Wrapping up

Few days until Dolliverse.
I must say I am excited and I do hope my products will be liked.
In addition I have tried to focus on this garden theme, having a lot of flower / butterfly / dragonfly related items. A small set up will be around the table as well. Currently working on it. Finishing touches.
Moreover, the Tsukifly Pullip custom has now been finished, named and boxed up. She will come with a full Tsukifly outfit, wig and face-up. I have also a box and a bag to give where she will be safe during travel.

Tsukifly 'Sarinna' Pullip Custom
Up for Adoption at Dolliverse

Two more Tsukifly Pullip dresses were finished.

Additionally I finished one more yo-sd/tiny babydoll tulle dress, modeled here by Mina. This year I have not only more dresses but also accessories. In my previous post those new headdresses were shown and here we have white lace chokers with additional details or without. Futhermore, there will be hairpieces, necklaces and such available as well.

My dear friend supplied me with a lovely suitcase for the table which I am going to use to display all the various second hand wigs we have available. I can assure you. There will be more than 20 different wigs available. In several sizes varying from tiny size to SD/Pullip sizes. And what else? A lot of second-hand doll clothing as well, shoes and such.  

White lace chokers - different designs
SD/Supergem size

Tiny/Yo-SD babydoll tulle dress

So, I hope to see you at Dolliverse on this coming Sunday! 

This year I even have small cards to hand out - not too many, but better than nothing right ~

Now I should have a test run on the set-up. Whether it works the way I hope it does.

Pair of new dresses

I have had huge stress over school lately.
Haven't had much time to think anything else.

New dresses - MSD and Tiny sizes for Dolliverse
Baby Pink Skin Soom Sammi will be
available for adoption at Dolliverse as well.

Now I seem to get more time for myself when most of the pressing matters have been done away.
Preparation for Dolliverse among other things.
I have been active in DoA posting a lot of stuff for sale which will be coming along to Dolliverse as well.

Here you can see a glimpse of two new dresses, out of japanese white/light blue dragonfly fabric, which will be at Dolliverse. One is Tiny sized baby doll -styled dress, another in MSD size with slight differences. This MSD dress is made to fit an MSD with more bust so I am trying to answer the demand here.

I was afraid I wouldn't have time to complete many Pullip sized dresses, but it appears I might have made some progress so there will be some available. Mostly layer dresses with different fabric designs :)

My Aileendoll Camellia arrived this week.
I was going to sell this wig but it looks rather cute on her...
Oh Mina! She has her own mind, different from my plans...

So what will be available at my table at Dolliverse?
Dolls - Soom Beauty, Soom Sammi, Luts Juri '05 head, Luts Kid delf Event head and Fairyland MNF Juri 2013 head up for adoption
Clothing - Pullip, Tiny, MSD, SD, Supergem - lots of different designs, some new things. Pullip dresses are all OOAK and won't be offered again.
Jewellery - different designs
Accessories - Props and other stuff for your dolls to use in various photoshoots
A Pullip custom - complete with face-up, Leeke wig, Tsukifly dress-set
Second-hand doll stuff - outfits (Volks, Dollheart etc.), wigs, eyes - all in various sizes

Yush, something listed to give you a hint. So do not miss Dolliverse on 29th June, 2014!

I hope to update at least once before the event, maybe pictures of the Pullip dresses / custom?

~Tsuki

Sneak peak - Pullip custom and little lace dress

This new update comes rather fast.

I got a little boost of inspiration and to my happiness these turned out pretty nicely.

First about the Pullip custom currently under preparation.

I had no idea what kind of face I would like for her, but something came up.

This is how we started off. Clean table? 

This face-up was done using pastels and watercolor pencils. 

 For coating naturally MSC. I will add gloss around her eyes and lips once I get a chance (currently waiting for a new bottle to be tested..)

Pullip custom - face and eyes
No name yet, but she will be kind of candy victorian girl.
Whatever that description might disclose. 

This was my first time to assemble Pullip eye mechanism and I was a bit horrified by it. But once it was there, everything in their rightful places (I do not tell in detail how I have my issues with attaching eyelashes... Every single time...) I am rather pleased by how she looks. The eyes even. Turned out as I hoped they would. The other, as said, is a bit "blind" so it is more hazy looking than the other. Eye patch is under preparation.. Also the dress has been started to a certain degree.

