Advent 2008

Here's the 2008 photos as I promised. If you ask me they all (eh well, ALMOST all LOL) turned out better than the one from last Sunday. But it's fun to spit the changes in my living room and doll family.


1st Advent




2nd Advent






3rd Advent






4th Advent






To quote what I posted at BJF: "Well, what can I say, the photographer
got a little shaky when one of the cats jumped up next to the candles. LOL
The blob next to the exotic flames is said cat. LOL"

First of Advent

In Sweden it's common to light a new "Advent-candle" each Sunday before Christmas and celebrate with glögg*, saffron buns and gingerbread cookies and last Sunday was First of Advent. Since I took photos of my doll family with the candles last year I decided to do the same this year as well. (extremely blurriness is just to expect in this case since I don't use flash and it's DARK, it's part of the charm and atmosphere.)



Well, I cheated here and used the "party lights" setting on my
camera so it uses a bit of flash. The candles on the TV are electric
(Note the kitten in the corner LOL)


This one is taken in only the light of the candle on the table, the
candles on the TV and an "advent star" lantern hanging in the window.


This cat is easier to spot (don't worry, I'm VERY careful with cats
and burning candles) She's been sick lately and if feels important
to include this photo even if she's hopefully getting better now.


I will do my best to post the Advent photos from 2008 as well later, but it all depends on my health. You can see bigger versions of the photos at Ball Jointed Friends (as well as take a sneak peak of the 2008 photos)

*Glögg is a very traditional Swedish Christmas beverage, the "adult" version is heated, spiced up wine and the "kid" version that I drink is usually based on blackcurrant juice instead

Seeeeeeeecrets!!!

I'm working on one of those secret projects again. You know where I tease you by talking about what I'm doing but refuse to show you anything. Muahahahaha!!! This time it's not a contest entry though, now I'm secretive for more seasonal reasons. *sneakygiggle*

I really whish I had more energy this time of the year because there's so many things I want to do, both the secret project and lots of stuff for my girls. Last Christmas I promised Isa that I would make her a Christmas dress and Pytte actually need a new one as well since the fabric in hers is so thick she can hardly move, but it was the only red fabric I had at home at the moment. I doubt I'll ever get Agnes to put on a red Christmas dress though, but who knows. LOL



Pytte in her cute but bulky Christmas dress

Buttons and yarn

My mom and I were visiting my favorite yarn store today. I promise, I HADN'T planned to buy anything! I hadn't even brought money (it's a small store, completely stuffed with yarn, and you have to pay cash) But what can I say, yarn is a weakness of mine. *blushes* I've only been able to visit that store ONCE without buying anything. LOL



I bought a nice, soft, fluffy yarn in black and some buttons for Agnes


Close up! Very fitting, don't you think? LOL


The little ghost is called Laban and is a well-known Swedish children's book character. Unfortunately the buttons are too big to be in scale as buttons but they can still be cute to uses as decorations (and they were cheap which is why I bought so many).

And the reason I mostly by things for Agnes these days isn't that I've forgotten my other girls but I've already hade them for a year and a half and I've already bought them a lot of stuff and not to mention the fact that most of the yarn, fabric and ribbons I've had since long before I started this hobby fits Isa and Pytte but VERY little of it fits Agnes (I'm not exactly your average Goth girl. LOL But that makes dressing Agnes so much fun)

Spampy clothes!!!

Yay!!! Yesterday I got my Spampy clothes!!! As you might remember I got a gift certificate to Spampy Stuff from my friends and now the clothes have arrived. And of course they're really, really cute and really well made.

The photos are a bit "less than cute" though. I'm sure you'll soon get tired of me complaining of "lack of light" at this time of the year, but ot really is the truth (if you've ever visited Sweden in November you will know what I mean). This time the flash decide to act up as well so most of the photos ended up quite dark and strange, instead of really bright and over exposed which is a more common problem with white dolls. I've been able to fix them up a bit in Psp but I REALLY need a better camera (6 years is OLD in the world of digital cameras) But anyway, just focus on the lovely dresses instead of the crappy photo quality and you'll be fine. LOL



First an adorable cure little cardigan for Pytte
(The dress is by me)


Pytte absolutely LOVES it and now she demands that I sew her a longer, purple dress with less width in the skirt to go with the cardigan.

