Jan. 31: MTV

They want their MTV. Do you? 

These Blythe dolls are Simply Sparkly Spark (Neo) and Poseidon’s Treasure (Petite) posing for the theme “I want my MTV” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 30: Head Scarf

Tired and thirsty from a long drive? Have a refreshing Soda Pop!

This Blythe doll is Sarah Shades, wearing her stock outfit, posing for the theme “Head Scarf” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Isn’t the drinks machine so cute? It came from Five Below (so, very affordable!) and it actually works!

Jan. 29: Hot Pants

Who wears short shorts?

This Blythe doll is Playful Raindrops, posing for the theme “Hot Pants” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. By the way, the cinnamon rolls are ready!

Jan. 28: Poncho

 “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” —Willie Nelson

This Blythe doll is Asha Alvera, wearing Pow Wow Poncho’s stock poncho and boots, for the theme “Poncho”in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a poster.

Jan. 27: Water

"How beautiful the water is! 

To me 'tis wondrous fair-- 

No spot can ever lonely be 

If water sparkle there; 

It hath a thousand tongues of mirth, 

Of grandeur, or delight, 

And every heart is gladder made 

When water greets the sight." 

~ Elizabeth Oakes Smith

This Blythe doll is Mermaid Tasha; would you believe that she is posing for the theme “Bell Sleeves” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr?

Jan. 26: Skateboard

Fly without wings.

This Blythe doll is Sweet Bubbly Bear wearing her stock outfit (plus a hat by an unknown maker) for the theme “Skateboard” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 25: Mork and Mindy

O, thou art fairer than the evening air clad in the beauty of a thousand stars.

—Christopher Marlowe

This Blythe doll is Sea Sailor See. It took some doing to come up with a picture for the theme “Mork and Mindy”, but I finally chose a doll with similar hair (short, brown) to Mork’s and dressed her in a vague approximation of the spacesuit he sometimes wore. The background is a poster.

Jan. 24: Josie and the Pussycats

"Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand." ~ Stevie Wonder

These Blythe dolls are Cherry Beach Sunset, Sarah Shades, and Minty Magic, posing for the theme “Josie and the Pussycats” in the Blythe a day group on Flickr. In order to make these girls fit the theme, they needed cat ears, so I got out some felt, ribbon, and embroidery floss and whipped up these headbands. I’m sure they will come in handy again for costumes at Halloween! 

Jan. 23: Ken

Do you feel…the Kenergy?

These Blythe dolls are Ice Rune and Pow Wow Poncho posing for the theme “Glam Rock” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. This fabulous Ken doll is no David Bowie or Alice Cooper, but he is totally glam, so that’s all the justification I need to use him for this theme. I’ve been listening to The Barbie Album while using my treadmill, and “I’m Just Ken” is my favorite song on it. I’m a huge Ken fan! (Loved the movie too!)

Jan. 22: The Partridge Family

Do we ever get tired of our favorite songs?

This Blythe doll is Precocious Candy’s Mushroom wearing Mondrian’s stock outfit for the theme “The Partridge Family” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The lyrics are from the song “I Think I Love You” from The Partridge Family album. It was the top selling single of 1970.

Jan. 21: Disco

"Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have.” ~ Horace

These Blythe dolls are Simply Mango and Simply Guava, posing for the theme “Disco” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. This is a chalkboard flat lay; I drew the floor and sparkles. The disco ball is a printout from the internet.

Jan. 20: Egg Chair

Go to your happy place.

This Blythe doll is Sea Sailor See, posing for the theme “Egg Chair” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I LOVE this chair so much! I got it from Amazon; it is made for Bratz dolls.

Jan. 19: Scooby Doo

Just basking in the warm glow of her toy collection.

This Blythe doll is Mondrian, posing for the theme “Scooby Doo” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 18: Lincoln Logs

Online shopping is more convenient, but there is something to be said for the hands-on experience of shopping in person.

This Blythe doll is Mondrian, posing for the theme “Lincoln Logs” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Jan. 17: Bicentennial

Everything is better with fireworks!

These Blythe dolls are Cinema Princess, Tokyo Bright, Simply Sparkly Spark, and Precocious Candy’s Mushroom, posing for the theme “American Bicentennial” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made the fireworks stand out of card stock and colored pencils. The tiny dollar bills with which they are paying came out of my Mini Brands Advent calendar last month—that stack of money was my favorite gift in the calendar!

