I started collecting Blythe dolls in 2002. I remember seeing their pictures online and was instantly infatuated! There's just something very sweet about Blythe. The biggest draw for me is the doll’s unique design that allows them to be highly customizable. Blythe’s are also quite photogenic and surprisingly sturdy, a must since I like to tote a doll everywhere I go. I really enjoy the active participation of playing with these dolls, through photographing, making clothes and customizing them. They've motivated me to learn how to knit, sew and even some HTML. I've met some wonderful friends through Blythe Meets and online Blythe communities. The only drawback is a skinny wallet, which is what prompted me to start Tiny Haus.
This was the outfit that launched Tiny Haus. I’ve been making doll clothes and customizing dolls ever since. If you’d like to find out more about Blythe dolls, please visit my Links page for resource and reference sites.
The first animated movie I saw as a child was Disney's Pinocchio, no I’m not that old… just a little behind :P I loved the idea of creating a doll that comes to life. I see each doll I customize as an object waiting to spring to life! Most of the time I don’t plan out the results, I just go with it. My aesthetic lean towards subtlety and natural colors, but sometimes a special request can be fun and challenging. My goal is to give them a lively energy and enhance their personality.
I’m a working artist and my schedule is quite unpredictable. I will only work on one doll at a time. Please feel free to contact me for commission availability. I don’t have a menu of services, it’s just $200 flat for a complete custom job. That includes head opening, sand matting, carving, new face-up, eyechip changes, haircuts, trims and bang/hair taming… basically everything but reroots. I will do wefted reroots, but that’s extra. Please feel free to contact me with inquiries at diemgia@gmail.com.
This is a before and after image of my customized Angelica Eve. More examples can be seen in the slideshow below.
I also sew, knit and crochet clothes for Blythe. Over the years I’ve refined my process and sharpened my sewing skills. I stand behind my workmanship. I try to make each piece unique and focus on the details. Most of my work is one of a kind and a few sets are made in short runs of 4 or 5. Because I use a lot of vintage fabrics I can’t reproduce sold items, but I do take commission requests. You can purchase outfits in my Etsy store.