Current Mood : Still kinda excited !
Spent on craft supplies : $3.24
Spent on a new doll : $21.55
Got some of the daily work done early so Dearest Son and I could head to Hobby Lobby for the interfacing I decided to get, and then to Mal-Wart for a few groceries that we need before the big grocery trip later this week. I printed out the 40% off coupon, and read the box directions - it said that Pellon 808 Craft Fuse (20" wide) or 809 Deco Bond (45" width) was recommended. Thus informed, and showered, we were off.
I'd priced fusible interfacing during my weekend circuit. $9.99/yd for the stiffest stuff, but I only needed a half yard, and I had the coupon. So, $3. plus tax was reasonable. But when I got there, I found that Craft Fuse was only $3./yd, and Deco Bond was only $5. for a yard. Numbers matched and everything. So I plunked down my coupon and got a yard of Deco Bond, since it was wider, and this'd give me plenty to work with. Decided against the glue gun, since I was already treating myself a bit. Of course, this was minor compared to what was next...
At Mal-Wart, we were both OK with looking, but not buying, toys this time. But that was before the phone rang, and before Dearest found a Battle Force Five car launching set, marked down from $13. to $7. Beloved Hubby called, just to hear how the day was going, and when Dearest asked, Beloved told me to splurge a bit. Dearest selected the set he liked best - it included a never-before-seen car - and we headed for the Barbie aisle. I thought I might get an outfit or something...but then I saw the Barbie Basics. While they've been all over In The Pink and doll news sources, I'd never seen them in that harsh light of retail for m'self. Selection was limited on the dolls, but the same-price accessory kits were plentiful.
I quickly went through the hanging display, and found three of the four I'd been interested in. I quickly dismissed the short blonde bob Diva (#9), since her bob was turning out, instead of in, and I had two very similar already. And pretty #6 simply looked too much like the SuperStar repro I just got last month. #11 was not available, but Steffie-faced #3 was. I even had two to choose between. One had a visible tangle from where a rooted section had come undone, and they both had good facial screening, and the bangs on the snarled one were kinda short, so I snagged the non-tangled one. I felt a bit selfish and greedy, and actually put her back twice, but I decided that I was worth it. Of course, she was half of what I spent total...
And I still feel a bit guilty, since we're fixing my computer this week, too. Well, I'll make it up by cleaning house and staying home this weekend ! I'm also gonna customize my new doll from her eyes on out. Yup, gonna change her blue eyes to green. And give her a haircut. Wish me luck. I have to say, right here and right now, that I hate the dress she came in. While it looks like just a black tube, it actually has full princess seams from hem to hem, and fits beautifully. But three inches away, it's so darn plain. While I realize that's part of the ‘customize a little black dress' package, most of the other dolls have some sort of visually interesting dress to begin with. But I can't resist that Steffie face, when it's not in a whistling pucker, and no matter what body it's on.
Unfortunately, I spent so much time cutting her hair that I never got to cutting out the new interfacing for that box ! Still, I'm happy I got her. Her name is Triana, and this is the stand she came with - it's not that hard to hide. I'm trying to figure out how to alter her eye makeup, since it's so iridescent, it shows up in every photo. I'm sure I'll think of something eventually...or it won't matter after a while !
Too funny! Seriously, though, it really is hard to tell if you are going to connect with a doll just by looking at pictures. I had to google this doll, so I could see what she looked like before her haircut. (I like it shorter better.) But she looks a lot different in your photo than in all the promo shots. Much less harsh. So, what are you going to sew for her? 
