Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Easter Week EEK!

 Monster Bunnies

After finishing last week’s entry, I realized that the next entry (this one) would be happening during Easter Week.  Time to feature a bunny creature!


Alison O’Bryan makes these wonderful creatures and offers them for sale on etsy.  I chose her bunny because it appealed to both the grown up and the kid in me.  

                              To get Flobby, The Ratty Tatty Monster Bunny, go here:


About Alison, in her own words:

A Little Catty loves to make things and making things equals a happy Little Catty! My name is Alison O'Bryan and I love to make, sculpt, knit and sew all things fiber! It is my true passion in this life. I love things that are odd, maybe a little gothic, weird, and just fun!

We think what Alison makes is Monsterous Fun!


Other listings we liked on etsy:

Chauncey, by Pam at Yoborobo




Frankenbunny Photo, by Frankenkitty



Bunny Jewelry Set, by Monique at Revolta


NEW Monster High Book Collections For Sale
on Dolly Dolly Fashions:


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As Promised --
My Interview with Cherry Bomb!

Find Out What It Is Like To Become A Custom MH Doll



GZ:  Good evening Cherry.  Welcome to My Monster Crush.

CB:  Thanks Big G.

GZ:  I must say, when the first photos hit my desk top, I thought, “Wow, her head is blown off!”  Then I looked at the rest of the photos.

CB: (Laughs, knowingly)

GZ:  I would like to walk through this with you step by step.  I also have a question that comes first—what does it feel like to be a Custom?

CB:  Well GZ, it was actually a bit frightening at first. Then I realized, I was like a child or other member of the family.  So much care is taken with a Custom like myself.  I feel honored. Too bad you weren’t around to interview Valentina.  She could really tell you some stories!

GZ:  I know, I know.  Valentina is now a legend around the studio.  But, Cherry, I am sitting here with you.  What frightened you at first?

CB:  Oh, well, first there was the blow dryer!  Hot, hot, hot!  And my head started flipping down- then came the wrestling match.  My head was removed and I thought, “What is this?!”

GZ:  Sends a shiver down my spine!

CB: Exactly!  Then, the scissors come out.  Snip, snip, snip.  Most of my hair is gone.  Then the needle nose pliers- and the plucking begins.  After all of my hair was removed, my head was put into my lap! Honestly, I was wondering what was next. I was really frightened.

GZ:  So what calmed you down?

CB: The new hair!  I mean, its just fabulous.  First, the color!  And it went in with great care.  I realized as I was getting my re-root, that those hands were very careful about everything.  I started to wonder what was next in a whole new way.  Now I was excited to see what was coming next.






GZ:  The custom process didn’t stop with the hair.  What came next?

CB:  The body blushing.  Then my body was sealed.  What came after might have scared me, but I was trusting the process by then. 

GZ: So, what came next? 

CB:  Remover!  First my lip color was removed, then my eyebrows and of course my eyes.

GZ:  Then the painting began?

CB: Yes!  I got green eyes and red lips and blushed cheeks- it took 3 days- because of my eyes, but it was marvelous!

GZ:  Why did the eyes take so long Cherry?

CB:  30 thin layers of paint and Sakura Crystal.  30! 


GZ:  Amazing.  What was next?

CB: Wardrobe.  (she stands up twirls around)  You like? 



GZ:  If you could see beneath my scales…

CB: (Laughing) I can imagine!  Being a Custom is such fun!

GZ:  I understand you are leaving us and going to a new home in Tennesee?

CB:  Yes I am!  Me and Kaboom.  I am very happy.  I will be living with many other Custom Monster High Ghouls there.  I can hardly wait!

GZ:  I wish you all the best in your new home.
One last question, 
“What is the difference between a Custom and a Re-Paint?  Is there a difference?”

CB:  What a great question Big G.  I don’t know if there is really a difference- but in my mind there is a difference.  A Custom has everything.  New hair, new paint, new clothes and sometimes new ears, horns, a pet- or some other thing that makes them stand out.  Custom’s usually have a theme.  A story, if you will. 
I have my dog Kaboom, and a nice set of clothes made just for me- and look at my shoes!  Painted to match me!  So, I think of a Custom as having the works.

GZ:  Very thoughtful answer Cherry.  Thank You. 

Cherry left and we missed her the moment she was out the door.


Sneek Peek:

                                                                      Bat Wings!



Next Week:  More Wings from Dolly Dolly Fashions!





 

7 comments:

  1. Chauncey is in great company! I love the other pieces, and how cool to see how the custom doll was made. She looks beautiful! xox Pam

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  2. Hello from Spain: have a very original blog. Already have a new follower. I have some Monsters also because I like the originality of their designs. I have to the Nile and to Draculaura. Your photos are very creative. The Easter bunny is very original. We remain in contact blog blog

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  3. Hi PB! I have viewed your customs for a while and I think they are AMAZING! Any tips? I am starting my first custom today. She is right now a Skull Shores Draculura but soon she will be... Ember Burns! (Cousin of Heath)

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    1. Love her name! Can't wait to see what you do.

      Tips... hmm. Maybe I need to do a post with some tips?
      Too many to list here.
      Here is my Biggest Tip: Take your time! Patience is important.

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  4. Cherry Bomb has a special place in my heart. One of my nicknames is Cherry Bomb - for a few reasons. heh <3

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  5. Oh Joy, you bad girl- *smirk*

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