So I finished the garment for iSautner! YAY!!! She has been awesome an patience with me and I am really hoping she loves this pieces as much as I do. I really want to make a second one for myself. I also hope that it fits. If not I will gladly make alterations as needed, but I think it will be ok :)
I am going to take some pictures of the garment for my portfolio, and I have previously asked iSautner if she would be comfortable sending pictures of her wearing the item. I will not post pictures until iSaunter receives her parcel in the mail. So excited!!!
In other news my classes are almost over so I will have more free time to blog and complete more of my project checklist... which I don't think I have updated yet. Anyway, i promised a selection of videos that I found on YouTube. I have not gotten a chance to make any of these yet, but I want to.
The first video I came across by... Googling Pretty Little Victorian... I was curious about what would come up! And this video came up, on how to make a fan with some materials, and this one piece I have no idea what it is, but I found one half of it in my house and I will be going to the hardware store to find out exactly what it is and I will let you know where you can find it! Most of the other materials you can get at your local craft store or you can buy online.
Pretty Little Victorian Fan
This person also has a blog that you can check out :)
Second video is done by Sweet Vanity. This is a tutorial on how to make a sleep mask. I thought this was really cool because you can do so much with this and make different styles. It doesn't even have to be Lolita related. I want to see if putting lavender in the mask would be aright, but I am not going to advise it as I have no idea if having Lavender near your eyes might cause problems. I will update you on that as I get the chance to research. Just thought having scents, especially Lavender, would be neat.
Lolita Sleep Mask
Third is a Hat tutorial using a lamp shade so that you can get the small bottom, big top effect. I saw one before (not using a lamp shade) and I could not do it no matter how hard I tried. I am hoping that this will be easier, which it does appear to be. I will try to add fabric to mine, therefore making it harder, but I just like a fabric covered hat. Nothing against those who want to paint theirs!
Lolita Top Hat
That's it for today. I do have some more videos to show you, but I will save that for a later blog post :) Please email me with any questions and I will be happy to answer them here on the blog, or there are any tutorials you would like to see, or if you yourself have one online you would like to share! lolita_doll11@yahoo.com or lolitadoll1121@gmail.com
Hugs and Kisses,
PLV
Showing posts with label Contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contest. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Turkey Day
Hello Ladies and Gents,
So tomorrow is Thanksgiving, an American Holiday. For those of you who read my blog and are not familiar with this Holiday, it's a day that families and Friends all come together and have a big meal, in Celebration of all the things we are Thankful for.
So, I wont be online tomorrow to make a post, so I wanted to go over the things I am thankful for. First and most importantly I am thankful for my family. Though we drive each other crazy, they are the only people I know I can count on for support (and money when I am in a jam... But I pay them back!). I am thankful for my very supportive boyfriend, even being across an ocean he is there for me. My friends, for all the stupid stuff I do, for some reason you still want to hangout with me. I am thankful for my church that I found with the help of a friend. I can't make it a lot of the time to services but I don't feel judged when I can go. Really thankful for all the people I met in the Lolita Community, and I am looking forward to becoming a bigger part of it.
So I am thankful for other stuff too, but I only have so much time.
Today's plans: Help mom prep for tomorrow. Stuffing, buying the booze for consumption and the Turkey! Yum! Cleaning the house, and then sleep for three hours before getting up to start cooking with my mom!
Tomorrow's plan: Cooking in Early Morning, Talking to Mason which will probably be followed with my Mother talking to Mason (I am 85% sure my mother will ask him what he is doing for Thanksgiving... forgetting that in England they do not celebrate the holiday. Love you Mom! Admittedly, I probably will do something equally as funny if not more so!). Have an early Dinner and try not to pass out from the food coma! Work on iSaunter's garment, hopefully finish it over the Weekend, and then I also have to work on my dress for my class.
