Will be up on Saturday. 

Real world (real life) stuff has created some issues. 

I’ll be back online on Saturday–expect the Friday Monologue in the afternoon (EST) or Late evening (GMT).

Thanks for understanding.

This week has primarily been dedicated to working on & sorting out ideas for the IFDC doll/outfit/stuff. And of course yesterday was my trip to the dentist.

Talk about big scary things & being a big baby!

(yes I did break down and cry in the chair  )

Good news: in the 17 years since I went to a dentist I’ve managed to get only one cavity & my teeth are in generally good health. This excludes my wisdom teeth (which they did not x-ray—I’m not sure why they weren’t part of a full check up & exam, but I have to go back for that & a filling week after next. I expect that they’ll find at least one cavity in them since they are particularly sensitive these days)

It was a real change to see instantaneous x-rays…my mouth to the flatscreen in less than 60 seconds. Way to go technology. (at least as long as I don’t end up overdosed on radiation)

Anyway…

Am working on Friday Monologue #6 and I’m hoping to post it tonight.

A while ago I volunteered to do one of the dolls for the IFDC in July 2010.

I’d never done one before and I liked the idea of volunteering some of my skills to make a doll (that hopefully someone would be happy to own).  I received the base doll a while now & what with all the ups & downs of life she hasn’t had a lot of attention except in my head.

I’ve been mulling over what kind of doll to make her and what to do with her.She’s “Back to Black Natalia” from Fashion Royalty.

IMO she’s a beautiful doll just as she comes.  I’d originally considered doing a repaint on her, but really, I just can’t. She has such a wonderful face/look that I’d consider it just about sacrilegious for me to do it.

So, instead I’ve been thinking about how to style her that can make the best use of her looks while still allowing me to put my creative stamp on her. So it’s come down to her outfit & accessories I think.  As usual, whatever I make is going to have to be completely removable–I don’t know about other people, but I know when I get a doll I want to be able to redress her or change her around. It’s reaaaaallly hard to do that if someone’s sewn or painted her clothing on!!

So this week is dedicated to Natalia! I’ll update as I get things done!

Are finally going according to plan!

I’ve been able to shoot a mess of photos for one Friday Monologue! 

So…trying to gt caught up a bit–I’m still shooting photos that I hope to use for the FM after this one. If I manage it –and the photos are useable–I might just manage to get a 2nd FM done *and posted* this week.

Well just wanted to give y’all an update!

Sorry folks. Due to circumstances beyond my control (including ickiness I don’t want to discuss) this week’s Friday Monologue won’t be ready until SUNDAY night. Watch the blog for the update & link.

Thanks for understanding!

The last couple of weeks I haven’t been feeling all that rrawr about the hobby.  I like love it but sometimes I walk a thin edge between that and burning out.  I’m not burnt out yet, and maybe, just maybe this whole thing with my eye has been good for me in the respect of it making me take a look at something else in the interim. I’ve been playing around with illustration again (old school, pen & ink) and edging toward experimenting with illumination as well.

But whatever. 

I am going to try to be back on track this week & by that I mean having another Friday Monologue up & ready to share at the end of this week. I’m pretty confident that as long as I manage my computer & camera time wisely I can do it without causing my eye any additional strain. (Fingers crossed for luck)

Yep, it’s time to think about the week ahead! What have I got planned with regard to 1:6 goodies?

• Try to begin updating the old corsetkitten.com site (it’s months overdue)
• Complete the photostory for Nat
• Sew some more 1:6 clothes.
• Shoot the photos for the next installment of the Friday Monologues.
• Make props & list them on etsy

I know it may not sound like much, but let me tell you—it’ll suck up all the time! I’ll keep you updated on what actually gets done

Today was good.    I managed to shoot most (if not all) of the photos for use in this week’s Friday Monologue. Tomorrow I’ll chain myself to the computer and edit the photos and then begin the actual photostory.

Yesterday I began work on a couple of Momoko dresses for ebay. They need to be finished up at some point.

I’m also going to be working on making some 1:6 goodies although I expect they’ll take some trial and error to get right. And I definitely won’t be listing those on Etsy when they’re done ((shhhh! 1:6 perv alert!))

Otherwise still here & kicking.

