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Friday, September 9, 2022

In Memory of Her Majesty

Posted by Venus on September 09, 2022 in Royalty,

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away today, September 9th, 2022, at the age of 96.

Her presence was a symbol of strength, resilience, and unity for those under Her realm, and to all her loyal fans.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is an admirable woman and her legacy will live on.

I am one of her many fans, watching and adoring from another continent. The distance shortened by her live appearances in television, I watched her lighting the symbolic tree on Platinum Jubilee.

I am a proud owner of one of her numerous pictorial books, particularly this huge book by Tim Ewart.

Along with my collection of Royalty themed postcards, I am a proud recipient of letters from Her Majesty.

I thoughtfully sent her handmade cards addressed to her residence, and in return, I received lovely thank you letters.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest monarch who ever reigned, will surely be missed. Rest In Peace.

XOXO, Venus

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The Doll world is busier in 2022

Posted by Venus on April 06, 2022 in Barbie, Dollshenanigans,

Greetings from Dollshenanigans! I'm finally back to blogging after several months of being MIA due to real life concerns and whatever. My dolls are probably thanked me for being able to see the light of day and got dressed up for photoshoots.

When I went back to my Instagram page, I was overloaded with tags and unread messages from a growing community of doll lovers. But these were not the ordinary doll lovers, but skilled crafters, photographers, dressmakers, storytellers, and video makers. Can you imagine yourself being invited to every doll event and your calendar is full every single day? Maybe you've seen WEAR DENIM ON FRIDAY #weardenimonfriday while scrolling your Instagram. I'm so thankful that my friend Astrid @sewing_dreams.co run this challenge every Friday with different themes or topics just for doll while I was missing in action for several months.

Even when I was MIA, my

page @Dollshenanigans continued to receive love from Dollstagram. I can't express enough how grateful I am.

Here are the Wear Denim on Friday themes for the first quarter of 2002

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

The Doll Scene newspaper July 2021 issue

Posted by Venus on July 01, 2021 in Barbie, Dollshenanigans,

Welcome July! Can't believe we are past the first six months of 2021.

I am so excited to share with you the third issue of the The Doll Scene newspaper which is loaded with stories and photos we gathered in dollstagram.

Here's the front page of the July 2021 issue.

DOWNLOAD THE DOLL SCENE JULY 2021

Friday, June 18, 2021

BTS Meal Price and ARMY Review Philippines

Posted by Venus on June 18, 2021 in Barbie, BTS, Dollshenanigans,

When I woke up this morning to the sound of Wakey-Wakey BTS alarm, I got up and washed my face. I went to my doll room and picked Suga and dressed him with Daechwita jacket.

I snapped a few pictures of Suga's adventure in McDonald's (Philippines)

Wow,.nice balloon setup at the entrance!

Even the crew are so excited about their new crew shirts that has BTS print.

So cute! We were one of the first walk in customers, so it was nice to see the decorations inside.

Who loves the Maknae Line?

We ordered three sets of the BTS Meal at Mc Donald's. It was exciting to grab the bags! The logo OMG!

At home, Suga is now in with the company of Jin and RM. I love RM's custom Hanbok.

What a nice spread! The nuggets were served fresh and hot and crunchy. The sauces were unique, we did not even touch the tomato sauce.

Next we folded the cute bags and I actually wiped off food from the nuggets box! What if they put each members' face on it?? Who would throw it??

So after the boodle fight over nuggets and fries and one glass of soda, I want to share with you the price of the meal.

In the Philippines, it's 260 pesos if you order it yourself at the store. I heard it's 270 if through delivery apps like Grab.

So, what's my rating of the BTS Meal? I think it's 3/5 because I don't really like fries. And I wish they thought more of the packaging, like a reusable tumbler, rather than paper cup. Straw is still there, it's plastic. I wish it was made of paper. I wish there was a Korean burger too. Price is good enough for the lots of nuggets and fries. If you have a friend, then you can divide the cost, and listen to BTS songs while eating. What's your rating? Am I going to order again? Yes, I like the chicken nuggets.

