Tuesday, July 15, 2014

My next Project: Blythe Dollhouse

I'm working on a 1/6 scale dollhouse for those cute Blythe dolls.  Blythes are about 12 inches tall. They have eyes that can change colors by pulling a string in the back of their heads.
My first order of business was ordering a Blythe. I first bought a clone from Thailand.
I thought she would look cheap. But when she arrived I was pleasantly surprised. I just added some lighter pink hair to the front of her head.  Here's a before picture below.  Clone Blythe knees don't really bend much.  This sitting one above has a body from a factory Blythe.
She was missing some hair in the front!  I took some pink extensions and added some holes in her scalp. 
I also tried out a chair.
And a mantel. 

  I wanted to try to customize the face of this doll. But my sister wouldn't let me! So I bought another Blythe on Ebay.  
This one was $15. She had her hair chopped off and someone had already done her sleepy eyes(the eyes can stay closed). She is a factory Blythe. That is the body I used for the second picture with the doll sitting.
This one I did customize!  I have her face already carved and reapplied makeup. Now I'm working on her hair. 
And the dollhouse is almost done!


19 comments:

  1. much work! but certainly we'd stop with mouth open, always do a great job. I cant wait to see it all!
    Hugs.

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  2. You know Caroline, there is just Something Special about Blythe dolls. I too have been charmed by their big eyes and big heads. I love what you did with the copy cat's hair. It looks just like it has always been that way. Good job! I think that you project will be a nice little break as well as a new kind of challenge. I am looking forward to seeing it all develop.

    elizabeth

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  3. Oh It´s so nice reading and see pictures of your blythe =) I am waiting on my first blythe doll that also is a copy but I think it will be pretty anyway. Mine has also pink hair, and so do I =) So it will look a little bit like me. You did a great job with the hair! It will be so fun to see what els you do with them! Take care! Hugs Anna- annasminiatures.blogspot.com

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  4. The Blythe dolls with their big eyes and innocent expression are adorable. I am sure you'll have fun
    working on a smaller scale house. It will be interesting, as always, to follow your fantastic work.
    Hugs, Drora

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  5. I'm glad to read you are working with Blythes and 1:6 scale =) I recently bought my first Blythe, but I didn't plan on making a house for her, I thought it would take to much space, but we will have to wait and see, I might get really inspired by you now.. ;)
    I'm looking forward on seeing more of this later =)
    Hannah

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  6. Congrats on your new dolls, I really like what you did with her hair she looks pretty. I want an SDink doll they are so expensive but I love them so much :(

    XOXOX
    Marisa

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  7. A special project. The chair is beautiful. I'm curious to see more.

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  8. I can't wait to see your new project! I've seen those Blythe dolls on Pinterest and think they're so cute! They're like innocent looking Bratz dolls with those big eyes:)

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  9. Hi Caroline! Personally I am not familiar with this kind of dolls. But I love what you did with the hair of this doll, it looks much better now :D! I am curious to see how you will develop this new project, the chair and the mantel are real Caroline creations, they look great ;)!
    Hugs, Ilona

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  10. Genial este nuevo proyecto. Yo también tengo un clon de Blythe y he empezado a personalizarla, tal vez también le haga una pequeña escena. Espero sus progresos.

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  11. Your dolls look so cute. I love what you did to her hair. I am sure you will have great fun. I love the chair and mantle. There is a surprise for you on my blog.
    Hugs Maria

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  12. I know your work will be wonderful and in 1:6 oh the wonders you can fill it with in a grand space!

    The chair and mantle look amazing! I know the completed work will be magic!
    Hugs~J

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  13. Son unas muñequitas preciosas y tú las has mejorado mucho más.
    Estoy deseando ver la nueva casa terminada.
    Un abrazo.

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  14. Hi Caroline! Now I'm excited to see both the dollhouse AND the doll! LOL I love what you did with the hair on the first doll, and your 1:6 furniture looks as lovely as your 1:12 furniture. Looks like you've been having a lot of fun! xo Jennifer

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  15. Hello Caroline,
    I just found your blog while I was surfing on the web. I have some Blythes too and I think that you really did a great job with your doll's hair. I really love your work and will come back soon on your blog.
    Have a great week-end.

    Agnès

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  16. Congratulations on your publications in the magazines!
    You did an amazing job with the doll and you took gorgeous photos of her. I must say that I'm not always a fan of Blythe dolls, I tend to find that they have big heads. However yours is really gorgeous and reflects your style. I love he hair style. I can't wait to see more of the furniture you're going to make for her.
    Geneviève

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  17. Designing for a doll is so much fun! You can personalize everything! I am still trying to find the perfect doll for my dollhouse. Love the chandelier with shade.

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  18. Congratulations on your new project. Your dolls are adorable. Just can't wait to see their house! The chair you made looks great. -Greetings, piikko :)

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  19. You did a wonderful transformation of the doll by adding more hair. You are very clever to know how. She looks so sweet. I look forward to seeing the house.

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