Sep 22 2010
Sketch for new big works, or nothing ?
 

A 46cm x 46cm sketch for a new larger paintng.. or maybe nothing if it doesnt work out ! Another quality shit iphone photo for your enjoyment! Thanks to everyone who purchased a Fuck IT 1.1, not long till Fuck It 2

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Sketch for new big works, or nothing ?

Sep 20 2010
This Week in My Dolly World
 

My ever patient and often tolerant husband put up with endless doll chatter today in the car to and from Marcia Friend’s home for her annual barbeque. Then he sat through several more hours of doll talk. “Who is that?

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This Week in My Dolly World

Sep 19 2010
Zac Efron’s Latest Movie – Charlie St. Cloud
 

Well hello there again folks! Check out one of the latest movies from Hollywood where cutie pie Zac Efron of High School Muscial fame stars as a leading actor. If you are a big fan of Zac Efron, I am sure that you just cannot wait to catch this movie! This movie is titled “Charlie St. Cloud”.

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Zac Efron’s Latest Movie – Charlie St. Cloud

Sep 18 2010
We’ve Got Wonderful News – Top Blogs By Crafters Toplist Has Its Own Blog Now!
 

For those of you who have known me for awhile now my next announcement will come as no surprise. In fact, you’ll probably say, “We knew “The Blogging Queen” would be doing another one.

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We’ve Got Wonderful News – Top Blogs By Crafters Toplist Has Its Own Blog Now!

Sep 16 2010
"Guilded Trappings" Gift Set
 

I realize that I haven’t shown pictures of the beautiful gift set Sandra Stillwell created for us for the Golden Age of “Doll” Couture event in Nashville this past August. We received parts of the set at each of four meal events. The set was a limited edition of 50, all of which have sold out.

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"Guilded Trappings" Gift Set

Sep 15 2010
Almost gone forever!
 

Originally published at Shortpacked! . Please leave any comments there. I got word from Patch Together that there are fewer than 12 Mike statues remaining before he’s all gone!  So if you need one, time is of the essence!   Find him available for purchase here

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Almost gone forever!

Sep 14 2010
Mike statues arriving in the mail!
 

Originally published at Shortpacked! . Please leave any comments there. There was a box for me on my front porch today!  There were Mikes inside!  Wooooooooooooooo! Here’s a photo I snapped for you of Mike standing beside the Amber statue.

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Mike statues arriving in the mail!

Sep 13 2010
Has Gaga lost her sausages?
 

It was Fashion Week after all but I don’t think we’ll ever encounter this on the runway or on a doll although it would be pretty funny. A little minute steak, some heavy white thread, lots of rhinestone jewelry and voila! You have made a fashion statement and stinky doll. It would be a great doll for the Fashion Royalty travel doll competition.

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Has Gaga lost her sausages?

Sep 13 2010
Can I Mom? Can I?
 

Several years ago my Mom urged me to set-up a table at her church fair as the cost of the table was a donation to the church and it might provide me with an opportunity to sell a couple things. I love being outside during the Fall when it’s not too hot and not too cold.

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Can I Mom? Can I?

Sep 12 2010
Gormiti
 

Name of Toy Line: Gormiti: The Invinsible Lords of Nature Production Company: Grani & Partners/Gruppo Preziosi (Giochi Preziosi) Distributor: GiG, Giochi Preziosi, Flair, Playmates + more Characters and Elements: Grani & Partners/Gruppo Preziosi Years of Production: 2005-2008 Countries/Regions Available: Italy, Europe, US Size/Scale: 1.5″ – 2″ Figure Trade Markings: China Approximate # of Figures: Hundreds Details: Gormiti started life in Italy back in 2005 as The Invincible Lords of Nature ! “The magnificent Island of Gorm was once inhabited by peaceful, nature-loving people until Magmion, the lord of magma destroyed everything they knew.

