Adopted.. Sophia by ashton drake

When I first started collecting reborns, I like most people bought Ashton Drake dolls.  Unfortunately, I didn't keep them long because the actual dolls don't look as good as the pictures they advertise with.  I always look at these dolls and see the awesome possibilities! I began to pick up preloved ashton drake dolls and added my artistic touch! These are much harder to reborn, because prepping them takes a lot if time, but the results are worth it!!

Here is my version of Sophia by Linda Murray.  The only thing original left of her is the head and attached tummy plate.  Boy is she sweet!!

Adopted!! Classic Emily...Ashton Drake..semi cuddle baby

Emily sculpted by Linda Webb for Ashton Drake Galleries is a classic sculpt and has been reborn by other artists before me, but now it's my turn!   I personally prefer 3/4 or full limbs and had thought about giving her different limbs.  I came to the decision to simply restore her and enhance her even more than what she was originally.  She will get a new doe suede body that will fit her 1/4 limbs and will have armature to assist in her posing.

I plan on rooting her, realizing that i may go through an entire jar of needles from the thickness of vinyl on her head, but it will be worth it in the end!

Skin tone and details before and after! 

AFTER PHOTOS

In addition to Emily, I have acquired other Ashton Drake dolls that need TLC and will be blogging those works in progress as they transpire.

ADOPTED Repainted "Hush little baby" Ashton Drake

Well, here I go again! Another Ashton Drake vinyl doll going through the reborn process.  All that is left of this one is the head as the limbs were in bad shape, so much so that a finger was missing! The breathing mechanism didn't work properly, so that is gone too.  Can be dressed as a boy or girl and looks beautiful either way...I'm in love!!

Listed on etsy...snickerdoodlerebornnursery

ADOPTED Princess Adelaide by Andrea Arcello

5/29/19 The princess has arrived!!

5/26/19 Update

Rooting has been underway and I'm half way there!!  I expect this one to be completed and ready for adoption by the end of the week, just in time for summer!!

Isn't she sweet!  I can't wait to get lashes on this beauty!!

A blanket fit for a princess!

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Im getting ready to root another sweetheart! Princess Adelaide is a 22" angel baby with the cutest pout and stands on her tippy toes with assistance.

As usual, lighting was being difficult, but boy is she cute!!

5/14/2019: I'm finally ready to get this lady rooted and ready for adoption! She has been waiting for a few months while I wrap up other doll projects!!