Tag: Miniatures

Visit ChellyWood.com for lots of great ideas and tips for making fantastic and believable miniature props for your doll dioramas. Image shows two dolls from the stop-motion video, Romeo and Juliet. Between the two dolls are a number of hand-made miniatures, including tiny candles, little logs for a fireplace, Mardi Gras masks, and realistic-looking doll-sized books. Overlay says, "Doll Diorama Ideas" and offers the watermark, ChellyWood.com.
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Barbie® #Diorama Ideas from ChellyWood.com #miniatures #dolls

I’ve posted lots of doll diorama idea tutorials before, but today’s new video, titled simply, “Doll Diorama Ideas,” gives credit where credit is due. When you see the video, you’ll understand what I’m talking about. If you enjoy this video and would like to see more doll diorama idea videos, please leave a comment below, but also, take a look at all the great videos … Continue reading Barbie® #Diorama Ideas from ChellyWood.com #miniatures #dolls

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How to Make Your #Doll Stand Invisible @ ChellyWood.com #dailydollphotos #dollplay

A doll stand gives you a chance to take photos of your doll without holding her up with your hands. But how do you keep the stand out of the picture? This video shows you what I do to hide the doll stands in my videos and doll photography. This video tutorial has been remarkably popular on my YouTube channel, and yet its such a … Continue reading How to Make Your #Doll Stand Invisible @ ChellyWood.com #dailydollphotos #dollplay

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Image of 1:6 scale doll armoire/cabinet filled with tiny miniatures. Overlay says, "Fashion Doll Armoire Repaint".
Doll Furniture, Props and Dioramas

#FashionDoll Armoire: Where to Buy and How to Repaint @ ChellyWood.com #Doll #Barbie

Some of you will recognize this cute little armoire. It’s featured in a lot of my sewing videos–especially the ones where the doll does the sewing, stop-motion-style.   Those of you who know me best are aware that I earn my living as a school librarian. Contrary to popular belief, librarians don’t earn a ton of money; so how can I afford to buy all … Continue reading #FashionDoll Armoire: Where to Buy and How to Repaint @ ChellyWood.com #Doll #Barbie

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Image shows an Ever After High doll wearing a handmade doll dress with frilly sleeves and a wispy skirt that seems to be blowing in the wind. She is posed before a miniature quilt with pinwheels patterns sewn on a black background. The overlay says, "FREE pattern and tutorials: make a dress for tiny-body dolls." and this image comes from ChellyWood.com which offers free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes.
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FREE pattern and tutorial for MH or EAH #dolls’ #springtime dress @ ChellyWood.com

Here’s the tutorial for the pattern I posted yesterday. This dress truly is lovely! I’m very pleased with the way it turned out. Just in case you missed it yesterday, here’s a link to the pattern for making this dress. If you’re wondering why I make patterns and videos without charging a fee, please visit the “Chelly’s Books” page, and that should explain my general motivations. … Continue reading FREE pattern and tutorial for MH or EAH #dolls’ #springtime dress @ ChellyWood.com

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Here we see a Made to Move Barbie modeling a full body-suit Ninja costume with mask and sword. She's poised to attack with a red brick wall behind her, as if she has been cornered.
Barbie Patterns, Crafts and Hobbies, Props and Dioramas, Romeo & Juliet, Whole Costumes for Dolls

DIY Toy #Sword, Sheath, and Belt for #Ninja Dolls or #ActionFigures

As you know, I’m running a contest for a free ninja costume this month. The costume doesn’t come with the ninja sword shown in my videos; however I’ve actually got a pattern and tutorials that show you how to make your own miniature swords, sword belts, and sheaths. These patterns and tutorials were created as part of my Romeo and Juliet costume sets. I designed … Continue reading DIY Toy #Sword, Sheath, and Belt for #Ninja Dolls or #ActionFigures

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The image shows a small doll wearing a Victorian dress and holding a pink satin purse. The watermark says ChellyWood.com free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes.
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FREE drawstring bag #sewing pattern and tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #crafty #dolls

Here’s the Victorian-style drawstring purse or bag tutorial I’ve been promising! This little purse is so tiny and cute! I made mine out of satin with a knit lining, but there’s a lot you can do to embellish a little bag like this. Imagine it with beads or a lace opening or tassels, for example. Below you’ll find the free printable sewing pattern for the drawstring … Continue reading FREE drawstring bag #sewing pattern and tutorial @ ChellyWood.com #crafty #dolls

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The image shows a small doll wearing a Victorian dress and holding a pink satin purse. The watermark says ChellyWood.com free printable sewing patterns and tutorials for dolls of many shapes and sizes.
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Sew a #miniature #Victorian drawstring purse for your #dolls w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

  I posted the free pattern for this purse on Tuesday, and tomorrow I’ll post the video tutorial showing you how to make this Victorian-style drawstring purse for small dolls. Of course, if you’re in a rush, you can use those links to find both the pattern and the tutorial. I can’t think of any fashion dolls that are too big or small to fit … Continue reading Sew a #miniature #Victorian drawstring purse for your #dolls w/ free pattern @ ChellyWood.com