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Gormiti

Sep 11 2010
Marvel Universe: Handful of Heroes
 

Name of Toy Line : Handful of Heroes Production Company : Hasbro Distributor : Hasbro Characters and Elements : Marvel Click to enlarge Years of Production : 2009-2010 Countries/Regions Available : USA, UK, New Zealand, and Australia Size/Scale : 1.5″ Figure Trade Markings : C-229A Approximate # of Figures : 60 unique sculpts, 240 figures Details : In August of 2009, Hasbro and Marvel teamed up to bring us Handful of Heroes; A true mini-figure line consisting of nicely detailed, mono-colored, non-articulated figures made of a hard plastic.

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Marvel Universe: Handful of Heroes

Sep 11 2010
Bud’s Box – Now It Houses His Things
 

A couple of Christmas’s ago my younger brother, you know – the one who has the amazing workshop, gave hubby and I a wonderful present for our “Bud.” It was a wooden box that he had built that was meant to store a large bag of dog food. It had a handle on the front which when pulled would open a tilted draw.

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Bud’s Box – Now It Houses His Things

Sep 10 2010
Fuck It 1.1 Hard Cover out now
 

TO celebrate me taking publishing Fuck IT ( they will all be hardcover from now on ), I have released a hardcover version of Fuck It number 1, added some stuff, took some out, and really tweaked the printing and color etc. head over to Bambaland if your in the mood !

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Fuck It 1.1 Hard Cover out now

Sep 09 2010
How To Make A Fabric Covered Round Basket – Linda’s How-To Free E-Book
 

Since I had just finished my Linda’s Blog post on all the fabric covered baskets I had made I thought you might enjoy a step-by-step “How-to” on how to make one of your own. If you’d like to read my post entitled ” During Another Craft Phase – Fabric Covered Baskets ” please CLICK HERE . My instructions on how to make a fabric covered basket of your own are shown below.

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How To Make A Fabric Covered Round Basket – Linda’s How-To Free E-Book

Sep 07 2010
Maybe It’s Time To Start Decorating For Fall?
 

I know that it will come as no surprise to all of you, but I just LOVE decorating – especially if it’s for the Fall season.

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Maybe It’s Time To Start Decorating For Fall?

Sep 05 2010
AnimeFest 2010: Saturday
 

Originally published at Shortpacked! . Please leave any comments there. Commission: “The Red Ranger” Commission: “Deadpool” I have the “Last Stand of the Wreckers” trade at the table

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AnimeFest 2010: Saturday

Sep 04 2010
During Another Craft Phase – Fabric Covered Baskets
 

During a basketry crafting phase several years ago I decided I wanted to take some of the baskets I had and cover them with fabric. I wanted to place several fabric covered baskets in my kitchen and one large woven covered basket in my master bathroom.

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During Another Craft Phase – Fabric Covered Baskets

Sep 01 2010
The Budget Charge of 132 Roman Soldiers
 

Name: Roman Soldiers Manufacturer: Lucky Products Release Date: 1960s – 1980s Component Materials: Plastic Size: 1 inch Description: Comic Book Art done by Artist Russ Heath Links: – Comic Book Flats

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The Budget Charge of 132 Roman Soldiers

Aug 29 2010
Chemistry Behind Glow Sticks Products
 

The chemistry of glow sticks lie in the reaction of different chemical components with the unique capability of creating light while the chemical reaction ensues. The colors of glow products come from the dye that has been added to the components to realize the color. For more glow sticks chemistry , refer to online resources for detailed explanation on the reaction.

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Chemistry Behind Glow Sticks Products

Aug 25 2010
Check Out My Halloween Photo Collage!
 

I’ve been playing, again! This time with a collage photo tool website. If you want to see how I created the above collage, please read my Tips For Crafters On The Web blog post entitled “I’ve Been Playing Again! This Time With A Collage Photo Tool Website.” I had fun playing around

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Check Out My Halloween Photo Collage!

