Nod by Mary Rushton!!

 I've spoken about 'The Yawnies' by Rushton before in previous posts on my blog. The last time I did, I had the cat, called "Winkin". He is long gone and sold to a dear fellow collector friend of mine and I can enjoy seeing him being happy with her from her photos. This time, while doing my usual searches. I found a baby plush, that I thought looked familiar and so I bidded on him and won the auction. When he arrived to me. I immediately began to restore him.

I knew he looked familar, but I didn't want to convince myself that he was who I thought he might be until after I was done working on him. So, I began with removal of his stuffing, which by the way was similar to the other Yawnies, a sponge filler that had crusted and become hard. Which eventually would become sand and dust. So, I first began removing his pajamas...

As I began to cut and remove the tattered pink pajamas, I noticed a light blue cloth underneath. As I slowly removed the top layer, it dawned on me that I had exactly what I thought he was... Nod of the Yawnies! Yup, that's right Winkin, Blinkin & Nod!! I was so thrilled, but was his pajamas able to be salvaged?! That was the question I posed to myself. No tag was present, but he does have the Rushton Co. stamp on the back side of his neck, and his pajama buttons were sewn on the pink pjs. So, after removing all the stuffing and the pink pjs. I took Nod, and had him washed twice! Nod was okay, but sadly, all the washing had ripped his pajamas to shreds on both of his arms. Ugh.

 

I decided, I would try to sew him up and slowly, I began. It was a 2 day process. I ended up having to sew his right arm twice. Because the first time I did stitching on the outside and should've done it on the inside. I also had to sew some areas that the pajamas had holes in. His pjs were not as fresh as I would've liked them to be. But, it was better than nothing. I took the buttons and had them sewn onto his blue pjs. I just need to make him a collar. So for now, there is a white satin bow, until I can locate fabric to match his pjs. I repainted his face and hair. I may decide to darken, his blonde hair a bit. Only because it makes his face look like he has a tan.

Remnants of his Rushton tag above. Now Nod, is ready to be loved again. He will live with me for a bit longer. I just love his eyelashes and cute sweet yawning face. I also restored this adorable sleepy Rushton Co. rabbit. She arrived to me in poor shape and just like Nod here, she had the same sponge filler. I removed that and replaced it will cotton batting. Put back together, I touched up her face. She was adopted last week by the same collector friend who owns Winkin! She was just too cute! But, I am happy to make these otherwise thought of as 'trash' plushies, like somewhat new and to be enjoyed for more years to come!

Next, I received some merch for my shop over the past weekend. These adorable poodle Swimmer brand head or hat stands. One in pink and one in blue. Both are unused and still mint in box. They are already listed in my shop and great to display your hats, head phones, and other items. The base even has a place for your shades, glasses or jewelry!

This adorable Rushton Co. Caterpillar just needed a good wash! He too is already listed in my shop for adoption. Big plastic eyes and a green hat. He dings with all his bells along his body. I also bought this lot of Merry Maid sprinkler bottles. The red and white ones are already listed in my shop. All in lovely condition too! Some tote bags with cute adorable animals on them as well. Don't they remind you of Meyercord decals?! All listed in my shop. They make great totes to carry little friends along with you as you go about your day! I am so tempted to keep a few as well!!

And last, this lovely Vtg Crinolin Lady powder box. I added a puff pad in her. She came to me all faded with some surface wear as well and I was able to repaint her. They come in blue or pink. Sadly, they can be costly. But this one I found for a decent price! Yay me! Now, to find a spot for her. Ha!

Well, that's all for now and I hope you all had a decent week! Soon to be weekend!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Making a Tree Skirt and More...

      I've been trying to keep busy as of late. No appointments given to me as yet. So, I decided to make a tree skirt for my little pink table tree I decorate during Christmas. I started off with the idea to use some more of my Rushton fabric from Japan and the cute Alice in Wonderland iron-ons I got from my local Goody store...

I couldn't work on it a week after coming up with the idea, because I had to wait for the pompom trim to come in. When it did, it was a bit larger in size than I had hoped, but still lovely. I didn't have a pattern to make it. So, I formed the circle, using the lid from my vintage plastic hamper! LOL Yup, I did! I figured it was just about right size for the circle. I then, cut the baby blue satin fabric and then the Rushton fabric to size. I cut a line towards the center of the circle on the fabric to make the opening of the skirt, where it ties. Then, another smaller circle at the center for the tree trunk. I used satin baby pink ribbons and sewed them into the skirt along with the baby pink pompom trim. Turned it inside out and TADA! I was almost done. It was definitely a little bit rough as you can see, but it will do, since it is only for me...

It took the next day to find out where I had placed my iron. Yup, don't iron much, if rarely at all. Teehee, I'm a wash, dry and wear kinda gal. Found it and added the Alice iron-ons. It was fun to watch everything come together! Now, I have a reversable table tree skirt! I can use one side this year and a different side the next! LOL

From Japan, I received a box with some adorable items, like this Fujiya Peko chan rug and key chain tins. I've always wanted the Peko chan vintage sign, but its very expensive to buy even in Japan. So, this mat is cheaper and more affordable for me. The key chains, I've added to my Etsy shop if any are interested. They are cute to hold little things and you can have them hang off your keys or purse!

The rubber face ladies with adorable hats or bonnets, I shared in my last post here. I made them into roly polies too! These are also with rattles in them. I have added them into my Etsy shop for sale. Next, are these amazing High Fashion Lina by Takara doll fashions made by My Balloon, a Japanese doll artist. I just happened upon her blog while searching up information on Lina dolls. Oh my goodness, she created these lovely mod style fashions for another collector of Lina. I had to ask if it was alright for the very same fashions to be created for me and the other collector said yes! Thank you dear!! Yaya, did an amazing job! I love each of them!!

I chose this lovely peach nighty number with hat, this amazing mod style dress with hat, below, and last, the Liberace style in red with lace ruffles below!!

I also received this lovely vtg plush bear made by Chiltern, England!! I have been searching for one for 2 years!! Now, I finally have one! He is blue and white fur, with pink ears, paws, and feet. Just adorable and a welcome addition to my little plushy collection! Chiltern is a company that made rubber face plushies similar to Rushton Happy Bears, but painted differently. Some say, they are Rushton knock offs? Who knows...

I also found these lovely Love, Love Usagi mint in box Rune bunny couple for a fellow collector. I was surprised no one had snatched these up. In lovely condition and to see their box was a treat for sure! I decided to take my Winkin' Rushton kitty and give him a restoration... He had the orange sponge inerts and they needed to be trashed, some turning hard and most into sand. I replace his stuffing and decided to touch up some of his nose, lips and cheek blush. He is very special and the only cat I own I believe. Haha!

I hope you all are staying safe and well? Until next time!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls