Alyrenee's Copious Spare Time

It's Open...go get it. I can't go...but I am tempted to get a proxy just for the swag-a-thon.  Hmmm. Tempting. Introducing Tropicalia Presenting...The 2012 Integrity Toys Convention Have you ever wanted to escape to a tropical paradise? Better yet, have you ever wanted to own an island where your every wish would become reality? Baroness Agnes Von Weiss did and now she needs her Fashion Royalty friends to help make that dream a perfect reality! Please join the Integrity Toys Team at the Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida from September 27th-29th, 2012 for a doll filled extravaganza of glamour and tropical passion, Fashion Royalty style! To simplify the sign-up process, again this year, we are doing everything online directly in our shopping cart. Before we get to the good part, there are a few things that are important to know. We would appreciate it if you took the time to read this notice carefully before signing up, as it will make the ...

I've been making an effort to get my little dolly offerings online.  I am starting with Show & Sel l first.  From there I will move some stuff over to ebay and etsy.

Tis' that time of year.  I am currently working on a dress for an adorable little bride.  Here is the design I drew.  I just fit the basic bodice last week and now I am moving onto the more complex draping of the dress.  So i will take that basic bodice and cut it out in the actual foundation flatlining that will later be a part of the dress.  Fun times.

Still so tired.  Ugh. Dreamcastle Dolls has a fantastic roundup of all the convention dolls offered... So the Sunday morning had me getting up at an ungodly hour to check out of my hotel.  I misread the schedule and thought that the vendor room would be open at 7:30 but when I got there, it was only the Tonner sales room open in the morning.  grumble...which meant I had an hour to talk myself into buying more stuff.  So I got the last of the Theodora Bennett dolls in the salesroom to go with the awesome Phin I won in the raffle.  I also picked up Clockwork Hypothesis just because.  Also a 13" Black Canary.  I am uber sad that I missed the Andromeda doll.  I would have loved to steal her outfit for Wonder Woman.  I hope it comes to a virtual factory sale at some point or I can get the outfit loose. I also went ahead and got another 16" Wonder Woman.  I wanted another gal with the beefy arms and I might use her to do a modern Diana...

  My first event of the day was Amazonia.  I made a whole outfit for it...photos to come later.  The centerpiece was a killer 22" American Model.  I bought her.  She is fabulous.  The event doll was the same outfit on the 16" heroic body.  Both dolls came with two sets of hands.  I was also pleased to know that the Nu Mood hands do work on the Heroic body.  I think I will be getting another 16 Wonder Woman tomorrow to use for a Modern Wonder Woman.  This is a new sculpt as well called "Diana".  I do love the old one so very much...but this new one is nice too.  She looks a lot like Linda Carter actually.  I was slightly bummed that they did the same outfit on both dolls....but they are cool.  Now to get the other Wonder Woman American Model.  Must save pennies. Flights of Fancy Dinner....lots of over the top and colorful bird themed dolls on antoinette bodies.  Daphne/Toucan, Antoinette/Cardinal and Par...

Tired!  So tired! Anyway, we are halfway through the fun.  Thursday Night featured some pretty adorable flight attendants dolls, Shelly, Kay, and Captain Paul which featured the supergirl sculpt, a new sculpt (Kay), and what will be the new Matt sculpt.  I was tempted...but must save all pennies for Wonder Woman tomorrow.  The souvenir was a basic "Judy" doll using the Glinda sculpt on the new Starlet body (which I guess is tyler on top and hippier on the bottom...).  Our volunteer thank you gift was a supercool Nu Mood doll that I think is the Kit sculpt?  I was excited since I have not been able to nab one of these yet.  I was able to get the hands and feet from Gigi's Dolls in the vendor salesroom. The Tonner Salesroom had some good steals as always.  I tried to be good, but could not resist two Cami and Jon outfits that were absurdly cheap (Sag Harbor and Play on Words) as well as a City Sleek outfit for my Mom's Miss Revlon doll for...

I totally adored the first one ...and I am all a squeally that they have done another issue ! Info: Jane Austen Knits Summer 2012, a 144-page special publication from Spin-Off magazine, explores the fashion and traditions of Jane Austen’s time and novels, through inspired knitting patterns. Discover more than 30 patterns for hats, socks, tops, sweaters, shawls, reticules, and more. Novice to advanced knitters will appreciate the focus on techniques from lace to cables, plus the variety of patterns for women, men, and children. In addition to this collection of beautiful knitting patterns, you will find fascinating feature articles about the history, textiles, and characters in Jane Austen’s novels. Whether you are an avid knitter, a Janeite, a lover of the Regency era, or all of the above, you will find something to fit your fancy in this magazine.           Available 5/29/2012