Over the years I’ve really grown to adore helping Astrid in her quest to bring love to Gridania. This year is no exception. This year was tons of fun with cake decorating! We were moving too fast for photos, haha. I got more chocolates than I knew what to do with so I bought just […]
Hey makers!One of my favorite ways to give a Little Dude extra personality is by braiding their hair. It’s simple, it looks great, and it opens up a lot of fun style options — neat, messy, long, short, adventurer vibes, elegant vibes, whatever you like. If you’ve never braided doll hair before, don’t worry. This
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Every once in a while, I stumble across a book that feels like opening a treasure chest — not the flimsy Halloween kind, but the heavy, real-deal kind that clinks when you lift the lid, and this week, I found one of those gems. Let me introduce you to my newest obsession: The Complete Encyclopedia
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Ever wonder how a simple photo can spark a whole new design? For me, inspiration starts long before the yarn hits the hook — it begins with curiosity. Sometimes it’s a striking hairstyle, a bold silhouette, or even the way light hits a strand of hair in a reference photo. I’ll scroll through collections of
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Say hello to one of the most flexible little patterns I’ve ever designed — the Wig Cap Hair Base! Whether you want a clean short hairstyle or are dreaming up flowing fantasy locks, this new pattern is here to make hair customization easier, cleaner, and way more fun. Why a Wig Cap? Because Your Characters
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Let’s learn how to separate yarn strands for curly textured hair! Some characters just need big energy — the kind of hair that refuses to lie flat, behaves on its own terms, and tells you everything you need to know before the doll even speaks. And one of my favorite ways to get that look?
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I try to make sure to participate in every FFXIV seasonal event. Even though the story lines are typically pretty basic, and the gameplay can be a bit repetitive, I absolutely love feeling like I’m participating in something bigger than myself. I love seeing everyone else also running around doing the same silly quests and
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Introducing the Traveling Clothes Set: The First Step Into Adventure 🧳 Every Adventurer Needs the Right Outfit Whether your character is an elven wanderer, a halfling merchant, or a human hero-in-training, every story starts the same way — by getting dressed for the journey. The Traveling Clothes Set is the first full outfit designed for
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The very first Little Dude Central doll body is here — and it’s ready to become anyone you can imagine. When I started designing this body, I wanted a base that wasn’t locked into a single character or look. I wanted something that could grow, shift, and adapt — just like the worlds and stories
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Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 🍁 Before I disappear into a haze of stuffing, mashed potatoes, and “please someone else take the leftovers,” I wanted to take a moment to send a little warmth your way — along with something fun from one of my favorite cozy corners of life: our Free Company house in Final Fantasy
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