Friday, July 31, 2015

Road Trip!

Polly is the most demanding of all of my diva girls! Why in the world did I ever tell her that she could be the one to come with us on our trip to New England? Don't tell her, but I had been thinking about taking her to Blythecon Chicago, but now I am not so sure.

She insisted that she would need a camera for her trip. Where was I going to find a Polly sized camera??? I decided to make one for her. I found a shiny, black, glass, somewhat rectangular shaped bead to use as the body of the camera. To the front, I glued a white glass bead that had a large hole, in proportion to its size. Next to it, I added a small square of tin foil. One the top, is a tiny, black, glass bead. Finally, I strung it on a gold elastic cord to form a camera strap. Problem solved!
 
Another item she insisted on bringing is her bike. I said yes, but we are going to have to design a bike rack for the back of the trailer, it is simply going to take up too much room inside.
 
 
The one thing she was good about, was that she did her own shopping for the trip. She realized I was never going to have time to make her an entire travel wardrobe, so she took matters into her own hands. The travel outfit she is wearing, as well as most of her clothes for the trip came from: Ellie Moe & Little Hoos



The big day finally arrived and we went off on our first trip with our new travel trailer.
 
 
Polly had packed more than her share, but what was I to do? I managed to find her a place to put everything and we were on our way.
 


Unfortunately, when you convert a Blythe doll to this body style, they lose the ability to sit. Polly road along standing in the cup holder. She was more than happy to give driving suggestions from this vantage point.


When we ran into bumper to bumper traffic, she got very board and decided a nap was in order.



 
She did enjoy the lovely, wooded area when we made a pit stop in Ohio.

We were all glad to stop in Pennsylvania for a couple of nights to break up the long drive.

Polly is wearing her new cami and bloomers pajamas, that will be available at: TheBlackOnyxBoutique when we return from our trip.

Doesn't she look cozy all covered up with her beautiful new blanket made by my friend Josetta? I think that I will call it a night too. My demanding diva will be back at it tomorrow and I need to rest to keep up with her.




Monday, July 6, 2015

Dealing with a Diva!

Oh boy! Polly has been a little difficult, to say the least, since we aren't going to Europe. In order to pacify her a bit, I had to but her her very own windmill! No, not a full sized one, I found this vintage, ceramic windmill in an antique shop. It was made in Japan, but please don't tell Polly, she thinks it is from the land of tulips and wooden shoes.
Did you notice Polly's hair clip? She calls it her windmill clip and you can get one for your girl here.

So I have started working on a bed for Polly to use in our new trailer. I bought a plastic shoe box at the Dollar Tree. Shhh! Don't let her know I bought anything at the Dollar Tree. Divas shudder at the thought of bargains. They only shop at all the best places. Maybe one day, when I too am a super model, I won't have to shop at the Dollar Tree. LOL! Like that is ever going to happen! Any way, back to the bed. Here's the box I bought:
I found some fabric in my stash the would go with the green in the trailer. I made a bedspread and a few pillows.
 
 
 

It still needs the mattress, sheets and blankets, but it looks good so far. I plan to use the inside of the box to store Polly's things.

Speaking of Polly's things, I had heard a commotion coming from her room. When I went to see what was going on, this is what I found:
There were bags and trunks and clothes and shoes everywhere! Poor Ramona was trying to get Polly under control. She reminded Polly of her trip last year and how she had to sleep in the console of the van because we drove all night.
Ramona also told Polly that she was only allowed to bring one case with her things. There was no way we would let her bring everything she owned. She suggested that she borrow Raleigh's suitcase or visit The Black Onyx Boutique and buy her own.
 
Well, Polly said that the suitcase might be enough for her earrings, but it would simply never hold all her belongings. A super model after all has an image to uphold and must look her best at all times. She must change her clothes for every activity. Maybe 20 to 30 times a day and that puny suit case just wouldn't do!
 
Please help me! Dealing with a diva is going to be the end of me! I had better get back to working on her bed/storage before I go straight off the deep end.
 
Oh, one more thing before I go, Polly wanted to let you know that her fabulous swimsuits are now available at the boutique.