Tsukifly clothing then. New baby pink lace dress for Tiny/Yo-SD was completed today. Will be posted for sale later. I rather like how it turned out. This dress will be commissionable as long as the lace lasts. For now, only one is completed. For Dolliverse I plan to do few so they will be available there as well. I have also few other dress designs drawn - for tiny and MSD. I got MSD torso part that I can use to plan MSD sized clothing for those MSDs that have more mature bodies. My Tori has very childlike body - that is what Dollmore kid body is although otherwise I have no complaints whatsoever.    

Baby pink lace dress - Yo-SD/Tiny
Tied with ribbons at the back.

Yes, think that is a quick update and sneak peak on what is going on currently. I will keep you updated.

~ Tsuki

Pullip custom progress and doll planning

Somehow it seems the time is flying.
I have been trying to work on Tsukifly stuff but it seems to be rather slow  at the moment.
Regular life requires my attention at the moment.

Nevertheless, the pullip custom has progressed somewhat.
I have completed her eyes and the dress is half way through (slow progress since I am working on it completely by hand..). About the style. She will have a long dress in brown color, layers, lace and ribbons. Just to give you a little hint. She will be offered for sale as a fullset but to have a special twist she is likely to have short pink wig and kinda special eyes - the other being "blind" which is why she is to wear an eye patch over it (matches with the dress of course). Headdress is likely to accompany the dress although I was also considering whether I should make a Tsukifly flowerband for her. Would be more special than the headdress but we will see.

No that I am talking for once.. I might consider turning this blog towards more general dolly blog, thus also including my doll planning etc. But this might defeat its purpose so I am still considering whether to do this in a large scale. Now however, I must say something in relation to Volks Dollfie Dream Dolls. I started my BJD hobby with Volks DD Sirius. She was an amazing one, but in the end I felt she did not get the attention she deserved. Therefore I resolved to sell her. I didn't think I would regret but I must say I do, tiny little bit. There are qualities in Volks DDs that aren't there in "regular" BJDs made of resin. DDs, as they are made of vinyl are light and easy to carry although being the same size as SDs. Two other qualities are their ability to pose amazingly and moreover, hold those poses as well as their anime style faces. Of course, I am aware that the face is important and if you are more for realistic look then DDs are perhaps not your cup of tea. However, I found I also like them, along with my regular BJDs. As said I didn't think I would miss the one I sold, but I kinda do.

What is done cannot be undone, but I have a new promising target. I think she might prove to be much better suited for me than the one I had. This is Volks DD Saber. I just love her smiling face. Makes me smile as well. I have forbidden myself to try to bond with sad looking dolls, they don't seem to work for me. Saber would certainly be something else. Maybe I am able to get a DD Saber at some point (she seems hard and expensive one to obtain.. =-=)and then I could offer DD fitted clothing as well. The DD body is very slim from the middle compared to SDs. Otherwise they can wear same clothing. So yes, she will be on my wishlist. I am also doing some serious considerations with my current BJDs. Soom Beauty, Luts Delf Juri '05 and possibly one more Soom girl will most likely be up for adoption.

Volks Dollfie Dream Saber (FATE/Extra ver.)
There are also other versions of her but I would prefer extra with these lovely green eyes ~

As the days are full of sunlight and nice weather I wish I could shut myself in a forgotten garden along with my dolls and sewing thing. Only then I would be able to achieve an ideal position to start working for Dolliverse with full speed. The theme is garden and I have a small plan for a set-up as well.

I hope to have some new creations to share with you after I get these other things off my hands.

Thank you for reading! 

~ Tsuki

Delicate hairbands, talk and glass bottles

Another month has started and spring is quickly turning into summer.
So it feels with occassional +20 degrees looming outside.
I have worked on Tsukifly headbands - yes, more and more, for both dolliverse and the store.
Previously I ordered some Silver headbands - SD sized. I want to try out some delicate headbands as well.


