tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91137101154663594132024-03-05T07:33:04.774-06:00A B I. M O N R O EAbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-57610606939192798502014-10-17T10:01:00.002-05:002014-10-17T10:14:25.887-05:00Week Five.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Horse update :)<br />
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Week 5. Horse progress ~ Humphrey is getting a round bum! yay for plump bums. The lump on his head has gone. This morning after breakfast, he let me stroke him for the first time - I am so chuffed! Darcy and Bo are doing great too - they are letting me pick their feet up, and are being introduced to halters this weekend. </div>
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They have access to all our acreage now, and if they are in the front yard when I walk to the mail box down the track, they follow me in hope that I'll be getting feed out the box, not mail. </div>
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I was introduced to a trainer yesterday, who seems to train horses exactly how I want - based on 'natural horsemanship' techniques - no pain methods, bitless bridles, and barefoot (no horse shoes) Since I can't find a trimmer who specializes in barefoot trimming locally, I guess I'm going to have to learn to trim feet myself!</div>
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Darcy ~</div>
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Humphrey ~<br />
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Bo ~<br />
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Bums of Bo and Humphrey, Rome inspecting the oval green thing ~</div>
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Enjoying the last scraps of breakfast this morning ~<br />
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Although I worry a lot, I love having the horses :) they are the most beautiful, majestic animals ever created, in my humble opinion. </div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-86159663488834877852014-09-09T22:03:00.000-05:002014-09-09T22:46:17.764-05:00We've got baby horses :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Where to begin. We were aiming for horses in the future. Two well trained, fit and healthy mature, steady horses.<br />
But no. We have been blessed with two rescued colts (and a mare should be here at some point soon) Destiny, fate, divine intervention, stupidity, call it what you will. When I first clapped eyes on these beasts, I wasn't sure what to do, so I thought it only polite to go find the owner.<br />
He turned out to be quite a nice man, considering he almost starved to death a couple of his horses. Much to my surprise, he agreed to my terms. They were simple. Feed them, or be arrested. I offered to look after some of them, since it seemed clear he couldn't manage the amount he had. The local Vets and Animal Control are aware of the issue. Long story short, he gave me one of the starved colts, and a pretty healthy 8 month old. Neither are halter broke. Actually, they wont let me touch them, but they do follow me, and are curious. They will take food from my hand, so this is a good start. What's the point of breeding horses, then not bothering to even touch them. I swear, its beyond me.<br />
Over two weeks, the starved colt has made good progress. I thought I would share an image of him from two weeks ago - the day I saw, and intervened) I've put the image on a separate page, so if it is going to upset you, don't visit it. You'll find 'Mr Skinny' <a href="http://abimonroe.blogspot.com/p/rescue-horses.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
The previous owner didn't name them, and we haven't named them either - in the meantime, we have Mr Skinny, and Mr Red. They only arrived yesterday, so its early days.<br />
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Mr Red (approx 8 months old) he looks pretty healthy.</div>
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Mr Skinny, not so healthy (approx 18 months old) ~</div>
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He also has a swelling on his forehead. The previous owner thought it may be a snake bite, but I'm not so sure. I'm going to show the image to the vets tomorrow. Then they can decide what we need to do. Its so difficult not being able to touch them.</div>
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They have already eaten the grass in the pen - Once they are halter broke, we can let them into the first paddock. I hope the electric fencing will keep them in place. The rest of the 7 acres isn't ready yet.</div>
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I bought a book called Zen Mind ~ Zen Horse by Allan J Hamilton. I hope to God its going to help me through this journey....I'm freaking out left, right and center, but, I already love these two boys :)</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-51343497243639327802014-08-16T09:50:00.002-05:002014-08-16T09:50:53.632-05:00Oh My Gosh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been three years, and one day, since I opened my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaylorCouture" target="_blank"> Etsy shop</a> selling clothes, and now furniture, for funny little dolls. Dolls I thought were hideous when I was first introduced to them. Now I really love them.<br />
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This is Elly - my first Blythe doll, wearing one of the first outfits I created in 2011 ~ My friend Deb customized the doll, and I adore her.<br />
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Now I spend more time designing and creating furniture for dolls. There are so many more talented people out there, I prefer their clothes to making my own. Mine seem a bit naff these days, and I don't have the patience to learn new sewing techniques.</div>
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I did, however, learn how to freestyle quilt (at least, I think that is what it's called) - it happened by accident really. It wasn't something I had intended on doing. You-tube is an exceedingly useful medium when learning to miter binding corners...I'm not sure I will ever have the patience, time, or technical ability to work on pieced quilts, so will leave that to the experts. </div>
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I have also started to revisit open closets ~ They are fun to create.</div>
