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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Goat

I want to go about like the light-footed goats.” —from Heidi by Johanna Spyri

This Blythe doll is Cousin Olivia, posing for the theme “Get your goat” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The outfit is from Winterish Allure. I feel like yodeling, how about you?







Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Eagle

Only the most eagle-eyed person can spot the majestic bird on her nest.

This Blythe doll is Suri Sustainable, posing for the theme “Eagle eye” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.




Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Turkey Eggs

Did you say you need eggs? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve got turkey eggs, chicken eggs, duck eggs, quail eggs, ostrich eggs, pheasant eggs, frog eggs, dinosaur eggs, lizard eggs, platypus eggs, fish eggs…the list goes on!

This is a Littlest Pet Shop Blythe doll, posing for the theme “Cold turkey” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Monday, August 28, 2023

Natural Beauty

"Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." ~ Albert Einstein

This lovely Blythe doll is Brenda’s Extraordinary Day, wearing Suri Sustainable’s stock outfit. This picture is for the theme “Sly as a fox” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Sunday, August 27, 2023

Pretty as a Picture

“The dress I made looks beautiful on you, Ratilda! Let me take your picture.” It’s fun to play dress-up with your pet. 

This Blythe doll is Lady Panacea, posing for the theme “Rug rat” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made the room box and Lady P’s dress; I bought the crocheted Middie dress (worn by Ratilda) on Etsy quite a few years ago.






Saturday, August 26, 2023

Whale

If this is a dream, she doesn’t want to wake up, because she is having a whale of a time!

This is a Littlest Pet Shop Blythe, posing for the theme “Whale of a time” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a coloring book page.



Friday, August 25, 2023

Wolf

“In the calm, deep waters of the mind, the wolf waits.” —F.T. McKinstry

This Blythe doll is Leading Lady Lucy, wearing Juno Estella’s stock dress and Lady Panacea’s headpiece. This picture is for the theme “Cry wolf” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Thursday, August 24, 2023

Deer

Welcome to the annual All Creatures Fun Run! Winning odds are in favor of Derrick the Deer, but Hope Blythe is looking very determined! It’s sure to be an exciting contest!

This Middie Blythe doll is Yellow Marshmallow, and the Neo is Spring Hope. They are posing for the theme “Run like a deer” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Wednesday, August 23, 2023

No Grouchy Bears

“Here’s something I learned from the Care Bears: if you think happy thoughts, your troubles will just float away! No grouchy bears here!”

This doll is a Littlest Pet Shop Blythe, wearing a cute bear outfit from camillel on Etsy. This picture is for the theme “Grouchy as a bear” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.









Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Owl

“Whooooo” is outside the window?

This lovely Blythe doll is Quintessential Journey, posing for the theme “Night owl” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The cute owl dress was part of a lot of used clothes I purchased, so I don’t know who made it, but I’m glad I had it for this picture, because it’s perfect! The owl is a finger puppet I bought at Made, which sells ethically made goods from around the world.









Monday, August 21, 2023

When Pigs Fly

His wings may be small, but his determination to fly is huge. This little piggie is ready for takeoff!

This Blythe doll is Tsumori Spirit and her little friend is a Sonny Angel doll. This picture is for the theme “When pigs fly” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I love this dress I made for her so much that I’m having trouble dressing her in anything else.



Sunday, August 20, 2023

Sheep

If at night you cannot sleep,
Count your blessings instead of sheep.

This Blythe doll is Tokyo Bright, posing for the theme “Counting sheep” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The sheep is a decor item. The beautiful quilt was made by Angie Coppi. Every time I use it in a doll picture, it makes me happy.




Saturday, August 19, 2023

Bug’s Ear

“Bugs have ears?? That’s news to me!”

This Blythe doll is Simply Bubble Boom, posing for the theme “Cute as a bug’s ear” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Her beautiful dress is from WoollyRockers on Etsy.



Friday, August 18, 2023

Top Dog

At dinner time, Daunting Drusilla always feeds Dot the Dalmatian first, because she is the top dog.

This picture is for the theme “Top dog” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr, and “Alphabet” (letter D) in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. Drusilla’s gorgeous dress is from WoollyRockers on Etsy.






