Raffle Prize Spotlight: Dressing Blythe by Minami626

Here we have a perfect raffle prize for one lucky person that has journeyed to the Emerald City to attend the Seattle BlytheCon!  It is a very pretty Emerald knit dress set by Dressing Blythe by Minami626. Thank you Nan Shen for your donation.  You can find Nan Shen of Dressing Blythe by Minami626 at the following places:  www.etsy.com/shop/dressingblythe  &  www.flickr.com/photos/minami626

Raffle Prize Spotlight: Dream Come True Doll Beds

Up next we have a really fun & beautifully crafted raffle prize from Dream Come True Doll Beds.  This is a Victorian Style, Handmade Metal Bed w/ Embroidered & Chenille Bedding for Blythe.   Thank you so much to Jordan & Atlanta Goodwin for your amazing donation!  You can find Dream Come True Doll Beds here:      https://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamcometruebeds

Vendor Interview, Bythe Ever After

 

 

_{1. Introduce yourself, who are you and where do you live?}

_{We are Snip and Snap the BlythEverAfter sisters (actually Marty and Karen) and we live a few hours apart in Washington State.  We started out as kids gleefully sewing both dolls and doll clothes.  Then we “grew up” abandoning our fairytale dolly dreams for dreamboats who all too soon morphed into nightmares.  By then we lived on opposite ends of the country, worked full time, raised kids on our own and put them through college. Now semi-retired and both living in the same state again, we’re back at our joint childhood passion:  creating Blythe dolls, head to toe Blythe fashions and more.  We do snip and snap a lot while creating many things Blythe…but only occasionally at each other (as sisters do) when we push ourselves too hard.}

_{2. What do you make for Blythe?}

_{Our company BlythEverAfter.com (BEA) creates and sells the unique tools and specialty supplies that make both first-time and well seasoned Blythe customizers more confident, safe and successful.  And we also create BlythEverAfter Temptations:  our original HatTrix (caps, bonnets, helmets and more), ToeTrix (leather boots and shoes), and ‘FitTrix (dolly clothing.)}

_{Our patent pending Blythe faceplate workstand makes sanding, carving and applying faceup paint, pastels and MSC both safer and easier.  We manufacture and sell a complete line of “Plastic Surgery” tools and supplies including diamond needle files, specialized burrs, “plastic surgery” carving implements, sanding supplies and gluing kits.  We create and sell RealEyes and FantasEyes eyechips and Blythe eyelashes in hard to find colors. BlythEverAfter faceup supplies include 50 colors of hand ground Schmincke soft pastels, Golden paints, Derwent water color pencils, carefully curated brushes and applicators , our Luscious Lips Kit,  WigSaver Kit,  Mr. SUPER CLEAR and more.}

_{Karen makes Blythe-sized genuine leather boots and shoes.  Marty designs and creates helmets, caps, bonnets and Blythe clothing from leather, suede, wool, cotton and more.  Together we create and outfit custom Blythe characters.}

_{3. Where can we find your creations?}

_{We sell our products and creations at BlythEverAfter.com with part time sales on eBay.  You’ll also find BEA photos on Flickr, Pinterest, Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook.}

_{4. What are your main influences?}

_{We are influenced by fashion, color, superb workmanship and beautiful materials, but mostly by our mom who taught us to take risks and said that anything worth making is worth making well.   And we always want to delight our customers, so their desires and experiences are a constant source of inspiration.}

_{5. How did you get started with Blythe dolls?}

_{We pulled out our childhood Muffie dolls and the little trunks of clothes we made for them.  Then we started looking together at BJD dolls online.   When we saw Blythe you’d have to say it was love at first sight.   We ordered Simply Mango on eBay but she was so lonely we bought more and more and more.  It’s hard to keep track of our whole Blythe family these days since we are frenetic “mix and matchers” constantly swapping scalps, bodies, heads, eyechips and attire.  At any given time we may have 10 or 15 Blythe girls apart and in pieces.}

_{6. Do you collect anything else?}

_{After a lifetime of collecting everything from oil cans to eggbeaters (over a hundred of each) all Karen collects these days, besides Blythe, is dust bunnies.  Marty has taken a recent shine to Boyd’s Bears and antique millinery.}

_{7. What’s one interesting fact we may not know about you?}

_{We created and have tested detailed Blythe customization photo tutorials.  Using our step by step pictures and printable instructions (available at no cost on BlythEverAfter.com) our Blythe beta testers created terrific first custom RBL girls.  They successfully opened, took apart, sanded, carved, reapplied faceplate color, changed eyechips and lashes and reassembled their custom Blythes.  Best of all they continue to say they couldn’t have done it without us!   In the future we plan to create and offer tutorials on more complex customization challenges creating a virtual Blythe Customization University.}

 

 

Raffle Prize Spotlight: Kassandra's Box

We are very proud to present our next custom Blythe doll donation.  Please meet Gale!  This beautiful doll is created & donated by Kassandra and Maria of Kassandra's Box.  Thank you so much for your amazing & generous donation!  Gale comes in the gorgeous outfit as pictured and she will also be accompanied by a very special hand crafted custom felt box.  You my find Kassandra's Box at the following websites:

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/KassandraBox  &  https://www.flickr.com/photos/kassandrabox/

Raffle Prize Spotlight: Ophelia Queen

Up next we have three very thoughtful donations by Ophelia Queen.  Thank you so much Ophelia for your time and wonderful donations!  You can find Ophelia Queen at the following places:

Website:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sissixx/collections/72157630794272020/ 

Web Shop, OpheliaDress:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OpheliaDress

Vendor Interview- Glamourfae

1. Introduce yourself, who are you and where do you live?

I am Rebecca, aka glamourfae, and I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

2. What do you make for Blythe?

I make Blythe accessories, mostly headbands, coronets, and necklaces.  I like to use high quality beads (Swarovski crystals, Czech glass, etc) to make my creations and I think this is one of the things that really sets them apart.  I began making my signature headbands in 2007 and am thrilled that people still enjoy buying them.  I also crochet and knit for Blythe but beading is my main passion! 

