She’s adorable! I love that you painted on your tattoos and your scar, and painting the glasses 😍 I definitely understand your misgivings in regards to the body type etc, but it is like you said- only an avatar of yourself 😄. With details that is YOU! I most certainly don’t expect anyone to look like their mini me, and nobody does. Not even Dollightful!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 Yeah, one of the things I had to keep reminding myself of was that a lot of people use Monstet High dolls as their mini me doll, and no one has those proportions! (And FYI, I'm non-binary and my pronouns are they/them, so my mini me's would be the same. 😉)

OOF i felt the ending statement so much :c idk if you felt this, too, but my fear in making representations of myself that are ~smaller~ than i really am is the worry that others will perceive it as me being in denial about my size? like "oh does she really think she's as small as that? awkward." but the truth is, there isn't good fat rep anywhere, but especially in dolls, and you deserve - we all do - to explore our identity and creativity without judgment or fear. i think this steph, different as they may be from the real steph, is just as beautiful and valid as their creator. and thank you for sharing them with us 💖

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 And yeah. It hit me so much harder than I realised. But I had to remind myself that a lot of people use Monster High for their mini me dolls, and like, no one has those proportions. 😅

Wow! You almost made me cry at the end! Boy can I identify. I used to run from the camera for over 40 years. Then one day last year my husband and I were talking about starting a KZread channel. I weirdly said ok. For some reason I decided that I didn't care I just wanted to have fun. Not that I am completely comfortable, but it gets better each time 😍 I hope that this will be a good start to you feeling more comfortable with showing yourself on camera. No one sees us the way we see ourselves. You are beautiful Steph because you are unique and wonderfully Steph!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 Maybe at some point I'll feel comfortable doing a face reveal and all that. It definitely helps seeing other people who are my size making videos.

this reminds me of how much i want to redo my mini me lol also mine literally doesnt look like me either except for the hair....and lipstick. i think your mini you turned out adorable though! i also felt a little bit weird making my mini me when i first made it because of body issues. like...i just felt like i was lying when choosing an ever after high body to represent my body type. anyway, theyre beautiful, im sure youre beautiful, and i also want those pants haha

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Jacky. 💖💖

Such a beautiful and honest ending to an awesome "self portrait" 😌 new subbie here because of it... Thx for sharing 👍🏾💐👍🏾

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖 Glad to have you here. 😊

I think you did a beautiful job of her.I love the hair ,it’s really pretty,and her outfit is just perfect.Darling.I have fought with my weight all my life.I have come to the conclusion that I am built for comfort not speed lol. All the women on my mothers side of the family are on the larger side.I don’t care any more and now I just get on with my life,what’s left.I spent too long dwelling on it.You are you and it’s what you and those who love you matters ..Love n Light 💗🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗

Thank you. For sharing your art, for sharing yourself, and for sharing the community. Someday, we'll have better plus sized dolls for bases, I know we will.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖 And I hope so.

Super cute doll! I also love the vulnerability and honesty in this video. Keep that up and you'll continue to enjoy beauty on the inside and out.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 It wouldn't have felt right to me not to address it, and I knew I probably wasn't the only person to ever feel this way.

Love love love the way the embroidery came out! Fresh and different!

@stephoodoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖💖

i love the natural, nonchalant eyes... also the wig is perfection^^

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 I'm so proud of that wig.

Hey Steph!! I am a new subscriber to your channel, found you via your comment to Toya's video today. Loved your tips, and your video of the making of your mini me. The comments you made at the end of your video went straight to my heart. I understood what you were saying 1000%. I wish you nothing but happiness and understanding, and joy, in your day to day, and the future. Be who you are and be PROUD! Don't let ANYONE, take away you right to be happy! 💕 p.s. your embroidery was terrific!

@stephoodoll

3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, hi! Welcome! And thank you so much. 💖💖💖

I worry so much about making a mini me doll and being plus size, thank you for being candid about that.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

💖 It wouldn't have felt right if I didn't address it.