Thursday, August 17, 2023

Goose

Geese are very unpredictable. One minute, they are sitting peacefully in the shade at the park, and the next minute, they’ve crashed your picnic and are running away with your Coke!

This Middie Blythe doll is Nellie Nibbles, posing for the theme “Wild goose chase” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Lion

“The greatest fear in the world is of the opinion of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.”        —Osho, Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously 

This Blythe doll is Minty Magic, posing with her lion friend for the theme “Lion’s share” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.














Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Road Hogs

Nobody likes road hogs.

This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Peony, at the wheel of her Barbie car, for the theme “Road hog” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The hogs are, from left to right: Lalaloopsy, Sonny Angel, antique celluloid, and eraser.










Monday, August 14, 2023

Got Elephants?

So many elephants in one room!

This Blythe doll is Stella Serendipitous, posing with all the elephants I could come up with, for the theme “Elephant in the room” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Sunday, August 13, 2023

Flamingo

A little birdy told me…the color of the month is Flamingo Pink!

This Blythe doll is Lovely Katherine’s Corner, with a flamingo from Schleich. This picture is for the theme “A little birdy told me” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.







 


Saturday, August 12, 2023

Horse of Course

“A moonlight ride? That’s a great idea, Maximus. Let’s go!”

This Blythe doll is Mermaid Tasha, posing for the theme “From the horse’s mouth” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Friday, August 11, 2023

Picnic

When picnicking, Patty Patch prefers pig participants.

This picture is for the theme “Pig out” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr, and “Alphabet” (letter “P”) in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook.









Thursday, August 10, 2023

Monkey

A day spent at the zoo had unforeseen consequences.

These two Blythe dolls are Suri Sustainable and Zyanya Remembers, posing for the theme “Monkey see, monkey do” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.











Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Farm Life

“Holy cow! I love living on a farm!”

This Blythe doll is Song of London Mary. I saw this “farm” page in a coloring book, and wanted to use it for this picture, but I didn’t have time to color it. As I flipped through the rest of the book, I found this same page printed on the inside back cover, already colored, as an example! Yay! Then I went through my doll clothes and found this cow print dress, which I made a long time ago and had forgotten about. Also yay! This picture is for the theme “Holy cow” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.









Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Fishy

There’s always “something fishy” in the mermaid pool.

This Blythe doll is Curly Blue Babe, wearing a Barbie mermaid tail for the theme “Something’s Fishy” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.



Sunday, August 6, 2023

Chicken Out

“My pet chicken got out of the coop yesterday. Have you seen her?”

This Blythe doll is Vera Florentine, posing with her wubba chiken for the theme “Chicken out” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.







Nap Time

“I’m not sleepy.”
“Then just close your eyes and pretend to take a nap.”
One minute later: “Zzzzzzzzz”

These Blythe dolls are Middie Puchippu Chappu Pepa, Neo Snowflake Sonata, and Petite Connie Corneille, posing for the theme “Cat nap” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.






Saturday, August 5, 2023

Ants vs. Bee

Hypothetical question for the day: Which would be worse, ants in your pants, or a bee in your bonnet? Each girl argues from her own experience. The debate rages on.

These lovely Blythe dolls are Blue Rabbit and Veronica Lace, posing for the theme “Ants in your pants” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.






Friday, August 4, 2023

Mouse

Maybe Kitty won’t notice the intruders if they live up to their reputation and don’t make a sound.

This Blythe doll is Odette Lake of Tears for the theme “Quiet as a mouse” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.


 



 

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Puppy Love

"Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong." – W.R. Purche

This Petite Blythe doll is Connie Corneille, posing with her Littlest Pet Shop dog for the theme “Puppy Love” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a coloring page I recently completed.






Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Busy Bee

The early bird might get the worm, but the busy bee gets things done!

This Blythe doll is Playful Raindrops, posing for the theme “Busy as a bee” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The sewing machine is a Hallmark ornament. I was pleased to find these bee fabrics in my stash for this picture!






Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Sheep

There’s no one here but us sheep. No wolves allowed!

These Blythe dolls are My Melody and Miss Sally Rice, posing for the theme “Wolf in sheep’s clothing” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I like the way these two dolls look together, with their translucent skin and pastel hair.