Simple and free Tiny Betsy McCall sewing pattern

I've been experimenting sewing for my Tiny Betsy McCall over the past few days. I managed to buy a pattern for a whole wardrobe, but it looks a bit daunting to me as I'm more used to winging it with my sewing!

I was very happy then to find the following article on Bella Online with a pattern and full instructions to make this simple dress to fit Tiny Betsy and other 8 inch dolls...

If you click on the pic you should go straight to the appropriate page ^-^!

And while we're on the subject of Tiny Betsy McCall, my Peggy has dicided that she doesn't want to be Peggy anymore. Her name is now 'Bunty'. :)

Holly & the crafty dollies xoxo

Evanesence Amy Lee inspired new dress for plus sized paper doll

If I could own any dress in the whole wide world, it would have to be the tartan dress worn by Amy Lee from Evanesence in the video for 'Call Me When You're Sober'.

I love everything about it. Since I can't own the *actual* dress then, I decided to make one... in paper at least!

This dress fits my plus sized doll, Libby. You can get it by clicking the following link: http://www.dinkydivas.com/printablepaperdolls.htm

Whatever you're doing, have fun!

Holly & the dreamy dollies xoxo

New paper doll - plus sized curvy girl Libby with leopard print dress

I have been busy making a new paper doll today. She's closer to my own shape than that of the Padme doll and is very sweet and sexy :)

She has a leopard print dress and shoes available seperately on my site.

You can print her out by visiting: http://www.dinkydivas.com/printablepaperdolls.htm

New outfits will be made available for her soon. I might have to rethink the hand positions though... hmmmm.

It frustrates me that they don't seem to make any really pretty plus sized dolls, but at least I can make my own paper dolls :)

Hope you like her anyway!

Holly xoxoxo

New paper doll outfit - cinema usherette

Just lately I have been putting a lot of hours into a new(ish) time management game, Megaplex Madness. Today I'm celebrating because I finished the game in hard mode. I thought I'd finally be free of the game, but it turns out there's a new 'insane' difficulty mode unlocked now! Will I ever get my life back!?

Anyway, it's a really great game and to mark my modest achievement I have produced this Cinema Usherette outfit to fit the padme paper doll :)

http://www.dinkydivas.com/printablepaperdolls.htm

Holly and the cinema star dollies xoxoxo

My first printable paper doll - Padme Amidala

I finally finished my first ever printable paper doll. She is inspired by Padme Amidala and this is a gown she wore in Revenge of the Sith.

You can print the gown and the doll out separately HERE:

http://www.dinkydivas.com/printablepaperdolls.htm

More to follow soon :)

Holly and the paper dollies xoxo

Day of the Dead - Free Doll Knitting Pattern

As today is day of the dead (or all souls day) here, I thought you might appreciate this Day of the Dead doll knitting pattern to have a go at from Knit1 Magazine. I'm just learning to knit, so I don't think that I'm ready to give it a go yet. If you try it though, I'd love to see the results and even feature them in the blog if you're brave enough :)

Click on the pic to get the pattern (PDF)

Holly & the dollies xoxo

Download dolly wallpapers from Mimiwoo

I have bought many a doll and accessory in the past from Mimiwoo.com and she is the nicest and most efficient seller you could hope for.

She now also has a download area in her site where you can download the sweetest dolly wallpapers. Visit her blog by clicking on the picture :)

Holly & the dollies

Happy Punky Night!

Happy Punky Night from one of my handmade dolls, Pumpkinny Wumpkinny...

Click on the pic to send it as an e-card:)

Holly and the dollies xoxo

Cute free templates at Matie Kay's

Do you like my new template? Not only is it adorable, but it's also completely customizeable as far as colour goes!

If you'd like to get this and more lovely templates then please visit an excellent resource:

http://matiekay54.blogspot.com/

You'll find lots to spruce up your blog there, and it's all free, yay!

Holly xoxo

Normal doll srevice will be resumed immesiately :)

Make your own Mini 'Dinklet' doll - free pattern for halloween

You didn't really think that my telling you about the new Tonner dolls was going to be all I did today did you?

Well, I'm glad to hear it, because I have added to my website, for you, a brand new mini doll pattern allowing you to make your own 'Dinklet' like Gloomlet, pictured above...

If you would like to have a go at this project then please click on the picture and you will be whisked through cyberspace to the pattern and instructions on my homepage.

I hope you will let me know how your crafting works out because I'd love to see what you create :)

Holly xoxo

Dolly Mondays # 2 Free mini cloth doll pattern

I have found an incredibly cute and helpful free mini-doll pattern for you to try.

To visit the site which features the full pattern and an incredibly clear tutorial photographed at every stage of construction please click on the pic :)



Holly & Apple xoxo

Crochet a cute angel doll - free pattern!

Apparently today is the feast of the guardian angels in Catholic tradition, I was looking for some cute crafts to share with my little girl and happened across this very adorable crochet angel pattern. I have no clue how to crochet so it's no use to me (I'll have to get my talented brother to teach me!). I thought someone else might be able to use it :)

Please click on the picture to visit the pattern.

Cute Pirate Girl Dressup Game

To celebrate all this pirate speak I've been researching (ahem) pirate dress up games, I thought I'd share :)

Click to Play!

Holly xoxo

New Doll Dress-Up game on my website :)

Well we have been very busy bunnies here at DinkyDivas putting in place our very first drag and drop doll dress up game, featuring Diva of the moment, Apple herself!

Sorry that it's still a bit errm... shall we say... unpolished looking, and the outfits are currently limited, but I think it's a reasonable prototype anyway:)

Currently it only seems to work in Internet Explorer and not Firefox though, which is a problem I am looking into. But hopefully I should complete a Kisekae version soon as well as a printable version for those who enjoy REAL paper dolls :)

Hope you enjoy anyway!

Holly and Apple xoxoxo

Free video tutorial for mini folk art doll at Milliande.com

Ooooh I was just checking out You Tube and stumbled across this absolutely adorable and simply beautiful miniature folk art doll. Best of all the site includes is a detailed free video tutorial of how to make one of these gorgeous little sweeties yourself!

Click on the photo to visit the site, you won't be disappointed :)

Holly xoxo

Free Petite Blythe or Dollcena dress sewing pattern

It's me again... oh of course, you knew that you came to my blog *tsk*!

Well.... you know that cute petite Blythe dress that I showed you yesterday? Well, just for you lovely people I have drawn up the pattern... all proper like, and put it as a PDF on my website.
It comes with full instructions that should allow you to make a similar dress for yourself!
(Well, it might be a bit small for you yourself, but it should fit your petite Blythe or Dollcena perfectly!).

If you want to try it out (or a simply very nosey) then you can check it out at the following link:

THIS PATTERN HAS NOW MOVED TO MY NEW SITE!!!

http://www.thethinkingdoll.com/freepatterns.htm

I hope you'll let me know how you get on or feel free to give me feedback on how I can improve things!

See you later,

Holly and all the dollies :)

Free Cloth Doll Pattern

I have just added a free cloth doll pattern to the DinkyDivas website.
To get the pattern please click HERE!

It's the basic pattern I used for both Sleepy Nancy, and with some modificationd for Mr Forget-Me-Not the elephant.



It's the first time that I've done this so I hope it's fairly easy to follow. If you have any questions or would like to share the fruits of your labour I'd love to hear from you anyway:)

Holly xoxo