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Playing with dolls: what did you do with your doll today that made you happy? <3

Nov 12, 2017

    1. This is just a fun form for everyone to rant together about the time they spent with their doll/what they did doll related that made them happy.

      Everything from making them an outfit, watching a movie, taking great poses, or even just simple looking at their face and going on a rant of just how much you love them.

      Pictures of "not a ___t was given, just look at my sweet bae" quality are highly encouraged! Aka, if you have high quality perfect pose, awesome... But if you have a crappy camera with a badly taken photo that shows nothing of your dolls goodness....who cares?? We all know going in they are so much better in real life, we just want to be able to express that joy of being with them!!
       
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    2. I was just straightening up around the house, realized I hadn't taken a picture of Lakin and Kirsten with the Teeny Ty toys I bought for them, so took a quick pic. Here are the newlyweds and their baby seals:

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    3. I had alot of fun designing a new dress for my Amara girl today, and cleaned off her faceup to make a new one once my new pastels arrive so she’s faceless right now. Her clothes are going to be tailored to her too so it’s a bit more of a project....I have her fabric though and it is GORGEOUS! XD
       
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    4. omg they are so beautiful I love ittttttttt <3 <3

      If you ever get a chance, you should SO post some pictures of the design/fabric!! And would sooooo love to see it when it's done! <3 Sometime's I wish my baby boy was a girl, because dresses look like sooooo much fun to work with!! <3
       
      #4 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    5. I finished making a wig last night, and it's the first one I've made that I'm actually happy with because I tried out a new type of fiber (ramie instead of yarn). The one I finished is for a micro doll that's technically OT, so I can't post it here (though I've added pictures to my Instagram if anyone is curious), but since it went so well I'm excited to try it again with one of my bigger dolls... Though that will involve dying the fiber, which I haven't attempted yet and am nervous about making a mess.

      Also I moved Rebecca to the new shelf on my desk a few days ago, and now it makes me happy all day seeing her smiley little face watching me draw.
       
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    6. Ahhh, that just makes me bubbly inside <3 <3 <3 <3 you could always post a picture of the wig on your hand if you'd like? or link your Instagram? Either way, I'm sure it's lovely! I worked with my first wig making test last night myself!! <3 It wasn't a real thing thought... I got a halloween wig on discount, and cut it and hot glued it to size just to test colors on my baby <3
      New wigs are the GREATEST, aren't they? <3 <3 And I'm sure seeing your dolls smiling face is the greatest thing ever! Heck, I bought my Iplehouse Chase Model BECAUSE of his killer smile..... They just give the greatest butterflies when you walk home, wake up, or fall alseep to that priceless smile <3
       
    7. Took Eirik out for the first time in months, only to have his eyelash wonky :doh Soooo I fixed his eyelash. Now I’m planning some stuff out for when my new layaway gets here.
       
    8. How long for your layaway cutie~?
       
    9. Six months tentatively, though I’ll probsbly pay him off long before then. He’s a grail(Soom Chalco) and I’m sooo impatient.
       
      #9 VitreousSanity13, Nov 12, 2017
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    10. I keep checking Daydream's website for Zero's dispatch date. :D
       
    11. Oh, that's always exciting <3 What number doll with Zero be for you~? <3
       
    12. He'll be number 10, but I have another two on order as well. Zero's really special though, as he's a character I wrote years ago and really love. His sculpt is Ryan. ^_^

      I also have one head on order, and a custom sculpt in progress! So lots of dollies incoming.
       
    13. Oh my god, you have so many <3 <3 I only have one doll, and he isn't even finished..... I bought him to be a cosplay doll... next thing I knew, Screw it he is Aenean and he is my Doll Bae, not some animated character X'D

      That has to be so fun to make characters come to life like that!! <3
       
    14. Yeah, wigs make such a difference in the doll's character and appeal, don't they? Even more than eyes in a lot of cases, I think, since they show more from a distance and have a bigger impact on the "first impression". And since you asked, here's the finger-wig (my instagram is in my signature, with the pic of the whole doll):
      [​IMG][​IMG]

      The style is based on the vocaloid IA, and the little braids loop around the doll's elf ears to hold the wig in place. :) I made the wig yesterday, so really the "thing I did today that made me happy" was taking the pictures.

      And while I had my phone out, I took a picture of my happy little desk buddy (amidst clutter and in poor light, but still precious):

      https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/37656721044_b61ace2e90_c.jpg

      :aheartbea
       
      #14 Kittzel, Nov 12, 2017
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    15. I'm currently continuing making a yarn wig for my first bjd head :3nodding:
       
    16. This is such a sweet thread ♥ I love hearing everyone's happy dolly experiences. I have been gathering supplies to start making wigs again, it's been so much fun! Oh yeah, and I finally got a body for a floating head !!
       
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    17. #17 VitreousSanity13, Nov 12, 2017
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    18. OH MY GOD THE WIG IS SO TINY AND BEAUTIFUL OH MY GODDDDDDDD <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 IM SO JEALOUS OMFG SO MUCH YES <3 and your doll has such a sweet happy beautiful smile I love her <3

      I hope it turns out <3 <3 Is it your first time makinga wig as well~?

      Oh my goodness, I bet it feels great to get a body for that! <3
      And I'm glad you like the thread <3 Nothing is better then sharing the excitement of our beautiful dolls together <3
       
      #18 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    19. Thank you! :whee:
       
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    20. Do you not take him out often or something? <3
       
    21. I graduated college in May and have been working like crazy all summer, so he's been stowed away in my room for the better part of six months.
       
    22. Where did you learn to make a wig like that? Or do you have tutorials yourself? I would love to be able to make my boy a wig that actually has personality to it like yours does! he is stuck with long straight wigs until then haha

      Ah, I can understand that. It's only torment to have the doll out and not enough time to really spend with him. But omfg, I love your updated profile picture <3 You share my design style for makeup, and look AMAZING with your doll <3 <3
       
      #22 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    23. I just watched a bunch of youtube tutorials for making doll wigs... They're mostly slightly different approaches to the same steps, like whether the cap is made hard with glue or soft with elastic, whether the wefts are sewn or glued, etc, so you can pick the way that works best for your style. The one new "trick" that I found really helpful for making a wig this tiny (the doll is 7cm tall, with a 2" head) was from @saharali 's tutorial here; if you cut a slit at the part and glue the wefts to the inside, it minimizes the bulk and helps keep the wig from getting clumped or poofy.
      As for styling, you just have to be really patient, because if you rush then the cuts will be choppy (I still want to smooth up some of the layers on this wig, but my scissors are too dull...).
      Use water to smooth and style the fringe or layers, or you can even use very watered down PVA glue if you want a more permanent gelled/spiky look.
       
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    24. Thank you!!! I literally /just/ came back after a two year hiatus, so I figured that an update was in order.
       
    25. What a cute thread! :whee:

      Today I pulled my girl out of her box, got her all dressed, and fitted the coat I've been making for her. It's so close to being done! Then instead of putting her away like I normally would, I put her next to my computer while I did homework and just looked at her whenever I ran out of inspiration. She's still sitting beside me now! :blush
       
    26. I just restringed (is it the right word??) my Souldoll Swinte. I'm so proud of myself (and my boyfriend since he helped me a lot) because I have never done it before and I was so scared of it lol. Although we had few moments where I tought we would never get it right xD
      But now I can do it anytime! (well I prefer not have to do it again :p)
       
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      Really cruddy photo since my phone broke, all I got is my dad's age old junk that won't even let me turn off auto adjust features :'(

      But... This is Today's happiness. I put a black sock on my baby's head, and it made a really bad but cute beanie <3 <3 It looks really super cute with the crappy wig I made him and just aaaaaaahhhh <3 <3 This is the only new stuff I've ever even got to play with him with since I got him almost a year ago <3 He needs a starbucks cup now XD

      Thank you, I will make sure to check it out. You make it look easy, but i know it wont be!

      I get on and off too, so I understand... two years is a very long time. especially if you were a big part of it. I still haven't even updated my profile from ~soon~ to having got my doll.. it's been near a year. I'm so happy to see your off hiatus thought, the doll community needs beautiful dolls and their beautiful owners like you <3
       
      #27 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    28. Thank-you! And I've practiced them before but never finished one, this will be my first one I finish :shudder
       
    29. ahhh, I LOVE doing homework next to my doll, it's the greatest thing <3
      I always drink tea well I study, so I got my doll a working tiny teapot and fancy as junk cups to match <3 I always poor him tea and we study together~~ Nothing is more motivational than your beloved beside you <3
      I'd love to see the winter coat if you ever get a chance! I bet it looks REALLY really cute! What style is it~?
       
