BlytheCon 2012: I'm attending!

Yes, that's right! My mom and I both pre-registered for BlytheCon 2012.

I'm already excited and need to work on finding some Texan attire for my dolls, myself, and my mom.

Now, to book the hotel and check out flights. I'm so excited!

See y'all in Texas,
Becca/Blythetastic!

Middie Blythe: Warning, Cuter Then They Appear

Alright, I admit, when they announced the arrival of these "Middie Blythe" dolls, I was skeptical. Yes, I do love a tiny doll and while I adore my Kenners, they can be a boat load of doll to tote around.

After reading tons of 'They're cuter in person!' comments, I knew I needed a Middie. So I bought the new anniversary girl, Cherish Me Always, and my mom bought Little Lily Brown.



While I haven't had much time or decent weather for photos, I must say...I'm smitten! They're small and far cuter in person than I imagined. Finding clothes is rather fun because even if the clothes are a bit large, it's kind of adorable.



Takara, I know have another Blythe obsession. Oy! It doesn't help that my mom loves dark haired dolls and purple...and the August Middie release has dark curly hair and purple eyes.

Off to find a Macaron Q-Tea Middie,
Becca aka Blythetastic!

Introducing...Frankie the FrankenKenner.

Recently, I did something a bit crazy: I bought a Kenner in terrible shape that only has blurry photos on the listing. Somehow, she was still charming enough to purchase. I wasn't sure how she'd clean up because I wasn't sure of exatly what she looked like...



After she arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. While her legs and body were a hot mess, her face is nothing short of fantastic. I took off the pink 'body' and found a block of wood, no arms or legs, and 5 nails that needed removed. Much to my surprised, I was able to remove the 5 (yes, FIVE) nails that help a block of wood to her upper torso. It took a little work but thanks to the most generous Marilyn (emptynest) and the friendly Jen (Genova), she now has a fully Kenner body. She's made of around 6 different Kenners. Her arms and legs gave me a good fight but finally gave in and now fit her perfectly.



Frankie's hair still needs work but she's come a long way and I couldn't be happier with her!



Off to sew for my (hopefully!) soon arriving Middie Blythe,
Becca/Blythetastic!

In which I remember that I have a blog.

I admit, I got caught up in my college graduation madness and didn't update this blog much...at all.

So! I'm back and determined to make more posts and hopefully post a few photos, as well.

I'm organizing an upcoming Blythe meet in Columbus, Ohio in the next few weeks, so hopefully I can post some photos and gush about that. I love meets! I have a lot of fun going and seeing other people and their dolls. My mom typically goes and comes back with another blythe doll that she wants. She did so at the last meet and at BlytheCon '09.

Speaking of BlytheCon...I did miss this year's but instead I bought a new Kenner with a crazy body. Someone had attached a block of wood then a layer of foam and cloth to make a doll "body". She's being restored to her former Kenner glory now though.



Anyway, I missed BlytheCon but I did participate in an online BlytheCon with webcam and chat. It was so much!

Promising to update much sooner than last time,
Blythetastic!/Becca