I took quite a bit of time figuring out what to do for this photoshoot in response to Xanadu's challenge. One of the things that I need to learn to do with my doll shoots is: think small. Obviously my subject will generally be small, but I want to make elaborate backdrops and sets, and that just holds me back from actually getting anything accomplished. I went through my Halloween props and came up with this setting. I really wanted to get the vintage style mini trick-or-treat buckets into the picture. "Vintage" is currently in style for holiday decorations. The title is from the magazine Better Homes and Gardens. In the 1970s Tomy released a doll house and line of furniture under the title Smaller Homes and Gardens.
Since people having been talking about their smaller size dolls such as Licca, Jenny, and Momoko, I chose one of my J-Dolls for this post. She is around 27cm and made by Groove, which makes Pullip dolls. J-Dolls share a body with some Pullips, but the head is more proportional. I suspect they were made as a alternative to Momoko dolls, but they stopped being produced a long time ago.
The vintage mini buckets came in a set of three, but I didn't want to use the third one in my layout. I thought it spoiled the cozy, kitschy look.
I used Paint.Net to make this magazine cover. If I wanted to take the time and knew how, I would have edited the light string out from behind Mari. But sometimes, the perfect is the enemy of the good. I have to tell myself that a lot. :)
$3.00 for a magazine! You really were going for a retro look! Now I want to get my J Dolls out again. I haven't done anything with them for a while.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I couldn't figure out how my magazine should cost, and three is my favorite number, so I chose that. I didn't even know, or forgot, that you had J-Dolls! I'd like to see which ones you have.
DeleteYou did wonderful! I really like the little set up, and that vintage looking cat basket is to die for! I didn't know J-dolls, she's very pretty, such a shame they don't produce them anymore, but that means you have a little piece of doll history right there.
ReplyDeleteThank you! The main reason I bought that set is for that vintage cat. Next year I might buy some human size vintage cat decor for myself. I do wish Groove was still producing J-Dolls, but you're right; they're part of doll history now.
DeleteLove the title you chose for your magazine Barb, it suits the photo well. I'm so glad you made it before the end of the month, and will add a link on my page. I must agree with FW regarding the vintage baskets, they're great!
ReplyDeleteI remember J-dolls and it's a shame I never bought one, because she's the right size for my current group of dolls.
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Thank you! One of the things that really motivated me to get this done was to finish it before the end of the month. I had to get those baskets; they're small for 1/6 scale except for decor, but so awesome. J-Dolls would definitely work with your dolls. Personally, I've thought about saving up for a Momoko, but always tell myself that I don't need them as I have J-Dolls. I do have Rurukos on my radar though.
DeleteThe Momokos are nice to look at, but not play with IMO. Rurukos are very pretty and would make a lovely sibling for your J-doll and I love posing mine for photos.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that Momokos can be a bit delicate. I guess I'm glad I went with J-Dolls originally.
DeleteThe cover look amazing! I am glad you took on the challenge! Vintage is very popular over here in Sweden and styling a home, too. Love the title! And the doll is such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm really glad I did the challenge too. I needed a little something to work on. I like my J-Dolls a lot. Maybe I should focus more on them.
DeleteYour magazine cover turned out great. Wonderful composition. I really love your doll and her outfit. Everything looks so cozy and sweet ❤️
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