New Items added to the Jewelry Shop!

Last week we were trying to travel stateside, but since we were not successful in getting out, I decided to work on a few pieces to add to the jewelry shop. Above a lovely large black cameo with Bear Rock #4 scene. It turned out lovely and I like the colors. Unfortunately, my supplier will not be selling black cameos with the colored sets, So this will end up costing more just to use black-_-;

A commissioned piece, Light blue cameo with Sirena the mermaid statue. The colors too worked out well for this piece. I know my customer will love it!

Sirena cell charm on light blue medium size cameo. I received a new lot of cell charm lanyards with different colors. So, I was able to use this white lanyard and it went well with the colors on the cell charm.

A Lovely Chief Quipua silhouette large light grey cameo necklace also added to the shop. I also had a photograph print for sale and it sold fast! It will be going to a lovely buyer in Colorado!

Then, another style medium size black tone cameo of our local butterfly. I actually got the correct size cabs for these settings and was able to make more of this style cell charms! Most of the items have already been added to the jewelry shop! So check it out! - ggsdolls

Praying for those in Japan...

To all my dear friends and family living in Japan, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. I hope that recovery will be quick and many lives are spared. God bless you all. - ggsdolls

More Jewelry Completed and other stuff!

I am only showing a few here, but I must admit these are some of my favorite pieces created so far! They will be sold at a local event, and while that is happening, I hope to be stateside as well! It's been a really busy week so I hope to get many things done before I leave...

My ultimate fave is this lovely lavender pink plumeria necklace. It actually turned out really nice too! I love the beads I used and just the look of it overall.

I made 3 pairs of earrings and this one above is just one look that turned out really nice! Also for a local sale.

So far, this item above is the only brooch, I've made. I am not sure how well they will sell here locally? Still I love the color!

Then, finally a much anticipated dress made for skipper for my Kiraz. After seeing this similar dress on a friend's kiraz doll, I knew it was not original to kiraz, but made for skipper. Still the style is cute and I love green on her too! So much to get done and so little time! - ggsdolls

Recently Received items from Yahoo JP!

Finally, I have some time to do a quick post of these latest wonderful finds! Above is a cute 1983 Mascot Pet Toy created by a company called, IWAYA Corp. Japan. I thought it was just a cute Shouwa Era Souvenir decor from the 60's, but instead its a cute pet toy! If you turn the base of the bowl the pet fish inside moves his/her mouth, tail and fins! How cute is that?! Too cute. These pets were probably the start for this company, and now they are still making amazing pets! Their mascot pets are similar to Zuzu pets, or Fur Real Pets!

Then, I was able to snag this cute retro dresser, with lovely sandblasted decor sliding doors at the top. I especially love the colors used for each drawer, instead of the same ho hum, the different colors make it look more retro and mod! After seeing this early in February, two others showed up and were snatched up for very high prices too...-_-;

Finally, more of my latest designs for the Gigi's Island Originals shop! I need to make several to have for the upcoming group that will be visiting from Japan! Thanks for reading... - ggsdolls

NRFP Fashion Teener Coreen!

Today, I checked the mail and my NRFP Fashion Teener Coreen arrived! This is the only FT I didn't have. Now, I have all 4 gals and they are all so lovely. Tiny and easy to take with you! When I first started collecting dolls again, I was in love with Francie, and discovered so many other dolls by Mattel and this was one of them!
Released back in 1971, my birth year, I don't remember seeing them on toy shelves, but my sister said she used to own them, and dawn dolls too! Wild!
Still, I am glad to have them and that they are a part of my small collection of barbies! - ggsdolls

Some New Jewelry Items for the shop!