Thank you for dropping by my blog.

Monday, May 31, 2021

The Doll Scene Newspaper June 2021 Downloadable

Posted by Venus on May 31, 2021 in Barbie, Dollshenanigans,

Hello dollies, today I am dropping the second issue of The Doll Scene newspaper. One particular event made it to the front page, and it was when dolls emptied Dollitown grocery stores in one freaky Friday. Also, in the new columns Paparazzicam and Wedding Belles, read about a PDA in the Silken City and Wedding invitations and latest elopement, respectively.

My favorite (main) dolls Izelle and Brooks wearing casual attire in Pink and Black combination. I made her sequined skirt and elastic belt.

Brooks got a new body recently. The BMR1959 man bun ken was the donor. The only thing I didn't like was the super white skin tone, which did not match Brook's light tan. But nonetheless, the joints are everything!

Hope you like the contents of the 2nd issue of The Doll Scene. Happy reading!

DOWNLOAD THE DOLL SCENE NEWSPAPER June 2021 Issue

Visit my Instagram page DOLLSHENANIGANS

Also visit Brooks the Man Doll page BROOKSMANDOLL

Hope you enjoy the newspaper. Tag me on Instagram. Thank me later!

DOWNLOAD THE DOLL SCENE NEWSPAPER FIRST ISSUE MAY 2021

DOWNLOAD DOLL_STYLE_MAGAZINE WEDDING ISSUE

Doll Style Magazine and The Doll Scene newspaper are properties of Venus Fortuna, Philippines. Digital files and printed matter is for personal use only. No part shall be used commercially or reposted in other sites without permission.

Monday, May 10, 2021

The Doll Scene newspaper edition 1

Posted by Venus on May 10, 2021 in dollshennigans, Newspaper,

It is with pleasure to introduce to the dolliverse a newspaper called The Doll Scene. This project is a dream come true

since I've been wanting to create and print my own miniature newspaper devoted to dolls, doll world events, doll accessories and my Wear Denim on Friday projects.

The first edition of The Doll Scene newspaper is available in this link below

DOWNLOAD THE DOLL SCENE

INSTRUCTION

After downloading, print it on A4 or short bond paper. Cut along the outer dark lines. Get some adhesive and stick the top and bottom parts back to back.

Liked the newspaper? Tag me in Instagram @dollshenanigans so I can easily see your photo.

You may also visit my Instagram page

DOLLSHENANIGANS to get updates.

Hugs and Kisses

Venus

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Dolls in a Food Bowl: Wear Denim on Friday

Posted by Venus on May 05, 2021 in Barbie,

Hello dollies! I bring you a new challenge for Wear Denim on Friday.

Denim and Food Bowl takes our Wear Denim on Friday playtime to a new level. I had fun posing my mini on a simple howl of what's in my pantry... shell macaroni.

I'm excited what you create next!

Wear Denim on Friday is a weekly challenge hosted by Instagrammers @dollshenanigans and @sewing_dreams.co

Be sure to tag them with your photos!

May the 4th Be with You

Star wars fans, dolls participate too!

My mini-me is channeling Darth Vader with her outfit. Posing was inspired by m Barbie Style @barbiestyle

Barbie Career

My mini-me Barbie career is Nuclear Medicine Physician. A day's work is never without interpreting scintigraphic scans.

Do you have a mini-me? What other Barbie careers do you wish to play with?

Leave your reply on the comment section below!

Thank you so much

Love,

Venus

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Dolls wear Denim and Dots on Friday

Posted by Venus on April 13, 2021 in Barbie, Dollshenanigans,

How many polka dotted clothes do you have in your closet? How about things with dots on your desk or home decor? A wallpaper with dots, perhaps?

This Friday, our brand new challenge is use Denim + Dots, and below is our inspiration

You can interpret this challenge any way you like.

Wear Denim On Friday Challenge is a weekly game for Dolls hosted by instagram bloggers

@dollshenanigans and @sewing_dreams.co

Mention us in your posts for a chance to be featured in our stories.

#365daysfordolls April Challenge

Are you stuck in betweenwith nothing to post? Well I hope these prompts for April will give you a slight push.

#365daysfordolls prompts were created by @dollshenanigans It would be nice to see what you can create out of these prompts. Use the hashtag and mention @dollshenanigans

Career Look

Model: Barbie Fashionista with made to move body

Living room diorama accessories all handmade.

Street Style

Model: Barbie Basic with Barbie made to move body

Street diorama made using cardboard and paper

Thursday, April 1, 2021

First issue Is Out: Doll Style Wedding Magazine

Posted by Venus on April 01, 2021 in Barbie, Dollshenanigans,

Hello friends! Finally, three months of waiting is over. The first issue of Doll Style Magazine cover features my muse, Miranda Kerrh, a Barbie fashionista #126 or "Dimple" transformed into an OOAK doll by the fine touch of Filipino repaint artist, Richard Enraca.

First of all, I'd like to thank the doll community for their contribution in this magazine. It was hard to choose from the many photo submissions since I can only have eight pages. This issue features destination weddings in France, Indonesia, and Philippines. The Fashion Police section is a showcase of dolls wearing their best (or worst?). Of course, there's a page for Doll Style Crafts and more bridal fashion for dolls.

Without further ado, here is the content of the Wedding Issue of Doll Style magazine. Edited with love for dolls.

Special thanks to the following contributors for Fashion Police (from top left to bottom right)

@sulokatti @arielangelito @larkinthetinytailoress @the_doll_home_store

@toys_crafts_vlog

@shedollsing @doll.style.create

@annagidesign @dollsofinterest @chellomattel @mam_ja555 @struggleswithsally @barbie_mylife_milan @ilovecilendolls @forever_barbie06

@poppyfleaur_barbie @elemental_dollights @sullivana_66 @create_barbielove @beesplasticlife @mydollyclothes

Contributors to Dream Wedding Fashion

@pedigree.sindy

@sulokatti

@morgane1969

@barbieconjuro

@irenee.lee2020

The most exciting part is the printable form of Doll Style Magazine.

DOWNLOAD DOLL STYLE MAGAZINE WEDDING ISSUE 2021

Please follow @dollshenanigans on Instagram

Thank you so much! Feel free to leave your comments. XoXo

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Dolls wear Denim and Jewels plus Doll Parties

Posted by Venus on March 16, 2021 in Barbie, Dollshenanigans,

Hi! This Friday, we will again play Wear Denim On Friday Challenge

The theme is DENIM & JEWELS.

This time, dress up your dolls with anything denim and show some bling! Do you still remember in the 90s, it was cool to decorate denim with rhinestone crystals? I have these crazy ideas. How about a car with bling? A wall full of diamonds?

You may interpret the theme any way you like!

Post to Instagram and use the hashtag #weardenimonfriday and mention @dollshenanigans & @sewing_dreams.co

Your photo ca be featured in

Doll Style Magazine.

The second issue will feature best photos that we hand-pick from the submissions since we started Wear Denim On Friday.

To get a chance, use hashtag #dollstylemag on your Instagram photos. I'll be on the look - out for really cool posts.

Pink & Sweet Party

I'm throwing a birthday party for my doll, Daisy. Please have fun with us!

Gothic Chic

Introducing the first doll I repainted.

I gave her a Gothic look for a better personality and loved the outcome.

Do you like hdt with specs or no specs?

Have you ever tried repainting a doll?

Barbie turned 62

I threw a surprise party for Barbie

with the theme Denim & Black.

For the occasion, I chose no other than Millennium Barbie to be the model.

The guests were my OOAK dolls

Brooks @brooksmd

Izelle @dollshenanigans

Ginger goth @dollshenanigans

Jimin @btsdollsinthesoop

I enjoyed creating this simple yet elegant diorama.

Thanks so much and have a great day!

Xoxo

Venus @dollshenanigans