Really useful boxes ♥

This is amazing. I'm totally amazed. What have made me in such a thrilled-mode you might wonder?

I found them! Tiny "Really useful boxes" size 0,14. I first saw them in a PukiFee thread on DoA and search everywhere for them like crazy...several times (because I'm stubborn like that). The company that makes them doesn't ship internationally, only within United States (or was it just Sweden who was left out? Don't remember) and oh how I felt...disgruntled. Then I found them on eBay. They showed up now and then, but I never jumped on it. If it was the price+shipping that stopped me or the lack of favorite colors, I'm not sure. Probably both. BUT last week I discovered that RUSTA suddenly had some under the name "minibox" with four in every set. OMG! Squuueeee! They exist in Sweden! I was thrilled. And amazed. And had to have some. And will buy some more next time. And probably next...and next and....till I have bought every single box they have.

Yes. I AM obsessed. And proud of it. Sort of. Or maybe not...

This box organizer set is going to be mine one day. Yes indeed. One day. 
And here's a purple one, for those who like it that way.

Some updates - Clothes

4 weeks ago I bought my LF her very first clothes (except from her Rose Cat Full set and a old red Barbiedress that I wrapped around her in panic for Christmas) and they arrived 2 weeks ago. Cutes things ever! It's two different outfits, that can be mixed around. I like mix and match. They are from Poinsettia04 on Etsy, who's a very lovely, helpful and talented seller. I sooo recommend her. In fact, I bought 2 more outfits and a hat, the day after I got these home ^.^

Eventually, I will make the clothes myself. But for now, at least she'll have something cute to wear ♥ 

Acrylic vs Glass - LittleFee Chloe

Here's a Before and After pic. Both with flash:

Old: Fairyland acrylic eyes  -  New: Full House Glass Eyes

Mostly for my own reference. And because it's fun to see how different a doll with same face-up, but different eyes and wig, can look.

Some updates - New Glass Eyes

I bought these just before I moved...or was is after? Anyway, they found their way home to me during the autumn. I never took any photos because there was no Internet for a while, so here they are now...a couple of months late.

The first two pair above (16mm and 10mm) is Full House Glass Eyes from hikaraxxy on DoA. The one below (14mm) is from Ebay. As far as I can see the 14mm are identical with the 16mm (except in size), so I suspect that they are from the same manufacturer.

My LittleFee Chloe have the 14mm now. And why did I buy 16mm eyes, you might wonder with great curiosity (or not)? Well. I do dream. Bigger size, bigger eyes you know ;)

Some updates - Wigs

My nameless Littlefee is still a I-don't-know-what-to-do mystery. I bought a third wig for her, short and dark (as you could see on the Christmas pictures here and here). It's from Fatiao on Ebay. It's cute, but didn't "click" at first. Then she got her new eyes and suddenly it looked so much better:

I really like it. But! A new problem evolved: the new tomboy-ish look is a very fine line to walk on. With not enough happy bright girlish clothes, she have the tendency to look like a boy with a lot of makeup (not that it's something wrong with that, but it's less suiting for a childlike doll that are supposed to be a girl, NOT a boy with makeup). It's like she's determent to walk her own path, despite my desperate tries to mold her. "Resistance is futile". Well, okay then! Try to achieve perfection without me. Good luck with that.

...I might keep my eye open for a forth wig just in case (same color, but longer). THEN I give up. Because jeeez, it has to end sometimes. My wallet isn't really made for this hobby, so I can't keep buying wigs if there's ever gonna be another doll in the horizon >.<


I also bought a new blond wig for Shilou, but that one is just awful. So big and bulky. Even a trim wouldn't do the trick. It's a shame, it looked so good in the picture :/

I'm trying to find a blond wig (with fringe) that hides her pointy ears. The dream wig for Shilou right now is this one from Fairyland, but that one sold out before I even knew that it was sold separately. And this one, which is very similar...that one sold out before I even got into this hobby! Bummer.

Some updates

A new year and time for some updates. Things are still a bit chaotic in the new apartment, but at lest I can see the floor now ^.^ I have also assembled a cabinet for the little ones, so I'm looking forward to the day I can fill it with furniture and all their other stuff, to make it more comfy. I have tons of props, but some of them needs to be painted white. Don't know when that will happen. Have to get my hands on some plastic primer first.

Picture is borrowed from Jysk (will be replaced with my own)

Anyways. More updates tomorrow.

The Christmas Gifts

Of course there was gifts under the Christmas tree for the little ones. But what can it be?

Unfortunately there was nothing handmade under the three this year. I had no time. But I don't think they'll complain. Or anyone else for that matters (I did get a commission on my Ladybugs though, so someone else had something handmade under their tree...but that's another story).

And I don't know what Mr Teddy is doing in the picture above. Is he so tired of it all that he tries to pack himself in one of the boxes? Maybe he's jealous and thinks he's been replaced? Or relived that he's not the center of Shilou's attention for the moment? Who knows.

(I'm a bit obsessed with tiny teddy bears myself, so I'll probably steal them from time to time ♥)

The day before yesterday

There was two days of Christmas here, all because of the simple reason that everything was ready way too late at Christmas eve. So we took a break in the celebration and continued the next day. That included the Christmas gifts. And we all know that gifts is the ultimate lure for the little ones. I'm talking about the dollies of course. They were like magnets to the pile of colorful wrapped boxes:

Shilou was, like always, ready to get her hands messed up in everything. Mr Teddy was not amused. He was bored and wanted to find a quiet corner to sleep in. But he lost the vote and they all went and found a new friend instead: The bird with nuts (no pun intended).

