Journey Girls at Beauty of Creating, Inc. (JG@BOC)

The Creating 1 Podcast

2022-03-17T09:16:00.001-04:00

Coming soon! Stay tuned!

all of the lessons you didn't know you needed: spiritual, physical, and financial

Grease has arrived!

2021-11-28T19:02:00.003-05:00

Grease is the WORD!

Rydell High

Available now on eBay!

@dronella_jgdolls

Highlights from Tokyo Olympic Series...

2021-08-11T15:19:00.003-04:00

Are we on track...it looks like we are getting there! Here are a few photos from our Journey Girls Tokyo Summer Olympics...

Very often my platinum shoppers discovered that they were buying duplicate when shopping entire outfits with similar items. Perhaps you like a one or few individual pieces, but not the entire outfit? We got you covered! We changed up this series and broke every piece into a single listing.

It's a limited run which means fewer items available. If the series receives requests, we'll gladly make an effort to comprise items into one outfit!

Beauty of Creating presents for the viewing and shopping pleasure,
our Tokyo Olympics 2020 limited series.

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Separates include: options for Leotards, bathing suit, tank tops, backpack, tote bag, BOCnStock sandals, Croc Sandals, New! canvas tennis shoes, leggings, biker shorts, New! cargo shorts, and sun visor!

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Thank you for visiting and shopping, we look forward to serving you!

Summer Olympics 202ONE

2021-07-16T00:30:00.001-04:00

Beauty of Creating presents
the Summer Olympics 202ONE Athletic Gear, Travel/Tour Collection

Featuring tributes to gymnastics, swim, & track/field (women's)
Includes: Travel Tour Outfit

Inspired!

2021-01-26T00:09:00.000-05:00

First National Youth Poet Laureate, 22 y.o. Amanda Gorman
made history as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. History
Reciting The Hill We Climb

The Grimwade Family 🇯🇲 🇬🇧

2021-01-03T13:27:00.002-05:00

Introducing the Grimwade Family!

I have been following their channel on YouTube for several years now, since the beginning and it's been one incredible adventure:

watching the kids grow into their own unique person

watching the birth of two additions (yep it went from 6 to 8)

joys & tears, but always real, always love, and always a learning experience

If you are looking for perfect people, skip over them!

If you are looking for real good wholesome family fun, join the adventure!

Grimwade Family on YouTube

Grimwade Family Instagram

If you're in the UK and surrounding, catch them on

Ch5- Go Green With the Grimwades!

Happy New Year 2021

2021-01-01T17:10:00.002-05:00

Holiday Gifts to Treat Yourself

2020-12-12T11:42:00.004-05:00

Decorating Your Home for the Holidays

2020-12-07T18:21:00.005-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

2020-11-26T09:16:00.001-05:00

Have a safe holiday! Enjoy and take a moment to give thanks for the gift of life and good health.

OCTOBER is CANCER AWARENESS

2020-10-15T07:18:00.003-04:00

School Uniforms for Journey Girl Dolls Available Now!

2020-10-07T01:53:00.001-04:00

Beauty of Creating's Academy Collection of School Uniforms,

established in 2017, are BOC standard, as we strive

to focus on positivity, education, and promoting school spirit!

Back to School - The New Normal

2020-09-03T20:08:00.006-04:00

In a few days, the summer vacation will come to a "technical" conclusion with the return of students and staff to the business of educating and molding young minds into the leaders of tomorrow.

But this year is unlike any we can name. For in-person instruction the requirement for a surgical mask will be the new normal. It's weird it seems, but even for me, as I navigate this challenging time, I have noticed that I am more comfortable wearing my masks now than I did in the beginning.

With pride and school spirit, wear your mask, wash your hands often, avoid touching your face, and cough into your elbow if you must, and by all means if you are not feeling inform your parents or school staff.

I encourage each and everyone to do their part to help keep everyone safe. We will all get through this together!

Doll Inspiration 2020 has been selected...

2020-08-21T19:33:00.001-04:00

Our 2020 Doll Inspiration has been selected! While we pour our attention over drafting the designs for the outfits, we will have to keep it under wraps for just a little while longer...because this years awardee will receive the Journey Girl Doll & the Outfits!!!

We promise that this inspiration will be one that we can cherish! Additionally, the outfits will join the Beauty of Creating Collection. All proceeds are dedicated to the Detroit Goodfellows and Dolls 4 Liberian Girls!

Stay tuned!

Congratulations Winner - Sonya Randolph!

2020-08-11T03:42:00.006-04:00

Congratulations, Sonya Randolph! Winner of the ZinZy2020 Raffle. Sonya Liked, Commented, Shared! That's it...easy peasy!

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Christmas in July...2020

2020-07-04T19:09:00.000-04:00

Every year, we welcome you to shop early (mid June to July 31)

for Christmas, and grab those oh-so-fab specials of the season

that often disappear by fall!

Hurry now, before the doll goodies are all gone!

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Everyone is welcomed to the party!

We will conclude

the Christmas in July with an online

raffle entries accepted between July 25 - July 31!