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I have also become a BOOTH renter in a local Antique/Gift Store. I am so excited, and quite petrified at the same time. I'm working on painted furniture for humans, lots of home decor, and gifts. It's the perfect time of year to get going, since Christmas is fast approaching. I will share some images in my next post....</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-62205544482967052622014-06-28T19:09:00.004-05:002014-06-28T19:16:17.342-05:00Great advice for Insomniacs.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Loom knitting. Really. I fortunately am not a sufferer of Insomnia, but there are rare occasions when I do wake up in the night, and can't get back to sleep. Laying awake for hours is such a waste of time, and of course, frustrating. But, if it ever happens again, I'm going to get loom knitting, because boy, does it make me sleepy!!</div>
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I have wanted to knit for many years, and mum has tried to teach me on many occasions, but it's like maths, the lights turn off and I can't do it. Then I recently came across loom knitting. I'm not exactly sure how, or where, but it suddenly popped into my mind that it exists. So I bought one. I probably bought the most unsuitable yarn to learn with, because it was thick and double something, but it was the softest Alpaca mix I could find. </div>
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I managed to <strike>knot</strike> knit a few inches following a You Tube tutorial. Thank god for You Tube, because I sure did not understand the instructions accompanying the loom. </div>
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Here is my first attempt at loom knitting...</div>
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There are a few errors, and I couldn't finish the ends because I didn't have a crochet hook. Anyway, I really love Kidsilk, so I ordered some, and have just managed to knit another couple of inches. Kidsilk yarn is at the other end of the thickness spectrum, to say the least, and its quite a different outcome, but, I like it. I think.</div>
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It took me 30 minutes to knit 2 inches, and since I was almost falling asleep, I figured I should write a blog post to wake me up.</div>
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I'm not sure if knitting is seriously boring, or if it challenges my ability to concentrate. I will keep at it, and then decide. And I must remember to hide the yarn. Cats like yarn. They especially like to unravel it, I discovered.</div>
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The Kidsilk ~</div>
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I have also been busy playing with my room box for dolls, and making some furniture and bedding to go in my Etsy shop.</div>
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The bedroom ~</div>
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My friend Joelle has opened her Etsy shop - she makes the most adorable clothes and furniture - here is a Middie sized coat she made..</div>
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Check out her shop too ~ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePamperedDolly" target="_blank">The Pampered Dolly</a></div>
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The wooden floor I spent days creating is shifting. I guess I should have bought the correct sized skirting board, and placed it over the top of the floor boards to neaten it up. Next time I will get it right.</div>
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I finally came up with a design ot make a 'real' dolly lamp. Magnets are so useful ~ they are holding all the pictures, shelves and coat racks up on the walls, and also keeps the mini LED light in place...</div>
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And since then, I have been obsessing over a large room box, primarily to use as a photography space for the things I make. I don't play with dolls. Really. I don't.</div>
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And when not obsessing over doll related stuff, I have been working in the garden. We have 7 more acres to un-jungle. We haven't got very far, but we intend to get it all straight by the end of summer in preparation for some new animals. The animals will hopefully keep the land nice and tidy :) but what animals do we choose..... </div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-63327608694538680532014-04-02T09:44:00.002-05:002014-04-02T09:48:16.013-05:00Still not finished....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was waiting to finish my Racoon Art Doll for the Art Doll Quarterly Magazine challenge 'Anthropomorphic inspired doll' to share, yet I haven't even started that yet! and the deadline was a coupe of weeks ago. I'm so pissed about that. </div>
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But, I did find some of the metal tin strips I was desperate for, to complete a Christmas project - of course, its too late for that project. I was so excited I finally found some after weeks of online searching...good ole' Hobby Lobby. I think I will make some miniature chandeliers out of it. I have so many ideas bursting to get out, it too, is driving me bonkers. </div>
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I am in love with this fabric by Robyn Pandolph ~ it's called Maison Bleue Navy Lovebirds & Bouquets. I made a skirt for the dollies, and used it to make a pincushion. I needed one to hold lots of pins & needles (obviously) but I also wanted one with a few compartments, to contain loose pins and my favourite buttons, bits & bobs, that I can't bring myself to use, but enjoy looking at. That is perhaps weird. When I find my elusive thimble, that will go in it too.....I wonder if I could make these to sell. I've not seen any like it thus far :) <br />
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We got some snow~ just a little. The birds didn't seem very impressed, since their feeder was taken over. I put some scoops of seed on the porch, which they seemed much happier with. No more fighting through snow to get their breakfast.</div>
