Jaszmade

What's your first name?
I am Jasmin or Jasz (like Jazz the music genre). I was the singer of a mod band in my 20s and all the Brits called me Jazz instead of Jasmin, so Jasz was getting my nickname and I decided to keep it to sign my paintings and drawings later.

Age? I am a thirty-something ;)

And your nickname in the dolls world? *jaszmade

Where do you live? I live in Berlin/Germany

Except the dolls what do you do in the life?
I am an illustrator/ graphic designer, colour addict and typography lover :)

Other hobbies?
I love to customise Blythe, love Bowie, 60s culture and music, painting, photography, sewing, sleeping, love and cats – I have 2 kitties Gustav a Persian and Rosi a British Short Hair silver shaded sweeeeeetiiiie! I also love books but am too nervous to sit down and read so I listen to audiobooks while I work and craft

What are your favourite dolls?
I love Blythe, especially EBLs as they look a bit moody. The most beautiful Blythe in my eyes is StarD – she is just perfect but at the end of the day I love them all the same :D

Since how long do you collect them? Since september 2007

How did you begin your collection?
It happened by accident when I found a picture of Blythe on Google. It was love at first sight even if I never was a doll person before! Actually I really didn’t like dolls or dolly people before but Blythe strucked me like a bolt of lightning! For me she is the incarnation of the perfect 60s woman
so beautiful, pretty and cute
I fell in love and bought a Lounging Lovely on Ebay. Her name is Luna :)

What would you like to say about your creations?
I am a 60s addict and you will find hints to the mod culture in nearly all of my creations. I think Blythe clothing should be as valuable as the doll herself, this is what I keep in mind when choosing and making these pieces of love – because Blythe deserves only the best!

More infos about you:
Well, I am no blogger but have something like that on Blythe Network:
http://www.blythenetwork.com/profile/jaszmade

My flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blender70/

My etsy address:
http://blender70.etsy.com

Minkidynamite

What's your first name?Age? My name is Sandra and I’m 24.
And your nickname in the dolls world? minkidynamite on etsy, munki on tib J mmmunki on flickr

Where do you live? Vienna, Austria

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? I am a student of economics and part time working as secretary.

Other hobbies? My hobbies are sewing and crafting in general. And last but not least reading.

What are your favourite dolls?My favourite doll is Blythe – I love how changeable and cute she is!

Since how long do you collect them?I started just recently in April 2008.

How did you begin your collection?

I saw a beautiful customized Blythe on craftster.org, I guess it was Summer/Autumn 2007 and started googeling about this fantastic doll. I was amazed, but couldn’t afford one for myself and was put off by ordering outside the EU. In April this year I began my research again and found a German online shop that offered Blythes J.

What would you like to say about your creations? Everything I make is made with love - I put all my mojo in my creations!

More infos about you:

http://www.minkidynamite.etsy.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmmunki

Synesthetick

What's your first name? shana Age? 27
And your nickname in the dolls world? emiliabright, synesthetick on etsy

Where do you live? providence, rhode island

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? it's complicated... i keep going back and forth between college and working. school is expensive!
Other hobbies? lots of knitting and spinning, photography, drawing and other artsy things

What are your favourite dolls? pullips and strawberry shortcake. i also have two emerald witches, a reproduction vintage licca, and various others hanging around. someday i would love a lati yellow and pipos curo... maybe even a blythe! (=

Since how long do you collect them? i've been into pullips for about three years, but my strawberry shortcakes (and my little ponies) have been around much longer.

How did you begin your collection? i bought a secondhand chicca pullip from ebay a few months after i discovered pullips, and it all built from there...

What would you like to say about your creations? i love making them! one day i realized i had so many knit hats for my dolls that maybe i should try selling them. i'm so glad i found etsy.

More infos about you:
http://synesthetick.etsy.com
http://synesthetick.blogspot.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/emiliabright

MeMeBev

What's your first name? Age?Beverly, 50+

And your nickname in the dolls world? MeMeBev

Where do you live? Leland, NC

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Wife, Mother, Grandmother to 16. Sew, Knit, Crochet, Photography & Computer. I am a master of many blogs and websites for myself and others. Sew many gifts for children and grandchildren and to sell. Not good at describing myself!
Other hobbies? Sewing, crocheting, knitting, photography, computer, walking, reading

What are your favourite dolls? No favorites just like to sew for them.

Since how long do you collect them? Don't collect, have doll for each to model clothing.

What would you like to say about your creations? All creations come from my heart. I design as I go.

More infos about you:

http://bevshuggablesplus.blogspot.com

http://www.myspace.com/bevshuggablesplus

http://www.flickr.com/people/bevshuggablesplus/

http://MeMeBevsCreations.etsy.com

http://memebevscreations.web.officelive.com

Ennadoolf

What's your first name?Age? Anne, 50+
And your nickname in the dolls world? ennadoolf

Where do you live? Ontario Canada

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Other hobbies?

