The Sculpting Diaries

Babies, kits, tigers, Oh My!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 07:06:00 +0000

Good morning all and HAPPY EASTER!!!
I thank you for your kind wishes on our new baby girl!
We are so in love with her (and SO tired at the moment lol!) and we are happy to report, she seems to be out of the woods, we took her home and she is doing fine (we will check again when she is a month old!). I owe you our birth story (soon!) :) but for now here is a picture of our little Lainey Boo.

My friend said not to make her a kit, she is so beautiful, she will be too dolly like, lol :)

I want to thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for your support, love and kind patience this past two plus years. They have been the most difficult of my life, from abuse to the divorce, a new beginning and everything in between.
I realize everyone has problems and I am very sorry I have let a lot of people down. It was never my intention, but I thank you, I really do, for sticking by me, for waiting, for everything.
Please rest assured I have no intention of not delivering the kits or cheating anyone. I am finally a lot better from my C-section and moving about, so I am sorting everything out for everybody. Please bare (bear?!) with me for a few more days while everything is sorted and everyone gets the lovely twins home!!
Again I thank you for your kind, kind patience and support through these difficult last couple of years, I couldn't have done it without you... and here is to turning a new page from now on, in which I learn to ask for help, don't get so overwhelmed trying to do everything on my own and in the end, provide an excellent service!!!

May I wish you and yours a Very Happy Easter!!! Have a wonderful weekend and be safe!!
Love,
Tina

Introducing...

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:14:00 +0000

Elaine Evangeline, aka Lainey Boo.
Born 3rd April 2014 @00:40am, 6lbs 5oz, 20" long... via CBAC after 16hrs of stalled labor (unmedicated too!! ouch! but worth it).

Birth story coming soon!! (Yes she is Asian, half Korean Half Greek to be exact!)

David Prototype for Sale!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:42:00 +0000

Hello all,

I have to sell my David prototype. He is reborn by me with Genesis paints. He measures about 21" long, has painted dark brown hair and a just born complexion. He comes with a nice wardrobe and he is signed by me. In addition he comes with a special Artist Proof Protoype.
At the moment I have not added a magnet for a pacifier but if you adopt him drop me a note and I will add one for you. I forgot to add he has FULL arms and 3/4 legs and a body plate!

His price includes shipping!!

Also if you have been waiting for your invoice, I am doing that tonight so look out for your e-mail :) They are ready to ship out!!
Have a wonderful day!!
Tina

Jamie and David Prototypes!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:56:00 +0000

Look what Katerina sent me!!!

I think both could be either boys or girls!!
I am so excited!! They have started shipping to dealers, my order is also coming in, in the next few days... I do have a few left in my current order, so I include the buttons below!! I will die of cuteness!! :) :)

Jamie Vinyl Kit, Head, Arms, Legs, body plate (unpainted and unassembled)

*25 Euro Pre-order*

Pics!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:16:00 +0000

Hello everyone!!
I finally sat down to take pics of the babies!
I am almost done painting a David, but have no eyes for Jamie, so I can't reborn him :(
He takes 20mm eyes btw. I chose to give my David the two fists but originally he comes with one open hand and one fist. (I will take pics of the Jamie unpainted in a bit :))
David DOES have a bottom lip, but depending on the angle you take the photo, it might appear like he is sucking it all in :)
But he does have a bottom lip sculpted :) They are big babies, a full 20"... maybe even 21"!

This is the unpainted kit

We are moving next week so it is a little hectic right now. I apologize if I gave anyone the wrong impression, the factory only sent me the samples above, my order through will be ready in two weeks (beginning of March as per the factory), so no worries, they are coming (and I have help to pack and ship immediately since I am 8 months pregnant now! :))

Also they are not sold out and I have about 10 kits from each extra in my current order, due in two weeks so if you want one, let me know!

Isn't he adorable???? :)

They are here!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:41:00 +0000

The DHL truck DID roll in but not on Monday! lol
They are here!!! I am painting David (I have no correct eyes for Jamie :( so I must wait a couple weeks for them size 20mm to get here since I use size 22's and up on my sculpts) so I will show you pics this weekend. I am SO over the moon in love with them. Jamie has SUCH a sweet expression and David is super newborn :) And the vinyl is a wonderful color, I didn't even need to neutralize it or whiten it!!