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Its almost the end of January - is it just me or did it fly by? Maybe I've been hiding too long in my warren, trying desperately to catch up on orders of sofas and doll clothes. With that in mind, another new year resolution is not taking on orders - I need to make, then sell. I find it far too stressful doing it the former way.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.mister-finch.com/" target="_blank">Mister Finch</a> (click to view his website)</span></span></div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-27983586511794565282014-01-12T14:50:00.001-06:002014-01-12T14:50:23.456-06:00First Cloth Art Doll of the Year....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Actually, I quite enjoyed making her. Working with cloth is a particular challenge for me, as is painting faces. I could sure use the practice. But, for now, this will do...</div>
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Oh, she doesn't have a name - suggestions greatly appreciated. She sort of looks a bit French to me. If Patti is happy with her, she will be attending the '<a href="http://www.road2ca.com/information.html" target="_blank">Road to California' quilting exhibition</a>.</div>
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The quilt she is taking is made by my friend, quilter extraordinaire <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/smalltownsarah" target="_blank">Sarah</a> (small town sarah/anyone can quilt) No-one told me how difficult quilting is! I'm not a meticulous person, and I think you have to be, to do a terrific quilt job.</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-17939030910275814672014-01-04T20:35:00.000-06:002014-01-04T20:42:12.122-06:00Hello 2014 and blog land :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I failed miserably to keep posting on my blog, but here's to a new year (glass of red raised, cheers!) and I have a list of new year resolutions. I don't normally do the resolution thing, but this year I am :)</div>
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1. Make a cloth art doll for Patti Medaris Culea to take with her to the Road to California quilting exhibition.</div>
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2. Make Tilly, A child-like soft doll that has been in my head for most of 2013.</div>
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5. Learn to paint - if only I could find a local course....</div>
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6. Quit procrastinating. I'm not sure that is entirely possible. But it is one hell of an annoying trait.</div>
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7. Introduce horses and kids to our farm, in no particular order...</div>
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So now we live in a 1930's farm house in Texas, in the middle of nowhere, which I love. Too much probably. Actually, its not really in the middle of nowhere, but from our house, all you can see are trees and fields, and I guess the nearest neighbour is about a mile away.</div>
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Going back to my resolution/to-do list, I did start on the doll for Patti today. I haven't made a cloth doll for about three else four years (just tried to check my flickr page to get an exact date of the last one I made, but flickr is impossible to load and check 'sets' since it got revamped, aggravatingly so)</div>
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For me, cloth dolls are terribly difficult and time consuming. And I cringe when I see my past dolls of both cloth and clay. They are just awful.</div>
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I did enjoy re-reading all of <a href="http://www.pmcdesigns.com/index.php" target="_blank">Patti's books</a>, she is such an amazing person. I must admit I gasped when I saw the image of a doll I made in one of her books. Is it normal to be horrified by one's past creations?</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-10034696993985879752013-05-17T19:09:00.000-05:002013-12-31T08:50:21.963-06:00Oops... I did it again....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Or not. I have good intentions to write regular posts, but that's as far as it goes..<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaylorCouture" target="_blank">My Etsy Shop</a></div>
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I have received some lovely clothes from some talented Etsians and friends, so the dolly's are enjoying being clothed for a change. Most of the listings going up have links to their shops, so I hope you find time to check them out.</div>
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I will be taking a week off from creating next week, to finish redecorating our house. We are supposed to be moving to Pennsylvania so need to get the house looking good before it goes on the market. Actually, we have been 'working' on it for the past seven months, but not really getting very far. </div>
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Pennsylvania looks absolutely gorgeous, so I am keeping my fingers crossed that we do actually get there!</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-57619893532082458752013-03-03T19:06:00.001-06:002013-12-31T08:53:04.628-06:00Snow, Tilly & Doll Project<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We got snowed in! really snowed in... for an entire week! I have never lived anywhere with snow 4 ft high. The novelty soon wore off mind. The dogs were able to walk right over a 5 ft fence, so Jesse and I spent a morning shoveling snow.</div>
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The snow and ice inspired me to make a dress for Blythe ~</div>
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And a warm cashmere dress ~</div>
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I also received a darling antique jointed bisque doll from Regina @ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/reginasstudio" target="_blank">Regina's Studio on Etsy</a></div>
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I have named her Tilly</div>
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And talking of dolls, the lovely and talented Jessica from Doll Project interviewed me recently.. if you fancy a read hop over to Jessica's <a href="http://www.dollproject.com/blog/2013/3/1/an-interview-with-abi-monroe-doll-artist-and-fine-doll-cloth.html" target="_blank">BLOG</a>. She really inspired me to consider creating an Art doll again. I miss it, and must make time to focus.</div>
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This is Taylor, one of my favourite dolls I made ~</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-62269066504899137942013-02-25T10:43:00.000-06:002013-02-25T12:50:06.477-06:00Another snow day...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of my cats loves to be out bird hunting, even in the snow... he is quite bonkers.</div>
