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Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖On my most recent video someone commented saying they’d love to see my version of Loving You Bar...
14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖

On my most recent video someone commented saying they’d love to see my version of Loving You Barbie. Well here it is!

This model is Fashion Jeans Barbie. A doll that what Well-Loved and has now received some much needed Tender Loving Care.

I had bought her as a body donor and the head was destined for the bin. But then I had bought a baby doll for its dress and Ollie thought it was a hair donor for a reroot. Initially I wasn’t keen on the idea of using this hair for a reroot but then came across this head and thought it would be perfect for this shade. And luckily I had bought another doll as a hair donor and therefore had a matching body for her again.

So it all seemed to work out in the end. You might also recognise the dark blue mummy-made dress in the before photo that I had up-cycled into my version of Picture Pretty Barbie (see previous posts).

I was going to do a video on making this outfit but didn’t have time (I am only just getting this up in time). The skirt pattern is the same as the peaches pattern with the addition of a centre panel and heart. The bodice is different and I’ve added the link for that pattern in the description of that same Peaches and Cream video.

Ollie and I did this photo shoot, had a small picnic with Sonny, and then made origami flowers for each other (2nd last photo with gifts). Sonny also made us a Valentine at school earlier in the week (last photo). It has been a lovely Valentine’s Day 💖

Merry Christmas everyone! 💖Christmas Angel Barbie has gifted Tommy this Barbie case and two dolls (a Birthday/Christmas ...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! 💖

Christmas Angel Barbie has gifted Tommy this Barbie case and two dolls (a Birthday/Christmas gift from my dear friend 💖)

I told myself I could make a Christmas fashion if I got one of the sewing projects I’ve promised friends done. As a result I had 2 days before Christmas to make a pattern, cut, sew, photograph and post 🥵

This outfit gives me so many different vibes: 80s Barbie (obviously), Picnic at Hanging Rock, Meet Me in St Louis, and Christmas Vacation etc. Can you name any more? The dress is made of vintage fabric and trims apart from the sash. I made the bodice and skirt seperate as I intend to use the bodice with a few other outfits in the future.

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and very happy and safe new year 💖💖💖

Hiya everyone! OK, I am a little late with this one 😂 Here’s the gifts I received for my birthday in early November.Olli...
22/12/2025

Hiya everyone! OK, I am a little late with this one 😂 Here’s the gifts I received for my birthday in early November.

Ollie got me a salad spinner, Barbie’s horse “Dancer”, I Love Lucy, Thunderbirds, a new camera and a basketball (I was always obsessed with my brother’s basketball growing up but wasn’t allowed to touch it).

My sister from another mister “Fashion Photo Elianye” ( ) gifted me these groovy shirts, a Now Look Ken (My “mini-me”?) and a Coppertone Candi! So 70s and right up my alley! Thanks Sis!

Eddi (aka Spagbol, aka Spageddi, aka Sgeds (which I don’t think he likes 😂) aka ) got me Maxi n Mini which reminds me of a teddy bear I had as a kid that was made of the same blue metallic fabric and was very noisy to sleep with 😂 and “Two-Faced Barbie” 😱 😂

Soon I’m going to put Maxi n Mini on a doll I bought with the birthday money I got from Mum 💖

And lastly we have a sewing book and some 101 Dalmatian PJs that were from My mother-in-law and another sewing book from my brother-in-law and his partner.