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(2) Lucky Winners will receive a pair of

of the ZinZy20/20 Doll Star Sneaker!

1 - American Girl Doll Winner

1 - Journey Girl Doll Winner

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✅Follow us on Instagram

✅Like the Announcement

✅Comment "Enter me for the ZinZy20/20 - AG"

✅Comment "Enter me for the ZinZy20/20 - JG"

✅Tag 5 Friends!

✅Share the promo

on your Instagram & Tag "dronella_jgdolls - 5 Bonus Entries!

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Raffle begins on July 25! Winner announced via InstaStory

on August 1, 2020.

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Winner must provide address for shipping.

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Beauty of Creating (ETSY) - Fabric Store

2020-06-28T00:51:00.001-04:00

Crafting is what we do. As crafters, in order to obtain the materials and notions we need, we are often required to buy a minimum quantity that nets far more than what we need or ever hope to need. At some point the volume of this excess becomes overwhelming.

Additionally, much of the fabric we have amassed over the years are hidden gems, that are no longer made available in retail stores. I know personally, Etsy has been extremely favorable to me in finding those discontinued pieces as well as the volume of colors that evade other commercial stores. This winning spirit is something that motivated me to share my trove with Etsy.

We have already begun to unleash our "team spirit fabric" to you, but starting this July, we will add even more of these gems from our bounty, featured as specials for "XMASNJULY".

Moving forward, we will make an earnest attempt to post previews to shop add-ons here, but encourage you to visit periodically, by hitting the button on the right which links you direct!

Happy Father's Day

2020-06-21T18:49:00.002-04:00

Celebrating Black History, 365 Days of the Year

2020-06-18T01:31:00.000-04:00

Beauty of Creating presents the celebration of independence, Juneteenth
Journey Girl Chavonne (Italy) donning her natural curly mane,
shown here in a commemorative edition logo t-shirt, shorts,
Motherland beaded bracelet, and Ankara flop sandals.

July 4th is a celebration that commemorates the anniversary of the day the U.S. (colonies) won its independence from Great Britain. But during 1776 when this declaration was made, my ancestors were not free, and were not considered even a whole person, let alone a citizen, but property. It was not until June 19, 1865, under President Abraham Lincoln that my people became emancipated. It is this day that we celebrate our true independence, although we remain in the struggle for equality still this day, some 155 years thereafter.

National Puerto Rican Day Parade

2020-06-14T13:59:00.000-04:00

Día nacional puertorriqueño. ¡Deseando a mi familia y mi gente un fantástico dīa de celebración!

ZinZy20/20 Court Shoe: Doll Shoe of the Year

2020-06-07T21:36:00.003-04:00

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Shoes are made, for comfort.

Shoes are made, for style.

Shoes make a statement.

Shoes that honor and celebrate success.

Beauty of Creating, for June 2020, is proud to present: ZinZy20/20 Honor Court Shoe.

ZinZy20/20 Court Shoe is made of genuine Vegan Leather, hand & machine designed & crafted, bearing the Cerise Pink side stripes/tongue/toe guard. The shoe is offered in a white or black sole option.

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How it began...

Nearly two years ago I sat down to draft a court shoe collection as it was the missing piece of the family of doll shoes, which supported my lifetime vision to improve the foot wear for Journey Girl Dolls. Although the shoe has a flexible design to meet most 18" dolls shoe collection, as the flagship model, JG Dolls were the inspirational doll model.

As with everything, my quality control department supported the court shoe for a sell event, unanimously, but vetoed the accent color. The shoe we expected to be featured did not meet the color standard for the project. For fashion, the shoe color is an important part of the composition. As I was verklempt to see a single detail in what otherwise was deemed a fantastic shoe, it became clearer that something special would emerge. Spectacular things often emerge from unanticipated events, places, or actions. QC stated that "Bright Pink as the Stripes" would complete the project ensemble.

Every year Beauty of Creating perceives to honor those who inspire. This year with the global pandemic COVID 19, quarantines which lead to a colossal disruption in our personal and occupational lives, it became evident as a retired educator just how significant the commencement of graduation is for the students self-esteem. Time of dedication, then to have the plans disrupted for illness are the norm. For the first time in our history we had nothing to compare this shortfall in the right of passage of scholarly matriculation. As students move on in spite of the amended ceremonies, I want them to look back on this historical event with the same or with an even greater pride than ever, to have not only survived the Pandemic of 2020, but achieved greatness in spite of it!

The ZinZy20/20 celebrates accomplishing great things in the face of the adversity.

Where did the name derive?

My nieces Zintoria (Salem High, Canton, MI) and Zy'Airia (Liberty Middle, Canton, MI) excelled, and matriculated their respective educational institutions this year in quarantine, resulting in a suspended school year, maligning their traditional regalia.

Where can you find the ZinZy20/20?

Currently, the ZinZy20/20 is offered via direct sell, however it will soon be made available for cautious buyers on eBay and ETSY, featured with the Sport/Fit Chapter of Beauty of Creating, debuting with a special purchase code.

If you would like to have the court shoe ZinZy20/20 now, and get ahead of the rush to buy the limited installed release, you can message me on Instagram for further details.

