Beadbloggers and photos by Jean of a Blythe custom, Vesper

Vesper is a gift in every way. She first appeared on my doorstep in December, however she is a September girl, customized by wonderful Amy Artemenko who is known as Zaloa27 on Flickr, where all of us Blythe freaks initially met. It was amazing to me to find so many people all over the world who shared the same hobby: collecting, dressing, and photographing Blythe dolls. 
The originator of this ongoing love is Gina Garan from New York. One of her books, This is Blythe, is on Wikipedia. Both of her books (the other one is called Blythe Style) are available on Amazon. She has published a collection of post cards, too!
In this set of photos Vesper is wearing Moshi girl accoutrements from Pomme- Pomme on Etsy which I got a few years ago. 

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Japanese Quilts
The Crafty Princess does a short video review of a beautiful book about Japanese quilts.

Royal Flowers
Cindy stitched up a model of the free Royal Flowers chart which just happens to be a favorite color combo.

Snap Out of It, Jean! There's Beading to Be Done!
Jean reviews a book on a very pretty style of peyote stitch, and it's fast too! Check out Fast Peyote Stitch Jewelry, Easy to Follow Patterns, 25+ Projects by Josie Fabre ! It's lovely!

Tissue Paper Decorated Candle
A tissue paper decorated candle is a quick and easy craft that still looks impressive. How to get perfect results every time using wax paper & a heat gun.

Recycled Guitar String Pendant DIY
The Tappingflamingo shows how she makes guitar string jewelry. This is an easy, fun tutorial that can be made quickly and inexpensively.

Amigurumi Tip 6
Learn some helpful tips about making faces for your crocheted stuff toys.

Beading Arts
The Bead Shop shares an easy Swarovski necklace project to brighten up your winter!

Beadbloggers and a photo by jean of a Blythe doll customized by Moon Rouge!

My custom Blythe with brilliant blue mohair, Molly Bloo, is ready for Christmas in her special Christmas outfit. Molly Bloo was customized by Moon Rouge. I am very fortunate to have such dear friends!--jean

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Chalkboard Paint Wine Bottles 
Save up your empty bottles and have fun creating arrangements of chalkboard paint wine bottles. This was such a fun project that Eileen plans to make lots more after the holidays.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a great book to start the New Year: Learn to Make Bead Jewelry, With 35 Fabulous Projects, by Lynn Davy. Happy 2016!

Join and Win, Maybe
Join the Crafty Princess Dairies Ravelry group and chat it up with fellow crafters. Plus enter to win the monthly FOs drawing.

 Art Bead Scene

Mary shares some super-fun holiday earrings!

Beadbloggers and a photo by jean of Vesper by Zaloa's Studio, a new custom by Amy

 This is Vesper ("Evening Star"), my new girl from Zaloa's Studio. She has midnight sky eyes and hair and is exquisite! Thank you, Amy. xox jean

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Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a super beading book concerning a brand new technique: Albion Stitch, 20 Jewelry Projects, by Heather Kingman-Smith. This is a wonderful, energizing book for all the beaders on your gift list!

Candy Cane Pattern
A sweet treat for the holiday season that will be perfect for a card, gift tag or ornament. 

Felt Ornament
Whip up some super easy felt holiday ornaments with this quick how-to video.

Snow Glittered Cone Trees 
Snow glittered cone trees that don't snow glitter all over. Here's a way to create glittered white snow drifts that stay put with heat set embossing powder.

cdgar1066Dec 10

Beading Arts
Cyndi has a round-up of all her book reviews from 2015, and of her top picks in every media for holiday gift giving!

Recycled Greeting Cards
Ever wondered what to do with all those beautiful greeting card you get? Personally I hate throwing them away, so I upcycle them into cards I can give. Sometimes I even make my own envelopes. Hey! Maybe I should do a DIY video on that!

Beadblogger links and a photo of a Blythe by Jean

This Blythe is Liath, a Cinnamon Girl customized by Zaloa's Studio. She is very beautiful! I love her in her wonderful Tammy Powley dress and hair ornament. I made the earrings with glass by Lisa Kan and charms from Green Girl Studios.--jean

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Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews a great book for holiday gift giving, Resin Alchemy by Susan Lenart Kazmer. What a fabulous book to own and learn from!

Jingle Bell Wreath Ornament
Jingle bell wreath ornaments are fun and easy ornament to make from wood curtain rings, hot glue & bells. They make great gift toppers or wearable pins too.

Get Edgy 
This video review talks about a new book for crochet edges.

DIY Ninja Stars...or Suns... 
This video shows you how to make a Ninja Star. Terry made these for a gift exchange on a recent cruise and everyone loved them. One person told her she was excited to use it in her scrapbook of the trip

Art Bead Scene
Claire interviews Kathrin Kniedl - take a peek behind the scenes at her stunning clay work!  

tammypowleyNov 19

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Cyndi teaches an easy way to start a beaded bag which doesn't require you to "zip it up" later!

Beadbloggers and a photo of a Blythe by jean wearing jewelry by jean

What is more appropriate for this time of year than a vampire Blythe? Here is beautiful Myth, a custom Blythe vampire with teal alpaca hair. She is wearing an elegant skulls and roses dress by Pollymakes(Polly on Etsy) and hand made slippers by Princess Sara. I made the earrings just for this outfit, for her. They are regular size and can be worn by me as well: "All locked up" earrings, with cool ceramic components by Melanie of Earthenwood Studio, gunmetal links, and Swarovski rounds in Siam red.--jean

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Christmas Is Close At Hand
Here are a few gift ideas Terry has put together for an individual on her Christmas list. These gift ideas should get your creative juices flowing for some on your list...whether it is for Christmas, Birthdays, Graduations, etc...

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Jean reviews Fast & Easy Earrings,100+ Projects, by Erica Swanson. This book is loaded with earring designs from tons of your favorite artists. You will love the inspiration you'll get to begin creating your own beautiful earrings!

Art Bead Scene
Read Claire's great interview with Sarah of Slate Studio Supplies, and get a peek behind the scenes at her work!

Jade Knotted Bracelet
This free bracelet tutorial is a good beginning level project or just a good quick one for anyone who loves colorful beads.

Ice Cream Yarn Review!
Who doesn't like ice cream? What about ice cream yarn? 

Halloween Skirt for a Little Girl
Sometimes improvising does not go that well, but it all turned out OK when Sarah decided to make a Halloween skirt for her daughter out of scraps from another project.

Bewitching Halloween Card 
Eileen shares directions for a cute Halloween card featuring witch layered die cut embellishment from the Silhouette Design Store as well as tips for hand lettering.

Two New Patterns
Connie's added two new patterns to her Etsy shop and she is also running a sale there - find out the code to use to save.
Beading Arts
Cyndi just can't get enough of the color turquoise, and she is sharing a tutorial on making a soft wrap cuff bracelet using her (current) favorite color!