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It's been a while...

2011-04-16T07:29:00.005+08:00

It's been a while since my last updates.. I have been busying with my kids and work. I used to think that I have been spending too much time in my work, rather if the time can be spent on my passions, my blog, I may be already working at home (full time)! Ha, and that's what I have been dreaming and trying to achieve of. It's a bit too late to say this, but this year in 2011, I really hope I can achieve at least, to revamp my blog, to create more items for my Etsy store. Look out for my updates! Well, I may be shifting my blog too, to host it or to wordpress, will keep you posted ;)

Here's a glimpse on some of my collections to-date.

Thanks for reading!

My First DSLR - Sony A350K

2008-09-16T22:50:00.016+08:00

I got my first DSLR - Sony A350K and am loving it so much!

Although I am already very satisfied with my current Canon G9, which took great, clear and vibrant pictures, owning a Pro. camera like this really beats off my Canon G9.

Surprisingly, the weight wasn't as heavy as I thought it would be. This is probably due to Sony's improved grip. I am able to hold it safe when shooting.

Navigating the menus are easily accessible. I love especially how the DSLR live view works and how Sony A350K packed its Auto Focus, it is fast and accurate. With just Auto mode, I focus on my son and am able get a quick snap with his background blur, this is kind of cool to me. Of course, my comparison are against my current Canon G9 and all compact cameras which I own before.

I'm yet to test it on my Blythe dolls.

Now the next thing on my list is to brush up my skills and take great pictures like a Prof. Photographer and especially in handling Sony A350k!

New Series of Blythe Dress now available @Etsy Store

2008-09-07T23:19:00.008+08:00

I just completed sewing a few very sweet Garden Series Blythe dress. They are now available for viewing at my Flickr Photo site and for sale at Littledot-Palace Etsy Store. I hope you like it ;)

This is my favorite piece... (took up most time to complete!)

Blythe - Bell new custom lip painting and new makeup

2008-09-07T09:26:00.001+08:00

I mixed Mr. Color #63 and #59 for a more natural pink lip color. I took each a bean size color plus Mr.Color Thinner to dilute the paint so that I can apply easily onto Bell.

I have retouch the eye shadow as well as blushers (blushers color are mine :P)

Here's the end result and I'm quite satisfied (click image to zoom).

Arrival of Neo Blythe - Miss Sally Rice

2008-08-31T13:04:00.000+08:00

Today I received my package from Junie Moon & Gallery. The moment I unpack her, I fall in love with her translucent skin type. This is also my first retro-themed style and vintage-like skin tone. She is fair and sweet.

Take a glimpse of Miss Sally Rice

Can you spot the difference? Miss Sally Rice in fact has a smaller face mold. Although she has great silky smooth hair, she got lesser hair as compared to other Blythe dolls that I have.

Wonderland Dress Set for Sale

2008-08-24T15:09:00.003+08:00

Inspired by the land of fairytale, this pastel hue dress set is a must have to style up your blythe in a romantic and fairy way.

What's included in the dress set :
1. Romantic Hair Pin
2. Tube Lace Dress
3. Feathery Soft Knitted Jacket with Lace Ruffles Trim

Littledot Palace Woven Labels

2008-08-13T22:17:00.007+08:00

I have been indecisive designing my own label and was once contemplating to outsource the job to either Name Maker in U.S.A. or Lucky Label in Thailand. Finally I decided on a label maker residing in Singapore.

Here's a few of my label that I received as samples, absolutely gorgeous!

Face of my woven label.

Behind each little labels is my webby link.

My first customer in Etsy. Thank you!

2008-08-13T01:46:00.005+08:00

It's midnight hour here in Singapore, I'm getting sleepy after fixing my upcoming brand new online store. Checking my emails once again before I prepare for sleep, my FIRST Etsy order arrive in my mailbox caught my eye!

Just wanted to thank you, little shopper! I'm so excited! Can't wait to package it and post it to you soon :D Cheers!

Blythe badly in stains!

2008-08-03T16:20:00.007+08:00

Today is Bells' disastrous day! I didn't know letting my Blythe - Bell, wearing a black fishnet tights over a few weeks will end up stains all over her leg. However hard I tried to clean those stains with thinner, it just won't disappear! If you look closer at her leg, you can clearly see that the color pigments have already eat into her skins. I seriously think that there is no way I can clean them off! [sob..]