So yeah, probably wont post any Turkey Day pictures as I don't really have a Lolita outfit for the Holiday. But I will try to post these neat videos for making jewelry and neat gift ideas! I am probably going to go ahead and actually make some of these items and use them for gift ideas.
If you have any neat crafting idea's, videos you would like to share, have any questions you would like to ask me, or pictures of your favorite Lolita co-ordinate; I will post them on the blog and try to answer the questions as best as I can. Please keep the questions PG :)
Email me at Lolita_doll11@yahoo.com
Ok, well It's time to finish the work day. I hope everyone has a happy Holiday!
-PLV
So tomorrow is Thanksgiving, an American Holiday. For those of you who read my blog and are not familiar with this Holiday, it's a day that families and Friends all come together and have a big meal, in Celebration of all the things we are Thankful for.
So, I wont be online tomorrow to make a post, so I wanted to go over the things I am thankful for. First and most importantly I am thankful for my family. Though we drive each other crazy, they are the only people I know I can count on for support (and money when I am in a jam... But I pay them back!). I am thankful for my very supportive boyfriend, even being across an ocean he is there for me. My friends, for all the stupid stuff I do, for some reason you still want to hangout with me. I am thankful for my church that I found with the help of a friend. I can't make it a lot of the time to services but I don't feel judged when I can go. Really thankful for all the people I met in the Lolita Community, and I am looking forward to becoming a bigger part of it.
So I am thankful for other stuff too, but I only have so much time.
Today's plans: Help mom prep for tomorrow. Stuffing, buying the booze for consumption and the Turkey! Yum! Cleaning the house, and then sleep for three hours before getting up to start cooking with my mom!
Tomorrow's plan: Cooking in Early Morning, Talking to Mason which will probably be followed with my Mother talking to Mason (I am 85% sure my mother will ask him what he is doing for Thanksgiving... forgetting that in England they do not celebrate the holiday. Love you Mom! Admittedly, I probably will do something equally as funny if not more so!). Have an early Dinner and try not to pass out from the food coma! Work on iSaunter's garment, hopefully finish it over the Weekend, and then I also have to work on my dress for my class.
So yeah, probably wont post any Turkey Day pictures as I don't really have a Lolita outfit for the Holiday. But I will try to post these neat videos for making jewelry and neat gift ideas! I am probably going to go ahead and actually make some of these items and use them for gift ideas.
If you have any neat crafting idea's, videos you would like to share, have any questions you would like to ask me, or pictures of your favorite Lolita co-ordinate; I will post them on the blog and try to answer the questions as best as I can. Please keep the questions PG :)
Email me at Lolita_doll11@yahoo.com
Ok, well It's time to finish the work day. I hope everyone has a happy Holiday!
-PLV
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Updating!
So I am supposed to be working today, but thanks to Hurricane SANDY, I can't... I am missing out on money and I am very upset. When I go to the office tomorrow, I will double check with my boss if I would get paid for today or not since I tried to work from home, but since my work laptop crapped out and for some reason the other computers within my home cannot get access to what I need to get to.
On the plus side, I now have time to update my blog! YAY!
As you know, we have a winner for the contest, she is very excited and I am excited to be making this garment for her. Admittedly, I sketched out the design and I had a moment of "This is really cute... I could make this for myself and make her something else." But I mentally slapped myself, because that is not cool! So iSaunter is going to get this really cute garment I designed. Hopefully it comes out as nice as my drawing. I will warn, this is going to need a pettie coat... and that is the only hint you are getting my from! Aside from that my lips are sealed.... Maybe two pettie coats, I cannot tell until it's completed.
So, this Saturday coming up, there is a Baltimore Lolita meet up to see the Silent hill movie. As of right now, there are only 2 girls and myself going... I am possibly going to drag my friend out... and they will drag their own friends out too... so it will not be as big as I hoped but we are still going to have a good time. I know there are some other Lolita Meet ups happening and if I can go to them and take pictures or the possible video, I will.
