February 2012
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Photo Fridays: February 24, 2012
Sometimes we need a little bit of inspiration to keep on writing. Based on my experiences, they usually come from the oddest of places. Living in a small third-world archipelago in Asia, where the laws are sometimes suggested rather than enforced, and where Asian and Western influences are seen in very strange and creative ways, there’s always something unusual to see. So for every 2nd and...
Feb 24th
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Second Chances (An AW February Blog Chain Entry)
It was the early to mid-2000s, back when teens began giving up on grammar in favor of chatspeak, when all you needed to be emo was black mascara, and when Justin Beiber had yet to inflict his scourge upon the world; and I hated all boys. This was a result of bad stalking experiences more than from any one specific terrible relationship.  I was a plump 6 where 10 could have its pick of thinner...
Feb 21st
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Bleach: Hollow Ichigo, Orihime Inoue, Rukia...
As a big fan of Bleach, I had a lot of fun making these dolls. As always, all are available at my shop! Kurosaki Ichigo Rukia Kuchiki Inoue Orihime Shuuhei Hisagi
Feb 18th
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Is Your Story Good Enough to Eat?
This is a green tea cake with strawberry cream filling. I love cake. Love love love it with the fires of a thousand suns. And this cake is ridiculously pretty, like 95% of commercial cakes out there. It looks too gorgeous  to eat. And that’s kind of the problem. I don’t entirely understand the proverb of not being able to have your cake and eat it, too. (What’s the point of...
Feb 17th
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Periodic List of Storytelling Elements
Click on the image for a larger version! Here’s another way to figure out what kind of story structure you’ve got going, along with what kind of characters you have. This table was made by the wonderfully creative computersherpa, and tropes are based on TV Tropes. It’s a freakishly fun exercise to figure out if your character / novel has themes that may be too common, or if...
Feb 14th
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8 Inches Megamind Doll
As requested by a customer!
Feb 11th
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Photo Fridays: February 10, 2012
Sometimes we need a little bit of inspiration to keep on writing. Based on my experiences, they usually come from the oddest of places. Living in a small third-world archipelago in Asia, where the laws are sometimes suggested rather than enforced, and where Asian and Western influences are seen in very strange and creative ways, there’s always something unusual to see. So for every 2nd and...
Feb 10th
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Character Template Sheet
Because I am compulsive like that, I decided to make a character template sheet with as much details as I can fit in it as humanly possible. This is more likely going to work better with novels containing fantasy / sci-fi / paranormal / other speculative fiction elements or with a greater emphasis toward world-building, and those with works in the literary / contemporary genre can cross out some...
Feb 8th
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Friday Humor: Laughing at Scared People on Youtube
While conducting ‘research’ into what makes games / books / etc. scary for a wip, I stumbled into a few of these gems: scared guys playing horror video games. Didn’t exactly accomplish my goal, but after the frantic week I’d had, it was nice to just forget about the rough day you had and just giggle. A little something for those who need a good Friday laugh! Original...
Feb 4th
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Fun Character Flowcharts
from: http:www.paperheroes.net I stumbled upon some really funny character flowchartsfrom the good people over at BookRiot,  which includes Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), Hermione Granger (Harry Potter), and Bella Swan (Twilight). I used to do a bazillion of these everyday for work, back when I was head of the Quality Control and Documentations department at my first job. (And by this I...
Feb 1st
January 2012
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What a Train Concert and Pat Monahan Taught Me...
Last month, I bought front row tickets to see my most favorite band in the world ever, live in concert - Train. Uh-huh. Cause I am fly like that. There aren’t a lot of things sexier than listening to Pat Monahan’s voice, except maybe listening to Pat Monahan’s voice while he’s singing four feet away from where you and a horde of other girls are gathered, shrieking for a...
Jan 27th
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Legend of Zelda - 8 inches Sheik Doll!
Featuring an 8 inch version of Sheik from Legend of Zelda!
Jan 27th
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Weird Recipes: Udon
What do you do when it’s midnight and you’re hungry? Rummage through the fridge and invent meals based on what you see! (Husband’s fault. Gonna be so happy-fat if this keeps up.) Udon 1.) 1 serving of udon noodles, 2.) a tablespoon of soy sauce, 3.) soup stock (warning: don’t use more than half of a chicken broth cube when you’re only making a bowlful of noodles),...
Jan 25th
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The Obligatory Wedding Post
To those who didn’t know: on the 27th of November last year, I got a new roommate. We celebrated this by dressing up, booking a garden venue and inviting over two hundred and fifty people to watch because here in the Philippines, we take finding a a good roommate very seriously. made for me by my sister, Kim Jun Salud: wedding coordinator for the day Also, a very different...
Jan 14th
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Final Fantasy 7 / AC: Cloud, Tifa & Sephiroth...
I made a Cloud Strife / Sephiroth tandem ages ago, and am now updating with some bigger, and better versions, and adding in Tifa Lockhart as well! Available here and here! Cloud Strife Sephiroth Tifa Lockhart
Jan 14th
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Writing is Terrifying.