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We had a lot of snow last week, which just about melted yesterday, but it returned today with vengeance. The icicles inspired me to create another feather skirt with a beaded bodice.</div>
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I have become very tired of Facebook recently, and did deactivate my account, but it also deactivated parts of the selling group I set up, so I had to re-activate it, then half my account vanished completely! I will find a happy medium....</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-69970538838875474272013-02-16T11:04:00.002-06:002013-02-16T11:04:53.873-06:00We are back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It looks like Blogger has had a makeover! It's been a joy to work with so far.... but maybe I just jinxed myself. I am back to blogger since I can't stand the random adverts that pop up all over my page on Wordpress - especially when it links ads to my words within posts, without my consent.<br />
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I'll be attempting to use this blog as my journal... <br />
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I have also ben trying to figure out a way to run my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TaylorCouture?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> which suits my personality and production capacities. I don't like making people wait for 2 weeks whilst I make their doll clothes and furniture and so on, so I will be making to sell. I will not be taking custom orders for the time being. I have noticed when I restrict orders, more demands are placed on me, therefore I am hoping offering shop update times will alleviate many emails. Of course, this will require me to maintain a schedule and dead line, which I also don't like very much. We will see how I get on. <br />
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<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">My friend Jill, is having to part with her collection of Art Dolls to raise funds towards her husbands upcoming Kidney Transplant. She doesn't have access to a camera, and doesn't have any online social networks, so I am helping her to show what she has to offer.</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Since this is time sensitive, it seemed most appropriate to highlight each doll she has available, and the link to the sold doll for image reference. </div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">She has a minimum asking price for each art doll. If you have an interest in any, please email Jill ~ mckeon208@juno.com<br />
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Art dolls. Blythe clothes. Furniture. And a Charity Auction....</div>
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Here is the auction, here is the story....Click <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Blythe-doll-Neo-Petite-MELACACIA-G-Baby-charity-auction-OOAK-/150719962894?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&amp%3bhash=item23179c1f0e#ht_3134wt_1139">HERE</a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pJU28rzNJ5c/TuvjI1sKeUI/AAAAAAAAGvY/A2psyZRssNQ/s1600/6516503231_ece68228f3_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pJU28rzNJ5c/TuvjI1sKeUI/AAAAAAAAGvY/A2psyZRssNQ/s400/6516503231_ece68228f3_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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Please visit the Auction page to read and bid!!! <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Blythe-doll-Neo-Petite-MELACACIA-G-Baby-charity-auction-OOAK-/150719962894?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&amp%3bhash=item23179c1f0e#ht_3134wt_1139"> ~ HERE ~</a></div>
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The necklace to the right was made by the beautiful <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Ikafactory">Ivana</a> of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IkaFACTORY">IkaFactory</a>.</div>
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Also, Elly is sporting a new pair of eyechips, and boots created by my ever-so-talented friend Wendy. She has a groovy new shop you should visit :O) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Wwendalynne">~ HERE ~</a></div>
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I have had a fun and frustrating time making clothes patterns for Blythe... unfortunately I have thrown more away than actually created. The learning process is a tough one, but life would be boring if everything was a breeze.</div>
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My new *Etsy Shop* opens today! yay! </div>
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If you'd like to see more of my *Winter Collection* check out my shop ~</div>
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I also have a new doll... she is a resin BJD Lati Green Senny ~ she is super cute, and the first of many more BJD's I am positive!</div>
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She was owned by my friend Lisa Marie who named her Winter Lilee. She arrived a couple of days ago, with her bunny!</div>
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I made her a little outfit ~</div>
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Toblerone found a not-so-great place to sit and view the new addition.</div>
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Until next time...off to catch up on everyone else :O)</div>
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Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-937528660761944462011-08-14T11:28:00.002-05:002011-08-16T11:38:04.673-05:00{New Dolls, Blythe, & a Brown Widow, not} oh, & an Etsy SALE!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Here are a couple of ornament art doll busts I made for the ADO mini monthly challenge ~ half & half ~<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Harriet the Pig, & Evelyn the Cat</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6035781521/" title="Harriet Pig & Evelyn Cat Ornament by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Harriet Pig & Evelyn Cat Ornament " height="266" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6035781521_0288800248.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My obsession for Blythe dolls is mounting. I don't know why, I really didn't like them until recently. I blame my friends <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackSheepBijoux?ref=pr_shop">Wendy</a> & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Dee-Dolly/114593175282228?sk=wall">Deb</a>.<br />
