing that I posted yesterday. I hope it turns out how I see it in my mind.
I am also working on some Valentines day items (patterns, fabric valentines day letter)I will have them up soon. Hopefully my little one will let me get all these things done, and also I will be posting my tutorial on how to make a soft cover baby journal. I promise!!!!!