It’s been a tough year (or few years) but I am lucky to have such caring and thoughtful friends and family to help me through. Thank you to everyone for the lovely gifts and birthday wishes 💖

New Video! Link in bio 💖Here’s my new Peaches ’n Cream Barbie after her makeover. I got her from the Op Shop a day or so...
01/12/2025

New Video! Link in bio 💖

Here’s my new Peaches ’n Cream Barbie after her makeover. I got her from the Op Shop a day or so after my 30th Birthday. She’s one of the prettiest I’ve ever seen and she seems to be a less common variation of the Taiwan made dolls. Among other things her face paint is different and she has the late 80s round toes. My guess is that she was probably one of the last runs. Check out the video for more information and for the link to download the pattern for my version of the Peaches ’n Cream dress 😊

“Corso Coat” 🎄AVAILABLE NOW! (All proceeds go to UNICEF)Can you believe it is that time of year again already? Barbie is...
03/12/2024

“Corso Coat” 🎄
AVAILABLE NOW! (All proceeds go to UNICEF)

Can you believe it is that time of year again already? Barbie is preparing for Francie’s visit and needs to pick up a few things for Christmas lunch as well as a gift for Francie.

She struts down Manly Corso in her red, green and blue coat made of vintage fabric. Underneath she wears a comfortably cool cotton jersey dress accessorised with a sparkly belt featuring a vintage buckle. Her purse is made of brown German velvet and lined in the same vintage fabric used for the coat.

This outfit was designed in order to raise money for UNICEF and all money made from this outfit will be donated on Boxing Day. (6 outfits available in total). This outfit can be purchased via the link in my bio or by copying and pasting this link: https://www.deanreensminimodes.com/shop/p/corso-coat

I am also offering FREE shipping on ALL orders until January 1st 😊

INCLUDES: Coat, Jersey dress, Belt, Bag, and Gift.
Dolls, shoes, stands and bird are NOT included. Colours and styles may vary.

Illustration by Eddi Frantz /
Backdrop painted by my husband.

P.S. I hope you all can take a chance to look around my new website too. It has been a rough couple of years and this fashion was actually meant to follow my Francie fashion that was sold in 2021! Life well and truly got in the way, but I feel like I’ve learnt a lot of important life lessons through it all. I know a lot of people have been going through a lot the world over too. I hope we can all find some peace in the coming years 💕💖💕

If you are unable to obtain one of these fashions please consider donating to a charity of your choice as every little bit counts! ❤️

New website now live. I've been working on this for a few months and it is so nice to finally have it all together. I wa...
14/11/2024

New website now live. I've been working on this for a few months and it is so nice to finally have it all together. I wanted a completely new look, right down to a new logo. I hope y'all like it! ❤️ https://www.deanreensminimodes.com

Beaten to the punch! But I guess as the saying goes, great minds think alike! I was in shock when I saw that  had made a...
17/04/2024

Beaten to the punch!

But I guess as the saying goes, great minds think alike!

I was in shock when I saw that had made an extremely similar Kimono to me. He even chose the same fabric as I had for the obi! But as I hadn’t sewn my obi yet I decided to go with a different fabric.

It is fun to see the small differences in how we went about creating our Kimono.

I am also part way through making two others, one in the white version of this brocade and a FQ version which I currently plan on keeping for myself.

I will be selling this one (and the white once completed) for $90 USD (free international shipping) via PayPal invoice. Should anyone wish to purchase this fashion please DM me. Otherwise I will list it soon on Etsy.

Another outfit available in my Etsy store. I call this one "Daytime Delight". It is made using a vintage ribbed pique fa...
09/04/2024

Another outfit available in my Etsy store. I call this one "Daytime Delight". It is made using a vintage ribbed pique fabric.

That beautiful vivid backdrop was painted by my husband 💖 And the lovely model was on loan from 💖

Illustration by Eddi Frantz

Link in bio 😘

Hiya everyone! It feels so good to finally be back with new creations for sale on Etsy!  This collection is called "Midn...
09/04/2024

Hiya everyone! It feels so good to finally be back with new creations for sale on Etsy!

This collection is called "Midnight Rainbows"!

Believe it or not I started work on these when you know what started and I finally have them completed. The original idea was for Barbie and I added Skipper and Francie in so they didn't feel left out. I used vintage buckles for Skipper and Francie and the rainbow fabric is vintage too. Can't wait to share more of my creations with you all!

Illustration by Eddi Frantz

Link in bio ❤️

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