Ever since I saw this article in the now defunct Craft Magazine (online only now), I've wanted a Blythe. Jessi thinks they're creepy (but is still encouraging me in this silly purchase) I have googled and googled and I've gotton smitten with the idea of customizing Blythe Dolls.
Sad thing is, with little baby on the way, I just can't justify dropping $100 plus on a doll that I want to pull apart, sand down, carve up and completely make-over. So I picked up a clone off of ebay. I figured if I was going to learn to customize , it'd probably be best not to start on the real thing.
I picked this doll up for $17 plus shipping from ebay seller kisnok8 and she should be here in 7-20 days (overseas shipping..sheesh) I'm excited!! Can't wait to pull her all apart and put her back together. Also I want to make clothes for her, this knitting pattern from Puchi Collective is pretty neat. Then maybe I'll start to design my own? I never did grow up :)
they are totally adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll sew your creepy doll some clothes!
ReplyDeleteI know you will jess!! My shopping list now includes super fine grit sanding sponges, carving tools, chalk pastels, false eylashes, and hair extensions for customizing lol
ReplyDeleteYour clone is kinda cute! OK, but those Blythe dolls are just a tad creepy...it's the eyes. Yikes. Artsy, original, and could maybe be cutesy if they wore polka dots...hmm...maybe not even then. I'm probably too used to American Girls from my daughter :) Can't wait to see your customized version.
ReplyDeleteThose dolls cost $100??!!?? I never knew that...creepy is right!
ReplyDeleteThey start at $100....the original ones from the 70's are thousands! And the rarer newish ones are $300....so cannot justify spending that on a doll. I think I kinda like creepy though lol
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