I also realized that I have titled this Blog as a Lolita Fashion and Crafts blog. Is it just me or do I just seem to talk more about what is going on with me other than what this blog was originally for? Oh, that reminds me, I was supposed to show you my Color Book I made for class. I will hopefully get that done today since I now have the time and energy.
Well Ladies and Gents, I am going to end this post here for now. Please let me know what you would like to see or read about on this blog. Like if there is a new AATP JSK or something that is out and you want my opinion on it, or if there is a tutorial you would like to see done. I think I am going to document iSautner's garment as I make it, but I will not post pictures up until she actually gets her prize.
Stay Pretty Everyone!
Hugs and Kisses
PLV
On the plus side, I now have time to update my blog! YAY!
As you know, we have a winner for the contest, she is very excited and I am excited to be making this garment for her. Admittedly, I sketched out the design and I had a moment of "This is really cute... I could make this for myself and make her something else." But I mentally slapped myself, because that is not cool! So iSaunter is going to get this really cute garment I designed. Hopefully it comes out as nice as my drawing. I will warn, this is going to need a pettie coat... and that is the only hint you are getting my from! Aside from that my lips are sealed.... Maybe two pettie coats, I cannot tell until it's completed.
So, this Saturday coming up, there is a Baltimore Lolita meet up to see the Silent hill movie. As of right now, there are only 2 girls and myself going... I am possibly going to drag my friend out... and they will drag their own friends out too... so it will not be as big as I hoped but we are still going to have a good time. I know there are some other Lolita Meet ups happening and if I can go to them and take pictures or the possible video, I will.
I also realized that I have titled this Blog as a Lolita Fashion and Crafts blog. Is it just me or do I just seem to talk more about what is going on with me other than what this blog was originally for? Oh, that reminds me, I was supposed to show you my Color Book I made for class. I will hopefully get that done today since I now have the time and energy.
Well Ladies and Gents, I am going to end this post here for now. Please let me know what you would like to see or read about on this blog. Like if there is a new AATP JSK or something that is out and you want my opinion on it, or if there is a tutorial you would like to see done. I think I am going to document iSautner's garment as I make it, but I will not post pictures up until she actually gets her prize.
Stay Pretty Everyone!
Hugs and Kisses
PLV
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Winner Is...
iSaunter
Congradulation iSaunter, and thank you for your wonderful submission!
Thank you all to also submitted your entries, it was so hard to choose only one winner! I look forward to seeing your future submissions!
Thank you all to also submitted your entries, it was so hard to choose only one winner! I look forward to seeing your future submissions!
Until next time, Lovelys
~PLV
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Officially Closing the Contest...
Tomorrow I will announce the winner of the contest. Thank you so much everyone for your submissions and patience! There were really good entries and it was hard to decide the winner. The Winner will receive an email from me, and I will make a blog post.
Now don't think this is the end Ruffle-butts! I will have another contest in the future :)
Love and kisses,
PLV
Now don't think this is the end Ruffle-butts! I will have another contest in the future :)
Love and kisses,
PLV
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A Little Late...
I am so sorry my Ruffle-butts, but I am now back!
I still do not have a computer sadly, but now that I have more free time, there will be hopefully more updates from me!
So, I am sure you are all wondering who has won the contest... Actually, so am I. I have been on vacation and also a lot of personal stuff has happened so I haven't been near a computer or gotten a chance to check email. I am going to go over all applications today. I know I said that you can only submit once, however if you do not think that I received your submission to the contest, go ahead and resubmit! I understand that email does not always work the way we want it to. When I receive the email, I will email you back, letting you know that I got your submission. Since the contest was supposed to be ended on the first, but it turns out there has been some issues, I am giving everyone a chance to resubmit until Oct. 14th. That is one week :) I would like to say that the submissions I have gotten so far, thank you for participating, and that I wish I could make something for everyone!... Well I could, but shipping might kill me. But anyways, contest is extended, resubmit if you need to, and a Winner will be chosen... eventually... I promise...