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    30. It's definitely not "easy" to make a more detailed style or a really small wig--it's very fiddly, and hard to keep all the hairs where they're supposed to be and not stuck to your fingers or falling in your tea, and on small scale every cut shows--but if you are patient and don't rush then the actual steps of glue-cut-glue-cut are fairly straightforward.
       
    31. Oh my god, that sounds so scary <3 I have yet to need to restring my doll, and I FEAR the day i do so.
      I don't even want to chance his eyes yet, despite having the only color eye i dislike having come with him XD

      Is your boyfriend into dolls as well, or just into helping you? <3 Please tell me you and your boyfriend go out together with the doll/s time to time ~~

      I'm sure. I don't think I can even make when for my Uncle/EID sized doll! let along the masterpiece for a microscopic doll like yours!
       
      #31 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    32. Haha you're too sweet. College and life just got in the way, but I'm so happy to be back. I've missed chatting with others about dolls and being a part of the community so much.
       
    33. Oh wow, Good luck. I hope you can finish it!!!! <3 <3 And even if it doesn't turn out exactly how you want it, It will still look amazing I'm sure <3 the doll will surely be happy with anything you give them, even more so with the extra love and effort you've put into it!
       
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    34. That is so sweet! I may have to do that in the future, but right now we are both bundled in blankets. <3 I can stare pictures as soon as it's done! It's grey and it pretty much looks like a dress because it has a circle skirt attached to it. :3nodding:
       
    35. I bet. I've yet to fully become part of the community, since I can't take good pics of my dolls much.
      So instead I just snapchat and message all my friends annoying spam of him/my obsessive thoughts of him all the time. X'D

      Do you go out a lot with your doll/s, or plan to? <3 Do you happen to have an owner x doll spam of pictures you'd be willing to share? I love that stuff, and again, love your style <3
       
    36. I used to go to meetups regularly when I was in high school, but the local community kind of dissolved. I should take more photos with my dolls for sure, or just photos of them in general. Will definitely keep popping in and around the rest of the forum with stuff from my crew. I'm definitely going to try being more active and taking everyone out more. Quite a few of my friends are scared of them though, so it's hard to do outings.
       
    37. Oh my goodness, that sounds cute.. both the coat... and the blankets that is just ahhhhhh <3 <3 <3
      I ended up sleeping next to my doll last night myself, because after making him a new wig and hat that showed him off better than the rats nest he had.... his face was just so pretty I had to lay down next to him XD I couldn't do anything but wanna stare at his beautiful smile until I passed out.... Even if his huge body is a bed hog X'D

      I really do hope you upload a picture sometime, I bet it's soooooooo cute <3 <3 <3

      ah, that sucks... both the doll meets, and the friends that are scared of them. My two closest friends, one is scared to death of dolls, and the other absolutely adores my doll and I together... but sadly... regardless, both are in another country studying abroad, and I'm all alone with Aenean.

      You have enough of a style and good looks though, that you could take him out on your own. <3
       
      #37 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    38. Pshhh thank you :chibi I just worry about getting harassed. It's happened in the past and is easier to counteract with friends around. I feel you on the being alone, my best friend is studying abroad too.
       
    39. I understand those feels.... Luckly I have my dad that I go out with. One thing that really does help though... Snapchat. I'm telling you. There is a little extra "ugh but no" fear because of the fact now your taking pictures in public.... but... then It goes from "I've got a doll because I'm really awkward and weird" to "I've got a doll because it's part of whatever great internet life I've got going on. I'm better than you, my followers know so~~" Even if you have no followers yet XD

      heck, make a doll only snapchat, and wear a shirt with your snaptag on it.. no one will question unless its directly! <3
       
    40. Today I moved a ton of stuff around my house and made a plan for individual shelves for each of my dolls and my planned dolls. Soon I'll be able to give them spaces of their own. I am so excited. :)
       
