It's Val's fault

Yesterday, I read my neice's blog and she had a link on there to do a makeover. So, again, I spent several hours on the computer (mainly because that site is super slow), giving myself a "makeover". Here are three of my favorites
I always wanted to know what I would look like as a blonde with long straight hair. This is Reese Witherspoon's hair.

Here I am with the same style, just a different color
And here I am, very close to what I already look like with Eva Longoria Parker's short hair

Yes, It's a fun site but extremely slow so this is all I had the patience for. Unfortunately, I had to put on lots of foundation and conceler to get rid of my blotchy skin but I did learn a lesson. Never go out in public with little or no make up on. I look very scary in my before pic (that I will not post here).

Sleeping Biddle

I told you I would make a beautiful gown for my Sleeping Biddle Kiddle. Here it is.

This little gown took me approximately 4 hours to make. I was committed to getting her dressed and by golly, however long it took, I was going to stick it out. I would make it then take it apart and then get it to where I thought it was fine only to put it on her and it looked funny so I ended up sewing it right onto her. It will never be removed unless I cut it off! I think for the next naked doll, I will just buy a crochet dress from eBay. They are only $5 and I'd rather be spending my time on other things.

Celebrity sighting

Last Sunday morning around 8, went to Walmart. I was in the toothpaste section headed toward the end of the isle near the pharmacy and I could swear I saw Trace Adkins. My first clue of course was the long ponytail, tight t-shirt on a very tall man. I would say this man was at least 6'5". I didn't want to look like a fool so I just went about my business. I went down the next isle and saw him again. He was the only one in the isle and as soon as I started down there, he turned and went the other direction, sort of like he didn't want to be noticed. I didn't get a look at his face full on but from the side. Thaat and his back side sure makes me think he was who I though he is. Now, I'm sure you are probably saying "What would Trace Adkins be doing in a Walmart in Draper UT?" Well, maybne he rnd out of toothpaste while he was passing through to his next gig. Hey, it can happen!

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Oh Dear!

I went to Michaels in Draper today. (the craft store) and you know what they have? They have dolls. The same type of doll that I make clothes for and they are only $16! I couldn't believe my eyes. They even carry some accessories like socks, stockings, etc. They currently have three different styles of the doll. A blonde one, a brunette and a red head. I WANT that red head!

Oh no. Can I justify another doll? Maybe. I have discovered that the bodies on these dolls are slightly different. My original doll has a slimmer waist and behind. The doll I bought from Target is chubbier and the clothes I've made are a little more snug. Maybe if I have one doll of each of the most popular brands, I will know the exact size to make the clothes when all the orders start pouring in.

BTW: I posted on Craigslist and KSL.com. Maybe this will help.

Obsessions

I seem to obsessive compulsive to a degree. I collect things but one collection never gets too big.

For instance, for several years, I collected rubber stamps. When I finally decided to part with my collection and donate it to Primary Children's Hospital for their Arts and Crafts room, I gave them over 400 stamps.

Then, I started collecting scrapbook supplies. I rarely did anything with these supplies because it would always take me about 4 hours to do just one page and still, they never turned out like the picture in my head or the one I was copying it from. (I will give myself credit though because I did finish Jeff's scrapbook and he thinks it's pretty cool).

Then there's QVC. Yes, I am a QVC-aholic but with my most recent obsessions, I haven't been watching it much.