Direct Sell Customer Request

2020-05-15T15:13:00.000-04:00

Beauty of Creating, and the "Bee Kind" Project promotes positivity,
featuring a 5 PC ensemble:
blue/white floral "bumble bee" printed skort, yellow sleeveless "Bee Kind" tee,
beaded bracelet, faux leather tennis shoes,
and a zip front turquoise hooded windbreaker jacket.

Fitness I: Aerobics, Yoga

2020-05-02T16:58:00.002-04:00

BOC Fitness I: Aerobics & Yoga - Several variations of aerobic & yoga wear to come, but this is just the beginning. The ensemble includes: color block leggings, sports bra, matching socks, and trainer shoes.

All of the items in this ensemble were designed and manufactured by Dronellar, for Beauty of Creating, and Doll Stars Athletics.

Adjusted Calendar 2020-2021, tentative

2020-05-02T03:46:00.000-04:00

It's been almost two years since we made the pledge to create an Athletic/Fitness collection. We sort of started it with cheer, but the prototype never really made it out of the drafting room.

With a few minor adjustments to our 2020 schedule, BOC Fitness is finally coming to fruition with a 4/5 outfit collection taking the place of our Spring/Summer collection this year. Usually each Spring/Summer a massive collection unfolds, but this year we will dedicate the seasons to athletics/fitness. Given that the Olympics was pushed back to 2021, while still featuring 2020, the fitness will continue into 2021 with a few more additional ensembles to round out the collection!

Tentative Release Schedule - 2020-21

🧵 BOC Fitness (as the Spring-Summer 2020 feature event)

🧵 Grease Tribute Collection will be featured as the "Christmas in July" 2020

🧵 Old Towne Christmas Carolers - the "old towne" event rescheduled to debut for Holiday 2021.

🧵 Gingham Paper Dolls Plate II - Fall 2020 (on schedule)

🧵 "Sheroes" Careers & Costumes - Fall 2020

Adjustments always happen, and this years rescheduling will allow more time for us to work through drafts while continuing to support the #make2give campaign and Goodfellow Doll Project. As always, we will continue to update our 'direct sell customers' here on the release of Beauty of Creating items.

In the midst of it all...

2020-04-06T18:54:00.000-04:00

Frustration. We all feel it in the middle of this storm. Relationships are dissected immensely. Before this COVID-19 pandemic touched down, I was evaluating the need for a new serger. On my mask-making-mission, I looked to big box wholesalers for a back up. I had tried the Singer, most recently. It worked fine for a few years. But the threads, no matter what I did, refused to interlock with the loopers and when they did, the tensions were constantly finicky. Frustrations loomed. In order to create a sense of normalcy for it, I resigned Singer Stylus 14SH654 to one thread, only-White!

Meanwhile I am glancing at the now almost 20 year old White Speedylock 1600 Series, a tried and true friend. It had its moments where it too, didn't want to loop proper. It has even shuddered through a broken plate and loop pin, and yet it still emerges as the most dominant soldier in the field. With that said, I started evaluating more about sticking with the best of the bunch. Unfortunately, White (OHIO) ceased manufacturing years ago and this left me with considering other options, like looking to Brother.

It didn't help that the bigger box stores who house sergers have failed to impress in the stress of the demand for services. I recognize the constraints on companies with the reduction in human resources, but customer service is still important. For three days I considered and pondered the need in the field, verses who would supply that need. I glanced by chance at eBay, and discovered what I believed to be a great deal--a like new White Speedylock Series 1600--a treasured remnant of an estate sale.

I didn't want a warranty of extension. That to me is a waste of money, considering I have maintained its sibling for 20 years without it being in professional repair service. I was feeling charitable in this environment. So why not? I was definitely in the energy to entertain the small box shop, because they know how to handle and track their inventory.

What a gift it has turned out to be!!!

I doubt it has even been used more than a handful of times. Serger/Overlock machines are divas. Some sewists find them more stress than necessary. I, however love the finish they provide. For me, there is not a B.O.C. without that finish. I'm sure the original owner gave up on it for nothing more than discovering it to be more worry than it was worth.

First, the shipper took great care in packaging this item securely.

And for all intents, I cannot refrain from repeating this--It's basically new!

The seal unbroken on the VHS instruction tape
The manual (ENG) also has a spanish version included, and it has never been opened
The plastic protective cover, still securely folded, sealed in a package, untouched
The bottle of lubricant didn't even have a piercing in the tube
Not a single fingerprint on the surface nor fabric residue in the housing...say what?

It's like the debutante that was never really kissed proper!

No signs of use! Did you read that? No signs of use! After a little moment of silence and thanks for this most precious gift, I proceeded to start it up after a little oiling to its parts, changing the needles, adjusting the tensions, testing fabrics, and basically getting to know my new serger!

It is a charming addition and I am so proud for this gift that was made available to me. The universe of infinite rewards conspired to bring this treasure into my domain.

The most wonderful thing about the White Speedylock Series 1600, is that it doesn't require special needles. A standard sewing machine needle (2) recommended! Let's go!!!