    41. That sounds wonderful <3 Upload a photo when its done if you can!!
       
    42. I went to put my Dollmore Nayuta kenzo, that I just got in the mail a couple days ago into a sitting position, and laughed out loud when he just flopped over and it gave him the expression of "just leave me, I'm dead tired man". Solely because he's a 'glamour model' so it'd seem to make sense of his exhausted look. To have to hold poses all day for years and on top of it be put in a box for a week and sent across states to get here. Poor guys had it rough xD He only actually did it because he needs to be restrung, but I found it hilarious considered the circumstances. I'll maybe upload a humorous photo of him when I get home from work.[​IMG]
       
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    43. Oh that will be quite a while, but I certainly will once I have one of them in presentable shape
       
    44. Today I tried making shorts for my boy Noya for the first time today! (they didn't turn out well but i had a blast dressing him up with them for a bit) And I re-posed him on his little rocking chair and tried a few new eye colours on him!
       
    45. Today my dolls have been sitting beside me as I procrastinate write a little of their story down for National Novel Writing Month. ^_^
       
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    46. Sounds great~ you can always upload progress too if you want~

      That sounds like SO much fun, ahhhh <3 <3 and your definitely doing dolls right. Even without making them right, you had fun the whole time, which is most important <3 I mean... I've been excited for the last 8 hours straight Everytime I look at my doll...because I put a rolled up in sock on his head, and called it a beanie. XD it looks bad, but he looks cute so I love it regardless.

      I assume by posing, you mean that's his seat for a long while to look at~? What color eyes did you try? Did you get super excited with each new one~? <3
       
      #46 MemeNiehe, Nov 12, 2017
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    47. Aw thank you! And that sounds so cute! A sock would give the hat that perfect 'knit' look! I'm sure he's rocking it! :3nodding:

      And yes! He sits on that chair when I'm not playing around with him, so I try to change up his pose while he's idle! It feels like a great way to get some time with him even if its only a minute of adjusting how he's sitting!

      Eye wise I was trying out some tester eyes I made out of polymer clay! I tried a metallic copper colour (which looked really cool with his brown toned faceup!) and some glow in the dark eyes! I had to say the glow in the dark eyes were my favourite! It gave him such a spooky monster look!
       
    48. Oh my God you made your own eyes?? That's even cooler!!! Dude, please upload pics sometime, I just HAVE to see them <3333

      And that sounds so cute, ah <3 the. You are always promised to see their beautiful face <3
      I personally want to make sure my doll is protected from the sun as much as possible, so he stays in his bed until I bring him out. (which is the original box he came in, just the bottom layer of foam, a little pillow for his head, covered over the top with a thick blanket to protect him)

      Do you ever forget your doll is in the chair and scare yourself? XD
       
    49. I just started to make my own eyes! I found I couldn't find the styles i wanted for my doll, so I figured 'Hey! If i can't buy it then I'll make it!". Once I get the resin to fill them with I'll definitely be posting pictures! Right now I'm just making a mass batch of bases as we speak!

      Aw! Sounds like he's comfy and cosy waiting for you! I have to keep the curtains closed in the room I have Noya displayed so he's safe from the sun!

      Oh no I don't forget about him but I've had a few family members forget about him and shout in fear when they see he's moved xD It never fails to make me giggle. They call Noya Annabelle's cousin now.
       
    50. (( hey, Can anyone tell me where to host my images? For some reason, it's not liking anything right now.. I've tried facebook, imgur, and something else... Wish den of angles would let us just put them in directly :'(
       
    51. Imgur works for me. On the drop down arrow on the image, click on "get share links" and copy the BBCode one, then paste it directly into your post. It should show up!
       
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    52. imgur or theres a desktop app/website called Gyazo where you can screenshot an image and turn it into a sharable url :)
       
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    53. I spent some time today working out the next steps for the repairs to my new-to-me/third-hand doll that just arrived. (Remove old faceup and eyelashes, find faceup artist, etc.)

      Yesterday I ordered new eyes for the doll!
       