New cell charm of pink plumerias, will be added to the shop soon! Below a "Latte Stone" cell phone charm, and a few necklaces were completed and will be added to the shop soon!
I've been so busy trying to redo the shop and add some of Sam's photographs as well. So far, things are working nicely, I sold two necklaces already, and have a few on order! Funny how, my lovely dolls or anime collection jewelry, only sells to a small few of my fellow collector friends, but all my island jewelry, is much more so popular with my family and friends on facebook...its all good though!
Above, a lovely Guam hybiscus flower in red cameo. I love the colors here! And below, I found some medium sized black cameos that I can use for smaller sizes, cause not too many people are into the larger cameos as jewelry to wear. Instead, I am told, many of them will hang these necklaces in their cars to remind them of Guam! It's all good for me. I am happy that my babies will go out into the world...LOL! - ggsdolls

In the Mail Today...

As if I wasn't busy enough...LOL! I received Today's mail from Japan. Most of the items will be added to the shop and a few will be kept for my collection...Above a bunch of lovely Shoua Era totes, cases, purses, etc. Most will be added to the shop!
Then, I also got many coloring books, sketch book, puzzles and coloring sheets. My fave is the sketch book with the girl in braids. She is so Macoto cute!

The lot of Wedding Set toys, above, my fave is the colorful chest of drawers, debating on whether I will keep all, or just the chest of drawers?

Another fave from the shipment, this lovely Miyako Maki popup notebook. I have the living room popup book in blue and now this one with a pink cover. So realistic and cute! Make sure you check out my shop soon, most of the items are already listed! - ggsdolls

More items I've made...and other stuff!

I really needed to update photos of my Kiraz doll above and finally with some time this morning I was able to accomplish that. This rare doll is just amazing, and seeing my friend Marc's girls, just made me want to collect a few more...but because of their rarity that'll only be a dream!

Then on Saturday, my daughter's book finally came home, and it turned out beautifully! She owns a DZ Ani and created a story for her, and all I basically did was take photographs. The way she set up the doll and the scenes were amazing! She's already started on her second book! If you'd like to purchase a copy just find it here!

Then of course, my latest jewelry made, mostly, showcasing Bear Rock 3. Many love the blue and orange coloring of the sunrise in this one, and I made a necklace above, earrings below,
and don't forget the cell charms too! Some have already been sold, but because I found out that the name Bear Rock has already been claimed, I will have to change the shop's name and will update you all when that is finalized too!
Still, I am glad that these beautiful items are loved! Thanks for reading! - ggsdolls

My Collaboration Project with Sam!

This past Sunday, I took some projects that I had been working on for the past week to our family Sunday Dinner, since we were celebrating 2 relative's, plus my bday. I wanted to bring along these items to see what kind of reaction I would get from them.

For some time, I had been working on new jewelry items and noticed that most of the doll or anime cameo's I had been selling in the store well, were selling very slowly... So I took my mother in-laws advice, and decided to use some of my husband's scenic photos of Guam, instead of the usual vintage stuff. I came up with these, a scenic photo of our village landmark called, "Bear Rock" placed on a gold tone setting and into a white resin cameo. The response along with
a cell charm was overwhelming! The family loved it and said it would be a great souvenir item for tourists! I was soo happy and thrilled that it has taken hold!

I've placed some photos of one's completed on my facebook and even family abroad are now taking orders! So, since Sunday, I've opened a second shop on etsy and it will feature works of my husband's and mine! We'll see how well this one turns out, the key here is that it is made in Guam, and its customizable! - ggsdolls

PS 02/14/2011 - Shop will have to be renamed, will update soon!

YJA items arrive on my Bday!

While we headed up for my bday lunch at Tony Roma's, we checked the mail and I found that a Lot of items I had won from YJA arrived. I mean literally, all these items were in one lot, and I don't have enough time to even show all of the items on this post...all for just 140yen!
Of course s/h made up for it though...still so many amazing things, and most will be added to the shop. The lot included two kokeshi beaded dolls, a vintage telephone bank, a stuffed bunny, Adochan keychains, a soap case, etc... The swimmer bag above was holding a panda post card by Rune Naito. I just love the bag with the cute deer on it too!
One of my faves above, a vintage topperware, kinda small, but I love the floral details. Most have already been added to the shop, but the only reason I got the lot was for a cute girly pendant that was in it!! I know wild huh?!! - ggsdolls