WennieBJD's Contest

A few days ago I saw that WennieBJD was holding a contest/giveaway for reaching 1,000 YouTube subscribers. The first place prize would be an absolutely adorable B&G Hera ball-jointed doll. In order to win the doll you would have to create a story for her, and whichever story Wennie likes best will be the winner.

As soon as I saw the doll I fell in love and quickly got to work creating a character for her. It took me a few days but when I was finally happy with the character I uploaded my entry,

The character I created is Gelsey. I am absolutely in love with this girl and she is so interesting to me. Here is what I know about her so far.

Gelsey, Princess of the Netherlands

My name is Gelsey, however most people call me Posy, which is the nickname my father gave me when I was young. He told me that I would always be his sweet and delicate little flower. I suppose he was right about my stature, although he had no idea who his little Posy really was.

As a family tradition, each child is given a special gemstone. They are dressed in garments which match this color until they are old enough to be able to make a decision on their attire. My gemstone is the blood red ruby. I still enjoy being dressed in this dark and deadly color as it looks lovely with my pale skin and dark brown hair.

Although my expression naturally resembles that of a lost and frightened little dear, I am not nearly as weak and pathetic as I seem. I can get almost everyone in the castle to do as please, all it takes is a little persuasion and maybe a few threats or even blackmail.

My small size and quiet footsteps aid me greatly in sneaking around the castle and listening in on very private matters. I once saved my father's life when I overheard one of the guests conspiring to kill him one evening. It is moments like these that have rocketed me to the position of the most caring, heroic, and kindhearted princess in our half of the world. Little do they know.

Since my kingdom is at war with vampires of France, a marriage has been arranged between Prince Marius and myself. Our wedding is meant to bring peace between the vampires and humans of our regions.

At first I was terrified when I learned the news that I would be marrying a vampire, however after regaining my composure I realized that I could use it to my advantage. If I were to become immortal, I could kill off my future husband and his family one by one, until I was the only option left to rule the kingdom. My mind began to race with so many wonderful ideas and I could not wait to be married.

How To Make A Babushka/Headscarf For Your Doll

Materials Needed:

• Your Doll
• Hot Glue Gun
• Ribbon
• Fabric
• Fabric Scissors

First, you will need to cut out a medium sized square out of the fabric. The fabric will longer be needed so you can put it to the side.

Next, you will fold one corner of the square over to the corner directly across from it. If the edges don't line up perfectly; you can either cut them off now or wait until after the next step.

Run a small line of glue along the edges inside of the fabric to keep them together. An alternative would be to stitch a line along the edges. 

Next, glue, or stitch, the ribbon to the straight edge on the fabric. I like to dab very little bits of glue along the edge in the green circles. By doing this the babushka will be able to bend better than a straight line of glue would allow.

*Make sure that the ribbon is extra long, so that you can trim it later.*

Next, you will want to tie the ribbon into a little bow tightly under your doll's chin. Before, cutting the leftover pieces of ribbon; dab a tiny dot of hot glue into the know of the bow. This will keep it from coming lose. After this, feel free to cut off the leftovers.

If the back of the scarf sticks out awkwardly, then you can try folding it down along your doll's head and dab very tiny amounts of hot glue inside the creases. This will help to keep it down and look more natural.

I hope that this tutorial helped you and that you enjoyed making them.

Kumabolo Review

Kumabolo is an adorable little fashion doll that is valued at 5,820 yen, which is about $50. Although she is a little pricey after including the shipping, she is definitely an amazing little doll.

My Kumabolo had two versions, one with a "soft" face and the other had a slightly grumpy expression. Originally I wanted the smiley bear, however after some embarrassingly ridiculous events occurred, I had to settle with the grumpy girl.

These girls do not come with clothing or any accessories, which makes finding an outfit for them incredibly difficult! However there are a few items available on the Petworks website that will fit them.