Thank you for waiting so patiently, I love you all!! :) :) And I hope you love the twins too!!
I have a few extras in my current order with the factory so if you missed out, last chance to get one with the free goodies :)
Pics coming this weekend! I need to get back to painting... :)

We're moving, I'm selling stuff and news on my new kits :) LOWER PRICE!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 18:21:00 +0000

Hello everyone!!
hope everyone is doing GREAT!!!
We are hanging in there, the last few weeks of pregnancy are hard... oh... wait a minute! The first few of THIS pregnancy were ... errr, I will go with understating it and say "difficult". Yes... that's it. Except it was more than that (debilitating) and it wasn't a few weeks (up until the 21st week!).

I am in the home stretch now and baby girl is doing good. I think this week she is trying to turn head down (she'd better because she has been breech so far!). The kids are ok, the cats are ok... I am as big as a whale! How can I be so big when I have barely gained 9lbs??? Smaller than with the twins at least so I shouldn't really complain :) 70 days left!!!

On other news, we are moving :( yes, at the end of the month (in my 8th month) we are moving. I can't go into detail but we've had issues with our landlady (lives upstairs) from the 3rd month we moved here. If she can't handle my 8 year olds who at least you can reason with, what will happen when the baby comes and screams at all hours of night and day? Do not need the aggravation, thank you. We've found a nice little place nearby for the same money (but with more space) and that will be that, thank you.

On more "other" news, I was expecting David and Jamie on Friday but no DHL truck pulled up so I am hopeful for Monday :) Will of course post pics immediately!
I have a little break down of my PC but I am fixing it so I can sort out all invoices and let people know :)

Lastly, because we are moving I am selling a bunch of things. Today I have a BIIIIG box of vinyl kits, some mine, some belong to others. I will not do anything with them, they take up space, and with a newborn and two older kids, let's face it, the summer will be full.
None of these have a certificate, they all come AS IS. If there is a defect I will note it next to the kit:
Box of heads - List:
Marly Jo - Elisa Marx (MIGHT have the whole kit)
Ben Loui - Elisa Marx (I had rooted a tiny patch of hair but removed it, so some tiny holes exist on the front of this head)
Mommy Loves you - Tina Kewy
Silas - Tina Kewy
Khian - Tina Kewy
Georgia (full kit) - I had put a little color on her face so you need to strip the head to repaint her
Tobias - Tina Kewy
Lewis - Tina Kewy
Cherish Preemie - Tina Kewy
Paulette Lindsay - Linda Webb
Ben - Tina Kewy (I THINK I have the whole kit)
Wendy Dickinson Head but I don't remember the sculpt. I have the arms for this and she is kind showing her tongue with a frown on her face, if that helps.
BIG Berenguer Grumpy Head
Jack - Tina Kewy (probably whole kit)

I am asking $120 USD plus $35 for shipping . Shipping is WAAAY more but I am splitting it with you.
In addition I am sending all the limbs I have here. Some will make the heads a full kit. BUT most *limbs* have some purplish stains. I have NO idea what these are. I had them stored separately from the heads in a fabric box so maybe they are from the fabric (the heads are in great shape!). You might be able to remove the stains and I won't be using the limbs so I am throwing them in the deal. Georgia's and Jack's limbs from what I see, are stain free. Remember all these are "as is" but at least the heads, still in great condition.

Big Box of Vinyl Heads (with free limbs thrown in)

Hope everyone has a great weekend! Roll on Monday and roll up DHL truck!!!!! Can't wait :) :) :) :)

Sculpting Guide - New Price

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:21:00 +0000

If you wanted my Sculpting Guide to Repairs, it is now sold for a killer $35 price!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=301015019496

On other news, I am now entering my 3rd trimester, baby girl is doing well and I am expecting David and Jamie any day now. If you were wondering, yes bodies will be included for you even if you ordered from a dealer. I hope to have pics to share SOON!!! :)

Hugs to all!!

New OOAK, Alex!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:21:00 +0000

Hurry, hurry, hurry!!! Awesome deal!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:54:00 +0000

Ends December 31st 2013

** Jamie Pre-order button now fixed!!**

Super Offer! Pre-order either Jamie or David now, and get, a low price on a 21" kit, PLUS bonus body plate PLUS free body (all German quality!) for only 60 Euros!!! (plus shipping of 15 Euros for Europe or 21 Euros for rest of the world, tracked)

I have 35 dolls left from my first shipment of David and Jamie, expected just after the Holidays.

