Making a Rushton Wish Come True!!

 A dear fellow collector James via instagram, gave me the task of making his adorable Happy Bear with really thinning fur into a Happy bear of his dreams!! I must admit I was afraid, I would not accomplish the job. You see, restoring a plush is easy when it's just adding stuffing or repainting their rubber faces. But to, take a plush, and give it a different color fur and refur the whole body, well, honestly, can be very daunting. But, this sweet person, believed in me, and trusted me to do the job. Even though I wasn't sure I could accomplish it. So with that, he sent me his sweet bear and even allowed me all the time I needed to do what I could.

 For that James, I truly appreciate you trusting in me dear... I began on July 31st. You see I actually got the bear back on July 15th. I had to wait for the fur to come in from the states. I had bought the wrong fur the first time, as it was a bit too short. So I opted for my usual shop for these types of fur that are very similar to what Rushton plushies are made of. So, I started to work on the bear. I took his body, section by section. I worked on him every few days or so. Stopped took a break from him, took my time. Then after a few days began working on him again. As this process was very intricate and time consuming to do. You see, I even kept the original Rushton tag and made sure it shows even with the new fur. By August 12th, I was done. I had his fur trimmed and ready for photos by the morning of August 13th. I was sure he wouldn't be done until September! But, he was done!! I was surprised myself! Haha.

I had even added a thicker pink satin bow and took some photos with my sweet Happy bear!! James's Happy bear turned out beautifully! I was very proud of what I had done and the work I had put in to help create someone's dream plush! Mind you, I didn't have to do his face, it was already beautifully done by someone else. All I had to do was give her a new body to be admired in!! James's Happy Bear went from a dingy colored white thinning plush bear, to this lovely, amazingly thick furry white with pastel pink fur Happy Bear!!

My job was complete. Whew, and I immediately sent her on her way home to her Daddy!! It was definitely a fun challenge and to know that I could create something like that for James, made this commission well worth it!! Again thank you sweet friend for believing in me, when I didn't believe in myself, at the time!! You can see more of James's cute pics via instagram under seafoodpasta! Just sharing a few finds that came in below. I actually received this lovely Rushton Mouse from another collector friend named, Ashtomaton! She even added some of her very own adorable art prints!! I felt so blessed to get a few of her works!! Thank you Ashley! I love them! Believe it or not, I also worked on this adorable mouse, while doing the Happy Bear! LOL

This adorable mouse, just needed his felt ears, hands and feet redone!! I touched up his face as well and made him a little vest similar to Peter Rabbit's vest, but in pink! He turned out lovely and I am so thrilled to own him now, in my collection!! Next, a Vinnieboyvintage floor mat with lovely pink fawn!! So cute and Mel even gave me a few added gifts!! Thank you Mel!!

I found this lovely vintage Japanese futon cover or "Kakebuton". It is a type of comforter with retro vintage animals on soft pastel pink fabric. It feels lovely and so soft. There is even little gold threads running the length of the futon. It is quite beautiful, and a masterpiece to me! New/Old stock as well, because the futon still had its original tags on it!! Best find of this year for sure!! Then, some pixie tag ties below, for gifts or Christmas decor. I may used them for something else. Not sure yet?!

It has been a great month and it's going fast. Sara has started school the past week and I am still awaiting that appointment date for surgery...

Have a great weekend all! Be safe!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Commissions are Abound!

 It has been a busy beginning of March, and a good thing. I was asked by a friend to get a vintage Rushton Kitty plush from USA for her in Australia. The kitty arrived to me, but sadly, she was filthy. Luckily, since she had to get to me first, she asked if I could give her a spa treatment! Of course, I was happy to oblige! So, my work began... She is a vintage Rushton Valentine's Kitty with red satin bows, etc. But, her fur could use a good wash, and her face was dark and dingy along with a cut or scratch on her cheek.

What she looked like before her wash. I was so glad her red felt hearts didn't bleed or disintegrate. Whew! I had removed her ribbons before her wash. She came out white with some areas that were still brown from years of dust sitting on her fur. But, it had turned a gold tint. LOL Mostly on her back side. I began removing the dirt and caked on dust on her rubber face. At first, I was worried it might be that her rubber face had begun degrading from age, but it was just dirt. Thank goodness! Next, I had to figure out what I could use to glue and help set her cracked vinyl cheek. I used some plastic glue and that worked out nicely. I added some blush and touched up her eyes and TaDa!! She was done.

Here she is beside my kitty! They are like sisters! I added the white n red dotted bow for my friend to keep! Now, she is ready to shine in her collection! I was also asked to help acquire this lovely vtg Rushton Mouse from Japan. He arrived quickly and I mailed him out to a fellow collector in Mexico! I'm very excited to see him get this one! And I also found a few goodies online as well, like this lovely flip book of a ballerina dancing, and a bear brooch. I plan on repainting the eyes. So more on that one later...

I also won this lovely green dressed Pearl doll from Japan. She is lovely and I've seen this doll before. But to finally win one. Yay! I've listed the red dotted dress one. I am trying to tell myself I only need the one! Haha! I also enjoy supporting other fellow creators. like these amazing KewtKitsch Rushton Kitty and Bunny!! I've have been wanting her creations for some time, I just needed to find the cash!! Haha! Now, I do. I will have them displayed on my wall soon!!

A new Kabaya Jewel Box for 2021!! I love the colors and new designs for toy jewelry. I'll share what I got inside next time... I also was able to get this adorable needle felt Rushton style Puppy made by Sui on IG!! She is another fellow collector making amazing creations similar to Rushtons. I love her miniature creations! I bought a bunny, but she is still stuck in transit. I found it odd that this pup made it faster then she did?!! I also found this lovely unique furry bear coin bank! I've seen something similar, but it was so dirty, I guess, I didn't know whether it was original or not. So, now, I know it is. I cleaned her up and she is already adopted!! I love her slightly slanted eyes!! Very, "I dream of Jeannie" to me!!

I also, upcycled these lovely doll perfume bottles in pastels, and ruffles. I've added them to my Etsy shop already! Next, I found this lovely vtg musical Christmas carousel craft kit. But, of course I wanted something different on the carousel. I decided to pick up some flocked fabric in yellow, and bought some pastel sequins... In the end, it became a lovely "I Heart Kitsch" carousel instead!! Definitely fun to put together! It plays, "My Favorite Things." How very fitting!

Last, I found these tin plates, that could fit inside my vtg GE Miss Structo cabinet!! They look lovely in it too! Now, my display it complete...

Stay safe and well my friends!

Thank you for visiting! ~ ggsdolls