Arachnia

Arachnia lives in the spooky little house, deep in the dark woods on the edge of Gothville, home of the Strange Little Girls. She rarely comes out in the daytime and nobody dares to go near her house, where the knee high grass and creeping brambles harbour an army of spindle legged spiders …

Arachnia ~ A OOAK Gothic Doll by Jo Hards

Arachnia is a OOAK original gothic doll by Jo Hards. She is approximately 16 inches tall and is dressed in spiderweb satin and lace, with a leatherette corset and shoes. Around her neck she wears a ribbon with a silver-plated spider pendant. She is available to adopt here for £50 plus P&P.

What's in a Name? Part One ~ Lucretia

When I’m making a ragdoll, sometimes I have a name in mind before I start. Sometimes they take on a personality as they develop and seem to tell me what they should be called. Lucretia was one of the latter.

 

Lucretia - OOAK Gothic Rag Doll

 

I knew I wanted to give her a beautiful gothic dress and corset, but didn’t know exactly how she would turn out. I decided to let her take on a life of her own … and she did. The look of steely determination in her black button eyes and tightly stitched mouth called to mind one of my early gothic influences, Patricia Morrison of The Sisters of Mercy. In my teens, I was in awe of her and spend hours in my room perfecting the iconic goth make-up and back-combed hair. It was also Patricia who  inspired me to pick up a bass guitar. The first song I learned to play was Lucretia My Reflection.

 

Patricia Morrison - Sisters of  Mercy Bassist and 1980's Gothic Fashion Icon

 

So, as I sat stitching the hair to my latest gothic rag doll, it seemed fitting to name her Lucretia, in honour of the musician and the song that stitched a little piece of goth into my being that never left.

 

 

Brand New Online Shop at Strange Little Girls!

The Strange Little Girls website now has a brand new shop page, where you will find all of the available gothic dolls (including OOAK dolls), accessories and Alchemy Gothic jewellery. To purchase an item, either click on the picture and click the ‘add to bag’ button, or simply drag the item to the shopping bag. If you don’t see the item you’re looking for, it may be temporarily out of stock, so please keep checking back. Custom dolls can still be ordered via the contact form under the ‘Contact Us’ tab. I’m also in the process of adding some pictures of custom work to the website under the ‘Custom Gothic Dolls’ tab. I’m always trying to improve the site and it is updated regularly, so don’t forget to  ‘like’ us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news.

Chaostar

Had a busy week? I know I have. Don’t fight the chaos, embrace it with the Chaostar pendant. This unusual piece, which would make an ideal gift for a male or female loved one, is handcrafted in fine English pewter by Alchemy Gothic. It measures approximately 5cm in diameter and comes supplied with a nickle free, silver-toned chain. The Chaostar is available to buy now at www.strange-little-girls.co.uk for £12.50.

Alchemy Gothic Jewellery

I’m so excited  to tell you about the newest additions to the Strange Little Girls website! I now have chokers, pendants, necklaces, and earrings by Alchemy Gothic in stock and ready to ship. Prices start at just £8, so there’s something for everybody’s budget.

One of the most stunning pieces in the collection, is the Garden of Dark Desires necklace  ‘A cascade of glittering tears drop from the velvet-black roses of karmic love.’  A  row of three black pewter roses with a sparkling clear crystal at the centre of each hang seductively from a dark grey ribbon, secured with an adjustable metal fastening.

The Garden of Dark Desires necklace is priced at £30 (RRP £32.99).

New Website!

I’ve spent the last couple of days giving the Strange Little Girls website and Wordpress page a fresh new look. The layout is basically the same, but the old patterned border has gone and Vermillion adorns the header bar! I have also added instructions for how to buy OOAK dolls to the website’s FAQ page. Please have a look and let me know if you have any problems viewing the site. All dolls and accessories are currently in stock and I’m expecting a delivery of Alchemy Gothic jewellery very soon!

Vegan Dolls???

“How can a doll be vegan, isn’t that to do with food?”

This is a question I was asked recently, so in case anybody else is wondering the same thing, I’ll try to explain. At this point, I should point out that I am vegan, which means I believe that animals shouldn’t be harmed for enjoyment, fashion, or convenience. Part of veganism is to do with food. I don’t consume any animal products. This includes meat, fish, dairy, eggs, by-products like gelatin, whey, etc, or honey. I get everything my body needs from a healthy, balanced, plant based diet.

However, veganism doesn’t stop at food. I don’t use cosmetics, toiletries, or cleaning products that contain animal derived ingredients. I don’t buy clothes or materials made from leather, wool, or silk, and I don’t use animal derived materials in any Strange Little Girls product. There are so many great quality alternatives these days, I don’t need to! I also avoid products which have been tested on animals.

So, if you are vegetarian, or vegan, you can be sure that no animals were harmed in the making of my dolls, or anything I sell on my website. If you would like to know more about any of the points raised here. Plenty of reliable information can be found on the Vegan Society website.

Lucretia My Reflection

Introducing Lucretia ~ The latest OOAK gothic doll by Strange Little Girls. Lucretia is 15 inches tall. She is dressed in black crushed velvet, satin and lace, wears a black leatherette corset, velvet shoes and a silver plated cross. Lucretia is priced at £50. If you would like to adopt her, please send your request using the contact form on the website.

‘Revenant bitten, always smitten’

If you’re looking for something special for a Halloween party this year, the Bitten choker by Alchemy Gothic may be just the thing. This soft velvet band choker features two crimson Swarovski crystal ‘bite marks’ and cascading crystal ‘blood’ drops. The Bitten choker and more Alchemy Gothic pieces will be available to buy at Strange Little Girls very soon!

 

 

Amelia

I’m busy at the moment working on a brand new OOAK gothic doll, but in the meantime remember there are still some 14 inch and 7 inch gothic dolls available to buy on the website. 

The very first gothic doll I created was Amelia. At 14 inches tall and made from soft white cotton, Amelia is puzzled by the world. Bright lights hurt her eyes and she hates it when people shout, so she hides away in the shadows and loses herself in her music. Some people think she’s scary, so she doesn’t have many friends, but all she wants is to be loved. Amelia is dressed in black crushed velvet and crepe fabric, overlayed with spiderweb lace. She can be yours for £25 plus p&p.

Gothic Dolls and Accessories For Sale

Strange Little Girls is a range of creepy, collectible gothic dolls and original gothic accessories, designed and created by Jo Hards. Strange Little Girls products contain no animal derived materials, so are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Collectible Gothic Dolls

Each gothic doll is made individually by the designer, using an original pattern. Their faces and full head of hair are lovingly hand stitched, giving each one a unique personality, so no two will be identical. They are made from pure white cotton and stuffed with soft polyester filling, no wire or glue is ever used. Please note, Strange Little Girls gothic dolls are collectors’ items and should not be given to a child due to small parts.

Gothic Accessories

Strange Little girls gothic purses are designed and individually crafted by Jo Hards with the same care and attention to detail as given to the dolls. Also, we will soon be stocking Alchemy Gothic jewellery! The range is constantly growing, so find us on Facebook or Twitter to get the latest news and see new products as soon as they are released.

Find us at www.strange-little-girls.co.uk