I have to say I hate the
Wizard of Oz. I don't know if it was the flying monkeys or the stupid songs that made me dislike it as a kid. I think my daughter is probably the only kindergartner that has never seen it. In fact, someone made an "Oz" reference and I had to explain she has no idea what they were talking about.
With that said, I love
Wicked. Crazy, I know.
I love the "adult" version of
Wizard of Oz. It is just so magical and raw. I read
Wicked when I was expecting my daughter (6 years ago), but I stopped there.
Before Christmas I started listening to
Son of a Witch. I was a bit lost. Now, I am playing catch up and listening to
Wicked.
I get inspiration to name my dolls based on what I am reading at the time. For example, Arvella is name for someone in the 1950s Henderson Board of Trustees minutes.
Elphie
Now, I have an Elphie and a Nessa. One maybe named Gilly, I am not sure yet.
Anyways, a little knitting update.
I have been struggling on my knitting lately. I just can't think of anything I want to make. I have been making some middie Blythe sized sweaters and mohair dresses for my shop, but that is about it.
Something about my shop- I am planning to open up and additional Etsy shop in May. I would do it now, but I just renewed a bunch of my craft listings. It would really add up if I did not see them to the end. The new shop will be strictly fabric, yarn, vintage sewing patterns, and vintage buttons. I think mixing Blythe and Crafts is too junky. I wish I would have thought of it last week when I was doing the renewing.
I am also hoping to develop some packaging ideas for my Blythe clothing. Eventually, I plan to post some shop goals because I do have some. Like, I use recycled packaging envelopes from my workplace to reduce landfill waste.
Stay tuned for other exciting statements like the one today.
