tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post3833444483015611929..comments2024-03-28T11:41:16.501-05:00Comments on Black Doll Collecting: Confessions of a Black-Doll-A-HolicBlack Doll Enthusiasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-52199103707626993962016-03-23T11:55:40.258-05:002016-03-23T11:55:40.258-05:00Thanks Vanessa. It seemed as though it would be d...Thanks Vanessa. It seemed as though it would be difficult at first, but it really isn't because my main goal is to decrease the clutter in my doll room and I can't effectively do that by continuing to buy dolls. I also have so many projects that can keep me busy and keep my mind off wanting to purchase additional dolls. So far so good and I think it will only get better as time progresses. It's amazing what you can accomplish once you put your mind to it.<br /><br />Having the little travel doll here with me has kept me focused on her as well. After she leaves, I might just choose another small doll side-kick to take with me and do special things for as I have done for Janet. <br /><br />Congratulations to you on accomplishing your goal of limiting doll purchases last year. With one year behind you, this one will be a breeze. <br /><br />:-)<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-81812978592889249282016-03-23T11:36:20.413-05:002016-03-23T11:36:20.413-05:00I can tell you from experience, that the people re...I can tell you from experience, that the people reading this post, will hold you to your word, throughout the year. Last year was the first time I put an annual doll limit in place. It worked like a charm. I have one in place this year, too, but it's not as stringent. Sewing for Dasia has kept me so busy, that I don't browse the dolly boards like I used to. It helps keep the enabling in check. I haven't been doing much with Flickr; I didn't join Barbiecollector club, or the WClub. I also decided that all doll purchases have to be funded from Etsy sales. I can't dip into my personal account. That helps quite a bit. <br /><br />Good luck! I think you will find that even if you don't hit your mark completely, you will see a huge difference, just having the mark in place.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-7878148797992468372016-03-10T06:32:59.347-06:002016-03-10T06:32:59.347-06:00Wow, Muff. I am sorry for whatever unfortunate ev...Wow, Muff. I am sorry for whatever unfortunate events led you to go what sounds like "cold turkey" from doll acquisitions. That is what I fear and hope never happens, but I know I need to prepare for the time when zero doll buying takes place. It's inevitable. <br /><br />I have been doing other doll-related things and have lots of others to do that do not include buying, which will help lead me toward my ultimate goal of control and gaining more space. <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-33371345966594803342016-03-06T22:54:19.082-06:002016-03-06T22:54:19.082-06:00LOL, my Hey, It's Muff business cards say that...LOL, my Hey, It's Muff business cards say that I'm a "Doll and Craft Enthusiast." We know what we are.<br /><br />Through an unfortunate series of events, I have not been to the thrift store since April 2015 nor purchased a doll since July 2015. It has been difficult and sometimes depressing but I needed to save money more than I needed a doll fix. Stay strong!<br /><br />You are an infrequent but great crafter. Turning to crafting for your dolls might help you as it has helped me.Muffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-7880881345938017862016-02-22T10:49:17.494-06:002016-02-22T10:49:17.494-06:00Thank you MDW. I hope you can continue on your qu...Thank you MDW. I hope you can continue on your quest to reduce spending as well. <br /><br />The plans and desires I record in writing usually become a reality. I will remain focused. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-14954530741798607102016-02-22T10:46:11.612-06:002016-02-22T10:46:11.612-06:00Thanks for cheering me on, GG. I've been busy...Thanks for cheering me on, GG. I've been busying myself with a special project that I am involved in and also working on several doll restorations. This has kept me busy. There are several others here in need of attention that I will be busy with for a while. Posts about these are planned. So please do stay tuned... my progress will include completing these to-do things that have been kept on an indefinite back burner.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-23726921842441621022016-02-22T10:43:10.143-06:002016-02-22T10:43:10.143-06:00Good for you, Brini! It helps to have motivators ...Good for you, Brini! It helps to have motivators to make any plan a success. My motivation is I really have no more space. <br /><br />Thank you for the vote of confidence! <br /><br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-44209067041076720322016-02-22T10:40:46.648-06:002016-02-22T10:40:46.648-06:00Thanks for the well wishes DeMari.
I like your ...Thanks for the well wishes DeMari. <br /><br />I like your plan!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-7351506351317286282016-02-22T10:37:02.264-06:002016-02-22T10:37:02.264-06:00Thank you, too, Farrah, for the words of encourage...Thank you, too, Farrah, for the words of encouragement.<br /><br />At some points or several in our collecting lives, I agree that most of us have been in the same predicament, realizing the need to reel in the spending, either indefinitely or to at least curtail it. I have said it before, gone on doll-buying hiatuses before, but I don't think I was ever as serious as I am now. As I wrote previously in another comment, the absence of new dolls coming actually feels liberating. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-959133359593910822016-02-22T10:33:12.889-06:002016-02-22T10:33:12.889-06:00Thank you, Arlette! Yes I can!