I work at a day job. My main crafts are sewing and knitting. I am involved with Girl Guides of Canada - I do the bookkeeping for two units, and I also volunteer my time for e-guiding.com which is run by volunteer Guide leaders.

What are your favourite dolls? My original one, she is one of the American Girl Barbies.

Since how long do you collect them? I received my first Barbie as a child.

How did you begin your collection? With my first Barbie from the 1960s...she was the only one until many years later I got the Uptown Chic collector doll. I am very very selective and thus only have a few.

What would you like to say about your creations?
I've been making Barbie clothes for as long as I can remember. Every one is One Of A Kind (OOAK) - even if I wanted to, I don't think I could make two the same! I like to make sure that some of them have full open backs so that the younger children are able to dress dolls - little ones have a hard time understanding that the doll's feet must go into the dress first, then the arms. So I leave the back open so that they just put in the arms to dress the doll. Not all of the outfits are made like this. Many just look better and fit better when sewn closed, so I do. I prefer to make gowns and change things up - I have more fabric and ideas than time!

More infos about you:

Etsy Store: http://www.ennadoolf.etsy.com

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ennadoolf/

Supplies store on Etsy: http://www.PatternsAndSuch.etsy.com

FernsCloset

What's your first name?Age?And your nickname in the dolls world? I'm Natasha - age 34

known as Fern's Closet

Where do you live? Victoria, B.C, Canada

Except the dolls what do you do in the life?Other hobbies?
I'm a fashion illustrator and bridalwear designer

I'm always creating something

What are your favourite dolls? V-Smash (I have two)

Since how long do you collect them? I bought my first doll in late August of 2007

How did you begin your collection? I first saw them on Etsy and wanted to make clothing for them. I bought V-Smash (my first doll) to use as a model and I also thought it would be a wonderful bonding experience to share with my 4 year old daughter. I soon afterwards bought her a petite Blythe. I now have 8 dolls and I opened a Blythe clothing shop on Etsy in January 2008

What would you like to say about your creations? I started out making coats because I couldn't find coats for my girls. I'm mostly known for coats but I hope to expand in the near future. My designs are really simple but I love adding handsewn details. I do a lot felt appliques with beading.

More infos about you:

www.Fernscloset.etsy.com
My flickr account name is heflyinghorses

Princess Tapi

What's your first name? Hameda

And your nickname in the dolls world? I'm known as mEda and PrincessTapi

Where do you live? I am currently located in Toronto, Canada.

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Other hobbies?

I am a multimedia artist. I create 2D and 3D art as well as illustrations. I love to play video games but I don't play as much these days because of all the projects I'm involved in. I am currently in the very early stages of planning my first animated short film.
What are your favourite dolls?Pullip, Taeyang and Lati Blue girls.

Since how long do you collect them?

I started collecting Pullip and Taeyang dolls about 2 years ago. I bought my first Lati Blue girl about a month ago.

How did you begin your collection?

I saw a Pullip on display at the local Designer Toy store and fell in love with them. My first Pullip was Nero.

What would you like to say about your creations?

The Princess Tapi Collection was created in 2007. “Princess Tapi” was named after Tapi, my cat who passed away from an illness called FIV (similar to HIV in humans) in August 2002. I started off creating doll clothing and accessories in August 2007 and opened up the little Etsy shop, selling little accessories for Blythe and Pullip. The collection has expanded recently to include unique and stylized pieces for Pipos Baha/Heero Kitties, ZuZu Delf, Alice Cherry Blossom, Lati Yellow and Lati Blue (43cm MSD dolls).The collection features unique and stylized pieces that are sweet and playful, sometimes naughty! My goal is to provide our customers with items that are unique and stylized.

More infos about you:

Official Website: http://www.princesstapi.com

Etsy Store: http://mEda.etsy.com

Blog: http://blog.princesstapi.com

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23717236@N03/

Bupu

What's your first name?Age? My name is Joanna, I'm 28 at the moment
:D
And your nickname in the dolls world? My nickaname everywhere in
cyberspace is bupu, sometimes bupu-liath :)
Where do you live? I live in small town [about 75 thousands of people]
in Poland, near German border, also very near the sea [ circa 100 km]
Except the dolls what do you do in the life? I'm mother of one,
sweet, wonderful girl and the bigest bookwarm on the world. I study
english to be a teacher of english, but without good results as you
see.
Other hobbies? Reading, net, movies!!

What are your favourite dolls? Hmmm... For now jun planning dals, the second
place is for blythes... but my first bjd [hujoo] is on her way, and
lati in queue so maybe I will change my mind soon :)

Since how long do you collect them? I've found blythes at first and
it was at the beginning of 2007. My first doll, blythe TG, Bietka was
here about May 2007.

How did you begin your collection? I created flickr account and
somebody weird added me as a contact... I thought that it could be my
friend from "real" life with odd nickname but no... So I started to
check her contacts and there it was... Really ineteresting buddy
icon... with blythe on it! :) [btw it was blair!] 3 months later I
bought my first blythe :D

What would you like to say about your creations? I crochet, simply.
Dresses, hats with the good quality thin cotton yarns... maybe someday
I will learn how to knitt? or sew? :)
similar was with crocheting. Everybody used to say that it is impossible to learn how
to crochet from the book :)

More infos about you:
my blog: misspurlbybupu
my flickr www.flicr.com/photos/bupu
my etsy shop 'Miss Purl by bupu': www.bupu.etsy.com

Bun bun boutique

What's your first name?Age? Hi, my name is Ingrid and 23 years old
And your nickname in the dolls world? Bun bun boutique and Slumbergirl on TIB

Where do you live? I live in a really small village in Essex, UK

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Other hobbies?I love to sew and read, go for walks and spoil my adorable bunnies!

What are your favourite dolls? Blythe, I am also thinking about buying a momoko.

Since how long do you collect them? I only have 1 doll so far but planning for more. I bought her a few months ago.

How did you begin your collection? I started a few months ago with one doll and I am looking for for a Marron Glances momoko at the moment.

What would you like to say about your creations? I only use high quality 100% cotton as they are more durable and softer to the touch. I love colours and thats what you see back in my creations. I import the fabrics I use from all over Europe. I also sell dutch wooden clogs from time to time.

More infos about you:
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/slumbergirldesigns/
Bun bun boutique on Etsy http://bunbunboutique.etsy.com

Nelene

What's your first name?Age? And your nickname in the dolls world?
Hello ! My name is Helene, I’m 27 years old. My nickname online is Nelene.

Where do you live? I live in France, in the city of Strasbourg, near the German border.

Except the dolls what do you do in the life?
I work in customer relationship service for a Transport Company.

Other hobbies?
I love to sew (of course), and I used to be a cosplayer for years (making anime/mang, video games costumes for myself and friends). I love to create costumes in general, photography, and I’m a big reader. My favourite hobby is simply to read with a cup of tea on my couch *_*

What are your favourite dolls?
My favourite dolls are Blythe dolls but I love a lot of very different kind of dolls ! In general I love 1/6 scaled dolls.

Since how long do you collect them? I’ve first bought my first doll in march 2006.

How did you begin your collection?
I first bought a Pullip doll after months of drooling over Pullip and Blythe pics online ! The first time I saw Blythe and Pullip dolls I immediately thought about buying one and sew for her. Sewing at this scale would be a fantastic challenge ! Some months after my first Pullipdolls I bought my first Blythe, and then the dolly craze started ! I now have different kind of dolls : Pullip, Blythe, Momoko, J-Doll and BJD.

What would you like to say about your creations?
All my creations are crafted with love ! I adore making them, it’s a real pleasure after a hard day of work ! I love to make tiny details and add a “girly” touch to everything. I sew with my machine but all the tiny details are handsewn.

More infos about you:

My Blog : http://nelene-pullips.livejournal.com

My flickr : http://flickr.com/photos/nelene-chan/

My Etsy store : http://www.nelene.etsy.com

Beadsbyida

What's your first name?Age? Bea, 34.

And your nickname in the dolls world? beadsbyida

Where do you live? Sweden

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Other hobbies? I craft a lot. When I’m not playing with beads I papercraft. I make cards and the occasional plushie. I’m also a huge fan of cross stitching. I like to read, watch tv-shows and films. I write letters and like to swap craft material and ideas with fellow craftians. I collect quotes.

I have also been interested in photography for many years now, but never been much good at it myself :D

What are your favourite dolls? Pullip & Dal

Since how long do you collect them? It’s nearly a year ago now my husband told me to purchase a Pullip Doll. I just couldn’t refuse! :)

How did you begin your collection? A friend started collecting Pullips and I was fascinated by them. I started to make some Doll Jewellery but got a bit frustrated that I didn’t have a doll to try them on. That’s how Ida, my Pullip princess, came into my life. Later her sister Isabella (Isa Dal) also moved in and just recently the doll family grew with two new members, a barbie (Amanda) and a doll (Ronja)of which I have no idea what kind of doll she is :)

What would you like to say about your creations? My first Pullip Choker I made over nearly a year ago now. My friend, who also inspired me to purchase my own Pullip, really liked it and kept nagging me about to start making more and selling them. It took a half year but it is thanks to her I started making more and sell them on etsy this year february.

My choice of material is Delica seedbeads which I stitch together and then fasten in the back with hooks. I often add a charm or a bead to perk it up a little. Personally I really like these chokers myself. And my girls are so pretty in them!

More infos about you:
http://www.beadsbyida.com/

http://beadsbyida.etsy.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beadsbyida/

http://beadsbyida.livejournal.com/

Academybeldam (H loves R)

What's your first name? Hayley
And your nickname in the dolls world? Academybeldam (H<3r,>

Where do you live? Florida, USA

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Officially, I'm an elementary school technology teacher. Well I'm certified to teach anything, but technology affords me the time to make dolly dresses on the side! I've been spending a lot of time trying to train my Great Dane puppy as of late. I also enjoy decorating my house, traveling with my husband, taking photos, baking/cooking, going to yard sales, & reading.

What are your favourite dolls? Blythe...for sure :)

Since how long do you collect them? I started collecting Blythe about 2 years ago.(2006)

How did you begin your collection?
I saw a Mademoiselle Rosebud at FAO Schwartz in NYC when I was on my way back from my honeymoon in Greece. She reminded me of the girls Mark Ryden paints. I thought she was so cool! I didn't buy her though. I waited a while. Saving up for your first Blythe is hard to do!

What would you like to say about your creations?
I began selling on Etsy about one and a half years ago. I'm enamored by cute cute cute Japanese fabrics. I'm obsessed. Seriously, I dream about them. I love vintage-y poofy party dresses. My dresses are a marriage between the two. I enjoy making them so much. I'm a big bargain hunter myself, so I wanted to create items that are affordable to everyone. Simple stuff is what I love.

More infos about you:
Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/hlovesr

Shop: Academybeldam

Glamourcraft

What's your first name?Age? Beth, 33
And your nickname in the dolls world? Glamourcraft

Where do you live? Kentucky

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? Other hobbies?
I also make many crafts other than doll clothes. Particularly things made from used shopping bags lately.

What are your favourite dolls? Blythe, blythe, blythe!

Since how long do you collect them? I resisted for the last couple years when I began seeing the exquisite photos of them all over the web. I gave in only a couple months ago but have been consumed by her.

How did you begin your collection? I found my perfect doll. She has the most beautiful hair!

What would you like to say about your creations? I try to use at least some recycled materials in my clothes, maybe using old clothes of mine or those I find at consignment shops. This keeps it so that my creations are truly limited. A lot I cannot duplicate. Even my crochet items, since I rarely use a pattern, I can usually not do the same thing again.

More infos about you:
Shop: http://www.glamourcraft.etsy.com
Blog: http://glamourcraft.blogspot.com/
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/glamourcraft/sets/72157605469845937/

Plastic Fashion

What's your first name? Laura
And your nickname in the dolls world? Plastic Fashion

Where do you live? Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? I am mostly a homemaker. Mother of two beautiful children and wife I also hold a part time job.

What are your favourite dolls? My favorite doll would have to be Blythe. I also have a couple of Momoko dolls.

Since how long do you collect them? I started collecting Blythe almost 1 year ago.

How did you begin your collection?
I had no clue about Blythe until I saw a special on TV, called We Love the 70's. That was in 2006. For almost one year I begged my husband for one and he finally gave in. That was the biggest mistake of his life. To date I have 13 or 14 I lost count.

What would you like to say about your creations?
My creations are inspired by vintage fashion. In enjoy doing what I do in my spare time. I don't like mass producing items and that's why most are limited. It's no fun making the same thing over, and over again.

More infos about you:
Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/plasticfashion/

Shop: http://plasticfashion.etsy.com

Julie (Tickled Pink)

What's your first name? And your nickname in the dolls world?
My first name is Julie. My username on TIB and many of the other forums is JulieM.

Where do you live? Southern California, USA

Except the dolls what do you do in the life? I actually have a job at a deli! But, I consider myself an artist who also makes doll clothing.



Other hobbies? mixed media art, collage, fabric collage and photography (even though I'm not that great at it). I also love to customize my own blthyes and do custom face-ups for Hujoo dolls. I have done a few commission Hujoos and just love to make these dolls up!

What are your favourite dolls? Blythe and Hujoo

Since how long do you collect them? I started collecting in June 2007

How did you begin your collection? I started my collection with Pullips and had noticed the Blythe dolls on Etsy. Since discovering those dolls I now have all kinds of dolls in my collection. I have dolls from Bleeding Edge to vintage dolls and all kinds in between.



What would you like to say about your creations? Everything I create has good energy with it!!! I love to make doll clothing (I usually have music on and sometimes I even dance a bit) so, my clothing is made with good, happy energy :D

More infos about you:

My blog: http://tickledpinkdollfasions.blogspot.com/

My Etsy Shop: http://plasticbabyz.etsy.com

My Flickr Account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliegivesaflick/