I'm Tammy Powley, co-founder of Virtual Blythe Retreat, online workshops and community activities for doll collectors and makers. Come join me in my crafting and collecting journey, and feel free to share your experiences and thoughts in video comments.
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London fog outfit looks so good on this Elowyne. I get the subscription boxes and when she put the teal variant in the shop I had to scoop it up too. (now that twice I had to get the color changed outfit… hopefully soon they take a break from the color varients, my wallet is gonna be tired otherwise 🫠😊)❤ where do you think they will travel to in October? It has something to do with chocolate 🍫…
I love the idea of this and would love to do it with a different doll as I’m not a blythe doll collector. It would be fun with something like a SmartDoll or something similar…
I enjoy your videos! I've been admiring Ellowyne's London Lux outfit, and was unsure how it was lined. The black lining has me worried that it will stain the doll's vinyl, and therefore, is a deal breaker, unfortunately.
Ohhh! Love your unboxing video! I purchased my first Ellowyne doll at a doll show last weekend and signed up for the Ellowyne subscription! I can't wait to get my paris box in the next few days! Your dolls are so pretty! The fabric for the dresses this month is amazing!
That's a great idea! Yes, I don't wrap up my hair. I tend to either just let it dry uncombed (when I'm super lazy) or comb it out with a wet-brush and let it dry that way. The hair wrap has not been used, so I might do as you suggest.
Typically, I like most items I get in the box, and some are things that I wouldn't easily find. But for a "beach" box, you'd think they'd have more summer clothing, and the shipping is slow as molasses.
After 6 weeks, my box finally made it to my house in Louisiana...and it came from Los Angeles. the shipping is HORRIBLE. That being said, I do like a lot of the things they have. It is interning that they do have a lot of cold weather clothing like sweat shirts and sweaters. The knick Knacks or "dust collectors" as I call them are fun, but I agree with you don't really need them. I am excited to go through my box. It is waiting for me, and I won't be home for a couple more weeks. I was really hoping to have it so I could wear that blue T-shirt on mh trip...oh well. I will be doing an unboxing on my Be Creative channel. Thanks for sharing your unboxing. I really enjoyed it.
Lovely goodies! I love lemon curd on toast, haven't had any in ages though, must pick some up 😋 I'm also not a coffee person, I have (too much) tea all day long 😆 Beautiful velvet jacket, and I love the dickie! so clever! ❤
Great video Tammy ! So far this year I’ve got UR4 Me which I absolutely love. And I had already preordered heavenly strawberry based on the illustration (that’s the first time I do that ) and I’m glad I did. I love lavendula babe, the whole vibe is great. I won’t get her though because I can’t get more dolls this year. But I can’t wait to see her hair color. I prefer lavender hair like Aurella but I think she will have hair like lavender hug or simply lilac which I’m not sure about as I find it a bit tricky to redress purple haired girl. I’m also very excited for next year releases (hopefully we will have dark skin tone and dark hair ? ) Let’s see
Great box opening Tammy and congrats on your book. That’s awesome! I loved seeing this new outfit. It is really pretty. For some reason I thought yours was going to be the teal one but you must be in the subscription now. Yay. I look forward to receiving mine soon. I have only pierced Neema’s ears so far so she will probably get the earrings. 🤗
Glad you received the box - I received mine over the weekend as well. Are you going to make that trench coat pattern included with the subscription? I think it's quite a bit above my skill level though it's really cute. I ended up canceling my subscription for this box though - I think these mystery boxes just aren't for me because there's too much of a chance that I'm not going to love what's inside and I guess I'd rather spend the money on something I know is going to fit my vibe and aesthetic. At first I thought it would be a great way to build out my wardrobe for Ellowyne and Neema for $50 a month (plus shipping) but I think I'd rather spend that money on items I know I am going to love. :D It'll be fun to live vicariously through you each month!
I don't plan to make the coat, even though I've seen people making it and it looks great. I totally get your perspective, and there are so many other separate and outfits Rachel typically carries that you won't have any problem building a wardrobe.
Am I the only one who ordered poor Kendra? Lol. I will do a video when she comes, she has been shipped. I do like the looks of these last two gals, but I probably will only order the lavender one since I have two pink hair dolls already and no purple. Otherwise, I only have Coquette from this year so far.
I look forward to your unboxing of Kendra. I know many other collectors have ordered her, so I'm sure we'll see her around. Oh, Coquette is a really pretty doll too.
Hi Tammy, I admire your restraint. Regarding the photo; I have Zoe (didn’t pre order, or buy near release), I have coquette (didn’t pre order, or buy near release). I have UR4 me, I pre ordered at illustration time. I have Arledge time keeper, pre ordered at illustration time. I have chloris country life, I pre ordered. I pre ordered heavenly strawberry at illustration. Lavendula babe 1st pre order hasn’t yet opened at Junie moon.
Happy Sunday a week later! I’m relaxing with my dollies today. Still recovering from the trip to San Diego to drop my son off at college a few days ago. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
I totally understand how you feel about feeling that "immediate excitement" 😜 I have yet to purchase a stock Blythe. I just don't know what my hesitation is but i have a lot of hesitation. 🤣 I think Heavenly Strawberry is cute, however I am not a pink girl at all. It's a shame too because she has the translucent tone. Oh well. Lavendula looks very interesting but I need to see a real photo of her to decide if I like her or not. 🤣Thank you so much for sharing the information.
I love and appreciate you giving us all of the info on these new gals! I really want Heavenly Strawberry but Junie Moon will not allow an add to cart at this time, and I am very interested in Lavendula too so I pray I can still get them! 😍💖🙏🏼🥰💜