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The image shows a Mattel Kelly doll with platinum blond long hair modeling a handmade evening gown. The gown's bodice is a simple sundress style, and it has been made of black felt. The skirt is a deep blue with purple and turquoise swirls. This cotton long skirt is trimmed in deep indigo blue rickrack trim. The dress has white 1/8 inch satin ribbon straps.
Chelsea, Kelly Doll, Polly Pocket, Tutorials: Sewing Basics, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls, Whole Costumes for Dolls

Free #sewing lesson for #kids: make a tiny #doll’s dress w/ free pattern

You’ve got the cousins and/or grandkids coming over for the holidays. What are you going to do to keep them entertained? Why not give them a box of scraps, a handful of little dolls, and have them learn to sew? If you introduce them to beginning sewing lessons on their parents’ phones, they’ll be hooked! I have a series of tutorials for the beginning sewists on my YouTube … Continue reading Free #sewing lesson for #kids: make a tiny #doll’s dress w/ free pattern

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Image shows a three-inch Christmas stocking with a fur top. Overlay says, "Sew a mini-Christmas stocking." Image comes from ChellyWood.com, the home of many free printable sewing projects for dolls of many shapes and sizes.
Barbie Patterns, Lammily Doll Patterns, Props and Dioramas, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

How to make a #Miniature #Xmas stocking w/ FREE #DIY pattern

Here’s my tutorial for making Ken-and-Barbie®-sized Christmas stockings. I posted the pattern yesterday, but here it is again, just to make it convenient for you: Miniature Christmas Stocking Pattern You’ll notice that it’s not just a pattern for a Christmas stocking; it also has a simple pattern for making a pair of pants to fit Barbie® dolls. Along the same lines, tomorrow I plan to … Continue reading How to make a #Miniature #Xmas stocking w/ FREE #DIY pattern

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Image of Barbie doll giving Ken doll a Christmas stocking with candy canes inside it.
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Let’s make a #ChristmasStocking for #Barbie® #Dolls

You may remember this little Christmas stocking project from last year’s holiday posts. It got a lot of downloads! So I don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to share it once again. Tomorrow I’ll post the pattern for making the stocking. Then, on Wednesday, I’ll post the tutorial showing how to make it. This little three-inch stocking makes a perfect gift for Secret … Continue reading Let’s make a #ChristmasStocking for #Barbie® #Dolls

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Image shows a Chelsea® Doll from Mattel wearing a hand-made Halloween ghost costume. Overlay says, "Easy sewing projects for kids: Make a doll ghost costume" and the website given is chellywood.com
Chelsea, Kelly Doll, Polly Pocket, Tutorials: Sewing for Dolls

Make a #Ghost #Costume for Little #Dolls

Here’s the tutorial I promised! Now you can make a ghost costume to fit those tiny dollhouse-sized dolls and/or Chelsea® dolls or Polly Pocket®, or any of those other little teeny-weenie tiny dolls. Pay attention to the details on the eye-hole creation. I flubbed up when I made my prototype. The eye-holes are just a wee bit too high on this ghost costume. It will … Continue reading Make a #Ghost #Costume for Little #Dolls

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What #Magical Places Did Chelly Visit While on #Vacation at #Yellowstone?

I’ve been posting links to the patterns and tutorials for lots of complete outfits lately. I’m doing that for two reasons: I’ve been enjoying some vacation time with my lovely family. I’m busy re-organizing my website to make it easier to find patterns. When a person takes the time to do a little vacationing with family, it’s amazing what wonderful things they see and do! … Continue reading What #Magical Places Did Chelly Visit While on #Vacation at #Yellowstone?

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Image of fashion doll seated at a re-painted desk with miniature lamp, sewing machine, pin cushion, sewing basket, and tiny buttons. Overlay says, "Fashion Doll Diorama Tips and Tricks".
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It’s #FashionDoll #Diorama Tutorial Week at ChellyWood.com! #BarbieCollector

Here’s a quick look at my new sewing room diorama. As my regular followers know, I design doll clothes patterns (see link for my free, printable doll clothes patterns). The Liv Doll you see in the header image is supposed to look like me, and now my doll has a little sewing room, in which she can design her doll clothes (using a computer and … Continue reading It’s #FashionDoll #Diorama Tutorial Week at ChellyWood.com! #BarbieCollector

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Easy #miniature table for your #BarbieHouse or #DollPhotography @ ChellyWood.com

  This week, on ChellyWood.com, I’ve been focusing on how to make furniture for your 1:6 scale dioramas. Monday I showed you how to make a 4-poster bed; Tuesday I gave you a free, printable pattern to make chairs; Wednesday I showed you the tutorial for making the chairs. Today it’s time to create a lovely, circular table for your dolly dioramas. Just follow along, and this easy-peasy … Continue reading Easy #miniature table for your #BarbieHouse or #DollPhotography @ ChellyWood.com

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Image of Barbie doll wearing gray wig and standing before a table laden with gourds and a cornucopia of food.
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Happy #Thanksgiving to My Fellow #Americans, From ChellyWood.com #Diorama

  Happy Thanksgiving to all of my fellow Americans. If you’re here to find my free, printable doll clothes patterns, they can be found on this page. This video tutorial can give you a few tips and pointers about how to print my patterns. And finally, let me remind you that I’m offering a sweepstakes! Please visit this page to sign up to win a Barbie/Liv Doll-sized … Continue reading Happy #Thanksgiving to My Fellow #Americans, From ChellyWood.com #Diorama

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