Look at This Restoration!!

 I recently won this vintage plush that was dingy and the rubber face has already started to turn dark. But, it was a plush that I've been searching for, because of this lovely vintage baby gift card I found...

First, let me show you the card that inspired me to find the plush! I found this lovely vintage baby gift card while doing my usual searches, and what caught my eye was the adorable plush on it. It's a Gund bunny with sleep eyes! He's just too cute. These Gund plushies are very hard to find and when you do find them they can sell for a lot. I have not seen any for a little over a year and just a week ago, one shows up. I bidded, won and I knew he would need a lot of work... I told myself I could do it, not knowing whether I could restore him or not...

I didn't take a before photo myself, so the one above is borrowed. This guy was filthy dirty, that he was gray and sadly his rubber face already had 'dark rubber' or plastic degradation disease. I knew that I may not find another for quite some time, so I decided to take on the task of trying to fix him. When I began, I immediately took out his stuffing and threw it out. I washed him first in the washer, and when he came out, well, he was not clean enough. He still had stains everywhere. So, I decided to hand wash him. Below, in cold water with a tide pod and some scent beads. I used a tooth brush and gently to somewhat vigorously, I scrubbed the areas that had stains on his fur. Afterwards, rinsed him, wrung him out and took him to the washer and use the drain n spin cycle to wring him out completely. Then, laid him out to dry.

While, he dried I worked on another plushie. By the afternoon, he was pretty much dry, so I restuffed him. After stuffing and sewing him up. I decided to work on his face. I cleaned his face with Mr. Clean Magic eraser. I thought to myself, "Do I want to just leave his rubber face as is or repaint it. I decided to repaint. It took several layers of paint, and in the end, I was pleased with the complexion. Next, I touched up his eyebrows, lips and added blush. After sealing, I replaced his satin pink ribbon jumper straps. Added wires to his ears and a satin bow around his neck in blue. He was done!

These were the other vintage plushies I worked on along with the bunny above. I received this lovely vintage DDR made in Germany pink and white bunny. I repainted his eyes, to make them less cat-like. I added some sunflower green buttons to his jumper and a pink dotted satin bow. He turned out lovely. I added him to my Etsy shop and was adopted and is already on his way to his new Mommy Stateside! Love when my vintage restored plushies get adopted. For me, it means they will continue to be loved by someone. That touches my heart.

I also got several pastel pink and baby blue tees done with adorable bunnies on them. They have already been added to my Etsy shop! They are great for your vintage Rushton, Gund or other plush bears, etc. to wear! Next, I ordered some adorable mod dolly fashions made by Matilda Pink! I knew they would fit my Francine doll too. Just love Diana's Mamzelle de Paris doll fashions so much!! They remind me of a time long gone. Then, I received this vintage Rushton sad bear. He needed to be restored as well.

He had his stuffing removed before wash, a restuff, repaint and I added a pink satin bow. He turned out lovely too! I will need to take photos of him with my Happy Bear as well! His fur is actually yellow and not the dingy white you see in the before pic. I also adopted another cutie made by Suiberry on IG. This time she made an Omar Rushton style mini. I couldn't resist getting one, and so he is just adorable along with my little mermaid dolly. Sui even added a few little gifts. Thank you again dear friend!!

Last for this post, is this lovely vintage ceramic pup, that I made into a furry pup! I used bubble gum pink fur on him. He has adorable big eyes and definitely a great candidate for furring. So, he turned out lovely and his pink colored fur is just yummy on him too! I almost made him purple!! Lucky I didn't!

Have a great week all, and try to keep cool no matter where you live!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Lots to Share!!

 I posted earlier a video tutorial of how I restored a vtg Rushton Miss Mary plush. I was asked by another collector if I could do a video tutorial. So, that was my simple way of doing one. I have been busy with a few restoration commissions as of late, that I haven't had time to find other kitsch goodies. LOL But, that is okay too! I must admit I love seeing these damaged or much loved plushies get another chance to be admired and loved by their owners. I do understand, for those who want them to stay the way they are and I respect that too! As the saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." and that rings so true as well...

So, I wanted to share the photos I took of Miss Mary so you can see in more detail her look before and what I was able to accomplish after... The dress you see with her in the first photo was not hers and was way to long. I found a vintage pinafore and also already had a bonnet, that I was able to add a satin bow to. I did paint her hair a bit more.

She turned out lovely and was adopted by a fellow collector already before I had even finished her. I know she will go to a good home with a loving collector. That makes me content. Next, a few goodies, I was able to find prior to working on more restorations... This adorable plastic Humpty Dumpty rattle doll from the lovely TwinVinshop on Etsy. I felt so touched by the lovely postcard Kristi sent me. I truly appreciated that she was inspired by me and my shop. Thank you love!! If you get a chance visit them on Etsy!! A lot of great items too!!

Then, I also adopted a few more JellyBuns from Lepetitecherieshop again! I couldn't help it. I simply love sleepy bunnies too! Just look at how cute they all are!! Alvina even added some cute little keys with each of them and a sweet Lolli too! My favorite is the white bunny with the most adorable pink tutu!! Thank you Alvina!! I also found another Lot of vtg Finger puppets from Japan! This time I have an elephant, and raccoon to add to my bunch!! So happy with these cuties too!

