The Last and Final Beach Video!

I couldn't wait any longer!  I had to find out what Danielle told Roderick.  This is the absolute last Beach video in this series.  I now have to back track and finish the Daddy/Daughter dance.  I promised some of my young YouTube fans, that I would finish that video soon.  I may be relatively quiet over the next week.  I have to get busy making more furniture.  But for now, enjoy this latest video.

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Second Video of the Final Beach Celebration is finished!

Happy Easter!  Here is Part 2 of the Final Beach Celebration.  Make sure that you look at Part 1 first!

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New Beach Video! It's the Final Celebration

Well the beach series is winding down.  It is the final full day at the beach house.  Tomorrow they leave for home.  The final celebration was a little long so there is part I and part II.  I won't make you wait for part II.  It will be completed either today or tomorrow.

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Rod and Danielle Finally Have Their Date!

The long awaited video is finally here!!! 

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Danielle and Rod's Date



The New Video - Beach Day 3 Family Time

The new beach installment is here!  I felt it was time for the daddys to spend a little time with their families.  They have been off fishing and hanging out with each other for the past couple of days. 

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Beach Day 3

Yesterday I Sewed: Dresses, Sweaters, and Beach bags

Needed a break from the new sofa that I'm working on.  So, I did a little sewing.  I started off with something simple....more  sock sweaters!  This time I used thinner socks and I love how they turned out. 

China requested something she could wear at night time when it gets cooler at the beach.

She is wearing a pair of my favorite Basic jeans.

Halle wanted in on the action.

I changed the neckline, just by changing how far down I started sewing the sleeves.

I then moved to something that was a little more involved.  This dress is made of cotton.  The bodice is lined and it closes with snaps.  I am planning to add some type of coodinating waistband or sash as soon as I figure out which doll will get this dress.  It didn't really fit the personality of my regular dolls.  Antoinette may potentially get this dress. I thought it would be a perfect hostess type dress when she is entertaining or catering a small affair.  I would then have to make her a cute little white apron.

Speaking of Antoinette, she and her family will be spending the day together at the beach soon, so she requested a comfortable beach dress.  She also needed a cute little beach bag.  I could use your help on this one.  I made it a long dress, but I am wondering if I should cut it into a short dress?  Let me know what you think.

Long dress means less sunblock is needed.

Short dress looks cuter.

She's looking a little pregnant here! She's not. Three kids is definitely enough.

Not sure who will get the pink/black bag.

All of these outfits could use some accessorizing.  I will eventually organize what I have, and buy what I need to completely pull an outfit together.  But by now you guys know my motto, "gotta keep it moving".

A New Video!!! The Kids Go Swimming!

I had the best time shooting this video. I needed many more hands than I had, but I made it work. I felt like I was at the beach at times.  I had sand all over me.  I had to remember that my camera wasn't waterproof as water was going everywhere at times. This is my favorite beach video thus far.  I hope you like it.

The Beach - Day 2

I was supposed to be fiinishing a few sofas yesterday, but Danielle and Roderick pulled me back to the beach house.  I liked the connection I saw with them on day 1, when they said hello to each other.  I wanted to explore this a little more.  Hence this new video.

Day 2 at the Beach

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They finally arrived at the Beach!

The gang finally arrived at the beach house. 

                             Beach Arrival

I wanted to do a few other things to the beach house, but my printer ink needs replacing. As soon as I get $80 (criminal), I will replace the cartridges.  I could buy a really awesome doll for $80.  Several, as a  matter of fact.

I Just Finished the Working Sliding Door for the Beach House

I had this bright idea to make a real sliding door for the beach house and my idea worked. I finished it today, which means tomorrow I can start shooting the next installment. Sometime in the near future, I will explain how I did it, just in case you want to make one.  I lack the patience to make good tutorials, but I will give you all the needed information.  For now I just want to share.

It opens from both sides.

There's that handsome devil, David.

This is China. The picture makes it look like she is taller than the door, but she is not.

It is kid proof, so the little kids can't just wander out the door.

So there's the pool/sauna and the private beach.

There is Sand Everywhere!! (Update on the Beach House)

Actually there isn't, but I did make the beach today!  Now I'm really excited.  I've made great progress.  The living room and kitchen are complete enough to start shooting.  The pool has been installed and just needs water.  The private beach is just about ready.  I've made some food that will be used, but I need to do more.

After all the work involved, we will be shooting videos at this beach house for the next few months. LOL!  Tomorrow's project is making a sliding door that leads to the pool and beach.  I also want to try to make some more food and gather up summer clothes for everyone.  Hmmm, that reminds me, I really need to find that luggage. That may be a challenge.  I was  also thinking about making a couple beach bags.  Whoaa Nelly, one project at a time, please.

Danielle is testing out the sand. She is sporting a Ms. Leo inspired tube dress.

The canopy and chair are from the LIV set I recently bought. The fencing is something I bought from the thrift store a couple months ago. At the time, I wasn't sure how I would use it. Bingo!

I made some whole wheat rolls. I still have to make some white ones.

I made a lot of raw steaks. Here are a few of them. Some are a little too fatty, but I'm sure they will all taste great. I will need to make cooked steaks at some point.

The kids won't be happy, but I made broccoli, too.

Needed some green grapes to go with the red grapes. It's always good to have a lot of fruit available.

So as you can see, we are very, very close, but there is still lots to do.