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
and best wishes to everyone, from these two:

(And there WAS a gift for them both, but more about that next time)

Merry Christmas!

From me and Shilou!

(old pic - this was my entry for Xhanthis Christmas giveaway 2011)

A new place

I've moved! In real life that is, not the blog. The apartment is full of boxes and the last tenants unfortunately left the place without tidying up properly and the kitchen cabinets was an awful green and blue mess inside (which I discovered after moving in) so there has been a lot of stuff to take care of. I've fixed some cracks with filler and painted the kitchen cabinets white inside, among other stuff. There have been cleaners there to clean the kitchen, but sadly it seems to be very few people nowadays that take their jobs seriously, so they had to come back and do it all again. And I still had to go over everything after the second time to actually get it all clean. And to point it out; I'm not a perfectionist when it comes to keeping it nice and tidy...you should have seen my last apartment while I lived there (I left it spotless though!). I've also managed to pack up almost all my clothes and shoes; now the rest of the apartment awaits.

And because of my little fox dog, who would feel anxious and scared of all the noise and mess, we have been living with my mom. It's been over a month now and it's not a totally easy task to get along, but we're still alive...for now.

On the dollie side; all the dollies is still in their boxes (and those boxes is still in a box). I miss them! And my yarn, and my fabric and everything else thats keeps my creativity alive. Oh, and a new Littlefee box and two pair of Pukifee hands from Fairyland arrived before I moved, just as they promised. I'm very happy about that.

It seems like I missed the last summerdays when I was packing, spending my days inside among dust and old memories. When I went out again it was autumn. I feel robbed somehow...the summer was too cold and too rainy and too damn short. [insert sad face here]

Wigs for LittleFee Chloe

The wigs arrived last week, I just haven't had time till now to finish this post. It was a very quick shipping from Fatiao on Ebay and they were packed in cute little boxes with hairnets and all.

But the "chocolate" colored wig is more red than chocolate. Perhaps cherry chocolate would be a better name, because I was expecting something more brown-ish. But the flash really amplify and boost the red, so it's not really THAT much in natural light. And the other wig? Well, the "golden brown" is really just...medium ashy blond (the flash shows a hint of the gold though).

Aaaand I don't know. I sort of like the red...but I think I will go hunting for a proper brown one.

The faceup - To be or not to be?

So I have figured it out, why it feels so off. She have a grown-up faceup, but a child's body. The fact is that the faceup is darker than on the promo pictures (and she seems to have one of the darkest eyebrows, compare to other peoples owner pictures) and even though it's beautiful, it doesn't suit her. The child have too much makeup on her dammit!

I really like the sculpt and I can probably get used to Littlefee size, once she look "proper" to her age. But before I do something with the faceup I've decided to try another wig and eyes to see if it looks better, because dark eyebrows with white hair isn't really ideal (even though I like the white hair). So now I have two new wigs on their way home. Got to give it a shoot at least, right?

And they replied...

Do you remember that e-mail I sent Fairyland, about the wrong hands? Well, they wrote back the next day and asked for a photo so I replied with one plus one on the Littlefee box which was damaged on one corner. And after some confusion I have now got the notice that they will send a new box containing my two pair of missing Pukifee hands. They where very polite and nice about it all and it's actually been a good experience. It's always assuring to know that a company is serious and take good care of the customers.

My verdict: YAY FAIRYLAND! :D


Ps. And they didn't even demand the two Littlefee hands back, so now my Littlefee Chloe (yet nameless) have four pair of hands! Lucky girl.

Ps 2. Do you see what she's wearing? It's a t-shirt that belongs to Paul. You know, Sindy's boyfriend (the handsome one that was released by Hasbro, 1989-1996) . It fit's great as a pyjamas top. She can also have his jeans shorts. I don't know why, but I find it hilarious somehow ^^

Shilou and the new girl

The little one seemed a bit skeptical in the beginning:

But the curiosity took over after the new arrival finally had some clothes on.

And now they seem very friendly and trying to get to know each other.

I'm still waiting for her name though. And her personality. And for ME to stop being skeptical.

And sorry for the not so great pictures, especially in the last entry. The new camera (WOHO!) and me is not best friends, yet. Or maybe it is the flash and macro that is not best friends, because the flash didn't pop up...I guess it thought there was light enough already. I hope that I can find a way around that. Oh well, time will tell. I have a lot to learn :)

My Second BJD #6 - Arrival

She's home! My first Littlefée (and second BJD) is here:

(Shilou is lurking in the background, she's very curious about the new family member)

I have to say, she IS adorable. But I'm not so sure about her size (or her faceup which is darker than the promo pictures). Something about it just doesn't click with me and I'm feeling a bit disappointed. She doesn't "speak" to me at all. I love love love her blouse and petticoat though.

I'm also very disappointed over that instead of the two extra Pukifée hands that I ordered for Shilou, I got two extra Littlefée hands. NOT happy about that. I have sent Fairyland an e-mail about it and hoping that they will solve it.