tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337802912024-03-23T11:20:12.750-07:00Hollys Crafts BlogMy handmade things, including knitting, crochet, sewing, dolls, cross-stitch and more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-88769149308995391272014-11-15T14:25:00.000-07:002014-11-15T14:25:28.038-07:00The Etsy Shop Is Filling Up And The House is Getting Messier!I've been spending so much time creating new items for the Etsy shop, the house is beginning to look a little cluttered!
There are now 32 items in my shop! The fullest it's ever been! I have also been working on the SEO and tweaking titles and tags.
For the longest time, I was having trouble keeping the number above 20. Which could be a good thing.
Once I get the house back into reasonable Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-1615787768948104932014-10-01T08:13:00.000-07:002014-10-25T10:14:54.362-07:00Crochet Pumpkin Hats
Tis the season for Pumpkins, ghosts and black cats!
I have always loved Halloween. For me there are no evil connotations. I am all about fun. Cute kiddos in darling costumes.
Unfortunately, we live in a rural area, so we do not receive Trick or Treaters. The fun I had making my son's costumes every year and taking around neighborhoods in the Phoenix area. Those days are long gone.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-21339147420572493612014-05-12T10:02:00.000-07:002014-10-20T10:04:55.440-07:00I Had To Give Up On The Bridal GownI am one who does not like to give up on a project. Once I start something, I will rarely throw in the towel. This Barbie Bridal gown has given me so much grief! And all the medical issues (stress) got the best of me.
I began stringing the 1,200+ beads onto the crochet thread. I can't see them clearly enough and my fingers aren't as nimble with these things anymore. Reading glassed helped Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-74621299160411656052013-10-26T15:00:00.001-07:002014-08-02T11:38:45.267-07:00Handmade Birdbaths - I finally made one!I've been wanting to make a birdbath for a long time. I was using a frying pan that was set on top of a wooden box.
I found some tutorials and ideas and got started on one this morning! And this is the result!
I used a 5 gallon plastic bucket, acrylic paints, mod podge and the frying pan.
To read more about this handmade birdbath, with step by step instructions of how I did it, please Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-88738922991922884942013-10-23T16:08:00.000-07:002013-10-24T19:09:53.665-07:00Custom Crochet Order - Barbie Blushing Bride Gown Part 1I have been working on this crocheted Barbie gown for quite some time now. It's been difficult to count the stitches with all the distractions around the house.
I've had to lock myself in the studio to get anything done. Last night I got 261 4mm beads strung and have just started the ruffle at the bottom of the gown.
I have an article posted at Bubblews about part 1! The basic dress is done! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-71207594779268110262013-05-01T07:06:00.001-07:002013-05-01T07:06:27.414-07:00Crafting on Hold- Installing Laminate FlooringJust as I signed up for a doll designing class (thankfully this was a download so can go at my own pace), we finally decided it was time to think about installing laminate flooring.
With no prior experience in carpet removal or laminate flooring, we went shopping to find what we liked. The plan was to install in the studio, Lil Bub's room and the living room. What I didn't know, was that R is soAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-87613908436609084912013-04-04T12:01:00.000-07:002013-04-04T12:01:18.907-07:00Stuffy nose seasonOh, the misery of allergies!
I only suffer through this time of year. Mid March through the end of April mostly. When the juniper trees start doing their thing. We enjoy calling them the poofing trees. I had one teacher down at the school tell me that I am suffering from poofing tree syndrome.
I looked at her with raised eyebrows. Poofy trees, you say? Yes indeed. So naturally curiosity got theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-10976074645471293762013-03-24T09:20:00.001-07:002013-03-24T09:20:28.242-07:002013 off to a hectic, stressful startWhat a whirlwind the first three months of 2013 has been for us.On January 28th, we were headed down to Phoenix for a doctor's appointment. Got 9 miles out of town and hit a slick, icy spot in the highway and slid off the road. The car rolled 2.25 times. No broken bones, not a lot of blood. We were all three alright. Minor aches and pains. Two ambulance rides.Naturally we had the wrong insurance Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-85903565726219532292013-02-08T13:27:00.002-07:002013-02-08T13:33:39.801-07:00Ruby Queen Crochet Barbie Dress
Just finished writing up a post about the newest completion! With the various blogs focusing on niche topics, I feel it is easier for my readers to follow links to the posts they're most interested in reading.
