Baby Moses' story illustrated with dolls and action figures

What did I do on my summer vaca?
I illustrated the Bible's account of baby Moses in Exodus. I pulled out all my 11-12 in fashion dolls and GI Joes from multiple thrift store finds and garage sales. I chose the most ethnic ones I could find so, alas the blondes were not allowed. Except my baby was blonde because that's all I had. I even found a smaller sister who could be Miriam. I tromped around the swamps in Central Florida getting most of the pictures, trying not to break my leg or get a sun stroke. Oh, it was hot!
 I had fun making the costumes out of scraps. I used glitter pipe cleaners and glittered craft foam for the royal touches.I stuck the collars down with mounting tape. The robes were easy, just cut rectangles twice as long as I needed,  folded horizontally,  folded again vertically then cut a small hole for the neck and a little back slit down from the neck. I did not bother to add closures. I made sure the robes covered the feet of the Barbies as I didn't want to make sandals. The sides I sewed up far enough to let the hand slip in easily. The sleeves were made automatically doing this. The GI Joes needed a lot of room for their bulky arms and chests. The costume styles were pretty authentic. I googled Egypt for 1450 BC styles. Basically, they knotted strips of cloth in the front. The Israelites had loose robes, sew easy. I used pieces of yarn for sashes. I didn't bother to hem or finish edges, just used a lot of Fray Check. My point is, this was an easy do so kids would love it. Boys and Girls. You might have a lot of conversations together about what it would be like to be dressed like that. Not to mention issues about having to leave your child near a wild river in order to save his life. You can show them where prayer and planning go together and get their observations. Terrific way to learn the Bible. If you would like to read Moses' story with my photos, you can go to the following link on Google Drive. You don't need to sign in. You may download it too if you wish. Here's the link; https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwbn6eaQNOv8dDZ0WDB4RV80dGc/edit?usp=sharing

What does Rufus have to do with Easter?

Here is my doll Rufus from Wilde Imagination who made this stunning outfit, even hat for him:

Doesn't he look fine in his work casual outfit, good enough to go to church on Easter!  In fact, that's just what my Rufus does. He teaches Sunday School at his church. 

I like Rufus but recently, I wanted to change his name. Believe it or not, I decided not to do that and it all had to do with Easter: Read how in my story I uploaded to Dropbox for you: "Rufus and Easter"
Hope you like it and have a joy-filled Easter (Resurrection Sunday, that is!)

30% Off Doll clothes pattern sale: last 4 days!

Now through June 17, 2013 at 11:59 PM  Hawaii time, you still  have time to reap a great savings on BeachBabyDoll's doll clothes patterns- 30% off on all patterns. (minimum order $4.99) Available only in my Etsy shop.

New easy shoe pattern to fit Hearts for Hearts Girls and Les Cheries dolls will be published soon!

New Easy Pattern for Ellowyne: Jumpin Jammin Pants Ensemble

Ellowyne's New Year Resolutions: Exercise!

See things from a different view point

Stand Tall and don't sulk

Rest when I'm tired but don't give into melancholy

As you can see my Ellowyne's made a ffe resolutions for 2013. My resolution was to get her some clothes since she came to me from e-bay without a stitch on! In doing so, I was able to publish BeachBabyDoll's first pattern to fit Ellowyne Wilde dolls and other similar 16 inch dolls. I am so excited. The leopard pants are made of medium -light weight cotton from a fat quarter. There was plenty left over. The tubes for the top and faux sleeves I made from a tee shirt. The pants pattern is unique because it's easy waistband is made with fold over elastic. Just perfect for a small neat, waistband and eliminates the need for a back closure. Sew fun to sew! I used my terrific tubes formula to make the tube top and faux sleeves. It's easily used for most any doll and it's a part of the new sewing guide and pattern for Ellowyne's Jumpin' Jammin' Pants Ensemble  I took great care in making the pants so the back doesn't slide off her bottom when she sits or does the Bridge. I didn't want her to be embarrased.
Beginners and advanced seamstresses will enjoy this quick and easy, well fitted pattern. For more information click:   http://www.beachbabydoll.com/Patterns_4_Ellowynne.html

Anu's New Friends

Dolls: largest: My Twinn, Midsize: American Girl, Smallest: Hearts for Hearts

 Anu (Nahji) close up

The top image says it all.  Friends can be different sizes, colors, etc.!  The smallest one is my new Hearts for Hearts Girls doll  Nahji whose story has her born in a poor rural section of India.  She sells duck eggs to go to school. The book that comes with her is very interesting. Nahji is  just 14 inches tall. I like her little sandals and outfit.  She comes with jewelry. She doesn't want to get married at 13 like her sister. Whoa! That would be hard. She wants an education. Since this doll Nahji has moved to my house in the USA, I have renamed her Anusia after the lovely daughter of  friends with Indian heritage. Her nickname is Anu. My dolls are her new friends. I will probably make Anu some other clothes this summer. I'd like to make a sari that is age appropriate for her. She's supposed to be 10. If you have suggestions, let me know. Have you seen the other new Hearts For Hearts Girls? They represent different countries. The funniest part is that eventhough all my modern dolls including American Girl represent different countries or nationalities, they were all born in China! I'm thankful for the effort and detail that are created in these dolls by people so far away from me. So many children (of all ages) find joy in them. Do you know that reminds me we were all created by God eventhough our earthly homes are so different and far away from each other. And He loves us and created us to be all different sizes and colors. He really wants us all to be in His family with Him forever. (You can find it in God's Message to us, the Bible: John 1: 1-14. In this passage the Word is Jesus.)