Silver hairband - SD

I still need to get more small paper flowers. Should have some of those around somewhere. While I have my sewing stuff scattered around I probably will acquire more or less some similar stuff. Oh well. They are always in the wrong location while you are somewhere else and would be in need of them.

The Silver hairband with small paper flowers and a Silver butterfly detail is one of the first ones. There will be more, both in MSD/Tiny and SD sized ones.

For last year's Dolliverse I made one Alice themed glass bottle. Now I found I still had some more which I wanted to decorate. Perfect for displaying. Both are filled with jewellery stones that can be used as each has a hole in them. Other than that they look cute displayed in the bottle. I will offer them up for sale later on.

Glass bottles with Jewellery Stones - Pefrect for displaying! 

Seems I have finally got over my sewing block and some of the pieces I had plans for are starting to take shape. Slowly but surely. While I have other demanding things to do I use some of my spare time to advance my sewing plans a little. I am very happy about the fact that the situation has finally taken a turn towards creativity mode again. Hopefully just in time for another Dolliverse.

My attendance to Dolliverse 2014 has been confirmed more or less. I am happy about that as well. Already have several ideas for the table display. I am still undecided which of my girls will be my table model this year. It probably depends whether I have any dolls for sale at the time, if that would be the case they might as well play as models while being on display to find a new home.

 

In my previous post I mentioned about a pullip custom I am going to make. Yup. I found some nice black eyelashes, she will have something of a lace like eyelids and the dress from a flowery fabric. The color is so far undecided but I am debating between black and beige. Might go for beige as I rather have her in light colors than black black. I am a bit afraid to continue with her - the next stage is face-up.

 

Please check the store for new additions =^-^=

Thank you for reading!

- Tsuki

Plans, Dolliverse and Headbands

I am slowly starting to recover from my lack of inspiration period.
Not fully there yet, but Spring and all this sunlight is also helping me.
At least headbands are inspiring me.
Just finished two new ones and managed to put them up at the Store.
Previously I forgot to add some of the stuff, but sure enough I will add everything now.



Nene reaching up towards little bird houses I have made as props.
Maybe they will end up on my Dolliverse table this year?

MIO kit has a lovely box.

 I made the decision to go to Dolliverse this year as well.
Planning the table should start at some point, but I feel it is a bit early for that at the moment.

I previously made cute bird houses, which might be up at the table. Huge fan of origami cranes as well. Maybe there would be something to consider? Definedly something cute and pink. I have been encouraged to make a Pullip custom as well. I have been a bit hesitant about that, but finally managed to buy a MIO Pullip kit. So, that is my next bigger Project. To complete this Pullip custom. For the time being my deadline has been set to be Dolliverse (she would be up for sale there) but might complete her sooner if I can. Eye mechanism keeps scaring me...

As I said above, I have been inspired to try some headbands (at least!). So I was able to use some of the new ribbons and foam flowers I acquired. Those have been sitting on my table for quite a while now. Sadly. But now it is over. For some of the flowers and ribbons. I think I will do few more. I want to try out those lime flowers I found as well as some minty ribbon - do you think they would work together?

Nene was my model for both of the new headbands.
However, they fit well on SD and MSD heads as well.

Here are some pictures of the two new designs. I especially like how the feathers look like on the second headband. Both of these have been posted up at the Store as well.

Two new headband designs.
One with feathers as I felt like trying them out.
I hope you like them!

I think that is all for now. I will be back with more designs and updates regarding the Pullip custom as well as other things. I received Luts Event heads as well, considering whether to do a face-up on them or sell them blank. At the moment blank is my reference as all my face-up stuff is in Finland. The difficulties when you live in another country. The distance is not so easily covered.

Thank you for reading!

~Tsuki

First snow and feeling of frost

Its been a while again. My apologies for that.
I haven't been able to take many pictures due to some difficulties with my camera.
Considering to update it to something smaller and more convinient although my Canon 400D has served me well.

Last week I was granted a small autumn holiday. While I was greatful for that I decided to work on some new Tsukifly designs. One long Supergem dress is waiting to be finished (I must say its a bit different from my previous designs). There is also one Yo-sd dress. Two MNF/Unoa sized corset tops were also almost finished. One SD sized knee-length skirt is around as well. Most of these pieces need snap fasteners and some small finishing details.