I have just ordered my first Blythe, whom I intend to customize. She will be my model for the clothes line I am going to create. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/52803654@N02/5906186813/" title="Photographer by EmilyGrey & HenryPoole, on Flickr"><img alt="Photographer" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/5906186813_abbb9dbf79.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photo credit ~ <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/52803654@N02/">Emily Grey</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/52803654@N02/5635771075/" title="Boy, I sure could use a drink ! by EmilyGrey & HenryPoole, on Flickr"><img alt="Boy, I sure could use a drink !" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5635771075_a31a96ec2a.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Best photographer of Blythe Dolls I've seen thus far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eKsHkNGfujs/Tkf0P920t1I/AAAAAAAAGas/Bxtmg5Iqr9s/s1600/istockphoto_4468602-scroll-designs-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eKsHkNGfujs/Tkf0P920t1I/AAAAAAAAGas/Bxtmg5Iqr9s/s200/istockphoto_4468602-scroll-designs-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have an amazing Black Widow spider living under the eaves of the studio/sunroom (several in fact!) - I think they are beautiful ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rivadock4/1425398666/" title="Southern Black Widow by rivadock4, on Flickr"><img alt="Southern Black Widow" height="283" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/1425398666_721d653745.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't get a decent photo, unlike this one by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rivadock4/">Rivadock4</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The other morning, I spotted a spider on the inside of the window, right where one Black Widow has her nest on the outside. At first, I wondered why she had moved inside - closer inspection realised it wasn't her. I got very excited because I thought it was a Brown widow... alas, it wasn't. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6041997636/" title="I thought it was a Brown Widow at first, gutted it wasn't by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="I thought it was a Brown Widow at first, gutted it wasn't" height="285" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6041997636_c99739a427.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6041447645/" title="Garden spider in the house by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Garden spider in the house" height="285" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/6041447645_973a8a9bb3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6041456541/" title="Garden spider in the house by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Garden spider in the house" height="285" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6041456541_0d3654ca72.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Poor thing wasn't happy about being in a glass jar, so I found her a new home. Outside.<br />
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To celebrate my excitement of my new shop (although it's empty right now!) I 'm having a little sale over at my ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/abimonroe?ref=si_shop">Etsy art doll shop</a> ~ </div></div>Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-40906185632048191702011-08-08T13:34:00.001-05:002011-08-08T13:36:20.691-05:00{new dolls & ebay}<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I joined Ebay (was an Ebay.co.uk member) but it's all changed so much - took me forever to figure it all out.<br />
I listed my Zutter machines, since I don't use them, and got the bug for auctions again, so I listed my latest doll ~<br />
Here is the listing ~ <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270795827795&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_5142wt_1185">Meadow</a><br />
Feedback welcome - There is still an hour or so on the Zutter machines if you want a new toy :O)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6019420345/" title="CPB by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="CPB" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/6019420345_41418769d1.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Meadow</div><div style="text-align: center;">and here she is with Seal the kitten :O)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6019968064/" title="Meadow & Seal by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Meadow & Seal" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/6019968064_e7b41f22f4.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made another doll called Noirelle ~</div><div style="text-align: center;">She is in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79234532/noirelle-fantasy-ooak-clay-art-doll">Etsy</a> shop</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6014385271/" title="Noirelle by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Noirelle" height="286" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/6014385271_69e203b7da.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and check out these little sweeties ~<br />
I wish they would stay as kittens :O)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/6019399761/" title="Kittens by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Kittens" height="248" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6123/6019399761_fdc139eb4c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope everyone has a great week!</div></div>Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-50228114498439989892011-08-01T11:55:00.000-05:002011-08-01T11:55:11.043-05:00~ Dolls & Mannequins ~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Happy 1st August!!<br />