Kumabolo dolls are made out of a softer plastic than Obitsu or Licca-chan dolls. Unfortunately this might cause them to stain easier, as I have already had to clean a few stains off of my girl.

Their bodies are the only negative thing about them. They have horrible articulation and no joints. They can rotate their arms, legs, hips, and turn their heads to the side but that is it.

Apart from the terrible body design, their faces are absolutely adorable! The shape of the eyes are incredibly adorable and the little mouth is super cute, too. The fact that I didn't have to add on the eyes, like I had to with Saiko, was a major bonus.

Thank you for reading! If you'd like to watch my box opening video; press play below!

My Birthday!

Today is my eighteenth birthday! I can't even believe it! But, honestly, I don't feel very different!

Last night I went bowling with my friends and family and it was the best birthday party I have ever had. My mom even got my dad and little sisters to come, which was really awesome!

I was also surprised with the most adorable cake ever!

I had a blast and I will make another post or video about my presents!

Thank you for reading!

An Early Christmas Present?

That's right! I got an early Christmas present from my boyfriend and it just so happened to be my Licca doll.

As soon as I saw her I knew instantly that I had fallen in love with these dolls. They have such adorable, sweet faces and so much personality. Not to mention their hair is incredibly soft. I have never felt another fashion doll with hair like her's. Not even my Rapunzel Animator Doll who has gorgeous hair as well.

My only problem, which isn't even that bad, is Licca's original body. Although her legs bend extremely well and her hips allow her to, almost, touch her chest to her knees. Her feet prevent her from standing up on her own and the only way I can balance her is by using a doll stand. I have found that the Monster High doll stands fit her perfectly!


I will definitely be replacing her body with an Azone Pure Neemo Flection S sized body as soon as possible. Not only will this allow her to stand up on her own, but it will also allow her to have a greater range of motion. It is also an added bonus that the Azone bodies are incredibly adorable. Because the Azone S sized body is the almost the exact same shape as Licca and Blythe bodies, she will still be able to fit into their clothes. This was very important to me when I considered buying another body, because I didn't want to restrict the amount of clothes she could wear.

Here is the video I made on my new girl in case you would like to see some of her movement.

Thank you for reading!!

The World of My Kumabolo and Licca Hybrid

Ever since I set my eyes on what a Licca/Azone hybrid looked like I have been obsessed. With this obsession has come an overflow of ideas and stories for my girl, whom I can not wait to receive.

This has become even worse now that I have worked one of my possible Christmas presents into the mix! There are too many ideas brewing in my mind and unfortunately I can't bring everything together in one day. Especially since I do not have any money.

Today I am just going to be writing about some of my ideas for the world that I am creating for my Kumabolo and Licca hybrid. I am not sure if these will be random little facts or paragraphs, but I will try to make it reasonably organized.

I have taken a lot of inspiration from my childhood, where I spent many hours looking over Beatrix Potter's amazing artwork. Since I was little I have adored the idea of animals being able to walk and talk just like humans. I loved to imagine communities full of animals and humans living together.

So this is where my story begins. My Licca hybrid's world is a world where animals are relatively the same size as humans and can talk. For example, a mouse or hedgehog can grow as big as an average human as well as being able to walk on two feet. I would like for their bodies to be similar to humans, as in arms and legs, but still maintain their original features, such as talons, tails, paws, and such. I am choosing to keep fish and other sea creatures out of my story, however I suppose that it could be fairly similar under the water. Thankfully my story does not take place near the beach.

This is a perfect example of the style that I am going for. The toad's only human characteristic is his body, however he still maintains a toad's normal feet and hands. One of my favorite photographers, Hurry Up Miss Jane has some adorable examples of how the animals in my world will look.

Now for the setting of my story. I would love for it to be set in Ireland where there are many open fields but also a very large forest and a lake nearby. I have not tried to illustrate the town yet but I might try eventually. Right now I am thinking that it will be a small town filled with many shops, but also a few houses scattered about, possibly cobble stoned walkways.