dbgThank you, Arlette! Yes I can!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-30760899886041924862016-02-22T10:32:56.775-06:002016-02-22T10:32:56.775-06:00Thanks, Anika for the words of encouragement. I a...Thanks, Anika for the words of encouragement. I applaud you in your dedicated efforts to release dolls to new homes, take care of preorders, and not be tempted by new goodies. I know it can be done. I just have to keep my eyes on the prize: Appreciating what I have; realizing I do not need every new doll on the market; that many times vintage dolls come with issues; and the need to create much needed space if I too release dolls to new homes, even if it is at a loss. <br /><br />I will be certain to follow rule #1.<br /><br />dbg<br /><br />Black Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-269628346610729122016-02-22T10:29:26.293-06:002016-02-22T10:29:26.293-06:00You have me chuckling to myself! That is too funn...You have me chuckling to myself! That is too funny. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-14122068873346996912016-02-22T10:28:36.554-06:002016-02-22T10:28:36.554-06:00Anytime we are around a group or another individua...Anytime we are around a group or another individual who shares our passion, it is easy to be enabled. The news of a new doll or images of older dolls that may still be accessible can be quite tempting. Staying focused and enjoying what we have will help. I have so many dolls that if I reconnected with a doll a day, I'd be in the reconnection phase for several years. <br /><br />dbg Black Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-49880001712660837092016-02-22T10:25:20.527-06:002016-02-22T10:25:20.527-06:00That's what I need to do and plan to do as wel...That's what I need to do and plan to do as well, Phyllis: reel in the spending.<br /><br />Even though only a few weeks have passed, it feels quite liberating not having purchased a doll in a while. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-49925729119317977242016-02-22T10:14:57.353-06:002016-02-22T10:14:57.353-06:00I am supporting your goals for you new patterns of...I am supporting your goals for you new patterns of purchasing in 2016. I have convince myself that I am only buying dolls around my birthday and Christmas and not the rest of the year. It fails since I would missed the dolls and actions figures from January to October, but I have cut back and waited for sales. Writing it down will always help you stay on track. Good Luck.Male Doll Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563434754754313630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-82837798355817687972016-02-22T02:39:43.904-06:002016-02-22T02:39:43.904-06:00I am cheering you on Debbie for actually putting t...I am cheering you on Debbie for actually putting things in prospective. I need to do the same thing, but have not written anything down. I was on no doll shopping in January and made it through. I had a couple of exclusions and they were the Made to Move dolls and to actually pay for 2015 preorders. You can do it and I will continue to follow your progress.Georgia Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161464262175993611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-85683096272871938202016-02-21T16:27:47.590-06:002016-02-21T16:27:47.590-06:00I have faith you can do it and I know it going to ...I have faith you can do it and I know it going to be hard to stay on track. My motivator this year is my dentist and a box that still hasn't been unpacked, lol. I have to purchase other things instead so it forces me to really consider if I really desire the doll(s). I haven't purchased any new ones as of yet.Brinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258826511023083051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-8453640177125743872016-02-21T14:09:37.410-06:002016-02-21T14:09:37.410-06:00I am on the cut back on spending path also . My th...I am on the cut back on spending path also . My thought was if I sell a doll that money goes to the doll fund. Not much in the fund! I have cut back on buying dolls but having trouble finding dolls to sell. Fingers crossed for you Debbie!DeMarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400231950190874790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-9511883485263351652016-02-20T19:23:16.260-06:002016-02-20T19:23:16.260-06:00Best wishes, Debbie! This is a very well written ...Best wishes, Debbie! This is a very well written and thought out plan. You can do it! I think most of us know just how you feel. :) Farrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01131848005650508647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-35224019231687780252016-02-20T04:16:46.290-06:002016-02-20T04:16:46.290-06:00All the best to you Debbie! You can do it.
Arlette...All the best to you Debbie! You can do it.<br />ArlettePetite Plangonophile au chocolathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548251311004785318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-8022191414119232212016-02-19T23:09:22.958-06:002016-02-19T23:09:22.958-06:00I know you can do it. I'm working on the same....I know you can do it. I'm working on the same. I had a few years in there that were a blur of buying. Now I'm selling. The extras are going. It will take a little time but I'm up for the task. I'm paying for the last of my 2015 pre-orders and working on resisting 2016 goodies. Seriously, it can be done and I'm doing it as well.<br /><br />Rule #1 Don't sell anything you know you'll be buying back, lol.<br /><br />Anika :O)Dollz4Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386314679264566475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-55875356645748144082016-02-19T21:46:55.451-06:002016-02-19T21:46:55.451-06:00I wish you luck. I am scratching as I type! Hahaha...I wish you luck. I am scratching as I type! Hahahaha!The grandmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174644267350343828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-31174922138262639822016-02-19T12:49:12.946-06:002016-02-19T12:49:12.946-06:00I cut back on my spending also. These blogs and D...I cut back on my spending also. These blogs and Doll boards are so enabling!. I'm trying my best not to start collecting Integrity or Tonner dolls even though I am loving them. I love their clothes also. I want there to be just one or two dolls and be able to find affordable clothes! Instead you have to buy dolls for clothes. I personally don't want to purchase naked dolls. I am trying to be happy just looking at pictures. It's hard but I keep telling myself I haven't gotten rid of nor enjoyed much of what I have. My daughter has played with some and she has the accessories all over the place. I need to sort them out and I cringe at the thought everytime I attempt to start. simsgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577304325539806568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-57179856603196988982016-02-19T07:13:32.001-06:002016-02-19T07:13:32.001-06:00I know exactly where you are coming from! I am als...I know exactly where you are coming from! I am also trying to pull back on my doll purchases. I really bought a LOT of dolls in 2014 and 2015. I am hoping to control this better this year. One thing I have made a commitment to is re-homing dolls that I have in the "extras" boxes -- you know, dolls I bought to get their clothing or for body swaps. But mostly, I need to reel in my spending!Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084954419650988542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-57305317408309751432016-02-19T01:59:28.212-06:002016-02-19T01:59:28.212-06:00Cute, but there won't be any doll displaying s...Cute, but there won't be any doll displaying steps built here.<br /><br />dbg Black Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.com