Commissions!

A few collectors, have contacted me in search of some vintage dolls or ceramic items. So, I was able to finds a few things and slowly the items I've purchased after the trip have started to trickle in the mail. Here are a few of the goodies...

This lovely girl is made by Takara 1970s Tokotoko Tokochan. She is loose and I found her for a fellow collector. She is now on her way to her forever home. Tokochan is similar to Remco Fingerding dolls, a child is suppose to be able to place their fingers into her legs to help her walk and move. This one is missing her boots. Her hair is not cut, but a bit frazzled. She is still lovely! Then, I also found a lovely Little Memole character doll via Yahoo Japan! I couldn't resist her sleeping face and thumb-sucking mouth. I washed her hair and she is already adopted. She too will be leaving today for her forever home... She is small about 5 inches and can sit in your hand. She is missing her pink hat.

 Then, via IG a fellow kitsch collector, "blisstrek" posted her find at Hobby Lobby! Retro ceramic fawns for Christmas in July! LOL I tried to search for them via Hobby Lobby's online shop, but nothing. Ugh. That meant I'd have to go into their store. I was able to commission my friend to get me a set. She mailed them out Saturday and they came in lightening fast!! I love them! Even the tulle skirts are cute on them! They are quite heavy too in weight!! New additions to my collection for sure!

 Last, this cute vintage 50s plush rubber face chick, I found him via Etsy. Made by Rozel, he is quite unique, with his full head being rubber. I added felt to the back side to make his bonnet look a different color to his face. Then, added a yellow silk ribbon. Now he's adorable to me and not plain. I will keep him in my collection for a bit...

 Thank you for Reading! ~ ggsdolls

Not Much Lately...

It has gotten pretty blah the past week. I haven't bought much online before leaving for our trip. So, its been pretty uneventful. Haha! But, been playing around with my macro and fish eye lens again...

 This fish eye lens on my iphone above of my collection. Then, below of beads and really teeny tiny beads and toys. I didn't realize that Bo had such a worried face on her. LOL

 Then, I decided to wear my Raglans Shirt to a BBQ. Which was fun and always great to see family too. They were visiting from Maryland. I also did a quick stop at our local 'Goody' store. Found a few things, mostly snacks!! The Stamp Pad for my Hanko stamper, yay! I was thrilled to find it in red just like my Hanko. Now, I'll be stamping my first name in Kanji!

 I also worked on putting some pin backings to these cute wood paper dolls and they are already listed in my shop. I even made mermaid pins, which sold out on IG. They are all just too cute. I actually bought the laser cut wood designs on Etsy and wasn't sure what I wanted to make them into. While sitting and thinking about my undone projects. I worked on them and finished them off.

 I should be getting some mail in next week and share what I've discovered online... Have a wonderful weekend!!

Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls

Just a Few Things!

That was an awesome little family trip. I just wanted to add a few things I forgot to mention. I will also have to go back to each of my trip posts and add video, also taken during the trip...

When we got up early Thursday morning to make the trek back to Kansai Airport, we were early enough that there wasn't many people on the subways. But, we hit a bit of a snag in Bentencho, and almost missed the correct Rapid line to the airport. There was even a bit of a delay and as we sat with the train fill to the brim with people waiting for the train to move. I took this snap. Early morning hours, we saw kids walking to school. Sorry not in the photo. But it was a lovely morning overcast and many still just waking up to start their day in Japan...

 From the slight delay, which is why I was able to get that shot. Of course conductor announced the reason, but it was in Japanese. After about an hour we made it safely to Kansai Airport. Went straight to the United Airlines counter and checked in all of our bags, except our carry-ons. We were light and we wanted to shop prior to TSA, but sadly, there was no time. So instead, we headed straight to our gate, found seats. Then, Taby and I went to check the Family Mart and little shops close by. Sam and Sara stayed at the gate. I bought a few of these chocolate covered strawberries by Franz Japan, some  key chains for the kids, and Peach Kitkat chocolates. Luckily, I had Taby get me more of the Emeboshi snacks from 7/11! I spotted some Gatcha machines by the gate and got a few of them for the kids. Our flight left by 11:15am Japan time and we safely arrived into Guam about 3:30pm, it was raining and at one point the plane had gone through a cloud. All we felt was turbulence and even hit an air pocket and it was like we were falling from the sky for about 3 seconds. Whoosh, I believe I saw the airline stewardess, lift off the ground, Oh my!! Definitely quite the awakening. Eeek!

 The emboshi snack on the left, is basically salted plum with out the seeds or like what we call on Guam, 'Sweet N Sour Seeds'. The Hanko stamp below, I will have to buy a refill for the ink pad. Still it takes practice to allow it to stamp just right...

 I fell in love with this vinyl bag from Seria! A retro design, similar to the vintage children fabric in Japan. There was a purple bag also, which I regret not getting now. Ugh, darn it. Comes with silver ties and little tags with "For You" on them. So kitschy cute!! The tulle hair ties below in rainbow color. I plan to use on one of my Rushton bunnies! I did get two gatchas for myself, one with Koeda-Chan and one Sanrio mini gatcha machine. Recall the Fujiya Peko-Chan spoon from the ice cream cup I got?! Yup, too cute to throw away. Ha!

 I forgot to mention, while Sara and I stayed in the apartment, I took out my travel buddy and took pics of him around the BnB. I simply loved the Cherry blossom decals on the wall, great for background too. The little fake succulent plant and the fake bamboo? The patchwork sofa, was just the cutest in this apt!

 Last, when we checked the mail on the way home. I had one package from Japan. Inside, plastic mini frames with vintage art on them. I ordered four colors. They have replica vintage art on them. I have plans to use these and add vintage art work perhaps or something...

 So glad to be home and I've already opened my Etsy shop back up. Just getting back into the swing of things!

Thank you again for looking! ~ ggsdolls