September Sale!

Saturday, September 5, 2015


Hola Amigos! I have a few items for sale. Send a message to brookenicole222 @ yahoo . com if interested. :):) Trades are welcomed. First up-- I have a painted Ariella kit by Reva Schick. She is Cinnamon Charm Summer with Cacao Blush. This is not the actual kit. I can't take pictures until Wednesday because my camera is broken. The actual kit looks just like this one minus the eyebrows and painted hairline. $925 shipped/USA *TRADED*
 

This outfit is made by Gymboree. It is long sold out. Hat, slippers and romper. 0-3months $40 shipped *TRADED*


This adorable Naartjie outfit has been sold out since 2013. The romper is newborn sized. The hat is 3-6M and the booties are 0-3M. $25 shipped/USA *TRADED*

This pale pink outfit is made by Baby Beau & Belle. 0-3M. Swingtop, capri leggings and headband. This is sold out also. $80 shipped/ USA



And last but not least, I have a prepped Ariella kit for $225 shipped/ USA. Her nose has been opened and her veins have been painted. I'm willing to trade for a blank kit. I'd love another kit by Reva. *SOLD*
 

Random Pictures and Information

Monday, January 28, 2013

Hi everyone! I am having a random kind of Monday morning. Who doesn't have those, right? ;) Below are a few pictures I forgot to post (sad, I know). :)

Sarah Bella's hair in progress (click the photos to enlarge)
Awful lighting & off coloring, I know, but I was only concerned about the hair that night, hehehe.









Sarah Bella's box packing...


Hair accessories, yipppeee!


Wrapped for safety!


Oooh, Ralph Lauren!


Smocked Snowflake bubble by designer "Le Za Me"


Smocked Snowflake bubble by designer "Le Za Me"


Blossom's Petal Jumpsuit by Bunnies by the Bay


Mud Pie Socks, Swaddle Designs Blankie & More


Bye, bye, Sarah Bella!  :)

Kit Changes Are No Problem & Inspiration Babe

Friday, January 4, 2013



For layaway mommies: I absolutely do not mind kit changes. If you decide you would like to have a different kit reborned, just let me know and I'll happily make the change, as long as you are willing to wait. :)  There are so many kits to choose from, and I want to make sure everyone is happy.  ♥



It has been a while since I have shared an inspiration baby, so I'd like to share this little one. :) The real little baby boy is a cutie pie, huh? I just love his coloring! I found his picture on a greeting card a few years ago. I based my 'Cinnamon Charm Summer' skin tone on this exact picture, actually. :) I also used this reference photo to paint Sarah Bella's (pictured right) highlights.

Sarah Bella's Photo Shoot

Wednesday, January 2, 2013





Hi ladies! I thought you all would like to see Sarah Bella's final photo shoot. She is going home tomorrow (sniff, sniff). Here is a link to her web page:

http://lmsweethearts.freewebspace.com/sarahbella1.htm

 

Sarah Bella In Progress

Thursday, December 13, 2012





I am in love with this baby girl! I can't believe how long she has been here. She was supposed to be delivered in June, but I accidentally dropped her leg into the oven and ruined it. I have never done that, so I was devastated! I had to start all over again, so this is actually Sarah Bella number two. :) Her mommy has been waiting patiently for her (thank you, A!). :) Sarah is almost finished. Her mommmy requested thick hair and I ran out of hair after rooting several back rows. I can't wait to see Sarah finished up. The Ariella kit is already sheer perfection, but combined with my Cacao Silk skin tone...wow, lol! ;)



Oh yes, I also wanted to share a photo of the outfit Sarah's mom and I picked out for her. It is made by Baby Beau & Belle, a very well-known, upscale boutique designer of baby clothing. I have been a fan of Baby Beau & Belle for years. Some of my earlier reborns can be seen modeling their designs. I am glad I decided to go take a look at some of Baby Beau & Belle's new designs. This swing top and leggings set is from their Natalie collection.



Here is how the outfit looks on a real baby.  Isn't she the cutest baby?!  I love her cheeks and rosy-cream, fair skin tone. :)

Dallas Jordan on eBay *SOLD*

Saturday, March 3, 2012




Okay, so I lied-- Ariella was never a girl. SURPRISE! hehhee No seriously, I knew Dallas Jordan was all boy once I finished his hair. I love this little boy! He is such an armful of fuzzy cuddlebugginess. Trust me, cuddlebugginess is a word-- it is in my dictionary! LOL

Alrighty, enough chattering. :) Here is a link to the auction. There is no reserve.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300673625479

Rooting Ariella...It Hurts!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012



Ariella's head is slightly harder than most other doll kits. I abandoned the practice of heating doll heads long ago. The rice sock method was stinky and I had to re-heat the smelly thing like a million times. Plus, it smelled weird. Did I mention the stench made me wanna puke, lol? Okay, I am finished bashing the rice sock, hehe!