Aug 23 2010
Claire Wendling
 

I dont often mention other artists or their stuff on my blog, but I must mention Claire Wendling’s new book Daisies published by Editions Soleil. It has so much great drawings in it it might erk on the side of illegal, plus it has one of the greatest Octopus drawings ever in it, I mean cmon thats worth the price of the book right there!… Im not sure the best place to get it, but im sure Amazon France would be a good place to start ! I must also mention ( coz im damn proud to have been asked ) my preface/introduction that resides in the book, I still question why I was asked, but Im not complaining, to write an intro for one of my favorite artists is a great moment, and I had to brag about it ! back to work for me ! oh yea, Even Claire suffers at the hand of my blurry phone cam photos !

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Claire Wendling

Aug 17 2010
Ichigo Mama Panya series end
 

As of this month I’ve decided to end the Ichigo Mama Panya series. I’m going to move on into new designs and concepts. Big thank you to everyone that enjoyed this piece with me

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Ichigo Mama Panya series end

Aug 17 2010
It’s over……
 

Wow I can’t believe it’s already been and gone,  The Craftacular that is……..and much fun was had by all. Obligatory booth shot to follow Because of my love of schmoozing I even got a mention on a blog check it out ,  although I think the author is the only person I’ve ever encountered that thinks my prices are too inexpensive…….I generally use the rule of thumb of “what would I pay for it if I saw it at a craft fair”  and usually that seems to work out pretty well,  but what do you guys think

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It’s over……

Aug 12 2010
Tonner Fall/Winter 2010 Line ~ Part 3
 

Robert Tonner continues to expand the beautiful old Hollywood theme with the introduction of “Gowns by Anne Harper” Collection. This collection consists of two new sculpts on two basic dolls and three dressed dolls

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Tonner Fall/Winter 2010 Line ~ Part 3

Aug 12 2010
STAR WARS 2010 VEHICLE & HELMET RE-STOCK…
 

SW VEHICLES IMPERIAL AT-AT ( ALL TERRAIN ARMORED TRANSPORT ) NOTE: This scene isn’t come with figure and accessory SW HELMET BOBA FETT ELECTRONIC HELMET Features Gear up for “intergalactic” action with this cool Boba Fett Electronic Helmet! Don the helmet to get in character and feel just like the dangerous bounty hunter, then press the sound effects button to hear blaster sounds, rocket pack sounds and more. As you “hunt down” your target, press the phrases button to hear intimidating sayings like, “Surrender… or face disintegration.” Activate the light-up antenna as you close in on your prey and move the antenna up or down to change which phrases and sounds play! There’s battle raging for the fate of the “universe” and now you’re ready to play your part and join in!

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Aug 12 2010
Figabulary
 

The other night whilst working late in the Toypedia offices doing research, I heard a rustling in the garbage bin. Fearing the worst, I crept over and dumped it with my foot. To my utter shock and bewilderment, a little, chubby red fellow tumbled out with the contents.

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Figabulary

Aug 11 2010
Best Practices : Have a Vision (1)
 

A comment by a friend mentioned that while there is a lot of information out there on how not to run a successful game store, there really isn’t much information on how to do it right.  I think there are a number of reasons why we don’t discuss the best practices. Firstly, many of us don’t want to turn our blogs into business management blogs so we avoid discussing the nitty gritty how-to’s; secondly, since all businesses are unique to some extent, it’s the unique (read – headache inducing) problems that we see.  Thirdly, there’s some hesitation of giving away information to competitors that might (unlikely but possibly) just put ourselves out of business.  Lastly, it’s a bit of risk – after all, even if you do everything right, sometimes businesses just fail and we don’t want to be blamed for it! All that said, we’ve decided to start a new series of best practices.

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Best Practices : Have a Vision (1)

Aug 10 2010
Medusa Poison Berry Konstricta release…
 

This Friday 08/13/10 in the ESC shop at 12am, I will release the Medusa PBK “Poison Berry Konstricta”. This is the third colorway that will be limited to only 100pcs.

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Medusa Poison Berry Konstricta release…