Wrap It Up

Simply having a wonderful Christmas time!

This Blythe doll is Devi Delacour posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Wonderful!

Enjoy the simple things…like decorating the Christmas tree.

This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Melon for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Christmas Carols

The Blytheville Choir sends its members out trios to spread Christmas cheer to everyone! Tis the season to be jolly!

These Blythe dolls are Minty Magic, Zoe and Her Pet Fish, and Fighting Milk Saranghae, for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Cookie Baking Crew

Got cookies?

This gorgeous Blythe doll is Coquette Lumiere, posing with her Sonny Angel friend for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. That’s a Barbie apron and Hallmark ornament mixing bowls.

Ornaments

Let’s decorate the Christmas tree! Come on, everyone, grab your favorite ornaments and get busy!

This Blythe doll is Snowflake Sonata. Her box of ornaments is actually a Hallmark ornament (it doesn’t open, unfortunately). For Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Snowy Day

Dashing through the snow,

On this snowy day,

O’er the hills we go,

Laughing all the way!

This Blythe doll is Fighting Milk Saranghae, wearing a dress I made, a Skipper coat, and a sweet little necklace by my friend Angie Coppi. I don’t know who made the hat. The sledding bunny is an ornament. This flat lay is for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. 

Christmas Parade

Everybody loves a parade!

This Neo Blythe is Blue Rabbit; the Middies are Pixie Peaceful and Lena Elena, and the Petites are Littlest Pet Shop Blythes. 

Let me tell you about the background! It is from Byer’s Choice, a company that makes old-fashioned Christmas dolls (which I don’t like) and their accessories (which I do like) for holiday displays. I don’t know when this Williamsburg background was produced, but I have been seeing it at my local antique mall for several years, marked “Not For Sale”. I checked it every time I went, just in case the vendor had changed their mind; and then one day this summer, when I went to the booth where it was located…there was a second one there, that was for sale! I was almost jumping for joy! These houses actually exist here, in the restored area of Williamsburg, Virginia, and they are decorated for Christmas very much like they are in this picture, and I walk past them frequently, so it’s very cool to have a miniature version for my dolls!

Travel

Wishing everyone safe travels this holiday season!

This Blythe doll is Lil Heart by Milk, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Gingerbread

Welcome to Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread Bakery! Serving up the freshest treats in the North Pole!

This Blythe doll is Blue Rabbit. She works in Santa’s advertising department, and sometimes she appears in their online ads, like this one for the theme Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

I just adore her outfit, from Junie Moon! The big house is a gift bag from Target.

Candy Canes

If you love candy canes, raise your hand!

This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Amaryllis, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. Thank you Angie Coppi for making her cute necklace; and thank you Sandie Sinatra for making the pretty dress.

Snowman Builder

Need a snowman? Pixie Peaceful, snowman builder extraordinaire, has got you covered! She will build it in your yard or deliver it to your door. She’s recently been selected as part of the North Pole Work Crew, which is a very prestigious organization, as you know. Whether you need just one snowman, or half a dozen, she is the girl for you. Call 555-SNOW.

This Blythe Middie is Pixie Peaceful, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background is a jigsaw puzzle. 

O Christmas Tree

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree,

How lovely are your branches!

This Blythe doll is Zoe and Her Pet Fish, posing with some Calico Critters for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Our Wish

Our wish for you: peace, love, and joy at Christmas time.

This Blythe doll is Tsumori Spirit, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

December Prize

Feeling Christmas-y!

This is Unicorn Maiden, modeling the dress and headband set that will be the prize in the Winter Celebration photo challenge. There will be two identical prizes (the second one is currently under construction). Since the prizes will be mailed in January, I chose fabrics that would work for another favorite holiday of mine, Valentine’s Day!

Hurry to Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook to enter for your chance to win!

Christmas Market

You might find a treasure at the Christmas Market.

This Blythe doll is Mondrian, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Christmas Cookies

There is always a reason to smile.

This Neo Blythe doll is Leading Lady Lucy, posing with a Littlest Pet Shop Blythe doll for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The stack of bowls and the cookie tray are ornaments.

Magic

Remember to live every day like it’s Christmas!

This beautiful Blythe doll is Heavenly Strawberry wearing Frosty Frock’s stock outfit and posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Hot Chocolate

We’re sending warm wishes and hot chocolate to you at Christmas time!

This Blythe doll is UFO A GoGo, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background is scrapbooking paper. The pretty dress was made by Sandie Sinatra. The Santa mug is by Tim Holtz (can be found where scrapbooking supplies are sold).

Old St. Nick

You should always have a plate of cookies handy when you go out in December, just in case you run into a certain older gentleman!

