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

Lacey Dream dress set

 

Fast update to announce that I am finally starting to get inspired again.

I got very nice fabrics and lace during winter from my trips around the world (China and Finland mainly) and even ended up ordering some from Japan to where I haven't had a chance to go personally just yet.

 

Here is my newest little dress. Lacey Dream for SD/SD13/Supergem* girls.

Just a small introduction that the lower part composes of two layers of white tulle and on top we have a lovely light blue lace. The upper part is polkadot fabric with light blue ribbons, two different laces and beads. Snap fasteners at the back.

 

The fit seems to be better for smaller SD/SD13 bodies but will also go on new Soom Supergem body (picture), which is a bit slimmer than the older one. I hope this will be liked. Would make a nice dress for the table display as well.

Tsukifly Lacey Dream Dress set for SD/SD13/Supergem

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

Seeking Inspiration - Taipei De Monde Pinocchio Dollfair

I think I have mentioned something of my lack of inspiration in relation to sewing in my previous posts.
Well, in order to tackle this and get some time off I was finally able to use the invitation from my dear friend Irene (check her blog Caketown). This was my first Asia trip and I was totally amazed by several things. I learned so much and got new friends of which I am very happy as well :)!

One of  the highlights of the trip was the additional trip to Taipei, Taiwan.
This was during the weeked when De Monde Pinocchio Dollfair also was held.
My first Asian dollfair ~
People were so friendly and I saw many dolls I haven't seen in real life.
Not to mention all those gorgeous outfits, styling, set-ups etc.
I must admit I took way too many pictures.
Best of them (45) can be found my Flickr.
Here are some of my favourites as well.
To color up this blog entry.



Gorgeous uniforms and boys ~




Volks Belldandy ~ She has soft expression 



If I didn't have my Vanamo (Kurumi)
I would definedly fall for this girl *-*

I hope you enjoyed my little different kind of entry after a month's silence. Now you have a better idea why was that. Travelling still takes time, so that other things may be momentarily forgotten. Or not forgotten but I was completely unable to perform as I didn't have my computer with me. Back at home in the Netherlands again. We shall see what happens. There are plans that I might go to Dolliverse again this year. Just maybe :)

Fabrics and laces from Taipei ~

I finish with this picture of the fabrics I got from Taiwan. Few japanese ones, flowers and laces ~
I hope to have inspiration to start something new and use them. Also have designs for underwear sets and some MSD clothing. I have to reveal I am waiting for an order from LUTS.. will see when that comes..

Thank you for reading ~



Candy Pink and planning

What an unimaginative title. Sorry about that.

Lately I feel I haven't had time nor wishes to touch anything near the sewing machine.

Other things in my mind and creativity seems to come in circles.

Or rather, in periods.

 

Little something I have been doing.

I think I need to give deep considerations as to how I want to display my girls and clothes.

I haven't been quite happy with the quality of my photos or clothing lately.

  Now I have to learn to use my camera properly.

 

If you check back my previous entries there have been several girls working as my models.

I plan to update a list somewhere in the blog frame of my dolls. Easier for you to check their models and names.

 

Few photos here. This pink/white headband I actually made in November, but didn't have a camera to take any proper photos. Better late than never, right? I think it looks rather nice on Migma, with her violet skin.

Soom Migma with a Tsukifly headband w/pink and white flowers

 And talking about sewing. During christmas holidays I fininshed Candy pink skirt with Candy/pink pearl details. It suits SD/SD13 girls and also goes on Super Gem girls as I discovered when I tried it on Migma.
Nicely all pink pink when combined with Candy pink corset. Mix&Match works with Tsukifly clothing.
This new picture (along with some others) have been updated to the Store. I must thank my friend for taking them ~!

Mix&Match Tsukifly clothing - Candy skirt with Candy corset

That is all for now.

Some plans I have for sewing but will see when I get around those.

Thank you for reading.

~ Tsuki