3. Where can we find your creations?

http://www.glamourfae.etsy.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/glamourfae/
https://www.facebook.com/GlamourFaeDesigns

4. What are your main influences?

Victorian era, fairy tales, history, whimsy, mori style, kawaii, kitschy, mod.  I have a really eclectic mix of influences and love to create jewelry for a specific "look".  When I collaborated with Romina of I Have Wings it was heavily influenced by Victorian and mori so I chose beads in natural colors such as browns, ambers, deep greens, peach.  When I collaborate with Shershe I try to match her whimsical dresses with fun, bright colors and choose beads that are pastel and candy colored.  When I am creating just for my brand, I like to chose specific models and outfits that match the style of headband I've created, all of which can encompass my main influences. Lately I have been obsessed with a more "royal" fantasy look and make jewelry that could be in the realm of Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, or Tudor England.

5. How did you get started with Blythe dolls?

In 2005 I was in a bookstore and saw Gina Garan's postcard set of Blythe photographs.  I was really intrigued by her big eyes and unique look.  I bought the set and immediately began researching them on the internet.  It was only a few months later that I purchased my first Blythe (Mademoiselle Rosebud) and the rest is history! 

6. Do you collect anything else?

Yes, I collect retro robots, Monster High dolls, vinyl toys, and an ungodly amount of craft supplies that I will never be able to use up in my lifetime.

7. What's one interesting fact we may not know about you?

When I was about 8 years old I had an unnatural fear of being abducted by aliens. It gave me constant insomnia, I would stare at the window at night thinking I saw aliens watching me, I would look for UFOs in the sky while riding in the car, and any bright lights coming into my window (i.e. headlights on a car) would send me into a panic! My Dad let me watch Fire in the Sky and I suspect this is where it came from. So, thanks Dad!

Vendor Interview- Dutch Blythe Fashion

1. Introduce yourself, who are you and where do you live?
My name is Valeri, I'm from The Netherlands. I have been to BlytheCon Europe and BlytheCon UK before. Seattle will be my first Con in the US. Please come to my table and say hi to me. I’d like to meet everyone at BlytheCon!

2. What do you make for Blythe?
I make all kinds of outfits for Blythes; dresses, skirts, long sleeved t-shirts. I also make clothes for Middie Blythes.

3. Where can we find your creations?
My clothes are available through my Etsy shop: http://dutchblythefashion.etsy.com/
And you can also find me on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vpasson/

And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DutchBlytheFashion

 

4. What are your main influences?
I get my inspiration from fashion and doll magazines. I also like browsing J-Mags.

5. How did you get started with Blythe dolls?
I started collecting Blythe in februari 2008 when I saw a Blythe doll on Flickr. My first Blythe was a Welcome Winter. Now I have 57.

6. Do you collect anything else?
I also collect Odeco & Nikki dolls, and Wanda Wonderfrogs. And lipbalm.

7. What's one interesting fact we may not know about you?
I collect dolls together with my husband.

Raffle Prize Spotlight: Polly Makes

Our next donation is a wonderful and fun Blythe outfit created by Polly Makes.  Thank you so much Jane for your fabulous donation and for also donating the fantastic Blythe clothing pattern sets as well.  You can find Polly Makes at the following locations:    http://pollymakes.co.uk/  &  http://www.etsy.com/shop/polly

Vendor Interview- Kawaii Kandy

1. Introduce yourself, who are you and where do you live?

Hello BlytheCon Doll-ers! My name is Maggi aka Kawaii Kandy and I live in North Carolina, USA.

2. What do you make for Blythe?

I specialize in quirky crocheted hats, I'm most well known for my ice cream hats. :)

3. Where can we find your creations?

I have a shop on Artfire: http://kawaiikandy.artfire.com and you can also find pictures of my hats on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kawaii_kandy/ and http://www.flickr.com/groups/kawaiikandy/

4. What are your main influences?

I love quirky things, kitschy things...my sense of humor is more offbeat and that comes through in my hats more often than not. I’m inspired by anything snarky, bright colors and obviously kawaii. lol I’m really inspired by everything around me, I’ll see something and try to figure out how to translate it into a hat.

5. How did you get started with Blythe dolls?

I got my first Pullip in 2009 (from a comic shop in NYC, very cool!) and collected them for a while. It was through Pullips that I found Blythe on Flickr, I got my first girl (Sugar, who I still have!) in 2012. (I actually sold my last Dal to get my first Blythe, lol.)

6. Do you collect anything else?

Oh my yes, lol. I love anything vintage, particularly the 1950s-1980s,  and I'm also a mixed media artist so I collect anything I think might be cool glued down onto something else. lol

7. What's one interesting fact we may not know about you?

I'm obsessed with watching kdramas (Korean TV shows). I've been watching them for around a year now and try to get everyone I know to watch them too. lol

Raffle Prize Spotlight: Angelique of La petite chouette

We are happy to present the next raffle prize donation created & donated by Angelique of La petite chouette.  The adorable dress set is entitled "Ships Ahoy!" Angelique also donated 10 wonderful sets of La petite chouette postcards.  Thank you so much Angelique for your donations!  You can find Angelique of La petite chouette at the following places:  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/lapetitechouette33  &  http://lapetitechouette33.blogspot.com