Anyway, I started back up school and we have a color book project. I really liked what my classmates submitted. I choose to redo mine, I am going to lose 10 points, but I rather lose 10 points and get a better grade than what I would have gotten. I will post pictures once it's done! I am also working on a mask for Art History... and that isn't really Lolita related, but it looks like something out of Silent Hill! I wanna see the new movie so bad!!! Maybe if there are other Lolitas in the Area that are interested in seeing the Movie, I might make a Lolita Meet...
Well my Pretties, going to try and get some work done and hopefully, you will be hearing from my again soon! Bye!
I still do not have a computer sadly, but now that I have more free time, there will be hopefully more updates from me!
So, I am sure you are all wondering who has won the contest... Actually, so am I. I have been on vacation and also a lot of personal stuff has happened so I haven't been near a computer or gotten a chance to check email. I am going to go over all applications today. I know I said that you can only submit once, however if you do not think that I received your submission to the contest, go ahead and resubmit! I understand that email does not always work the way we want it to. When I receive the email, I will email you back, letting you know that I got your submission. Since the contest was supposed to be ended on the first, but it turns out there has been some issues, I am giving everyone a chance to resubmit until Oct. 14th. That is one week :) I would like to say that the submissions I have gotten so far, thank you for participating, and that I wish I could make something for everyone!... Well I could, but shipping might kill me. But anyways, contest is extended, resubmit if you need to, and a Winner will be chosen... eventually... I promise...
Anyway, I started back up school and we have a color book project. I really liked what my classmates submitted. I choose to redo mine, I am going to lose 10 points, but I rather lose 10 points and get a better grade than what I would have gotten. I will post pictures once it's done! I am also working on a mask for Art History... and that isn't really Lolita related, but it looks like something out of Silent Hill! I wanna see the new movie so bad!!! Maybe if there are other Lolitas in the Area that are interested in seeing the Movie, I might make a Lolita Meet...
Well my Pretties, going to try and get some work done and hopefully, you will be hearing from my again soon! Bye!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Dear Loli's
Dear Loli's,
Hi! I know I have not gotten a chance to really update that much. Here is why!
1) My sister is getting married, and not only do I have the responsibilities of being the sister of the Bride, my little sister and I are the Maids of Honor... I don't know if she is allowed to have two but she is doing it anyway!
2) I have started school, working on getting my degree in fashion and design! (insert applause) I am only part time so I have a little bit of a way to go, but I am doing it!
3) Work is in over time mode. I spend most of my week doing 12-13 hour shifts... yeah, it's crazy but I like the money.
So that are the three main reasons as to why you might not have heard much from me. A lot of exciting stuff going on! Oh! Mason is coming for his second visit here and we are super excited about that. He will be in town for my sister's wedding and then we will have some time together!
Expect pictures to be uploaded on the Facebook page. The pictures might not be Lolita related, but I am going to post some pictures from my sister's wedding because it is "craft" related. I am making the ring barer pillow and two sashes for the Jr. Brides Maids. Because I am running out of time my Friend Sunny Sprocket is going to be assisting me, and I will be paying her in the form of Taco Bell.
Speaking of pictures and the Facebook page, if you haven't already liked the page, you should because its where I am post all my Lolita and craft pictures... and because I asked you to <3
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pretty-Little-Victorian-By-Lolita-Doll-11/156610104368041?ref=hl
If this link does not work, please let me know!
Also, reminding that the Contest has started! Don't think that because I am busy that I forgot. Thank you to those who have already sent in submissions! Those of you who have yet to enter, you still have till the end of the month!
I also wanted to make a note about one of the questions. If you're not a designer or don't sew, you can either leave that question blank. You can write what your hobbies are! Like if you do crafting or singing, anything is good! I will edit that question.
I would love to write more for everyone, but I have got to hop off of here and get busy. I will try to make more regular updates.