A black sleepy plush puppy I washed and cleaned up for Sara. Now, she lives in Sara's room and I couldn't be more happy. She was an adorable find as well. Next, no, its not another Suiberry mini plush, but the very first one I had adopted from her back in December!! Yup, 4 months ago. She was on a slow boat to Guam, perhaps?! I'm just thrilled she arrived still, as she was the one I fell in love when Sui started creating these cuties! In the last photo, she is side by side with the other that Sui remade for me. I think I love the first bunny more! LOL

This vtg Takemi pose doll or paper doll made of vinyl is already listed in my shop. A cute find via Yahoo Japan. Unopened as well. Inside is a vinyl paper doll you can pose and redress, along with her room I believe that is also vinyl cutouts you can set up. Quite unique too! Below, my Eegee Alice!! Yup, I found her a body too! Now she is not a puppet, but a doll! What do you think? I love hybrid dolls and I am so happy she is now complete and huge!! Dress is for a 50cm doll from Japan, but fits perfectly on Alice. Now to find her some shoes... Haha!

This lovely vtg Hasada doll I found on Ebay and she arrived all the way from Greece! Quite unique, she is so long and thin. I washed her fashion and redid her hair. She kind of reminds me of Leggy dolls by Hasbro or Ashinaga Leggy by Shiba Japan! What do you think? Below, another vtg bunny plush. She is made by Dollcraft. She a lot larger then most, and has thicker eyelashes too! Already listed, so be sure to check it out!

Last two items are this lovely Wakakusa no Charlotte toy ring with case I found in Yahoo Japan, and a lovely vtg corduroy yellow plush bunny, I was able to buy via a Live Sale by vintagebulldog on IG!! I love that its jointed and poseable too! Fun! The ring reminds me of toy rings I had as a kid... ahhh the memories! Welp, back to restorations!!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

SuiBerry Cuties and More!!

 It has been a busy few days into April, and a welcomed one at that. I just have to share these cute little creations made by the fabulous SuiBerry on IG!!

 Sui, first began with creating a miniature version of her sweet Molly a Rushton bunny plush, and she did an amazing job of it. That's when I knew, I had to have one for myself! Believe it or not, I bought one of her first Molly's, but sadly, she never arrived to me. Probably vacationing in Hawaii and decided to stay there... Who knows?! So, I bought one of her smiley face puppies, also a Rushton miniature. Then, she shared her mini Chick, and then the elusive Rushton sleepy kitty!! I had to have them!! So, I ordered from her the three and since the first Molly was still missing, she added her too! They all arrived safely to me, this time because there was tracking... and I am so thrilled! They are about the size of Licca or Blythe dolls toys. So you can have them as dolls or plushies for your dolls!!

Sui packed them in baggies with some confetti paper, along with adorable vtg inspired animal stickers. I love that she made them so personable with her cute photo card of her collection, and written message!! They are just adorable and so cute in mini too!! If you want to order just contact Suiberry on IG! She's already created the Rushton kitty, and Peter Cottontail versions too in mini!! Oh my!! My wee ones all together in a group shot. Then, I took my sleepy kitty outside and did a photo shoot!! See vid below! He is my fave!!! I love his sweet sleepy face and colors too. Sui is truly talented!! And thank you for the cute stickers and photo card! I love you Sui/Alina!!!

I also received a box from Japan of this lovely Charmed Scarlet mod red dress fashion. I got it for my Large Jenny doll. She has many of C. Scarlet's fashions. This one is similar to another I already have, but it doesn't have the pink and white gingham collar, and instead has the cheerleader style flair in the skirting. So cute. I had to try it on Jenny as soon as it came in. In the same box, I got this lovely vtg Ribon Manga book with paperdoll. I've seen this cover in some of the Ayumi Uyama books. The manga itself is very old and worn, but the artwork is a classic, and the paperdoll is still complete too!

I also did a few restorations in the process. This lovely below, is a vtg My Toy bunny girl with a full rubber head. Her sweet owner wanted a touch up or whatever I could do to salvage her baby. When I began I had to wash her first. Then, I noticed her stuffing was uneven, not just from the wash, but around her neck area, mostly from time. So, I restuffed and she was ready for the next step. She wanted me to repaint her hair, and her face. So, here is what the result was...

I also added a pink with dots satin bow. She is already on her way back to her Mommy! She is a lovely vtg plush ready for more years of love and admiration! Next, I found this lovely vtg My Toy bunny in yellow with pink felt ears. He was such a cutie too! I restored him and he sold to a fellow collector! Love his face mold too! Another rare find, was this SIO Sunny Caravan via an online shop in the Netherlands! It is quite unique and just the right size for Tadie Muz, Licca, Barbie, even KukuClara and similar dolls!! I've already added it to my shop on Etsy!!

This adorable Rushton Peter Cottontail I found too. I cleaned him up and now he looks amazing! I made his vest and added a lovely white daisy. He's looking so dapper and ready for Spring!! He is already adopted by a fellow collector. This lovely Ideal rubber head baby chick had seen better days, from being well loved. I won her, and restored her as well. I couldn't find any photos of her online, but she is lovely to me now. She will be added to my Etsy shop later this morning...

Last, my Peter Cottontail Rushton... I acquired him back in 2017 in my post here. Back then, I wasn't as confident as I am now in restoring him. Just as with the others, I restored him yesterday, and he looks almost like new again!! I can't believe it took me so long to do this for him!! Now, I love him even more!!

I do offer a Restoration Service via my Etsy shop!! Message me if you'd like for me to restore your treasured babies?!

Have a blessed April my friends!!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls