Longhouse-- Working On The Layout

Hey Gang!

My Native American dolls were one of the first dolls to move to Johnston.  In my
mind, some of the dolls there live communally and others have house on
the campus.  I have several ideas of what I want the main seating area in my
Native American longhouse to look like.  I know the furniture I want to use...
I think and I will add a few other things. I plan to use a large box and cover
it with some type of covering to make the walls of the room.  Here is my
ruff draft of the room!

Most of the items I am using are things that I have found in thrift stores.

Like the two benches that will be sofas.

And this pie cooler in the back.  I have already used the cabinet in the dinning hall 

so I guess I will use something else.

This desk I got from will take me some time to get it right.  I will have to 

make draws and other touches to give it the right feel.

the wood stove need a flu and I need to find nic nacs.

Try # 2

I like he rug but I am thinking the walls are too dark. even with colorful art.

These stumps will be tables. I think I could use glass tops. I want the wood to show.

I have two different fabrics I am thinking about for the sofas,. This is choice #1

 This is #2 a blanket type style in colors.

Any suggestions?

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Fashionista 43, Lacey Blue!

Hey Gang!

OK! Yes I did get her!  I had to go back home for the money!  I trying just to taken
enough money for what I'm suppose to buy.  Well, you can see how that is
working out! So this is her out of the box!

And like I said, I'm still not a fan of the bent arm thing!  She is not the
first Tall I purchased I also purchased 30 White and Pink Pizzazz.  She
was quickly re-bodied! I really like articulation!  Here is a picture of 30
(her name is Kay) that I am using for a set of stairs I'm selling!

This is a better picture taken with my digital camera!  My tablet is OK for some
photos but I still like using my digital for a better more steady shot.  I'm not so
steady taking pictures with the tablet!

The blue dress is paired with these shoes!

Other items in the pack are dress, extra camel bag and shoes teal shoes and a
short and top set!

Shoes and bag!

Shorts and top!

Dress!

Back of the pack shows her in the other outfits and shows her number.

Close-up on the back.

The back also shows some other dolls that come with fashions!

The pink purse doesn't seem to go with either shoes. I do like the items separately. 

Top and shorts! It looks OK but

 the fabric on the tops seems kinda old.  Like mom's top but a young cut.

 The shorts are printed on denim with printed on details.

 The dress is cool and she does like wearing it!

Her hair  is blonde with nice chunky caramel sections in it.

Her hair doesn't have as much curl as it does on the package!  I might have to
try boil curls to get that look!

Package curl photo.

BTW, the newer Goddess head has a more square jawline than the older Goddess head.

New Goddess...Older Goddess!

Although I thought it might be nice to have a taller doll in my collection, I had
considered getting the 29 and doing a head swap,  the need to have her articulated
won out! Here she is with some cool and and black shoes added to the dress to
give a little different look!

I think this is a Summer doll body!

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November And Native Americans!

Hey Gang!

In keeping of the year of the children, I wanted to show you some new addition to
my play scene.  I purchased these dolls as a set off of Esty!  They are Dancing Brook
from Kids Kore.

I purchase the two dolls because they were cheaper than I saw one doll selling
for. They came with these really great outfits too.  But I have other plans for them.
After I paid for them I realized....you got it...that one could be a boy.  The boy that
Kids Kore does is way smaller so it make sense to make one a boy.

They are a little smaller that the old Stacie doll. They have wire in their legs to
make them bend and hold in place.  Their hair isn't as nice as Mattel doll and it was
a Hot Mess too.  Lots of conditioner for these two!
So here is Dancing Brook and Two Feather!

 

 Yes, they are twins!

The clothes are a mixture of Bratz, Mattel  and off brand doll clothes.

I have restyled my Bison (Kocoum) doll also!

I worked on his Mohawk some! He keeps his hair pulled back except for the

one braid. and he got some jewelry.  I make that for him!  He loves it.

 He really liked this Liv doll shirt and Ken Black jeans.

 I re-bodied my doll onto a tall AA body.  He is now tall that many of the men
around here.

 I do miss the tattoos on the body I might have to try my hand at that too!

 His height make him a bit imposing!

Rae got her ceremonial dress!

 She is a jewelry designer so she will add some jewelry to hers!

 Her husband love it on her too!

 

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The Forces Collided For Johnston--Continued!

Hey Gang!

I'm picking up where I left off on The Forces Collided For Johnston

You can read it here!

Thanks to D7ana of Philly Collector for reminding us all that November 

is Native American Heritage Month.  So it is time to follow up on

Chief Running Bear.

When Edward Running Bear got off the phone he was a bit stunned!

Edward:  WOW!

Apenimon: Was that the President?

Edward: Yes it was!  The issue is finally settled!

Apenimon: What did the President say?

He said it was an embarrassment that the issue was drug out so many decades!
That we were to take immediate possession of the land and that others who
were cheated out of their land would be made whole too! He has a plan and
he will be sending people to work with us on it.

The chief was till looking at the phone is disbelief.
Apenimon: So what does this mean for you and our people?

Edward:  It means you get to build a longhouse,... it means
my horses will have space to roam,

....it means our people will have a community, it means
I'm moving and I have to tell my wife we are moving.

Edward:  I know your coming to build the longhouse will be a big time commitment 

for you.  What will your wife say?

Apenimon:  She is from Pennsylvania.  She still has her bother and  second or 

third cousins there.  She will say we are coming too and will want to move 

her business there.  

Rae

So Rae won't be the problem.  What will your wife Loraine and family say?

Edward:  I guess I better make that call!

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