My advice to you, DO NOT let your blythe wear dark color, tight clothing for more than a day! You wouldn't want your Blythe to end up like mine! If you really need to, make sure you will check for stains periodically or to refrain her from a humid environment and to keep her away from humid, hot/wet weather too!

This is the kind of fishnet tights that stained all over her lovely leg! Unbelievable!

See how serious it turned out to be. She look like one with deadly diseases! >.<

Blythe Photo Contest 2008

2008-07-27T23:46:00.007+08:00

I am tempted to take part in this year "Blythe Photo Contest", theme "Every Picture Tells A Story"! However not too sure if I got the time to bring my Blythes out for photo shot, if you own a Blythe, I think you should give it a try ;) Here's the official contest site http://www.blythedoll.com/photocon2008/index.html

Closing date : August 25, 2008
40 Finalist Selected : September 26 until October 13, 2008
Winner Announcement Date : October 24, 2008

Littledot Etsy Shop Re-open!

2008-07-21T00:52:00.006+08:00

Finally I re-open my Littledot Etsy online shop! However more handmade and imported items will be feature next week, my focus is now to create more unique handmade blythe clothings, stay tune ... ;)

Here's a glimpse on what's in store for you ;)

Handmade by me, a vintage necklace suitable for blythe.

Imported Comfy Jacket.. suitable for cold weather!

Imported Gucci Hat, a must have to add some posh to your dolls ;)

My girls get new profile

2008-07-19T08:57:00.005+08:00

Thoughts in giving my girls a name have been swirling for the past few weeks. I started planning how I should name them and decided to keep the first letter of the edition which I bought. As they are an addition to my little palace, I have choosen Princess to name my Precocious Candy's Mushroom. Bell for my Honey Bunny Once More.

Names are chosen at a "Babynames.com", a useful baby names website just right for my doll!

Customizing Blythe - Sand-Matting

2008-07-06T09:22:00.002+08:00

Honey Bunny is preparing to go through a few 'facial surgery'.

As I dare not to remove her scalp, customizing Honey Bunny Blythe is limited to sand matte and changing her eyelashes. I do it without removing her face mold or eye balls.

Thanks to Puchi Collection Tutorials and a book that I purchased to customize blythe. I managed to achieve the basic customization.

To sand matte her, I need Norton 3x Sanding sponges as suggested in Puchi Collection Tutorials, but I could not find here in Singapore. Instead, I brought TAMIYA Finishing Abrasives P2000 to sand matte and a Sanding Sponge No. 500 from a 2 dollar shop (Daiso) here in Singapore to polish her.

I cut them into smaller pieces, test the sand matte result at the back of her head. Once I am satisfied with the result, than I try on her face. I sand matte in a circular motion. Initially you may see a bit of very fine scratches (not coarse scratches!), it is ok. I use the sponge to polish it. Those fine scratches will be gone. Than, I use a clean cotton cloth to polish her face again.

Here's Honey Bunny Blythe in sand-matte skin.

Customizing Blythe - Changing Eyelashes

2008-07-06T09:11:00.005+08:00

Blythe anxiously waiting to change on her new set of eyelashes.

As I dare not to remove her scalp, I remove Blythe's eyelashes without opening her scalp. Simply use a cotton wool, soak in a hot water (around 85 degree) and press onto her eye lid on around 3-4 mins. It will loosen the glue that was attached on her eyelashes. After that, use a plyer to pull out bit by bit of her existing eyelashes.

Cut the new eyelashes accordingly and insert into Blythe's eye-lid. Than seal carefully with a super glue.

Here's her new look and I love it ;)

Fruitty Jewel

2008-06-30T01:00:00.001+08:00

A handmade fruitty piece of jewelry set. It is sold to someone as a farewell gift.

Nicely packaged in a black box, with a certificate on its authenticity and an extra string bag to store the earrings.

How do you like my new hair style?

2008-06-29T18:57:00.006+08:00

"How do you like my new hair style?" It took me a lot of courages to remove her braided bangs. I'm so afraid that I may spoilt the look of a beautiful Blythe. After removing the plaid, the left side of her fringe was so curly and long. I tried shampooing, conditioning, blow straight her hair, plus a bit of trimming.. fortunately, she is still as pretty!

