This was my first full year as a Blythe collector (Bonnie was the first doll I bought, in the summer of 2012). It's been a fun year of learning about the dolls and interacting with other collectors. I've participated in many swaps on Blythe Kingdom, Plastic Paradise, and Facebook; I went to my first Blythe Con; and I've learned some things about myself as a doll collector:
1. I like Blythe the best. Other dolls just aren't as interesting to me (sorry, Barbie.) Although I do think Lala Loopsy is cute--I love the pretty colors.
2. I love the stock dolls best. For one reason or another, most customized dolls don't appeal to me. I've discovered that something as small as the shape of the lips or nose can spell the difference between a doll I like and one I don't. Some day I hope to be good enough at customizing to make a doll with all the details just the way I like them; until then, I am making only minor changes to my girls (changing eye chips and buffing the shine off their faces.)
3. I love crafting, sewing and knitting for Blythe. My favorite part of owning these dolls is creating things for them. I've always been crafty, and I find that I can use all of my talents on Blythe.
4. I need a better camera. My little Panasonic Lumix is okay, but my photos can't compare to some of the beautiful pictures I've seen on Facebook and Flickr.
My primary goal for 2014 is to keep my Etsy store, Blythe Happy, full, and to start a Facebook page for the store. I also plan to do more swaps because they are a great way to meet new people and to expand my collection of doll sundries. I don't think I will make it to Blythe Con this year though--Seattle is a bit too far for a day trip from Virginia!
Hey I loooove your collection, they're gorgeous! Please could you tell me who are the brunette bottom row third from right and the peach hair bottom row second from left?
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Hi Lucy, thanks for your comment! The brunette is Petite Dejeuner Champs Elysee. She was my second Blythe, and I find her to be unusually beautiful! I highly recommend her if you are looking for a brunette. The peach haired girl is Simply Bubble Boom. Her hair is so bright and beautiful! I find that it looks different depending on what color she is wearing--sometimes it seems orange, or red, or pink! She is another on I highly recommend.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Your collection has grown so much since last year. And I have been having the same feelings about needing a better camera and am drooling over some DSLRs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Leslie. I have yet to purchase my first Blythe and I am really stuck between choosing either Raspberry Sorbet or Champs Elysee as I would love to get a brunette with a fringe (bangs). Decisions decisions! :)
ReplyDeleteJessica, thanks for your comment!
ReplyDeleteLucy, both RS and PDCE are beautiful dolls. RS has longer hair and pink lips and cheeks, but I think the color of PDCE's hair, and the peachy color of her lips and cheeks, is prettier.
Okay, so I am now the proud owner of Penny Precious and Can Can Cat (I know, what happened to the brunette plan?!), and I have to know: is it normal to just sit and stare at them for hours? They are so damn beautiful! :) x
ReplyDeleteOh Lucy--you have two beauties in your dolly family! I'm like you, I just like to stare at them!!
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