Jan. 16: Maxi Dress

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do 

with your one wild and precious life?”

 ~Mary Oliver

This Blythe doll is Mrs. Retro Mama, posing for the theme “Maxi Dress” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Her fabulous dress is by Endangered Sissy.

Jan. 15: Midi Skirt

“Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams.” —Paul Gauguin

This Blythe doll is Lovely Katherine’s Corner, posing for the theme “ Midi Skirt” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I’m afraid her midi skirt is verging on maxi length—but it doesn’t quite reach her ankles, so I’m calling it midi! The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Jan. 14: Flower Child

"Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking."    —Marcus Aurelius

This Blythe doll is Cherry Beach Sunset, posing for the theme “Flower Child” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 13: Smiley Face

Have a happy day!

This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Marigold, with a Sonny Angel friend, for the theme “Smiley Face” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 12: Hurry

Life’s an adventure—don’t miss a moment of it.

This Blythe doll is Fani Flamingo, wearing a corduroy skirt for the theme “Corduroy “ in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 11: Tie Dye

Take time to learn a new skill. It’s an investment in yourself!

This Blythe doll is Simply Mango, posing for the theme “Tie Dye” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 10: Platform Shoes

“I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.” -Voltaire

This Blythe doll is Pretty Peony, posing for the theme “Platforms” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Her outfit is from WoollyRockers on Etsy. The boarder was added in PicCollage.

Jan. 9: Bell Bottoms

Get your groove on…wear bell bottoms!

These Blythe dolls are Simply Bubble Boom, Simply Sparkly Spark, and Simpky Thumpty Thump, wearing cute bell bottoms from Filledereve on Etsy. This picture is for the theme “Bell Bottoms “ in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

Jan. 8: Popcorn Time

When you want a yummy snack in a jiffy, reach for POPCORN!

These Blythe dolls are Vera Florentine, Song of London Mary, and Dear Forest Deer, posing for the theme “Jiffy pop popcorn” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. Sorry that the popcorn isn’t Jiffy Pop; Orville Redenbacher’s is the best I could do!

Jan. 7: Roller Skating

“Let’s roll!”

Expert skaters Yellow Marshmallow (Middie Blythe) and Mandy Cotton Candy (Neo Blythe) can’t be confined to the skating rink! For the theme “Roller Skating Rink” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The skates are for Chelsea and Barbie; the background is a poster.

Jan. 6: Kenner Blythe

“The wonderful world of Blythe! The fascinating doll with the surprise in her eyes.” —quote from a 1972 toy fair catalog 

This is Jane, my one and only Kenner Blythe doll. Yes, I do have two of these beautiful carriers, both in pristine condition. I bought one; a few years later my sweet husband gave me the other one for Christmas. Jane is wearing an outfit a friend made for us. The blue dress is a vintage piece from Quick Curl Skipper.

Jan. 5: Care Bears

“Caring is what counts!”

These Blythe dolls are both Candy Carnival, posing for the theme “Care Bears” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Jan. 4: Magic Mushrooms

Have you been to the magical mushrooms grove? If not, Enchanted Petal can show you the way.

Enchanted Petal is wearing Urban Fairy Ellie’s stock dress. The beautiful background is a piece of scrapbooking paper. For the theme “Magic mushrooms” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.

January 3: Guacamole

“This is a disaster!! I got the guacamole, but I forgot the tortilla chips!!”

This poor, chip-less Blythe doll is Lady Panacea, posing for the theme “Avocado green” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I had a Mini Brands Advent calendar in December; conveniently, this guacamole was one of the daily gifts (as were the other ones in this picture.)

Jan. 2: Creative Hippie

Creativity doesn’t need a reason.

This Blythe doll is I Love You It’s True, wearing the most Bohemian clothes in her closet for the theme “Hippie” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. A creative person made the “Love” canvas for me in a craft swap. The background of this photo is a big canvas my daughter painted for me to use in doll photos (isn’t she nice?)

Jan. 1: Celebrate!

Wishing you a wild and wonderful new year!

These beautiful Blythe dolls are Mermaid Tasha, Fighting Milk Saranghae, Minty Magic, and Winterish Allure.

Here’s another version of today’s photo, altered to fit the theme for the Blythe a Day group on Flickr: Welcome to the 1970’s! In PicMonkey, I used the Instafilm effect to make the picture look older.