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I'm here to bring fanart and disappear again, Mattel made the woman of my dreams... I want her so badly...

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Joli Poli | Barcelona Fashion Week 2025

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Joli Poli Couture

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Monique Lhuillier | Spring/Summer 2026

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Been a very long time since I made my own post on here instead of just reblogging, so... I ordered Nefera when she was in stock for a flash at just about MSRP, very excited for her to come to see if I can swap her bandaged arm with Cleo's for making Netossa so I only have to sand down the one leg. I'm not going to be able to work on my customs again for a while, but I have been chipping away a little bit at Lemon Tart, and I've got a few new dolls prepped and ready for MSC whenever I call them up to main deck. Now the only doll I'm waiting to buy (of the ones for sale right now anyway) is SS Catty when it's in the budget, and then I'll have all the Alliance girls, so it'll be about time to go back to them. Netossa I want to try body dying and Scorpia I've already repainted, so only Spinnerella and Frosta need repainting now

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HOUSE OF ALVIN The Reveal Dress if you want to support this blog consider donating to: ko-fi.com/fashionrunways

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HOUSE OF ALVIN Antoinette Collection if you want to support this blog consider donating to: ko-fi.com/fashionrunways

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almost done w my first face up on my 20+ year old Madison doll ❤️

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Showing off my grail. Rowen, a minifee Chloe. Super mainstream doll but the Chloe sculpt always had been something I wanted. She just hit all the right spot for me! 🤣

I ordered a new body for her tho cause I hate minifee bodys. Only good thing about those is the easy to remove hand feet and head. The rest meh. She's going yo get a dreamvalley msd body soon I hope cause I ordered it like in october alreqdy xD but well Dollzone and Dreamvalley are not known for being quick xD

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FIREFLY PATH Mystic Mirror Dress if you want to support this blog consider donating to: ko-fi.com/fashionrunways

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she’ll hit you like a shotgun shot to the heart

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OwO what’s this??? Mermay shoot with Jinjoo!!

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Bratz Scorchin’ Sasha, Yasmin, and Jade

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Shoe Stay Last the Broke Way

Or, you’re a cheap bitch like me and have only basic materials at your disposal.

Hello, beautiful people~

Let’s create a shoe stay together.

(I’ve been corrected in my terms, it’s a shoe last. My bad if I confused any of you!)

Most every crafter has - Glue, water, plastic wrap, paper bags (or whatever you may have on hand,) and hot glue; That’s it, that’s your list of supplies. Perhaps a sharp instrument to cut away the mold carefully.

If you are like me, my crew is chronically shoeless. Shoes are expensive! I consider myself a decent seamstress though, so why not try shoe making? When doing this it’s a good idea to have a shoe “last” or a basic mold to help shape the shoes. I’m not a huge fan of handling my dolls every time I try and make something to fit.

Enter shoe lasts stays, the broke way.

First you need a volunteer. I chose the boy who had the bigger feet to basically provide a mold to all my other boys of similar size. This is Harper. His body is an April Story Senior. He’s got his pantlegs rolled up and he’s ready to go.

Let’s get messy now and act like we are in kindergarten. You want to make sure your doll’s feet are wrapped securely in cling wrap, covering a little above the ankle. We are going to paper mache over his feet. There are many recipes online for a mixture, but I personally use a mix of wood and white PVA mixed with a bit of water.

I alternated thin Kraft paper and paper towel for a couple of layers. Make sure each one is thoroughly dry before applying the next. Try and fill out some of the area above the heel and the arch as we want to keep this basic shape but not totally form fitting.

All dry! Now you need to carefully cut off the paper Mache. This can be tricky. Much like the paper Mache dress form we want to avoid doing damage to the doll during removal. Go slow and separate as necessary. I cut down the back of the leg and heel and about halfway down the foot. I was able to wiggle the mold off at this point.

Yay! Now that it’s off, try and ease the split back into place. I use tape as a temporary closure until I can go back and cover it with a final layer of paper Cache. You don’t have to, but I just like the clean look.

This last part is totally optional but I like to fill the cavity with some sort of firm support just to ensure the longevity of the cast. My doll forms are stuffed firm with yarn scraps and dryer lint. These though, I wanted something more solid. I’m not familiar with expanding foam nor do I have any on hand but what I DO have is hot glue. In the past I’ve made hot glue gems for some kids out of molds, so I know what I’m working with.

I cut the molds to an even height and started filling from the toe up to the arch. I let it cool in that upright tiptoe position for a bit before placing it flat and adding my little handle and filling it up to the top. I tapped them on the desk a few times while doing this just to make sure the glue settled firmly. I added handles just because, but you don’t have to. I used a cheap dowel.

Depending on what kind of shoes you plan to make (either soft formed or modern shoes with a formed toe) you can build up the toe areas to give yourself that sleek shape that modern shoes have.

Credit to @dollsahoy for adding on the buildup tip!

There you have it. Let the glue harden and admire your work. If you are going to use these to shape damp leather, remember to seal them with a water resistant sealant!

I hope this provides inspiration to someone.

Cheers and happy crafting.

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SABRINA CARPENTER performing in Glasgow, Scotland (03/11/25)

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the meat dress is done! i was considering adding a tulle petticoat under the skirt, but i already tried it once and it made the skirt way too puffy, and after redoing the bodice pattern THREE TIMES i have absolutely no more appetite for redoing anything else on this project. so, done!