Most recently, I have been into dolls. Back in 1985 to 89, I made a few porcelain dolls but they were so expensive, I quickly gave that up. Now that I can afford it, I would never be able to paint the face on because of how badly I shake. Instead, I love to have things for my 18" dolls. The dolls like American Girl, Our Generation, Madam Alexander Girlz, etc. As you know, I have been trying to sell the clothes I make for this type of doll but as of yet, I have not sold anything. I have been saving all my receipts and am scared to add them up. I would have to sell a whole bunch of outfits to make up for the money I've spent but I love making these clothes. It's now become an obsession. I can't stay away from the fabric store. Even if I go to just buy thread or elastic, I end up spending at least $35 because I can't resist the adorable fabric I happened to spot as I was wandering through the store. To prove my point of obsession, I mistakenly searched online for the dolls that Target sells called "Our Generation". I just simply HAD to have another doll to show off at all the boutiques I plan on doing so you know what I found?
Yes, that's right, a new doll and a scooter. I had been bidding on a retired American Girl bike on eBay but couldn't justify paying between $35 and $55 for one of them. I got the scooter for $27. The doll came with other accessories including a violin, which I saw online for $18 all by itself. Call me crazy but I'm excited about that one.

Then, as I was browsing on eBay for the bike, I thought to myself, "Self, I wonder if they have Liddle Kiddles". Do you remember those. I used to collect them when I was a little girl between the ages of 7-10. I had a pretty good collection. There were Liddle Kiddles, Lucky Lockets, Skediddle Kiddles, Kologne Kiddles, Kola Kiddles and even Jewelry Kiddles. I had them all except any of the Storybook Kiddles. Those were too expensive and as much as I wanted them, I never got them. My best friend had them though. She had Cinderiddle, Sleeping Biddle, Florence Nitendiddle. I loved my collection just as much as I envied her collection. Then the time came and I had neices and nephews and my collection dwindled to nothing. But alas! Thanks to eBay, I found them again. The mailman told my husband that I am obsessed. Brent said he already new that but he still didn't want to give me away. (He said it's because no one else would have HIM). I have been buying only the ones I could afford but still, the prices are higher than I will admit to. I just tell myself, they are collector's items. And, I am having fun cleaning them up so Aubrey can play with them.

From left to right: Tracy Trikediddle. She has her very own trike and when you push it, her legs peddle the wheel.
Shirly Strawberry Kola Kiddle: She is missing her soda bottle but one day, I will find it.
Liz Locket: Originally, these came with chains to hang around your neck.
Apple Blossom Kologne Kiddle: This one no longer has her scent but I clearly remember what she used to smell like!
Lorna Locket. Again, like Liz, you can hang her around your neck from a chain.
The car and outfit go to a Skediddle Kiddle named Annabelle Autodiddle. I tried bidding on a few others of these but didn't want to pay the $35 they went for so I bout the car and outfit cheap and now am bidding on a naked doll. That auction ends in a few days.
Then yes, there is Sleeping Biddle. I finally got her. She's naket but I will make her a beautiful gown. I also bought Cinderiddle's dress and some day will find a naked doll to put it on.
So, do you believe me now?

Happy Birthday Brent

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband. I love you beyond words.

Weekly Bowling Scores 5/10/09

Terrie 149 / 121 / 154 / 134
Brent 133 / 139 / 127 / 138

Today's thought

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

Isn't there someone you'd love to send this to? I know I do.

Nothing to blog about

The last severl weeks have been totally uneventful. At least not really anything to blog about that would be of any interest. The most exciting thing that has happened since Easter weekend, when we finished the kitchen, is the deck has been cleared off of all the construction junk that needed to be taken to the dumps and the front room has been cleared of most all of the tools and misc items we left in there while working on the kitchen. WOW. I know. exciting, huh? Some might think that this isn't clean, but it is compared to what it was and soon, both will be torn up anyway for all new flooring.


And oh yeah, we have new neighbors.


And this little stinker, thinks she doesn't need to sit in her seat.


A little girl once said to me, Oma, how come you know everything?" (This was after I asked her if she wanted water or juice with her waffle). I simply told her that when you get older, you know more.



Then this wise guy said, "But sometimes when you're old, you forget a lot of things too!" Hmmmm.

Weekly Bowling Scores 5/3/09

Terrie 179 / 133 / 117 / 128
Brent 167 / 191 / 133 / 114
On the third frme of the third game, they moved us to another lane because some leagues were coming in. That really threw me and Brent off... (excuses, excuses).