This particular gown proved to be a wonderful challenge, right from the beginning! One week after our rollover car accident, I got busy and finished with the crochet work and beganAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-5148056484288175422012-12-22T17:31:00.001-07:002012-12-22T17:34:03.919-07:00Hand knit Baby Set Finished
I am so pleased with how the set turned out! The kimono, hat and booties were knit using Caron Simply Soft in Sunshine and the blanket was knit using Caron Simply Soft in off white.
Patterns used are Berroco's "Pie" and "Ruffles for Kate", both of which are free patterns.
The kimono sweater was a lot of fun to do. Here's a post with assembly photos: Kimono Progress
The blanket is a simple Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-49559419621241340272012-11-23T08:12:00.000-07:002012-11-26T08:13:08.393-07:00Save up to 31% on all items in ArtFireHere is your chance to get up to 31% savings on all items in my ArtFire Shop.
Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend - save 25% on all items in my ArtFire Shop! ArtFire Patrons save an additional 5% and anyone leaving a comment receives an additional 1% discount. No coupons or codes needed! New items will be listed throughout the weekend.http://HollysDollies.ArtFire.com
Sale ends Tuesday morning whenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-85304939367596332562012-11-22T13:01:00.001-07:002012-11-22T13:01:24.684-07:00My verification codeZSGHQCQFG3EJAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-33051940428450169062012-11-22T07:34:00.001-07:002012-11-22T07:34:18.259-07:00Happy Thanksgiving!To all those celebrating today, I hope it is filled with loved ones and lots of yummies!
Being as it is only the 3 of us (all our family is in the midwest), we like to do off the wall non-traditional things on holidays. We swim against the flow and teach our son that being a little different is totally fine.
This year we voted on having Sweet And Sour Pork Chops, baked potatoes, apple pie and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-32250117954882359892012-11-20T08:14:00.001-07:002012-11-20T08:14:13.794-07:00Ideal Crissy Doll ClothesThe girls have been busy modeling new clothes!
Crissy and Velvet are going to a lot of fun to sew, knit and crochet for!
One Crissy is wearing a long sleeve blouse with green batik pants and handknit black shoes.
And the other is wearing a pretty green textured floral print summer dress.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-7297343142010992652012-11-16T08:11:00.000-07:002012-11-25T07:24:56.313-07:00Baby kimono set progressWorking on a custom order baby layette. It is taking longer than anticipated with so many distractions around the house. I lock myself in the studio at times.
I am always intrigued with this particular customer's color choices. She leans towards the non-traditional colors. Colors I would not usually select. And I (and she) have been well pleased with the results! The recipients have always been Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-59995223548947274752012-10-30T10:50:00.000-07:002012-11-04T08:52:05.715-07:00Ideal Crissy and Velvet have arrived!I am so pleased! I've wanted to add some of the Ideal Crissy Family Dolls to my collection (under the ruse that I can't make clothes to sell if I am not sure they'll fit)!
I ended up purchasing two Crissies! I thought the payment fell through to the one seller after trying to send it 3 times, I gave up. And moved on to another. The first payment finally went through! Oh well!
And the seller of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-6228739664098159802012-08-21T14:04:00.002-07:002012-08-21T14:07:10.325-07:00Video Tutorial - Loopy yarn hair style for cloth dollsI have been working on some video tutorials for cloth dolls. The first, parts 1 and 2, are tutorials on Loopy Hair styles for cloth dolls.