Hugs and Kisses,
PLV <3
Hi! I know I have not gotten a chance to really update that much. Here is why!
1) My sister is getting married, and not only do I have the responsibilities of being the sister of the Bride, my little sister and I are the Maids of Honor... I don't know if she is allowed to have two but she is doing it anyway!
2) I have started school, working on getting my degree in fashion and design! (insert applause) I am only part time so I have a little bit of a way to go, but I am doing it!
3) Work is in over time mode. I spend most of my week doing 12-13 hour shifts... yeah, it's crazy but I like the money.
So that are the three main reasons as to why you might not have heard much from me. A lot of exciting stuff going on! Oh! Mason is coming for his second visit here and we are super excited about that. He will be in town for my sister's wedding and then we will have some time together!
Expect pictures to be uploaded on the Facebook page. The pictures might not be Lolita related, but I am going to post some pictures from my sister's wedding because it is "craft" related. I am making the ring barer pillow and two sashes for the Jr. Brides Maids. Because I am running out of time my Friend Sunny Sprocket is going to be assisting me, and I will be paying her in the form of Taco Bell.
Speaking of pictures and the Facebook page, if you haven't already liked the page, you should because its where I am post all my Lolita and craft pictures... and because I asked you to <3
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pretty-Little-Victorian-By-Lolita-Doll-11/156610104368041?ref=hl
If this link does not work, please let me know!
Also, reminding that the Contest has started! Don't think that because I am busy that I forgot. Thank you to those who have already sent in submissions! Those of you who have yet to enter, you still have till the end of the month!
I also wanted to make a note about one of the questions. If you're not a designer or don't sew, you can either leave that question blank. You can write what your hobbies are! Like if you do crafting or singing, anything is good! I will edit that question.
I would love to write more for everyone, but I have got to hop off of here and get busy. I will try to make more regular updates.
Hugs and Kisses,
PLV <3
Monday, September 3, 2012
Contest Entry!
Ok, so today after one of our meet ups, I remembered I promised a piece of clothing to whomever wins the contest XD I feel that I should once again let you know, I am self taught when it comes to sewing. Anything that I make are not going to be up to retail standards, but so far I think I have made some pretty cute stuff.
Rules are as follows:
Answer honestly and you can put as much or as little details as you want.
Nothing offensive, I shouldn't have to go into much more detail than that.
Please try to answer all questions. I do understand that not all questions may apply to everyone or you just might not have an answer.
On to the Questions!
1) What is your name? I suggest using a fake name, since this is the Internet!
2) What kind of Lolita are you?
3) Favorite brand, and why?
4) If you could live in any era, what would it be and why?
5) Are you yourself a designer, or do you make your own Lolita clothes? Or do you have any other
hobbies you feel like sharing?
6) What do you think will be next for Lolita, or what would you like to see?
Well that is it. Not much I know, but I figured I would keep it short and sweet. Please email all entries to the following email:
lolitadoll1121@gmail.com
Rules are as follows:
Answer honestly and you can put as much or as little details as you want.
Nothing offensive, I shouldn't have to go into much more detail than that.
Please try to answer all questions. I do understand that not all questions may apply to everyone or you just might not have an answer.
On to the Questions!
1) What is your name? I suggest using a fake name, since this is the Internet!
2) What kind of Lolita are you?
3) Favorite brand, and why?
4) If you could live in any era, what would it be and why?
5) Are you yourself a designer, or do you make your own Lolita clothes? Or do you have any other
hobbies you feel like sharing?
6) What do you think will be next for Lolita, or what would you like to see?
Well that is it. Not much I know, but I figured I would keep it short and sweet. Please email all entries to the following email:
lolitadoll1121@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Free Lolita Skirt/JSK/OP Contest, Anyone?
Hey everyone!
So I thought I would offer something interesting. I have a lot of fabric just laying around, and I need to use it. So I came up with an idea that I think everyone will like!
