Goodbye!

Today will be my last post here. Goodbye to the dozen or so people who routinely view this blog. I’ve been having trouble uploading photos in recent weeks, and it’s gotten to the point that I can’t add pictures at all—and I’ve tried all the fixes the internet can suggest, without success—so it’s time for me to say goodbye to Blogger. I will continue posting the same content as always, and I can be found on Instagram (leslie.andersen) and Facebook (Leslie Ann Andersen); look for and join the Facebook group called Blythe Pure and Simple, which is my group. I’m also on Flickr as Leslieshappyheart. See you around!

2026!

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone health and happiness in 2026!

This Blythe doll is Allegra Champagne wearing her stock dress. I’m surprised that I never thought of making a champagne glass prop for her before! I made this with colored pencils on black card stock. The background is wrapping paper. The moon is aluminum foil over cardboard.

Animal Kingdom

Hi everyone, Hazel here! You know, just because my last name is “Hedgehog”, some people think that I only love hedgehogs, but that is not true! I love all animals! That’s why I have been asked to introduce the January photo theme: Animal Kingdom! There are sooo many ways you can make pictures to fit this theme: you can use stock dolls with animal names, like Blue Rabbit, Dear Forest Dear, Zoe and Her Pet Fish, Can Can Cat, etc. Also, you could carry out the theme with clothes (think of all the animal hats!). Don’t forget animal props, and backgrounds (just try to use your own imagination, not AI). Some of your photos will be chosen randomly to appear in our group banner (I will change the banner frequently so more pictures can be featured). The Animal Kingdom fun starts on Thursday, January 1st. See you then!

Zamboni

Three cheers for the Zamboni driver! Skating is so much more fun after she makes the ice as smooth as glass!

These Blythe dolls are Yellow Marshmallow (Middie), Blue Rabbit, and Odette Lake of Tears for “Z is for Zamboni” in our Christmas alphabet…which brings us to the end of the Christmas pictures. I’ve had so much fun this season, and I hope you did too. Thanks to everyone who “liked” or left a comment on any of the photos. We will be back to announce a new theme tomorrow!

Yeti

What could be more fun than playing with a couple of yetis in the snow? We don’t know, but if we think of anything, we’ll let you know!

These Middie Blythe dolls are Smiley Waffle and Nellie Nibbles for “Y is for Yeti” in our Christmas alphabet. The background is a gift bag.

Xmas X-ray

An X-ray confirms what her friends already know: Strawberry keeps Christmas in her heart every day of the year.

This Blythe doll is Heavenly Strawberry for “X is for Xmas X-ray” in our Christmas alphabet.

Winter Wonderland

Walking in a winter wonderland.

This Blythe doll is Heavenly Strawberry for “‘Tis the Season”. She’s wearing Gerda Eternity’s stock outfit.