Friday, April 13, 2012

Huge trade entry coming soon and other announcements!....

I hope this finds everyone well. I just had a couple of things I wanted to announce. There are several exciting blog entries I will be posting in the next couple of weeks! I went and had a doll day with Julie. Everyone remember "The Dream Doll Room" posts? Well a couple characters from Doll Drama went shopping in Julie's spectacular stores and made a few mini stops in other areas of her dolly verse. It was a blast and I can't wait to share it with all of you. (^_^) Next on my announcements is the HUGE TRADE entry I will be posting. I know we all seek to save money and I have gathered stuff I don't need and will post it for trade/sale here.

There will also be a contest coming (not a giveaway).  I thought it would be fun to get everyone's creative doll juices flowing and have a prize at the end. I'm still working out the contest details, but it should be fun for all. (^_^) I hope to see many of you participating!

And the last announcement I have to make is as follows...

I will no longer be taking commissions.

If we have already discussed, or I already have your commission in hand those will still be honored/completed. However, I am too stressed and overwhelmed to continue with commissions at this time. One day I may open a slot for a commission here and there. But I would much prefer focusing on my own creative projects and sketches I have piling up. I thank each of you for the kindness and faith you have placed in my abilities. Without all of you none of these blessings would have been possible. There will be a lot of creative doll projects posted here, but they will be of my own design after the last commissions have left my hands.  I hope that everyone understands my decision.

In other news, I completed a re-root for my own collection. She has been in the works for awhile now. I worked on her here and there as she had a lot of plugs! She was originally a Fashion Fever Holiday Kayla Barbie. I re-rooted her in platinum blonde which I found kind of scary to think about, but she is now one of my very favorite Kayla dolls.

 The flash makes her look lighter. (The first picture is more accurate to her skin tone.)

 Introducing Carmen! (^_^) 
She has a little dog, but the pictures that showcased that didn't turn out too well. 
Plus, she is wearing a shirt I was FINALLY able to replace!

Oh and a new Fashion Royalty fella has found his way into my doll family. 


This is Damien....my only male fashion doll with "natural" red hair. 
You can't see it but he is wearing jeans I made especially for FR males dolls.
It was my first try, and I made the pattern myself. 

Here is a better picture of them..
I have since added a faux button.
I hope to sew more in the future with the tweaks I made. 
(^_^) 

Well, that is all for now. Just wanted to let everyone know I am still around and doing what I do. lol

*hugs to all*

-Cat of A Doll Affinity

21 comments:

  1. Oooh I love Carmen's reroot! We all understand the need to take a break honey. I can't wait to see what kind of stuff you'll get up to with the free time.

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    1. Thanks! I can't wait either! (^_^) *hugs*

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  2. Good to hear from you!! I was just thinking the other day "hmmm I haven't heard from Cat in a while!"

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    1. Busy! Busy! (^_^) Glad that you decided to stop in. I always check in with everyone even if you don't see me around.

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  3. Her hair turned out very cute on her it goes with her complection! Did you do her lashes too? Looking good with everything else great work as usual

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    1. Thank you Tinisha. I honestly thought I would end up re-rooting her in a darker brown, but then the wild idea for blonde stuck in the end. Her lashes were actually factory.

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  4. Carmen is amazing! And it's good that your relaxig! On top of your own doll projects, your working on other people's ones! I can't wait for the contest!

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    1. Thanks!! (^_^) I am working on A LOT! Believe it or not I don't even post it all here, or anywhere for that matter. lol I'm excited to introduce the contest and look forward to everyone's entries. Oh and thank you for the link on Flickr. I am going to enter Carmen in the Top Model contest.

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  5. I like Carmen's new look..I'm not usually a huge blonde fan. I love Damien (Romain). I was going to sell mine but he grew on me so he stays put..LOL. I wonder what this contest of yours will have me doing..hmm

    Anika ;O)

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    1. Thank you! I'm not a huge blonde fan either. Which is why I am so surprised at how much I love her new look. (^_^) And Damien is a hottie! Super glad you kept yours too!! And the contest should be fun! lol *fingers crossed*

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  6. The reroot color looks very good on her!

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  7. AMAZING work Cat! I've been secretly stalking the blogspot from time to time but I've been so busy with my daughter's programs & school, that I barely get enough time to comment. Plus, my computer is slooooow, LOL...which makes it frustrating to comment on every post. Anyway, I love what you've been doing and your collection is growing beautifully! I also love how the boutique is looking...tre' chic. :)

    Hope to catch up again real soon. Peace & Love!

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    1. AHHHHH!!!! Miss you around the blog world Tracy!!! Thank you for taking the time to stop in just so I know all is well in your world!! I look forward to seeing you around again sometimes in the future. (^_^) *hugs*

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  8. I love Carmen's reroot. Congrats on getting Damien. Glad to see you back on the scene. Can't wait to see pics from Julie's dream doll room.

    Happy Saturday!

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    1. Thank you Georgia Girl! (^_^) I'm glad to start getting back on the scene! I miss everyone! lol Oh and the Julie's dream doll room visit pictures will be coming soon. (^_^)

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  9. Congrats on completing the Kayla reroot and on getting the FR guy. I am looking forward to seeing the aftermath of your dolls' shopping trip ;-D.

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    1. LOL Yes, the aftermath! (^_^) It was a BLAST!

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    1. Thank you futuredoll!! (^_^) And welcome to my blog!!

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  11. Hi! I don't know if you got my post and my email to you bounced back. I was wondering if you still had items for trade or sale? I left you a comment that I was interested in the Elvis some of the clothing and the Kelly with the shoe feet. Email me at leoatawbury at sign Hotmail. com

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