Place your order by the 31st December and receive a doll from my first shipment due in January plus, bonus full front body plate, plus free cloth body!!

All my kits are made in Germany in the finest vinyl. Bodies are also made in Germany in high quality!!

(if you have pre-ordered previously, you too are getting the free body, no worries ;))

I still have dolls left in the edition but if you want to get the extra free goodies, you must place a pre-order of 25 Euros by the 31st December and you will be receiving a doll from my first shipment, due in January. You can't beat this deal! 21" doll with full arms and 3/4 legs, body plate and cloth body, 60 Euros plus shipping!!!

(I WILL combine shipping on multiple orders but shipping quoted is for a SINGLE doll)

Click to pre-order Jamie (awake baby)

25 Euro pre-order

(40 Euros plus actual shipping to be invoiced prior to shipping)

Click here to pre-order David (sleeping baby)

25 Euro pre-order

(40 Euros plus actual shipping to be invoiced prior to shipping)

The secret is out :)

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:22:00 +0000

I got many well wishes but also some were asking if I am sculpting a new baby... well, kinda... in my belly this time!

We were totally shocked to find out that my partner and I were expecting this past summer. I've known this man for years, he was my best friend and it kinda happened after my divorce. Never in a million years did I think I would get pregnant again especially after I went through infertility with the boys. (or that I would love a man again!)
Needless to say, I was NOT expecting it and I don't think my very first emotion was pure joy either ;)
Rather the "jaw hit the floor" emotion happened!!

She is of course VERY welcome and loved already by both families and the boys are super excited to be getting a sister. Me on the other hand, wonder if I remember anything about babies after 8 years, lol :)
It has been a very different pregnancy. In the beginning they told us we were losing the baby, then we got a second opinion and we weren't, then it felt like it was all happening so fast and my faith faltered a bit... now I know that yes it is not easy but it is as it should be!

I have (had?) Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Those of you who had it, RESPECT!!! Until 17 weeks I totally thought I would die!! I could barely function... BARELY!! I am a lot better today, I still get bad days but thankfully it is not the 24/7 it was!! (on the plus side I have not gained any weight!)

And yes, the baby is a GIRL :) :) and yes that is her actual ultrasound picture. I think her profile totally looks like my dolls :) but on the 3D image I think she looks like her dad :) Thankfully she is not showing any of the signs John did at this gestational age, because that was always a worry of mine since we found out..

Unexpected, yup, that's my life... but so, so awesome!! I can't believe I was chosen to be a mom once again, I can never express how grateful I am for another chance...and after infertility for it to happen naturally... well, I've heard the stories, I just never believed them!!

Stay tuned for some new OOAKs I have been (slowly) working on, at amazing prices you won't believe!! I will be putting them up for sale tomorrow!!

Also, my new kits are just about done and will start shipping after the Holidays :) :) I am so excited! And as a thank you for your patience, since they were supposed to be out at the end of October, you are all getting a free body with your order!! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS all!!

I have been keeping a little secret....

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:42:00 +0000

EDD End of April 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, we hope you have an AMAZING time with your family and that 2014 brings you all you've ever dreamed of but most importantly, GOOD HEALTH!!!

Stay tuned, I have loads of things for you to celebrate our news with us this week!!!

Hugs to all,

Tina

Twin OOAK baby girls in super low price plus accessories!! SOLD

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:05:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

I have an awesome little duo for you today!

These two little newborn twins are about 5" long, 5 way jointed (head, arms and legs), anatomically correct little girls. I am selling both together. They are brand new sculpts and just perfect, their low price does not represent their quality!!

They come with a little cream bassinet, blanket, two sculpted pacis which can be attached gently on their mouths with a little putty, fluffy diapers, headbands AND each gets an extra outfit (a little dress for one and a little set with t-shirt, pants and hat for the other). They will come in a lovely hot pink gift box.

I am asking 315 Euros for BOTH PLUS all the accessories, including shipping.

It's a great opportunity to add to your OOAK collection without breaking the bank! :) :)

The pictures do not do them justice! They have SO MUCH detail, just like my big babies down to tiny finger and toe nails!!