Other videos coming soon include painting raggedy faces
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-61730074998660591252012-08-02T08:06:00.000-07:002012-08-02T08:06:09.300-07:00Soft Sculpture Cloth Cat - CalicoMiss Nosey is finished!
She is a soft sculpture cloth cat made of muslin and hand painted with white, black and orange acrylic paint. And threaded button joints. Her eyes are green. I see her expression is a bit sour. Maybe she ate a mouse that tasted icky!
She is a kitty created from a pattern shared a challenge at Cloth Doll Artistry. We were given the pattern with no pictures or instructions.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-44308188159970512042012-07-29T18:18:00.001-07:002012-07-29T18:18:20.789-07:00Hand crocheted Barbie Bed Doll French Bedoir
Completed another Barbie bed doll gown. This one is a french Bedoir nightgown and robe. The repetitive stitch on the robe just about did my left wrist in. I've developed a lump just below my thumb. Wearing a wrist brace is helping immensely.
April, a wonderful lady who is keeping me very busy with crocheting Barbie gowns, received the gown and is pleased with the results. Next on the list is "Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-29755500968311526522012-07-27T08:50:00.000-07:002012-07-27T08:50:30.886-07:00DinkyBaby Chloe makeoverBaby Chloe has been given a makeover.
Her eyes are now hand painted using non toxic acrylic paints. And her new outfit includes hand sewn top and diaper and hand knitted hat and booties.
I love her new facial expression. The change in eyes from the embroidered dots has been a dramatic improvement. I've been frightened and intimidated in thinking about making changes in completed dolls. But I amAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-26953073174315677532012-07-23T08:12:00.000-07:002012-07-23T19:22:04.974-07:008 Inch Berenguer Lots to Love chubby babiesThese are such adorable baby dolls. I have so fallen in love with all the faces and all the sizes!
I started with the 8 inch smiling baby. His/her smile is so similar to a picture of "The Painter Boy" photo I have of my son at 3 months old.
I love knitting and crocheting outfits for this baby. I am not really happy with him having to pose with both gender of clothing, so I will simply need to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-70238761828479007812012-05-29T07:21:00.001-07:002012-05-29T07:22:01.828-07:00New cloth doll finished
Purchased a new pattern for a cloth baby doll. I am very pleased with the results. This baby is suitable for a little one to play with.
She is approximately 14 inches tall.
Her yarn hair has been hand sewn on individually to prevent coming out.
Her arms and legs are thread jointed (fishing line) so this will make it easy for little ones to dress their baby doll.
She has hand Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-76385331408897661432012-05-14T16:37:00.000-07:002012-05-14T16:37:12.365-07:00Crocheted Round Ripple Baby Blanket in PinkFinished this round ripple baby blanket this morning. It ended up being just over 40 inches across from point to point. For this blanket I chose two shades of pink, one that is light and another that is more eye-popping.
Plans are start another one in shades of purple and white while on our way to Phoenix. I am going to be taking along some cotton yarn in case I decide to work on dishcloths Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-66432515134140205772012-03-31T07:36:00.001-07:002012-03-31T07:39:51.437-07:00The Liebster Award!!
I was thrilled this morning to pop onto my blog to see that I have been awarded The Liebster Award! Awarded by Deb from,http://debthehappystitcher.blogspot.com/ , who has been so encouraging of my beginning attempts at cross-stitching.
Liebster is german for favorite and was created to bring attention to new and upcoming stitchers blogs with 200 or less followers.
There are a few things to doAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33780291.post-25849157841452761872012-02-28T16:44:00.001-07:002012-03-01T20:34:02.504-07:00Counted cross-stitch raccoon progress (or lack thereof)Feeling a little frustrated with the raccoon project. I've chosen yet another one that is above my experience level. Will I ever learn??So, I sat down this morning and did a quick thread graph to use as a guide. And have hopes of maybe getting the lower right quarter finished tonight. It surely isn't that much to do, I just feel lost in the pattern. Quiet time in the studio to get my bearings andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01746483101702644963noreply@blogger.com2