My eye appt is next saturday–hopefully they’ll tell me that the tapering off of the flashes are good signs & that all is well. *fingers crossed *

Hope everyone else out there is having a good time & being productive with their 1:6 stuff!

Just wanted to check in with folks.
I’m still having to baby my eye and so far the serious limits on the computer & use of the eye is helping a lot (one hour on one hour off minimum) The flashes are stabilizing at about 1-2 per day and maybe, with hope & luck they’ll taper off/ be gone.

In the meantime I’m waiting for my referral to the Retinal specialists and will have to wait to see what happens. I’m really keeping my fingers crossed that if it is a retinal tear (like the ophthalmologist thinks) in progress that it’ll be semi arrested by the change in eye habits. Failing that, I hope that the referral gets here before the retina tears (more).

Wish me luck (all good vibes are greatly appreciated)

I know. I know. So much to do and so little time to do it in!

It’s been a busy/hectic week and unfortunately a couple of things fell through the cracks.   :(    Communication has gone off track a couple of times–but now at least everything is cleared up and back on track.  :o

I’ve also had more than my fair share of headaches & migraines this week.  I’m not loving them, or the fact that they keep me from getting stuff done that I want to do. >:<

Anyway–I’ll be starting the Top 10 Toys of 2009 tomorrow.

I’ll be doing a few double posts to make all the entries come in before the 1st of Jan.  So check back periodically to make sure you don’t miss something (although who knows?)

I thought that if I jazzed the blog up for the xmas-new year season it might help me get more into the spirit of the season!

In other news:
today I’ve been working on making 1:6 plants –in fabric, misc supplies & in clay (in clay…it’s harder than I expected! Ugh!)

I’m not sure why but I’m in a pretty good mood this morning! Maybe it was the fact I ate these weird potato-cakes (think pancake but made of potato flour–and no I don’t mean latkes–which are way yummier!)

Maybe it’s the cup of Lady Grey tea I’m swigging?

Or maybe it’s just for the fact that there is a bit of sunshine to be seen this morning!!      :D   :D :woot:   :D

In any case I have lots to do today: sewing, photographs to take & of course, my hair needs dyeing! 8) My grey is sprouting out all over and I need to look a bit neater.

What I’ve gotten done the past couple of days:

• photographed a couple more books for Etsy
• finished rooting in the bald spot on Isha (It’s a shame really, I was liking the idea of her as a Klingon) :p
• put the finishing touches on the 3 CG dresses/outfits
• broke down & bought a high school musical doll at TRU.

(Don’t look at me like that!!! It was marked down to 5£ from 14.00 and I’d been coveting her outfit forever) I’ll take some photos this week of who’s got her clothing now. (I wouldn’t have to go through this if the TRU here would sell barbie clothes in packs…but their barbie section is less than 1/6th of an isle (and no, that’s not a pun! LOL)

What I”m aiming to get done today:

1. This morning I’m going to try to get somewhere with my clay, although preemptive to that is the need to clear my desk off.
2. I’m going to post a few altered “xmas themed” cards on the blog for comedy value (although some of them tie into photostory lines I am planning)
3. I also promised Nat that I’d take a photo of where my dolls hang out on the shelves in “my room”. Nothing exciting but I’ll post some photos a bit later.

I’ll catch up the blog tomorrow when (hopefully) I will feel more human.

Who’s waiting in the wings?
Are you curious at all?
Hint: it’s not an action figure, a momoko or a custom!

^_^

My workroom looked like something (ok multiple things) blew up and left the messy remains strewn about.  Now, I’m naturally clutter-inclined but even for me that was a bit too much.  So between giving Pudgykitten extra amounts of love (since she’s got to be euthanized next week :( she needs all I can give her) and helping Mark out I’ve gotten some cleaning done.

It’s  getting harder the more boxes we move into it (since we’re trying to sell the house more things are getting boxed up etc and “my” room has gradually become the “throw it in there, will ya” room.  Considering the room is only tiny it’s really eating into the footspace. .. Anyway got it organized enough that I can move and even have some desk space so I’m happy. Tomorrow should be a very productive day and maybe friday will be a photography day?

And yes. I am still working on the same 2 outfits. Although now that I can work at my desk I can start sewing the bits on.