Tsukifly set suggestion:
One of the last bigger headpieces (there were three bigger ones and one with smaller flowers) is still around so I decided to try it out with one of the new dresses. The Paris themed dress, not properly pictures in my previous blogpost was selected.

My dear friend took a lovely picture of the dress on one of her dolls. The two parts of the set are both for sale.
The dress is pictures here with a longer petticoat which is unfortunately not included with the dress.
However, it is shown here how an underskirt can create a nice extra lift for the whole dress.
Both the dress and the headdress can be found from Tsukifly store~


Model: Ceylon
Please see my friend's Flickr: Iituheika's Flickr photostream

One commissioned pullip dress is around my table now. It is going to be a candy themed thing. Just to reveal something about it until its ready to be shared. I have some issues how to create frosting so we will see if that works out...

Oh, you are probably wondering about the title of this entry. During my autumn holiday in Northern Finland we got first snow, frost and minus degrees. I didn't spend much time outside, but still, the air is quite nice when its cold. Somehow fresh but different than what you get after rain. Hard to explain really..

My doll crew is also experiencing some 'cleansing' so to say.
I have the feeling I have too many around so I am selling some of my lovely ones on DoA. They are not getting enough attention or I am just not bonding with them the way I hoped.

Almost all the newest ones are going to have to go. These include DD-Anne March Hare, Soom Sweet Witch OE head, Soom Ai (see previous blogpost), and Noble Dolls Valentine Raspberry in Dark tan. As said I feel I need to consider a little what I want from my dolls.

I have a story around my dolls. Unless they become a solid part of it they are in danger to be up for adoption (sometimes even quite fast). Currently I am looking for a MNF model though. I was hoping Raspberry would have worked for that but nope. She is too special for my taste if I may say so. I am hoping all the above mentioned dollies find their new loving homes soon.



Noble Dolls Valentine Raspberry (Dark Tan) up for adoption.
You can see a glimpse of the other corset top here as well.

Please keep checking back for new updates once I have finished those I am currently working on.

~ Tsuki

New design and a pullip dress

Dolliverse has gone and other things have been in my mind.

My lovely suitcases.
White one for Alina (CP Juri '05) and pink/flower one for Vanamo and Hisa
Also found cute pastilles. 

My dear friend went back to China and I am also leaving the Netherlands for a while to do my internship.
I am hoping to have access to sewing machine and my extensive fabric collection better when I get back home home. I suspect I might feel like opening a treasure chest or something~

At least now I have some pictures to share.
The suitcases I chose from our table at Dolliverse to be used for some dolly photos later. Absolutely love their details. There is also a hot air balloon necklace thing shown on one of the suitcases. That is going to be a necklace for either Hisa or Vanamo. Will see who will claim it once I get it done.

As said in my previous post there would have been more demand for pullip sized dresses.

I decided to test one as my dear friend was kind enough to provide me one extra body as a model.

Poor thing is headless, not really an ideal model but still, the dress can be shown :3

The light blue Pullip dress shown above is currently for sale: 17 Euros +  shipping

 

My lovely Luella (Soom MD Cuprit) is modeling a new lace tie back top.

Etsy fabrics which I will use later for dresses

Too dark for her style, but this was made to be offered for sale.
I think I like the design though. Also love the details through laces and ribbons (there are two at the back, as well as nother detail as there is only one snap fastener). I am fan of my own things~

I got loads of new fabrics and ribbons.
My lovely friend contributed a lot - Thank you sweetie ♥

I had also placed an Etsy order for some new fabrics. They arrived this week and are absolutely lovely. Have to wait a bit till I get around doing something with them but they are so nice to look at. Keep it as a glimpse of what might be used for future designs.


Black lace tie back top.

I must say I was very happy to receive a commission work for one of my dress designs.
I will be updating picture of the finished product once that has been done.
As for the designs I can do them in different sizes if there is interest.

I am going to update commission/general infos and such later on. I have been considering whether to open an Etsy shop of my own. However, so far I don't have enough courage or time for that. Would need to do some better picture taking.

Maybe later then. For now I will just enjoy using all these new fabrics and surfing Etsy for new things (there can never be enough)..

~Tsuki