SOLD THANK YOU!!

E-mail and site temporarily down

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 07:20:00 +0000

Hey everyone, my server (tinakewy.com) is temporarily down so my tinakewy.com e-mail will not be working until they fix it. Just wanted to let everyone know. If you wish to contact me, try tinakewy@gmail.com

They will have it fixed soon :)
Hugs
Tina

Set of limbs REDUCED!!! Only 30 Euros shipped!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:43:00 +0000

I have 11 sets of limbs from the Gus/Ellis sculpts.
These include the connectors and elastic and instructions on how to attach them to a cloth body, which is dead easy!
They are very detailed limbs made in German vinyl.

Asking 30 Euros shipped registered mail to Europe and 34 Euros shipped registered to the rest of the world.
I also have 4 sets of arms (again connectors and elastic included) for 22 Euros and 24 Euros respectively.
These FULL limbs would fit any 14-15" head (circumference).

Set of limbs (includes connectors and elastic)

(PayPal won't allow me to calculate shipping per customer, so if you are in the USA, I will invoice you for the additional 4 Euros after you complete checkout)

Two years..

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:16:00 +0000

Today marks two years since my dad passed away. It is a very difficult and emotional day for me.

Daddy, I miss you... I wish you were here. I wish I had the guts to go through with the divorce while you were still alive. I did this all on my own and it is HARD daddy. So very hard. Some days I don't know where our next meal is coming from... but I am working on it dad, one day at a time. I can feel you helping me even from Heaven, clearing my mind when I have dark thoughts, when I had a difficult day.

I miss you SO much but I know you are smiling down at us from up there.
I know you are proud of me for going through this, I know you saw and heard things happening even if I was trying to sweep it under the rug and I know you guided me when I needed you.
I just wish I could talk to you one more time, for five minutes even... The boys miss you too.

I love you daddy... Rest in peace.

About your concerns

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:20:00 +0000

My dear friends,
I am aware that a lot has been said/speculated lately about me.

I am here to assure you I have NOT taken anyone's money and not sent out their product. EVER!!!
Have things been delayed? Yes and I can't thank you enough for your understanding and patience. But I have NEVER taken anyone's money without getting them what they paid for.

Cinthya, I received your e-mail this morning. This is the first e-mail I get from you and I assure you I will e-mail you back and we will resolve this. To the best of my memory this was a layaway and he is not fully paid, you said some big expenses and couldn't finish paying for him. As I said, I apologize if my memory fails me, in any case you are not losing money, please do not worry, I am more than happy to resolve this with you.

I am going through one of the toughest periods of my life. I am now a single mom of two with the dolls being my only income, with no family and no support. I am struggling but fighting through this. I sincerely apologize if I caused aggravation or worry, but I AM working things out for all.

I thank you kindly for your continued support and understanding,
Sincerely,
Tina

Freyas have now been shipped!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 21:19:00 +0000

Hey girls,
Just a quick note to let you know I have finished shipping your Freyas, I have everybody's tracking number. I will sit down and send them to you tomorrow (Monday).
Thank you kindly for your patience!
Hugs
Tina

Last Freya in stock!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 19:43:00 +0000

My last Freya kit, ready to ship!! 50 Euros shipped!

It was my nameday, here is a gift for you!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:29:00 +0000

On the 15th August, it was my name day. I didn't feel too good on that day because 2 years ago, on the 15th I took my dad to the hospital only to die 11 days later :(
I wanted to give you girls a gift but I felt so "blah" I didn't have the strength lol.

But I am feeling better today so here is my name day gift to you:
My Repair Guide from 50 Euro to 35 Euro. Discount valid for a few days only!!

Oreo is three weeks old!!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:54:00 +0000

Isn't he handsome?

Freya super low price IN STOCK

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:33:00 +0000

ONLY TWO LEFT!!!

I have 15 Freya kits in stock, no waiting, ready to ship this coming week made in German vinyl, makes a newborn sized baby, full arms and legs!

50 Euros shipped only! Click here to buy yours!!

I am a mom (again!)

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:17:00 +0000

No, no, I am not pregnant or adopting... But I did bring a new baby home.
For years I had worked for ASPCA but my career came to a halt because George was not really a pet person.

