We hope everyone has a great day full of spooky fun!
These Blythe dolls are Simply Mango and Simply Guava…I made an effort this month to use different dolls than I usually think of for Halloween, and different colors overall, so I’m quite pleased with this flat lay.
I’m going strong, taking doll pictures for Blythe 366 (sponsored by Cindy Lyon on Instagram). Usually I follow the monthly prompts in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr, but sometimes I strike out on my own, for one reason or another. November will be one of those months, here’s why: I found some charming apple-themed props at the antique mall and I want to get some good use out of them now, before December, when every picture will be Christmas themed. So my theme for November will be APPLES!
In a clearing in the woods, the Mushroom Witch tends to her little garden.
This Petite Blythe doll is Sweet Spell Scarlet, posing for the theme “Mushroom” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a coloring book page.
Witch Penny has been slacking off lately. She hasn’t cast a spell in weeks, and her brooms are covered in spiderwebs. With Halloween right around the corner, this situation might call for an intervention!
This Blythe doll is Cloud 9 Bowl; she’s one of my Halloween regulars because of her beautiful orange hair. This is for the theme “Spiderweb” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
After you’ve been out shopping, it’s great to get back to your home sweet haunted home.
This Blythe doll is Daunting Drusilla, posing for the theme “Home Sweet Haunted Home” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.
Can there be too many pumpkins on Halloween? No, no there cannot!
This Blythe doll is Bow Wow Trad for the theme “Pumpkin Head” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a print on canvas. She made her own mask from construction paper! So crafty! Her candy bucket is a reproduction of a vintage piece.
“The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.” —Thomas A. Edison
This Blythe doll is Tokyo Bright, posing for the theme “Use Your Brain” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The brain is a novelty eraser that came packaged in the jar. Her long boots came out of a Mini Brands Fashion surprise ball.
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” —spoken by Dr. Frankenstein’s monster in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein
Daunting Drusilla is posing for the theme “Beware” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
The best thing about living in a formidable ruin is that people never come to my door!
This Blythe doll is Hollywood, posing for the theme “Formidable Ruin” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a photo backdrop from Amazon.
“Everyone tells me that my Pinky is an unusual creature. I don’t get it. She looks like a perfectly normal mugwamp to me!”
This is Lovely Katherine’s Corner, wearing the pink ghost dress that looks so good on her. The creature came to me in a swap years ago, and I’m sorry that I don’t remember the name of the talented person who made it. The hooded cape is from UnderUmbrelland on Etsy. This picture is for the theme “Unusual Creature” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
“There’s something enchanted about night. All those heavenly bodies, shooting stars, the crescent moon, celestial phenomenon.” —Luanne Rice
This is Chocolat Blythe, wearing her stock dress for the theme “Crescent Moon” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made the moon out of cardboard and aluminum foil. The background is wrapping paper.
At the stroke of midnight, when the I-Scream Parlor opens, Scarlet is pleased to find herself first in line at the takeaway hatch.
This Petite Blythe doll is Sweet Spell Scarlet; her two friends are Sonny Angel dolls. The I-Scream Parlor is a purse! I just got it, and a similar one for my daughter, to use when we go to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens (there is a “no big bags” policy for this Halloween event, so these small, flat bags are perfect). It is so detailed and fun, and it even glows in the dark! It’s from Vendula London. For the theme “Midnight” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
We’re having a Boo Bash, and you are invited! Come dressed as a ghost…just “boo” it!
Bow Wow Trad is joined by all the different ghosts I could scare up for the theme “Just Boo It” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a jigsaw puzzle.
It’s official: the color for this Halloween season is Bone White!
Cadence Majorette’s pale hair and complexion make her the ideal model for this color. This picture is for the theme “Bones” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
“Decorating for Halloween is so much fun!……Haha, who am I kidding? My house always looks like this!”
My Daunting Drusilla makes her first Halloween appearance of the year for the theme “Keep Out” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
It’s a beautiful night to walk through the cemetery and read the old epitaphs.
These Blythe dolls are Plaid Parade and Sarah Shades, wearing dresses I made, posing for the theme “Epitaph” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
One more picture for the Blythe doll giveaway in the group Blythe World on Facebook. These three brown-haired beauties are Dear Forest Dear, Raspberry Sorbet, and Blue Rabbit. RS was my very first Blythe, purchased in 2012, and I wondered at the time if I was nuts to pay $150 for a doll, because I was NOT a doll person. After getting her, it didn’t take long for me to become a doll person! DFD and BR appeal to me because they are very similar to my beloved Raspberry Sorbet…but I must admit that Blue Rabbit’s strong coloring makes her my favorite of the three. They are wearing dresses I made, and fun Halloween necklaces from my friend Angie Coppi.
If you are looking for a fun Fall activity, we suggest going to the pond to feed the ducks. Be sure to bring plenty of candy corn!
These Blythe dolls are Quintessential Journey (Neo) wearing Woolly Rockers, and Puchippu Chappu Pepa (Middie) wearing part of a set from Junie Moon, for the theme “Duck” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The Halloween treat bags are by Angie Coppi.
In Blythe World on Facebook, a very generous person is giving away three NRFB Blythe dolls. All you have to do to enter the giveaway is post a picture of one of your “grail” dolls, so I reached for Cinnamoroll. This is only the second picture I’ve taken of her, even though I’ve had her for a month or two…I just love this stock outfit and I wasn’t ready to change her clothes, but now that I’ve photographed her again, I will redress her soon.
“Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve.” — Ray Bradbury, “The Halloween Tree”
These pretty witches are Aurella Amphitrite and Plaid Parade stirring up some magic for the theme “Stay Spooky” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made the illuminated smoke from scrapbooking paper, and put a small light in the cauldron for a spooky effect.
Even experienced trick-or-treaters can feel their courage waver on Halloween.
This Middie Blythe doll is Puchippu Chappu Pepa (I still have to look up her name every time!); the Neo Blythe is Quintessential Journey. This picture is for the theme “Face Your Fears” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The house and trees are metal decor pieces from Michael’s.
The walk back home was rather strange; they felt that they were being watched every step of the way.
Lovely Katherine’s Corner and Yellow Marshmallow are posing for the theme “‘Eye’ See You” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
You know it’s going to be a good day when you happen upon a pop-up poisons and potions shop!
These Blythe dolls are Yellow Marshmallow in her stock outfit and Lovely Katherine’s Corner in my current favorite Halloween print dress and headband that I made. I got the Potions wagon at Target years ago, and the bottles came from Target more recently. This is for the theme “Pick Your Poison” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
It’s time to put together some cute Halloween-inspired outfits to wear in October. Lilac has made her choices, have you?
This Blythe doll is Simply Lilac, posing for the theme “Flat Lay” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. These outfits will be appearing on some of my dolls soon! The fun bags were made by Angie Coppi. I made the three dresses not on the doll.
For some people, Halloween is all about the costumes. For others, like Betty, it’s all about the treats!
This Blythe doll is Bow Wow Trad, posing for the theme “Treat” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a fun jigsaw puzzle I recently finished.
“When I take the little ones out on Halloween, I dress as a hippie and I always get lots of compliments on my costume. That’s the trick—it’s not a costume! I dress like this every day!”
This Neo Blythe doll is I Love You It’s True. The rabbit doll came from Etsy. The little witch is Sweet Spell Scarlet (Petite). The pink ghost and the Trick or Treat sign came from Michael’s. This picture is for the theme “Trick” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr.
“I’ve been playing with this toad all day, and I haven’t even gotten one wart!”
This silly Blythe doll is Lovely Katherine’s Corner, posing for the theme “Wart” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. She’s still wearing the dress and headband I made, because I just love it on her! The toad is from Michael’s.
Quinn gives her cats their annual pep talk: “I speak for all witches when I say we appreciate you. It wouldn’t be Halloween without black cats!”
This Blythe doll is Quintessential Journey posing for the theme “Black Cat Appreciation” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. The background is a piece of wall decor I found at the antique mall (not everything there is old…some things are just second-hand.)
Let the spooky fun begin! Happy Pink-O-Ween!
This Blythe doll is Lovely Katherine’s Corner, posing for the theme “Pink” in the Blythe a Day group on Flickr. I made her dress and headband; when I saw this adorable pink ghost fabric back in July, I HAD to get it and get sewing! The background is scrapbooking paper, with a scattering of Halloween sprinkles on top.
