Post Script

Photo Shoot

I really wanted to take photos outdoors- but- the weather has been too extreme.

I painted a canvas backdrop for her instead.

Her tail acts like a tripod with her legs.

She had to have a treasure chest.  Some things are glued inside, while others are loose.

She can use the chest as seating if she likes.

Draken is now for sale at Dolly Dolly:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/109419457/monster-high-dragon-with-tail-and-horns

Remember to leave a comment here and get an entry for the September Drawing :)

Modding Part 5

Finishing Draken

If she looks a tad unhappy, she is.  Draken is not big on having fittings.  Usually I fit clothing to Cleo- she is my resident 'model on call' for fittings.  But Draken has some "special" attributes that require I fit directly to her.  Her horns and tail must be taken into account.  This is a dry run- I never cut the actual material until I am sure what I am making will fit properly.  This cape is hand and machine basted.  Once I am done fussing with it, I will rip the seams and use it for a pattern. The yellow fleece cost 1.00 for almost 2 yards in the remnants bin.

I also purchased some light brown fleece when I bought the yellow. I want her to look like she is wearing a fur cape.  One that is well worn.  Using Tulip fabric spray paint and my fingers I change the color and look of the brown fleece.  At the top is the brown with black, bottom is the original color.  Behind both is the yellow that I practiced on.

I rarely fail to make a mess when I paint- which is what you see on the label.

It is important to remember scale when one is working with fabrics and dolls.  A long fake fur cape would look too big and cumbersome.   This fleece looks more like buffalo or a sheep type of fur once it is painted.  This needs to look like something she killed and then made her own.

After Draken is finished with all of her fittings, I will apply her hair.  She will remain a little spitting and hissing baldy until I am done with her garments.  Right now she is clawing her way through my goodie drawer looking for weapons.  As if her fangs and nails aren't enough!  Pretty sure she wants a staff as well.  I will go twig hunting soon if she continues on this path...

Skirt made of batik in layers of shredded single pieces. 

Vest style top made of white felt with faux white fur and vintage embroidered ribbon.



Cape has soft suede ties at the throat. 
I would have fussed more with the hood, but both of us were
feeling pretty impatient- best not push things.  I will fuss after she has hair.



I lined her boots with the same material as the cape. 

Everything fits.  It has been a long day for both of us.  Tomorrow, she gets hair and then an outdoor photo shoot.

Next Post will have her finished and will include some better photos of her garments and her wearing them.

Remember: Write a comment on this post and get an entry for the September Drawing.

September Drawing Prize

Boot Kit for Your Monster High Dolls!

These boots are made for walking.

Boot Pattern "Comfort"

These boots are made for climbing.

Boot Pattern "Climb"

PB's Thinking Cap is always full of ideas.  After considering suggestions and looking at Draken's boots, she thought it would be fun to offer a kit to make your own boots for your dolls.

The kit will include :

2 different patterns with instructions

 Black Felt (enough for one pair)

 Cardboard for the Insoles

and other embellishments. 

You will have to supply needle, thread, scissors

and imagination to make something for your dolls :) 

Boot Patterns and Instructions will be available at Dolly Dolly Fashions sometime later this month.  

~Big GZGrrr

August Prize Part 3

The last items added to the August Drawing are these miniature books for your 1:6 scale dolls -- Monster High, Barbie, Momoko, Obitsu and Volks to name a few.  These were all handmade by PB.  The interior pages are recycled magazine pages, the covers are printed on glossy stock.  These fit nicely inside the purse!

You now have 3 days left to comment on the August posts to get entries into the August Drawing.

PB is looking for suggestions for the September Drawing- if you have any, please leave them in a comment for her. 

New things will be popping up in September.  Nom.  Let 'em eat cake and such.

                             Stay in touch!  ~ Big GZ

The latest from Dolly Dolly Fashions

http://www.etsy.com/shop/dollydollyfashions

July Prize

Good things Come in Small Packages...  Bitty Bat is no exception!

Mr. Bitty Bat is the July Prize!

You don't have to be a Monster High fan to appreciate this guy- he will steal your heart.  Well, he is hoping too anyway.  Frankie is just holding Bitty to give you an idea of his size- he is one small bat.

Bitty Bat has been made by hand from my own pattern, completely by hand.

Same rules as before, make a comment on the posts here in July, get an entry for the drawing :) 

Drawing Winner !

We had our drawing this morning for the Monster High Doll Jeans- and the winner is...

Hmm, we need a close up...

 

 

REECE!  The Winner is Reece !

Okay Reece, you have 7 days to send PB your name, address and choice of girl jeans or boy jeans. 

You need to send your information to:  pbvanchance@hotmail.com

We will be continuing with monthly drawings.  Same rules as before, and the prize for July will be announced in a week. 

Keep up your comments!  PB keeps track of every one of them and makes entry slips for every one of them.

Congratulations Reece!  ~Big GZ

Someone New

Meet Sterling

Daughter of the Silver Surfer

She loves surfing and the whole beach scene.

She has Glow in the Dark Eyes with Glitter...and some cosmic dust that glows in her hair.

 Sterling is now for sale here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/103370708/custom-monster-high-doll-sterling

Dolly Dolly Fashions is having a one week sale.  Many outfits have been marked down 50%.  Stop by this week and pick up a bargain.

Mention "mymonstercrush" in your order and receive a free gift.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/dollydollyfashions?ref=si_shop

Sneek Peek... for next week:

Modding your dolls...eek!

Candy Finished!

After Candy was all painted, she sat patiently waiting in her borrowed pink robe waiting for some clothes.

Just to be sure I got it right, she showed me her favorite color....

That is a PINK pencil she is holding.

Monster High Kawaii

Good Enough To Eat !

Test Shot 1

Carried Away

Photo shoots take some time.  There are lots of test shots...like ALL of the ones you just looked at.

When I finally get some I really like, I will have taken close to 100 photos.

Today is the last day to make a comment on a post and get an entry in the drawing for 1 pair of Dolly Dolly Fashions Monster High Boy or Girl Jeans (your choice).

The hat is full again!

Good Luck Everybody!