My Licca's house however will be located in a dense forest not far from town. In my mind I am picturing an adorable little cottage covered in vines, with a small but wild garden in the back.

Right now I am picturing a very colorful house full of many curiosities. I would love for my Licca and her sister to have a bunk bed. Her sister's bunk bed being full of many handmade stuffed animals. While Licca hybrid's is more well kept and always made.

The colors that are standing out the most when I picture their home are pink and green of all shades. I think their bunk bed will probably be light green and the dining table will be red. I can't wait to see this come together because right now it seems like a jumbled mess!

I can't think of an exact time period that my story is set, however I am certain that it is not present day. It is before any modern technology, so there won't be any televisions or radios for my characters. However they will have stoves and possibly refrigerators, maybe an ice box if I can find one.

(Photo by FeltingDreams)

This world is one where magic is completely normal and accepted. However there can be bad magic, although it has never been seen in the tiny town where my characters live. Magic comes in all forms, where some people might be exceptionally good at brewing potions others might be well at casting spells. Some people can control all elements, while others might only be able to control only a few, such as the ability to grow flowers or make it rain for a short time. Unfortunately there are some people without magical abilities, however these people are usually extremely gifted in other areas, such as cooking, tailoring, or building.

I have not discovered which powers my characters will have and I might wait to share that information until they have arrived.

I am still not entirely sure about how my characters will dress. But I am leaning more towards cloaks and dresses, similar to those found in the 1993 version of The Secret Garden. I am not entirely sure yet, but I have been putting together outfits that I would like to buy for my characters on Etsy.

Well, that seems to be all I can think of right now, surprisingly. I may post some more tomorrow or as I come up with more information. Thank you for reading!

Kumabolo Doll Ideas

One of the presents I asked for for Christmas is a Petworks Kumabolo doll. Kumabolo is an adorable little bear with an adorable expression and cute ears. I asked for the gray Kumabolo with a super cute outfit, pictured below. *Unfortunately she does not come with the outfit!*

 I really hope I get her because I am planning on incorporating her into my Licca hybrid's story. I left a few hints in my post yesterday but hopefully nothing too obvious. I think that she will be a fun addition to the story I am planning. Not to mention she is absolutely adorable!

I even drew her next to my Licca hybrid drawing from yesterday. They look so cute next to each other and I can't wait to see them in person!

Now I am doing the same procedure as yesterday as far as organizing my ideas, however some of the questions are a bit different.

Possible Names:

• Honey
• Apple
• Bee
• Blossom
• Bumble

They share many possible names but I can't have two dolls with the same name so I must make up my mind eventually!!

What’s a weird habit of yours?: Whenever I am writing in school I can't help but tap my pencil on the desk to a tune, is that weird?

Do you have any phobias?: I don't know if it is a true phobia, but I cannot stand getting fleas! I always make sure I bathe really well to keep them off me!

What’s one of your biggest pet peeves?: When people scrape their silverware on their plates. It is such an awful noise!

What side of the bed do you sleep on?: Before my sister and I bought a bunk bed I slept on the right side.

What was your first stuffed animal & it’s name?: My first stuffed animal was a cute little bee that I actually named after myself!

Which way do you face in the shower?: My sister and I do not have a shower, we have an antique porcelain tub.

What’s your favorite food?: I love blueberries and honey soaked bagels!

Summer or winter?: I love summer! I love all the colorful flowers and the sunshine. It is also a great time for swimming and exploring the woods!

What are your hobbies?: I really love making brooms for people to use. However, I also really love working in my scrapbook, drawing pictures, and sewing clothes for my sister and I.

Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?: My sister! She is my very best friend.

I am so happy that I am finally able to build a world I have been dreaming of since I was young. I am very excited to create these dolls and all of their adventures!

Tomorrow I am planning on talking a little bit about their world, since I have already begun to introduce the main characters!

Thank you for reading!