Here is something you may not know: I’m terrified of writing. I’m terrified of roaches, too. But the fear of winged insects is only an outward reaction to an external environment you have no control over, an equation best explained as [involuntary chemical imbalance] _________________________________________ [illogical phobia] + [childhood trauma] Writing is a controlled substance....
Jan 10th
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2012: Nine Things to be Resolute Over
1. Live every other day like it’s your last one on earth, then live the other days like you’ve got all the time in the world. 2. Get a life, not a career. Never trade in the first for the second. Make a career out of life, not a life out of your career. The amount of money you get annually should not be the measuring standard of your life’s accomplishments. Money depreciates...
Jan 1st
December 2011
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A New Beginning
For a year or so this blog has been my proverbial dumping ground for internet LOL memes, ridiculous pundit-sniping, and even a few writing gems that have garnered some level of attention / controversy. But mostly internet LOL memes. 2012, I feel, is a perfect time to overhaul this blog. 2011 was the year I decided to give writing a serious go, as opposed to the half-jesting attempts I’ve...
Dec 31st
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Season's Greetings!
No dolls today - but here’s one of my favorite songs from my favorite band ever in keeping with the season. :) Happy holidays, everyone!
Dec 24th
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SADS - Kiyoharu Doll
Another Jrock addition to the dolls collection! This time it’s Kiyoharu from the Jrock band, SADS!
Dec 17th
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8 Inches Darth Vader Crochet Doll
An 8 inch version of my previous Darth Vader doll as requested by a customer!
Dec 14th
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One Piece - Luffy, Ace and Zoro Dolls!
Some old school anime / manga One Piece love! A look at some dolls based on one of Japan’s most popular manga and anime series! All are available at the store! Luffy Ace Zoro
Dec 11th
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More Hogwarts Students Custom Dolls
Just another blog entry where I showcase some Hogwarts-based dolls that customers have asked me to customize for them. Lots of Gryffindors out there! Remember - if people want to custom order some gifts in time for Christmas (and for non-customized dolls as well!) this is the weekend to send in orders!
Dec 3rd
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November 2011
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Will Smith Fan Club
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Nov 29th
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Legend of Zelda - Life Bar Hearts
A different spin for a doll that I had already made: in keeping with the actual video game a customer asked me to make several life bar hearts for his Legend of Zelda Link doll. Here’s three and a half of them!
Nov 26th
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Team Guy Who Almost Hit Bella with A Car
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Nov 26th
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Sarah Connor?
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Nov 24th
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Proposed Facebook Buttons
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Nov 22nd
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Marvel Comics: Avengers - Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye...
Anyone excited for the Avengers movie directed by Joss Whedon (Joss Whedon!) coming out on 2012? A lot of customers have, and they’d requested me to make just a few of the more prominent Avengers members. Thor / Donald Blake Iron Man / Tony Stark Hawkeye / Clint Barton Mockingbird / Bobbi Morse
Nov 19th
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The Scary Power of Makeup
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Nov 19th
The Best Story Book EVER
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Nov 17th
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Nerdy Win
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Nov 17th
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No Gun can Pick You Up
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Nov 15th
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The Adventures of Tintin and Snowy Dolls!
Anyone remember this cartoon series about the boy detective with that There’s-Something-About-Mary hairstyle, and his trusty dog? In celebration of the movie’s release, here’s my version of Tintin along with his lovable mystery-hunting pooch, Snowy!
Nov 12th
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Floor Level 2 1/2
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Nov 12th
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Colored Pencils
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Nov 10th
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Warning! Horse is very Old
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Nov 8th
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Portal: Companion Cube Doll
This one took a lot longer than I originally thought. Making the parts are easy, but it was sewing them altogether (roughly 40 individual pieces total) that was the difficult part. Still, it does look like a decent Companion Cube, considering I was making the pattern up in my head as I went along. :)
Nov 5th
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History of Man
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Nov 5th
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Failbook - Mother & Son
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Nov 3rd
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It Walks Among Us
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Nov 1st
October 2011
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Halloween Bento
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Oct 31st
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Star Trek TNG: Picard and Data Dolls!
Any Trekkers / Trekkies out there? I previously made some Kirk and Spock dolls some time ago, and also a post where I can customize your own Starfleet dolls,  but there ought to be some Star Trek: The Next Generation dolls too at some point. While we all debate the who-is-better-Kirk-or-Picard argument (I’m partial to Kirk mostly cause I watched the original series first, and maybe because I...
Oct 29th
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If I Ever Assassinate a Politician,
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Oct 29th
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If It Were a Lady
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Oct 28th
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Calories.
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Oct 27th
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Star Trek: Customize your Own Starfleet Officer
Now featuring the latest addition to the Customize Your Own Doll series! Are you a Trekkie? Is your friend  / significant other / family member one? You can now have your own Starfleet officer doll according to your preference! Race options include human, Cardassian, Vulcan, and Andorian! (currently trying to figure out how to make some Klingon dolls) Send your custom orders here! Here’s an...
Oct 22nd
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Bitch, plz.
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Oct 22nd
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An Actual Angry Bird.
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Oct 21st
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Accident Porn Area
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Oct 19th