Here is a selection of dolls and jewelry display mannequins I've been working on...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5998125187/" title="Philoo by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Philoo" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5998125187_6a749eb2fd.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her name is Philoo. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78886065/philoo-fantasy-ooak-clay-art-doll">~ Etsy ~</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5998119921/" title="Philoo by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Philoo" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/5998119921_53a7868bf3.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Birdy, with her egg. Gone to live with my friend Cindi ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5992240184/" title="Birdy art doll by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Birdy art doll" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5992240184_d035558174.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of ornament art dolls ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5985036961/" title="Ornament 2 by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Ornament 2 " height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5985036961_6b51a26892.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5964175119/" title="Ornament One by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Ornament One" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/5964175119_119aa890b0.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And some mannequins, to display jewelry ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5992176026/" title="Jewelry Mannequin. Custom by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Jewelry Mannequin. Custom" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5992176026_9a620fa6dc.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5991609667/" title="Jewelry Mannequin by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Jewelry Mannequin" height="368" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5991609667_6e90ba0e3c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5962356814/" title="Jewelry Stand by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Jewelry Stand" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/5962356814_1ab691fc76.jpg" width="327" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5992188342/" title="Jewelry Mannequin 2 by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Jewelry Mannequin 2" height="368" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5992188342_d1fc95d386.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back to work :O) Hope everyone has a great week.</div></div></div>Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-79644525929642417072011-07-20T10:46:00.001-05:002011-07-20T10:48:52.937-05:00~ New Dolls, Doll Registry, & my kittens :O)The lovely Nathalie wanted a doll inspired by the novel The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton. Nathalie named her Delphine.....<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5923757197/" title="Nathalie's Doll by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Nathalie's Doll " height="266" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5923757197_d61c3d72b5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my latest Cadabby Pixie called Bella Moo. She would like a new home, since I chuckle at her freckles. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5956339010/" title="Bella Moo by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Bella Moo " height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5956339010_f774cf9176.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5955796065/" title="Bella Moo by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Bella Moo " height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5955796065_4cdb6b4814.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5955792729/" title="Bella Moo by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Bella Moo " height="285" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/5955792729_b049e7fe00.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">To re-home her, she can be found here ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78128508/cadabby-pixie-bella-moo-fantasy-ooak">Etsy </a>~ :O)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have recently joined the <a href="http://www.international-art-doll-registry.com/">International Art Doll Registry</a>, presided by <a href="http://www.debwood.com/">Deb Wood</a>. I recommend joining if you make art dolls - not only can you have your work registered, there is so much to learn, with great tutorials & a fine network of doll artists. I'm hoping I will be able to attend <a href="http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=942999">IDEX</a> with them in January 2012. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, thought I'd show my <strike>babies</strike> kittens off! They are growing too fast. Toblerone & Corky's twisted back legs are perfectly 'normal' now! yay! I must admit, I was aporetic, and didn't think the massage, stretching, bandaging (& splinting for Tobelerone) would work, but hell yes, it did!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVqR8CxFekI/Tib2A7NzFXI/AAAAAAAAGYg/_NcQZ8TSS2M/s1600/Picnik+collagekittens-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVqR8CxFekI/Tib2A7NzFXI/AAAAAAAAGYg/_NcQZ8TSS2M/s400/Picnik+collagekittens-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 weeks old.</div>Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-11738344425335768952011-07-07T14:14:00.001-05:002011-07-07T14:17:35.908-05:00~ Wedding Day La Mémoire ~ New Doll ~ Egg ~ Pets ~ WIP ~<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5912061431/" title="5th Wedding Anniversary - Today :O) by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="5th Wedding Anniversary - Today :O)" height="500" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5311/5912061431_c821817f42.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">5 years today :O) Good times.<br />