    54. Well, it sounds WAY more difficult that it really is. It's not a pleasant task (because you have to be very careful to not damage the doll and yourself) but you only need to be logical and it's not that hard. But some help in my case was necessary since I don't have the right technic yet.
      And never ever try to hold S-hooks with your finger when it's attached to string in the doll - my boyfriend cut his finger very deeply because of that.... And now we use chopsticks to hold the strings before getting of the S-hooks ^^''

      And my boyfriend isn't really into dolls but he certainly is into making and seeing me happy ahah :) For some years I was really depressed and I couldn't find anything that made me want to do something. Then the day I came back to the BJD (after a loooong pause) it made me feel better: I had something to talk about with pleasure, something to motivate me and inspire me artistically. So he's glad to see me feeling better and he's VERY supportive, listening to me talking, helping me with my dolls. He will even go with me to my first doll convention! And this year he'll offer me a new girl for Christmas :p
      and since he also is an artistic soul and he likes to imagine and create things, we'll build some furniture and dioramas for my dolls in the future... It's great to have someone who wants you to be happy and supports you in what you love :D I'm a lucky girl ^^

      And you, do you have a special one with whom you can do doll things? :)
       
    55. I'm working on obtaining some in scale props for them, and just heard back from the person who's offering to pick some up for me! :3nodding:
       
    56. I found a nice fabric that'll go with a snowflake fabric I already had to make a winter/snow themed dress for Calli, and I bought a pair of Christmas socks to make a sock sweater for Caspar. Which means I need to get busy sewing.

      Oh and yesterday I bought a wig for Crobi... so I think everyone should be happy since they're all getting something.
       
    57. This was last night, actually, but I changed Maaya's outfit but kept her black cat theme going X3

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    58. I changed her outfit, posed and sat her on my work space. Having her beside me really inspires and motivates me. :kitty2
       
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    59. oh my god that is priceless I love it XD XD XD I love those little accidents that give them life!! <3 And my goodness, just got him a couple days ago? I would be dying of happiness like aaaaaah <3 <3 <3 You are so bonded with him already, I love it!
      I just had a similar situation when trying to take a selfie with my boy Aenean who was reading. I ended up bumping him two shots in, and his arms fell as if he was laughing softly and playfully scolding me that he "can't read in peace with me around", but actually was lovingly setting it down to take the picture with me.

      Dolls are so amazing <3

      Oh, working on a new-to-you doll to make him yours sounds amazing <3 <3
      I'm guessing you already have their style well picked out then~?

      Ouch, i will keep that in mind @-@

      Oh wow, I don't even know what to say, that is just beautiful <3
      Honestly, you are very lucky, and I have a feeling by the way you talk about him.. that he is just as lucky to have you <3
      The fact that your love of dolls is stronger than the feelings that had been eating you... its beautiful. It's like the dolls themselves were there by your side in your time of need. <3
      I must say, I am indeed very jealous of the boyfriend you have~ Not only is he perfect.. but... he is helping you build some amazing things for your doll. I would LOVE to see the things you guys have made for them~~

      And sadly, My doll is my only special one right now~ But with a face like his..... I don't think I'll ever need one haha~ (He is an Iplehouse Chase. I was so lovingly obsessed with his model, that I can recolonize and name multiple users chase dolls XD). I do however have a best friend (who sadly lives far away) that I am heavy trying to convince to get into dolls. She never will because of the price.. but... I just sent her my third "us and our dolls" fantasy daydream story to help convince her. I found a mini gingerbread house cookie mold that is perfect sized, and told her about the four of us decorating them well watching christmas movies XD

      How many dolls do you own Might I ask~? And are you more of a pose picture and design them, or a spend time with them kind of person? As you might guess, I'm ALL about spending time with my baby boy <3

      Not that the ones who are more playful don't focus heavily on the other side, but, it seems that half the people care ONLY about the design representation, and the other half care much more about what outfit they should wear out to the movies with them~

      omg, that has to be the best feeling <3 <3 I hope you can get them soon!

      It's like an early Christmas for your loved ones <3 <3 A snowy dress sounds soooo cute <3

      And I must say... I am quite jealous that you can use Christmas socks. I bought an AMAZING for a Christmas sweater stoking for my doll, Only to find out it was STILL too small. Uncle/EID sized dolls are a beloved pain :(

      She is soooooo cute <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      I know that feeling <3 There is just something about the sweet face of the one you love beside you~
       
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    60. Wonderful thread! My 1st BJD is on order. I already have a place for him on my desk. I bought a bowl chair for him to sit in and relax and keep me company.
       
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