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Thursday, April 18, 2013

A Doll Affinity...in a book!?!

(Photo by Alison Rasmussen of The Fashion Doll Review)

The girl on the above cover is the 3rd Steffie I was commissioned to re-root. 

She started life as a Miss America Blonde Quick Curl, and looked something like this...

 Alison wanted her to be re-rooted in Cotton Candy Pink Saran with ponytails.
(I purchased her hair from Restoredoll.com)

As you can see from the factory holes, this vintage beauty was no joke to alter.
 So I started by giving her an outer line of plugs fit for a modern doll.


Once I had her hair filled in evenly on each side, I started on the LONGEST part I have ever done.
It was made more difficult due to her thick vinyl.
But it was completely worth it.
(^_^)

As you can see from the above photo, there are two tight lines of hair on each side of the future part.
This is something I do with lighter hair colors.
It cuts down on transparency, and gives the doll better coverage.

Here she is almost finished...


This doll was such a special project because I learned SO much.
I want to thank Alison again for such a great experience!
(^_^)
This will be the 2nd time one of my custom gals will be featured in one of Alison's books.

 The above Steffie appears in Alison's first book, Steffie: Out of the Box, which you can purchase here.

As soon as I know when and where the 2nd installment can be purchased I will blog it. 
(^_^)

Oh, and not only will the Miss America Steffie be in the 2nd book, but so will these gals...

 
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!!
Each of you give me hope and keep a smile on my face!!
Sending love to you and yours..

-Cat of A Doll Affinity
(^_^)

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24 comments:

  1. thedollcafeApril 18, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Congrats Cat! I'm really looking forward to the second Steffie book. Hope to own one of your Steffie re-roots someday!

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    1. CatApril 19, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you!! (^_^) I hope I get to re-root one of your gals in the future too! <3 *hugs*

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  2. VeronaApril 18, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    That's great! It's always thrilling to have your work recongized, and probably even more so if it's in a book! I'm not much of a fan of the Steffie mold, but those girls look absoulutley heavenly after you got through with 'em. Congrats!

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    1. CatApril 19, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      Thanks Verona! It certainly is. (^_^) When I started blogging and re-rooting a couple years ago I never expected all the wonderful things that have since come my way. I just love breathing new and fresh life into dolls.

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  3. Georgia GirlApril 18, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Wow, great and "Congratulations" Cat! These dolls are gorgeous.

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  4. HeatherApril 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Congrats!!! I only found out this book existed today (I actually bought Nikki from the author XD) and I'm interested in getting my hands on a copy :)

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    1. CatApril 19, 2013 at 10:15 AM

      Thank you Heather!! (^_^) I wasn't as out and about in the doll world when the first book came out. Alison is just awesome!! I've been tempted to buy some of her Steffie gals recently. So hard to stay on a budget! lol

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    2. HeatherMay 14, 2013 at 12:36 PM

      I hear ya... I was going to buy both of the books, but Alison keeps telling me to wait for the combined one, lol... I'm really excited to get my hands on it though... and I really want to see your work in it!

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    3. CatMay 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Oh I almost forgot about the dual edition! I may wait for that as well. (^_^) Thanks so much for being an awesome doll friend!

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  5. adrianApril 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Congratulations Cat!! Well deserved! :D

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    1. CatApril 19, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      Awww!! Thank you Adrian!!! <3 (Love your little profile/icon picture of Halle and Dean!)

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  6. Vita PlasticaApril 19, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful work! So excited that you're featured in these books! Congratulations.

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    1. CatApril 19, 2013 at 11:25 AM

      (^_^) Thank you Danielle! You have been more of a motivator and cheerleader to me than you may ever know. <3 *big hugs*

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  7. CarricktersApril 20, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    I'm always fascinated by how hair and hairstyles change a doll's looks. Your Steffie re-root looks great and is a tribute to your nimble (and possibly sore) fingers.

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    1. CatApril 21, 2013 at 6:58 AM

      It amazes me even after all the re-roots I've done how much a change in hair color and style can completely morph a doll. :) Thank you so very much for the great compliment!! (And I have to use cloth band-aids to keep my fingers from getting too sore.) lol

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  8. VanessaApril 25, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Congrats Cat! That is wonderful. You know how much I enjoy seeing your ladies rerooted and restyled.

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    1. CatMay 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM

      Thank you so much Vanessa!! (^_^) *big hugs* I hope you are well!!

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  9. World of BarbieMay 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Super Blog! Gratuluję:)

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  10. CJ May 21, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    She turned out so beautiful! Congrats on getting into the book-amazing!!

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    1. CatMay 22, 2013 at 12:55 PM

      Thank you so much CJ! (^_^) She was a lot of work, but it really was worth the extra effort. Learning patience one plug at a time. lol

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  11. D7anaJuly 4, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Congratulations on having your dolls featured in the Steffie book, Cat! Way to go! The purple and black hair rocks that doll - your repaint is stunning, too.

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      Thank you!!!! (^_^) *Big appreciative hugs!!*

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