BTW, those lovely hair clips were a surprise gift from Spampy. I'm THIS close of stealing them from my dolls to use for myself. LOL

The rest of the stuff were for "the Spoiled One".. eh, I mean Agnes. LOL




A wonderful cardigan (the black details were Spampy's own initiative which of course is JUST right for Agnes and I'm a sucker for details like the black ribbon on the front edge) and some really cute little undies with tiny hearts (I really want my dolls to wear proper underwear) and some striped stockings. These aren't supposed to be a full set though, she's supposed to wear more clothes as well. LOL



A lovely little knit dress with star patterns and
sparkly tulle + the striped socks (necklace by me)



This is a dress in woven fabric with silver skulls. Perfect for Agnes!
I love how the collar turned out and the little ribbon at the waist.

She's also wearing a pair of surprise pantyhose that matches the cardigan



Isn't this knit fabric just right for Agnes with both
skulls, roses and hearts? Pure love!



The striped fabric is the same as the stockings.
I love the ribbon used for the neckline



My sweet little girls together!


I'm very pleased with everything (except the photo quality LOL). Thank you Asneth, Dustbunnie and Spampy!!!

Now I need to create something for poor left out Isa... I just need to finish some Christmas gifts first... and yes Pytte, I WILL make you that dress... SOME day. LOL

Pretty in Pink

Remember that the dresses where a bit too big for Agnes? Not much of a surprise actually since I sew with a very small seam allowance which makes it a bit tricky when I use some one else's pattern with seam allowance included.

I've fixed both dresses now though but I've only got photos of the pink one so far. The lack of sunlight (or even proper daylight) makes it hard to take photos at this time of the year. Some of these photos turned out a bit dull, dark and blurry even though it was a petty decent day considering the season. It was really fun taking photos of Agnes though. She poses sooooooo well. I love that little girl!

(Photos of Agnes in the black & white dress will come later)


















Ooooh, this looks interesting!



Oufff! Oummffff! Phew! *climb*



Ta daaaaa! Made it!














(Socks, dress and necklace by me, dress pattern by Sweetiemom and sock pattern by Melancholy Wings)

Agnes' boxopening!

Time for a proper boxopening today! When I saw Isa's box I was surprised at how small it was but when I saw Agnes box I became surprised at how big it was (When I got Pytte I was very much SURPRISED, never mind the box. LOL)



Cat AND box!


I've got three cats (including a curious little kitten) and they LOVE boxes, but so far I haven't been able to get a proper "cat in box" photo for any of my boxopenings. LOL



Korean news paper!


At this stage my mom, that had brought me Agnes, started to get impatient with me for opening to slowly and taking too many photos. Mind you, this is the same mom that demanded coffee before I even got a chance to start opening the box. LOL



Pretty Pink box with Flora and the classic "Litte Fee" typo.



Nice, shiny pink sleeping bag!



Awww, little bubblewrap mummy.


I'd been a bit worried that the white skin would be TOO white but as soon as I saw Agnes body I know that I loved it.



Awwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!



She had grayish default eyes


I LOVE the new ante elf face up (even though it's a bit overexposed by the flash here) The colors are soooo right for Agnes.



Look how cute she got with hair!!!



I like the green Ginarolo eyes A LOT better
(but I hate that fly away strand of hair LOL)



As you can see the top of the striped dress was a bit too big



And the black & white dress was even bigger



The pumpkin head that I got as event gift, I
haven't unpacked it since I plan to sell it.


And in case you wonder, I'm still as thrilled about Agnes today. THANK YOU Dustbunnie and Asneth for making this possible! I love you!