.. volunteer to help in sewing?!

Precocious Candy's Mushroom

2008-06-29T17:56:00.004+08:00

I wanted a Blythe with long hair and here she is, Precocious Candy's Mushroom with a lovely long red hair. Well, I know I can put on my Honey Bunny Blythe with a wig, but you see, it is still a wig after all...

Precocious Candy's Mushroom has bright and colourful combi, she is one that will turn your day happy after seeing her.

++ Precocious Candy's Mushroom was the winner of year 2007 Miss Natural Beauty competition! ++

I'm now a Real Princess

2008-06-26T21:59:00.002+08:00

This doll is meant for my daughter. I brought it from Kiddy Palace, a Toy Store in Singapore. It is about 4 inch tall and cost SGD6.90 only. Having Blythe as my inspiration, I brought a set of eye-lashes hoping it can add some spice on to her and to make her look a bit more exquisite.. it did!

In preparation for eye surgery!

What I did was, used a pen-knife, sliced the eyelid, scissor cut the lashes to size, insert them in and finished it with UHU glue. Quite an easy job.

ta-da... I'm now like a Real Princess, with long and curly eye-lashes! Envy me!

I handmade a mini-skirt without logic!

2008-06-05T20:59:00.001+08:00

I handmade it, as soon as my inspiration hits me.. hence, no measurement taken, no cutting out from pattern book, no edge trimming, re-cycled fabrics. It's a rush job and it's a mini-skirt without logic.. mm.. not too bad.

But, honestly, the skirt overall it's too big for her :P

Cool Outfit

2008-05-30T13:59:00.001+08:00

Outfit from thisisblythe.com

A few other cool links :
Official Blythe www.blythedoll.com

Cool Shopping Site www.thisisblythe.com / www.missblythe.com

Cool Custom www.blythestudio.com / www.squeakymonkey.com/gallery/

Gina Garan's Studio www.puchicollective.com/archives/91

Cuddly Blythe

2008-05-24T10:14:00.005+08:00

Here's my first Neo blythe - Cuddly Pink Honey Bunny

Transforming Honey Bunny Blythe with new wig and outfit.

My First Petite Blythe living in Re-ment House

2008-05-04T11:00:00.001+08:00

It's been a while, now that I'm back full force blogging.. (i hope i can achieve that :P) I will try to keep my post as recent as possible.

My new passion : Miniature and Blythe!

Before I get my first Blythe, I never thought I would ever see the beauty side of a Blythe or to own one. It was only after I got my interest in minatures, I started collecting them in Re-ment House that I realised I need a owner to make it complete. I started searching and decided to give Petite Blythe a try.

This is my first Blythe and it is Petite! It really impressed me so much with the details crafted in such as small doll (around 4 inch). I thought Neo Blythe will be even better and decided to get one.

Blythe is simply one of the most beautiful doll on earth!

One of my favourite out of my minatures collection.

First Attempt in a Bazaar

2007-10-27T07:50:00.001+08:00

My first attempt help in my sis first bazaar sale! located at SMU (Singapore Management University). We displayed our handmade items and fashion wear for sale. Sadly, the crowd weren't as fantastic but definitely this is an eye-opener event and exciting first hand experience for both myself and my sister. We learned a few tricks and get to see some other exciting store displaying their unique piece of art

This is our store

SMU crowd during off-peak hours

The event ended last night ;)

Laptop cover

2006-10-09T00:28:00.000+08:00

Plan to customise a protective cover for my laptop. Have started it so far, hope I can finish it soon.

My Favourite Author

2006-10-03T05:48:00.000+08:00

For those of you who are familiar with book author Mitch Albom, you won't forget one of his famous book title "Tuesday with Morris" or "The Five People You Meet In Heaven". He has came up with another new book title "For One More Day" which I will be getting soon.

I'm sure this title is as exciting and as heart-warming as his predecessor books.

Little Finds

2006-10-02T22:23:00.000+08:00

Welcome to everyone for reading my blog. This is my first try in blogging my life, my love and passion in crafts and trend findings. I hope you will enjoy visiting my site while I try my best to keep the blog updated.

Happened to buy these cameos and apple glass beads. They are so lovely!