So when my friend mailed me begging for help for 3 tiny kittens, only hours old, I thought about it long and hard. Unfortunately, by the time we said yes, we can commit, the two girls had passed on :(
But we saved this little face... his name? Oreo!!

He is going to be 3 weeks old on Saturday. When he is hungry he MAKES IT KNOWN!!!
He already purrs :) The boys are SO happy and can't wait until he is older and they get to play with him!!!

Welcome to the family Oreo!!

Divorce really hurts!

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:35:00 +0000

I didn't want to get divorced. I know a lot of young people go into a marriage thinking "if it doesn't work out, I will just get a divorce". Divorce has become so easy for my generation, the stigma eliminated it is almost "cliché" these days.
However I did not want to get divorced. I never thought I would say "my ex-husband"... then again I never thought I would have twins, or that I would have preemies, or that they would have special needs or that I would say "my son is autistic" or that I would bury my dad so young... and it goes on and on.

I am the kind of person that tries to find a silver lining to everything. I believe in "everything happens for a reason" and "what did I just learn from this?". Truth is, sometimes things just happen because life isn't fair or pretty or easy... sometimes sh!tty things happen to awesome people for NO reason at all and that hurts.

I realize that I worked very hard for my marriage. There isn't anything I could have done more or differently because I gave 110% and stayed...and stayed and stayed until it was clear that I would die, maybe not physically (although nobody could guarantee that as things were becoming physically dangerous too) but certainly psychologically. Not only that, but I owed it to my children! They deserve happiness, they deserve freedom they deserve to breathe!! They deserve to NOT be afraid!

I am sad this happened, I am angry. I see now that he never loved me.. at least not in the conventional sense a normal person perceives love. The actions, the yearning, were just not there. I was "his", an object, I served a purpose and that hurts because I still love him to this day.
It is ok to admit it. I love him still... but not him ...I love someone who doesn't exist. The loving images that come to mind is of person that is just not there. He was there more than a decade ago but no more so in essence I am loving a person dead/long gone. I am mourning the death of something or someone. The man who picks up the boys every once in a while, I don't recognize. The cold eyes, the demeanor, who is that man?

Are things easy now? Am I happy?
Yes and no. Some things are easier. Most days I breathe easier. Amazingly I do not miss him! He was so absent from our daily routine that his absence is not felt at all!!
I find happiness in the small moments. When I get a hug or a kiss from the boys. When I raise my hand to caress them and they don't put up their hands thinking they will get hit.
There is happiness here... there is also a lot of worrying. Will I pay my rent this month? Will I have enough money to take them out for an outing? Financially things are hard but not because he was contributing. I need to get back to regular working on my dolls. It has almost been two months since I left and for that first month I found it hard to get out of bed. Things did not go as planned, I did not have the support I thought I would... but month two is better. Not perfect, but better.

Immediately after the court my lawyer kept telling me "You are free, do you realize that?". I felt anything but... I was SO worried about how I was going to pull this off, for a moment I wanted to run back, not to him, but to the familiar routine, the familiar situation.
It was hard not to. I stuck it out. My boys lashed out, I got hit, they told me terrible things. "I was better off with dad" when I disciplined them was heard often in that first month.
I knew it was only a reaction, I knew they didn't mean it, like an animal that is hurting and bites any hand, even a helping one... but it still hurt to hear it.

We are better now. We have found a new rhythm, a new routine. We are a team... we were always a team.

I did not want to get divorced and in a sense I do not feel I got divorced. I feel as though the person I married died because the man I divorced, had nothing to do with the man I feel in love with.
But here I am now... 35, mom of two, single parent. I want to believe in better days, in days when there will be more happy moments than bad ones... or even when I am able to deal with the bad moments a lot better and look at the bigger picture. All I pray for now is for my boys to grow up into good, honest men.

Please don't mail me on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Tina Kewy) — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 19:12:00 +0000

Hi girls,
I still haven't sorted out my FB login so please don't mail me on FB. I can't read it!!
I will be happy to answer you if you e-mail me directly to tina@tinakewy.com.

Every time I post on my blog it automatically posts on FB, I assure you I am not ignoring anyone. Even though it seems like I am posting, in fact I am not at least not directly.

Thank you kindly!
Tina