Silvija's Custom Doll ~ Such a gentle & kind customer. Was a pleasure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5904968255/" title="Silvija's Custom Doll by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Silvija's Custom Doll" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5074/5904968255_a97a8b4c1d.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5905560892/" title="Silvija's Custom Doll by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Silvija's Custom Doll" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5280/5905560892_32a74f7456.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5905000119/" title="Silvija's Custom Doll by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Silvija's Custom Doll" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/5905000119_bc3c8a653a.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little egg was the only survivor following a bad storm. I put him/er and the nest back in the tree, but the mama did not return :O(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5908986588/" title="Egg by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Egg" height="285" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5276/5908986588_d9a2ce4cf6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5908424757/" title="Egg by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Egg" height="266" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5073/5908424757_679d06a9e4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nigel agrees... who lies on the couch in the studio, watching me procrastinate (we do that a lot)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5908399417/" title="Nigel, studio helper 1 by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Nigel, studio helper 1" height="266" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5034/5908399417_6c42194833.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And when I do get working, Ghost comes and plonks his bum in front of me, so I have to stop for a while :O)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5908946550/" title="Ghost, studio helper 3 by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Ghost, studio helper 3" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/5908946550_5a6a687ace.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And Gizmo, studio helper #3 is feeling much better after her ~ Vet feared she may have Cancer ~ episode. Turned out to be a viscous infection. (<a href="http://abimonroe.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-doll-with-victorian-edge.html">Texas</a>, however remains undiagnosed).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5908952880/" title="Gizmo, studio helper 3 by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Gizmo, studio helper 3" height="266" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5040/5908952880_abbb15aa50.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">& finally a work-in-progress shot~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5913152516/" title="Nathalie's Doll WIP by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Nathalie's Doll WIP" height="266" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/5913152516_ca47f8ddc4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113710115466359413.post-91988503725982856272011-06-30T15:25:00.000-05:002011-06-30T15:25:51.186-05:00New Dolls & what's with dying fabric?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I can't dye fabric the colour I want. Never. Ever. I wanted black, or at least it to look like this ~<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5888862350/" title="Love this! by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Love this!" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5273/5888862350_fd1ec5c12a.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">But no, I get this ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5888299591/" title="Fabric I tried to dye black!! by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Fabric I tried to dye black!!" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5888299591_97e75d273f.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Which happens to be an indeliberate, yet perfect match for an outfit I'm making for a custom doll, inspired by this book ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbfkAQ-CnWE_6HCPKDN3KRDPnXIrLjMBZ1rknhiBrA7MwHyV-wf4eF9fqtBEHQqrRrQIceVoC2BiaIRAxF0xCNCzfsgqmJp19kOXxtdsC1lM5KFeHWIenR1R2AHZ4-sss9qPOvcqjUXc/s1600/The+Forgotten+Garden+Book+Club+201118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbfkAQ-CnWE_6HCPKDN3KRDPnXIrLjMBZ1rknhiBrA7MwHyV-wf4eF9fqtBEHQqrRrQIceVoC2BiaIRAxF0xCNCzfsgqmJp19kOXxtdsC1lM5KFeHWIenR1R2AHZ4-sss9qPOvcqjUXc/s400/The+Forgotten+Garden+Book+Club+201118.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, I had a split in the glove I was using, and have a beautiful grey blue set of fingers .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought these yesterday ~ love the colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5888872844/" title="Flowers by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Flowers" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5888872844_1b17a15282.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-imN12F2BXfM/TgzZEn893kI/AAAAAAAAGV8/S-ySkbBph9A/s1600/istockphoto_4468602-scroll-designs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-imN12F2BXfM/TgzZEn893kI/AAAAAAAAGV8/S-ySkbBph9A/s200/istockphoto_4468602-scroll-designs.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New Dolls</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/abimonroe?ref=si_shop">Etsy </a>~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Second & third Cadabby Pixies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Tinker ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5884663476/" title="Cadabby Tinker by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Cadabby Tinker" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5884663476_80c0f06896.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5884655512/" title="Cadabby Tinker by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Cadabby Tinker" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5884655512_ced6ed77ae.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this is Taylor ~</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5884026011/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Cadabby Taylor by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Cadabby Taylor" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5152/5884026011_5a77af9f76.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5884602182/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Cadabby Taylor by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Cadabby Taylor" height="400" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5064/5884602182_c90af898e1.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tinker & Taylor</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38519424@N08/5884597530/" title="Cadabby Tinker & Taylor by Abi Monroe, on Flickr"><img alt="Cadabby Tinker & Taylor" height="400" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/5884597530_4fa3ce6b82.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Any tips on removing dye from ones hands? would be grateful:O)</div></div>Abihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539478904119792789noreply@blogger.com24