This Blythe doll is Coquette Lumiere, posing for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. Santa is a Squishmallow. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Dec. 2

May the spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path.

This Blythe doll is Lady Panacea. The sweet little deer and the tree came from Target last year. The background is wrapping paper. This picture is for Winter Celebration in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook (there is a giveaway at the end of the month, so join us and post a picture!), and Astrid’s giveaway in Blythe World.

Tree Time

This year the Christmas tree is SO VERY TALL that Finlee has to stand on a ladder to add ornaments near the top.

My first Christmas picture of 2024, hooray!! This Blythe doll is Fighting Milk Saranghae, wearing a beautiful dress we just got from Rabbit in the Moon on Etsy. The background is a jigsaw puzzle I just finished…I realized that I need to do Christmas puzzles in November if I want to use them for doll pictures this year, so I managed to get a couple done. The cute hedgehog ornament was a handmade gift from my friend Angie Coppi. 

The End

All good things must come to an end…and so we say goodbye to this month of apple pictures. It was fun, but I am glad to be moving on to my favorite season: Christmas!!

This Blythe doll is Donna Donut, posing with most of my apple props in a flat lay.

December Plans

December is almost here, so it’s time to make plans! 

I’m very happy with the way the November photo challenge went in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. With the “apple” theme lasting the entire month, more people had time to enter photos; and the incentive of prizes may also have contributed to the increase in participation. So it seems like the best way to go forward is: more time! And, prizes! I will be offering both in December. Join us on Facebook for all the details.

Crazy?

My friends like to joke that I’m one cat short of crazy. Well guess what? Today I got a new cat!!

This Blythe doll is Miss Sally Rice, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. I added the apple tree drawing to the jigsaw puzzle background to make this work for the theme, because I’m running out of ideas featuring apples, and I really wanted to use this jigsaw puzzle that I recently finished! Her floofy white cat is from VioletPie on Etsy.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! I brought the pumpkin pie—I made it myself!

This Blythe doll is Dear Forest Deer, posing for the theme of Thanksgiving, and also for 30 Days of Apples. We do have a gorgeous doll-size apple pie, but it is too heavy for her to hold! This pumpkin pie is made from air-dry clay, so it is almost weightless. The background is a jigsaw puzzle. I made her outfit (and the pie).

Magnificent Maude

In the history of juggling, never had there been anyone even half as great as the amazing…Magnificent Maude!

This Blythe doll is Good Neighbor Cafe, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. This is a chalkboard flat lay.

Have a Good Day

It’s a good day to have a good day!

This Blythe doll is Lady Panacea, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

Relax

It’s a beautiful day! What not relax with some music, a magazine, and an apple?

This Blythe doll is Simply Guava posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Nice View

The view was worth the hike.

These Blythe dolls are Sea Sailor See and Lena Elena, for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background is a poster. I found Lena’s crazy-looking doll at the antique mall.

Lunch Time

We both agree that the best part of the school day is lunch!

These Blythe dolls are Vera Florentine and Cousin Olivia, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The lunch trays are for Our Generation dolls at Target.

What Could Be Worse?

There’s actually something worse than finding a worm in your apple: finding half a worm!

This lovely Blythe doll is Heavenly Strawberry, wearing the prize dress and headband for the 30 Days of Apples challenge in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook.

100% Natural

I have a sudden hankering for an apple!

This Blythe doll is Coquette Lumiere, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background and mask are scrapbooking paper; the words were added in PicMonkey.

Apple Core

Isn’t it nice to get an unexpected compliment?!

This Blythe doll is Prima Dolly Marigold, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The apple core is a wooden ornament.

The Big Apple

Cece got a vendor’s license, so she is selling apples in New York City! Her slogan is “Don’t settle for a hot dog; enjoy an APPLE!”

This Blythe doll is Cinema Princess, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The apple-head Sonny Angel is part of a New York City set. Cece’s outfit was in the goody bag I got at BlytheCon NYC in 2013. Hat by Poppy Tree Lane on Etsy.

Eat Up!

Five servings of fruit and vegetables every day? That’s a lot of chewing!

This Blythe doll is Heavenly Strawberry, posing for 30 Days of Apples in Blythe Pure and Simple on Facebook. The background is a fun jigsaw puzzle I recently completed, and her egg chair is for Bratz dolls.

Harvest

The harvest this year has been great! The apples are bigger than ever!

These Middie Blythe dolls are Smiley Waffle and Nellie Nibbles, posing in a flat lay for 30 Days of Apples in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook.

Friendly Competition

Which will sell better at the Farmer’s Market this week: apples or pumpkins? It’s hard to say, but the competition will motivate both girls to be better sales persons!