There is a price to pay when rooting harder heads: BLISTERS. Or calluses? Whatever that thing is on my index finger!

Crazy, but I root with a bare needle. Shocking, I know, but I was there when the practice of rooting was introduced to the doll community in 2002/2003 (we used wigs before), so I am just accustomed to a bare needle. I can't root any other way. Rubber bands on top of the needle cause my needles to break. Vises and other rooting tools just don't work for me either. I guess I am doomed to a blistered index finger until rooting machines are introduced to the doll community! LOL

Pictures of Ariella coming soon, I promise!

Awesome Mail Day

Saturday, July 2, 2011



Don't ya just love good mail days? Today I received the gorgeous Tanya by Gudrun Legler. What a sweetie pie! Tanya's box arrived very damaged, but she is absolutely flawless, thank goodness. My mom came over and noticed Tanya. Her eyes lit up and she said, "Oh, she is beautiful! You MUST do this one next!" Knowing my mom, that was not only a simple request-- it was an order, lol! So, Tanya will be next. :) My mom even renamed her Cali Dream.







And...drumroll please...I also received an Ariella kit by Reva Schick! This is my second Ariella kit. Gudrun and Reva are two of my absolute favorite sculptors in the whole wide world. Reva is the sculptor who started my baby doll craze as a teenager in 2000. She has been a huge inspiration to me. I used to spend hours photographing her Middleton babies. I am so glad she has kits for me to reborn! :)



Linda from Doll Dreams had a 20% off sale last Monday and I snagged Ariella for $50.36 plus shipping. I love her size and her perfect lips. I can't wait to turn her into a 'baby'. I have so many outfits for her. Thank you Linda for the perfect service and kit!



And I can't forget about the kitty! This kitten is made by one of my favorite collectible plush lines, Bearington. Her name is Bitty Blue Eyes and she is a Siamese. She meows the cutest meow when her left paw is squeezed! My plush obsessed 5 year-old daughter has already claimed Bitty. :) I have to order another one. She was only $5.99 shipped from Rose's website. Rose always ships quickly and offers all around perfect service. I love Rose's shoppe!

That's all for now. I am having an even better mail day on Monday, YAY! :) ** edited to add: Silly me, the mail ain't coming Monday, lol! :) Gotta love holidays.

History Always Repeats Itself

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

A friend sent me a link to the most DARLING AA reborn on eBay! The artist (who did an amazing job, by the way) used the manufactured artist doll Grandma’s Girl by Lee Middleton. The face is totally cute and life-like!

I reborned Grandma’s Girl nearly 5 years ago and I would love to reborn another using some seriously updated techniques. Reborning has come such a long way!



Luckily, I found a doll with the same “Baby Mine” sculpt called Evergreen:


Photo Courtesy of http://www.dollandgift.com

I am so excited about this project! I have no idea when I will get to it, but I can just keep little Evergreen around until I find time.

I have said it before and I will say it again: Reva Schick is the best! I wish Doll Dreams would release several kits by Reva with African features. Reva does the best African features I have ever seen. She must use pictures of super cute kids as references. :-)

And while I am making requests: how about some kits with Asian features too? And a smiling baby? Ok, I am getting greedy now, lol.

Vera's Angelica Pictures

Saturday, January 30, 2010



Vera of www.veradollcouture.com is currently attending IDEX in Orlando, Florida. Vera kindly shared pictures of Reva Schick's new Angelica kit. I love Angelica's realistic feet! I can't wait to work on this beautiful kit! Reva's sculpts are just amazing!



Xoxo,
BN

Reva's New Kits!

Saturday, January 30, 2010



Omigosh! Reva strikes again…in a good way, of course! She has created two new kits for Doll Dreams. Angelica is a child doll kit measuring in at 39 inches tall, and Noah is a 20 inch baby doll kit. These kiddos are beyond perfect!



I actually received an email from one of my reborn mommies requesting an ethnic Angelica this morning. I was like, “who is Angelica, lol?” When the mommy sent me a link, I was in heaven. Angelica is the same size as my three year-old daughter, so the wardrobe thing is taken care of. My daughter is very much into fashion, so I am sure she will help me out, lol! Angelica’s vinyl torso, neck and shoulders will make sundress shopping a breeze!

I already have ideas swirling around in my head about human hair lace front wigs, and various textures of human hair for rooting. Angelica may look really cute with painted nails (like nail polish)…just something different from the babies. Change is always nice!

Anyway, I believe the Angelica kit will be available mid-February and will sell for $166.00. I know Angelica will not fit into my convection oven, so I will have to figure something out.



Noah on the other hand will fit perfectly in my convection oven. I love that face! My list of “want to do” kits is so long, and with amazing sculptresses like Reva around, I do not anticipate my list getting any shorter, lol. ♥

Xoxo,
BN