This has been a very challenging year for me and for my family, as it has been for many I am sure.
One of the challenges I am facing right now is Meniere's disease. I have terrible vertigo and am spending my days trying to accomplish things all while being dizzy and nauseous. It is not easy.
Currently I am in the process of re-vamping my etsy shop. I am painting new back drops, painting furniture and making props. It should return by Jan. 1st 2014.
Recently I have had several people contact me through my etsy shop.
Unless it is a short but sweet question or involves business on etsy, I would prefer you did not do this.
I love it when you use the Comment section here- there is some really good stuff in the Comments on several of the Monster High custom tutorial pages where you can learn more about doll customization. When you comment, and I publish it, it reaches a larger audience.
Also, unless I have used a technique myself, and can document it here in writing and with photos, I will not be posting what it is that you do yourself for your own customs. I have my own sense of integrity about things of this nature and will not advise anyone to do anything I have not also done. One should know what the results will be with certainty before telling you to try it.
Over the last 2 years I have put in a lot of time and energy to make this blog helpful. My posts have slowed down recently as I have faced the challenges of just finding the time to do the things I need to do, let alone the things I like to do.
Lastly, to those of you who have said Thank You, who have told me they have gone on to do their own custom dolls - you have made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I am grateful.
If you have photos of your doll customs you want to share, send them here: pb.maximus@gmail.com
Cheers, PB Ray
Yes, I know, not Monster High :)~ But these are some of my other girls ready for Christmas.
Thanks PB and I applaud your sense of integrity. That makes you all the more amazing as an artist. I am sorry to hear you are having a difficult time health wise. I wish you some relief as soon as can be managed. Thank you again for sharing your art. I for one am glad I happened upon your sight so many months ago.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cody. I value our friendship.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous collection, and I am in such LUST with that MH black-strap dress you showed. I'm sorry to hear about your case of the dizzies (not trying to make light of your situation, I just have the habit of renaming serious-sounding things), and I sincerely hope you find a course of treatment that helps without hurting. Have a very merry holiday and I can't wait to see what happens for you in 2014 (which I'm sure will be MUCH better than this year).
ReplyDeleteI call it the dizzies too. I look like a drunk toddler trying to walk around my home. Walls, furniture and doorways are all challenges. Things will improve I am sure. For now I try to keep a sense of humor about it - much better that way :)
DeleteThe cage dress is fun. I may make another. Its a bit time consuming as everything is hand sewn. Looks good though! she says patting herself on the back.
Happy Christmas and Thank You for your comment <3
I love your blog and I'm very grateful you keep posting wonderful work in spite of the disease. You are a true inspiration! Happy Holidays and hugs from me!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Happy Holidays to You!
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your Meniere's. A friend of mine has that and I've seen what a trail it's been for her. I hope that 2014 finds you happy and healthier.
ReplyDeleteHello I got a sewing machine for Christmas. I just love dolls and now that I have a machine I can make clothes for them. I can't wait to get more dolls and in the spring and summer post up pictures of them. I love the tutorials you have posted. Happy Holidays!
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ReplyDeleteHi, I wish a Merry Christmas and a Bright New Year to you and your family too!
ReplyDeleteInitially I came here to ask you a question, as you're so good with Monster High doll customizations and probably know the answer, but now I prefer to wait a bit till you're fine :)
Take care of yourself honey, and don't make too much efforts! Take advantage of this period of holidays to relax ;)