Every now and then (to clean up my fabric bin... bins... ok it's a whole room full), I am going to hold a contest for a FREE, that is right 100% FREE (including shipping and handling... tell me who else is going to offer that?.. That wasn't a serious question meant to be answered.) Lolita skirt, JSK, or OP. Now I understand that there are different styles of Lolita, so I am going to use this as a chance to really dig deep and branch out into the different styles that I have not hit yet. Our first contest will start September first, and will go on until October 1st. That means you have a whole month to enter the contest. Anyone who submits their entry even a day early will be disqualified and I will withdraw your entry. Once October 1st rolls around, I will get started on your FREE Skirt/JKS/OP.... I would do it sooner, but August and September is going to be a bit hairy for me, so if I am going to start a crazy sewing project, October would be best.
Lolita Doll 11, how do we enter and how will you choose a winner?
I am so glad you asked LD11! I am going to create a small questionnaire that I want all contestants to fill out. There will be no right or wrong answer. Please note that by submitting your entry I assume that is you giving me permission to post your answers on this blog. If you do not want your answers posted, please indicate so when submitting your entry. I will also write out all the requirements and rules once we get closer to the contest.
Lolita Doll 11, why are you offering a free skirt/JSK/OP?Why not?
I tried to do the whole "lets make money and try to sell what I make!" and that didn't really work out the way that I thought it would or make me happy. What really makes me happy, it making other people happy. I have the materials, and hopefully will have the time come October to use my hobby in a way that I feel can make someone else happy. This also gives me a great chance to get to know my readers (All 9 of you... <3 ) and hopefully as a way for me to meet and connect with others. So really this is even more selfish than wanting to make money if you think about it lol.
Well, This Loli is very tired, and I am still doing over time at work (we should be done overtime by the Contest). Also need to get started on those Questions! Goodnight everyone!
-Lolita Doll 11
So I thought I would offer something interesting. I have a lot of fabric just laying around, and I need to use it. So I came up with an idea that I think everyone will like!
Every now and then (to clean up my fabric bin... bins... ok it's a whole room full), I am going to hold a contest for a FREE, that is right 100% FREE (including shipping and handling... tell me who else is going to offer that?.. That wasn't a serious question meant to be answered.) Lolita skirt, JSK, or OP. Now I understand that there are different styles of Lolita, so I am going to use this as a chance to really dig deep and branch out into the different styles that I have not hit yet. Our first contest will start September first, and will go on until October 1st. That means you have a whole month to enter the contest. Anyone who submits their entry even a day early will be disqualified and I will withdraw your entry. Once October 1st rolls around, I will get started on your FREE Skirt/JKS/OP.... I would do it sooner, but August and September is going to be a bit hairy for me, so if I am going to start a crazy sewing project, October would be best.
Lolita Doll 11, how do we enter and how will you choose a winner?
I am so glad you asked LD11! I am going to create a small questionnaire that I want all contestants to fill out. There will be no right or wrong answer. Please note that by submitting your entry I assume that is you giving me permission to post your answers on this blog. If you do not want your answers posted, please indicate so when submitting your entry. I will also write out all the requirements and rules once we get closer to the contest.
Lolita Doll 11, why are you offering a free skirt/JSK/OP?Why not?
I tried to do the whole "lets make money and try to sell what I make!" and that didn't really work out the way that I thought it would or make me happy. What really makes me happy, it making other people happy. I have the materials, and hopefully will have the time come October to use my hobby in a way that I feel can make someone else happy. This also gives me a great chance to get to know my readers (All 9 of you... <3 ) and hopefully as a way for me to meet and connect with others. So really this is even more selfish than wanting to make money if you think about it lol.
Well, This Loli is very tired, and I am still doing over time at work (we should be done overtime by the Contest). Also need to get started on those Questions! Goodnight everyone!
-Lolita Doll 11
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