These Blythe dolls are Devi Delacour and Cloud 9 Bowl, posing for 30 Days of Apples in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. The pumpkin truck came from Target last year. The cute helmets came from an Etsy seller who is no longer active (Poppy Tree Lane).

Dilly-Dally

Make time to dilly-dally with your friends.

This Middie Blythe doll is Nellie Nibbles, posing with her Sonny Angel friends for 30 Days of Apples in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. The background is a painting my daughter made for me. Someday I will make pants for the Sonny Angels! 

Maker

If life gives you apples, make apple pie! Or caramel apples! Or apple juice!

This Blythe doll is Sarah Shades, posing with her Sonny Angel friend for 30 Days of Apples in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. The hutch and appliances in the background came from the antique mall.

Apple Rain

Marina has a recurring dream, in which she is sitting outside while it’s raining apples. That would be scary if she wasn’t wearing a helmet!

This Blythe doll is Playful Raindrops, posing for 30 Days of Apples in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. I found this apple sign at the antique mall, and I was really on the fence about spending $11 on it…it’s not something I will be able to use very much in doll pictures, but it is perfect for this month of apple pictures! I will try to use it at least once more this month, then maybe I will find a place for it in on a shelf in my house, grouping it with other fun objects for a colorful vignette.

Think Safety

When picking apples remember: safety first! Ask a friend to hold to ladder while you climb. Then share the apples with her!

These Blythe dolls are Donna Doughnut and Vera Florentine, posing for the theme “Apples “ in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. The ladder is from Boyd’s Bears.

Sweet

All Blythe dolls are as sweet as pie; don’t you agree?

This Middie Blythe doll is Apple Jamlicious, wearing her stock outfit and posing for 30 Days of Apples in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. This gorgeous pie prop came from Etsy.

Dressmaker

Dream is hard at work, sewing dresses for the giveaway for the 30 Days of Apples photo challenge in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. Next up: matching headbands! You can enter the raffle by posting a picture in the group with a stock Blythe doll and any sort of apple. Why not join us? The winners also received a limited edition 2025 Blythe doll wall calendar! WOW!

It’s a Sign

As they were setting up their booth at the Farmers Market, Sadie and Odette realized that they had forgotten to bring their sign. Oh no! What to do? They managed to find some paper and colored pencils, and went to work. Ten minutes later, the problem was solved.

These Blythe dolls are Sadie Sprinkle and Odette Lake of Tears, posing for two things: 30 Days of Apples, and Astrid’s giveaway, both on Facebook. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.

Fried Apples?

Who can resist fried apples? Yum, yum!

This Blythe doll is Precocious Candy’s Mushroom posing with her Sonny Angel friend for another “Apple” themed picture in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. You can enter the raffle to win a dress similar to the one she’s wearing (with a blue background instead of yellow, with a matching headband) just by posting a picture with apples and a stock Blythe doll in the group this month!

If you are wondering about these canned apples, here’s the deal: they are just apple slices that have been simmered in a light syrup with cinnamon. If you want actual fried apples, you have to follow the recipe on the can and cook them yourself! I feel that the name of this product is misleading!

Be Prepared

Bunny always carries an apple in her bag, “just in case”, and it really came in handy today. She lured this wild horse and her foal back to the apple farm, and now she doesn’t need to buy a donkey to pull the apple cart!

This Blythe doll is Blue Rabbit, wearing Rachel’s Ribbon’s stock dress, coat and boots. The horses are from the antique mall. This is for the 30 Days of Apples challenge in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook.

Placidly

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” —from The Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

This pretty Blythe doll is Fighting Milk Saranghae posing for the theme “Apples” in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook. This is a flat lay.

Got Your Hat?

Don’t forget to wear a hat if you go outside today. The November weather is quite chilly in Blytheville.

This is Heavenly Strawberry wearing most of her stock outfit (the boots came from Nicky Lad). Her stock hat is a bit weird; it’s almost a complete sphere, and the only way I could get it to work is to tuck the bottom half inside. Even then, it won’t stay tucked by itself; I had to sew it in place. Now it’s cute! For the theme “Apples”.

Apple Cart

“Come on, Vera! One, two, three, HEAVE-HO!” The first item on their list of things to buy with the money from the farm stand is: a donkey to pull the apple cart!

These two Neo Blythe dolls are Vera Florentine and Prima Dolly Cassis; riding in the cart is my newest Middie, Parson Grace. The background is a jigsaw puzzle I recently completed. This picture is for the theme “Apples” in the Blythe Pure and Simple group on Facebook.

Apple Delivery!

Here comes Donna with another load of apples for the farm stand. She is such a hard worker!

This Blythe doll is Donna Doughnut, with a cute apple-themed wheelbarrow from the antique mall. This is one of the props that inspired me to do a month of “apple” photos.