There's a Wild Heart plus size doll that I love. Her arms are beautiful and round, and she made of soft curves and round face with a little double chin. I love her and she looks like my body the most. I'd say shes a size 18-22, tho her tummy is small, but I think thats so she can move at the waist. I've used the Hagrid doll from the Harry Potter line to make my brother, you just have to swipe out the bearded face for a Ken face. It took forever to find actual plus sized dolls. Oh, and there's an old Rosie O'donald doll out there that has a really pretty body, and there's one of that female character from the Drew Carey show, her face sculpt and body are really well done with attention to our curves being soft and round and pretty.

I understand your body issues. Finding plus size clothes that look and feel good is a problem for me too. Your mini me is adorable. 🥰🥰🥰

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖 And yeah, the struggle is real. I want to start sewing some of my own clothes when I have time, but even then fabric is expensive. 🙃

Hi love your video it's the first time I've seen you. I'm a 68yr old lady who is curvy. We are who we are and if other people don't like it it's their problem. Guess what I don't like my arms either. Stay strong. Keep your head up and keep on making your videos. Kath UK.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖

Your mini-me is an absolute treat! I did not know that's how the feet came out on these two dolls, and gosh does it make me want to rewatch Frey's video for those freckles, that's a nice technique. Really love how you handled that wig too, I'll have to keep your tips in mind the next time I go to make one! Also, oh my gosh your glasses are so cute?! What a fun style! I totally get you on the discomfort of making a doll like this. I made a mini-me over the pandemic (coincidentally also using this barbie's body, since I too am a plus-sized person), and she's been sitting in a box for a while because I don't like her. We've got a lot of the same concerns, I also want a persona doll that has clothing options and feels true to me, and as someone who's still learning to love herself, it's a struggle. I've actually been wanting to remake my persona using a different doll, Jacy Masters from the Wild Hearts Crew (she fits a good amount of my curvy Barbie clothes). Dunno if I could manage it, since I'm really pale and she's a lot tanner, and I've had bad luck with repainting the entire body, but it would be worth it, she's the first doll that I've looked at and said "she feels like me," and that's powerful. I haven't had that happen before. Slight tangent but still relevant: at the end of last year I got into cosplaying, and not too long after, I was invited to play a tabletop game with some friends. We're doing it on the Monster of the Week system, and it's an exploration of the Bendy and the Ink Machine universe with some added fantasy elements. I opted to play as Susie Campbell, a voice actress who's very passionate about her role as Alice Angel, and partway through I decided to start dressing up like my concept art of her for our game night. Cosplaying, in general, has helped me feel better about my body (like who knew one person could become so many different people? So cool!), but interpreting a character I love as a plus-sized lady has done wonders for me. Susie doesn't have a canon design, but what I've created works for both of us, and exploring 30s and 40s fashion has been a fun exercise, highly recommend playing with something like that. I already loved Susie, and in some ways, I think taking the time to find some of myself in her has helped me love myself a little more. It's helped me realize that I am smart, beautiful, and a valuable part of my friend groups, no matter what I look like. I want you to know that you're dazzling and wonderful too. I don't say it nearly enough, but you make some really beautiful work, your sense of humor is such a treat, and it's always nice to hear your voice. Rock on Steph, you are amazing and we're so fortunate to have you here in the doll community! Keep kicking butt out there!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖💖💖 I also thought about using Jacy, but her build is still pretty different to mine and I also didn't want to have to repaint the whole body, especially since it would be getting so much use, so I get the struggle. I'm really hoping Plus Dolls (formerly Curvy Girl Dolls) get into production at some point. And that's awesome that you've gained confidence/self love through cosplay and trpgs!

You did a great job.. and I have made a minny me. I've made my hole family.lol

Yes! Please make a small tutorial on how you make clothing patterns for dolls 🙏🏼!!!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

I'll put it on my list! 👍

@ShainaMakesStuff

2 жыл бұрын

I second this! I want to use a Mrs. Incredible for my mini me (her hips are fabulous) and I think that doll may be especially hard to make clothes for.

Yes on all the mentioned videos!! I love your mini-me.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖💖

I am currently in the process of making a custom mini me, but I don't have near the talent that you do. I'm going to be swapping heads and repainting eyes if I feel brave enough...LOL. You are awesome!

@stephoodoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖💖 And good luck! If you don't feel confident with drawing new eyes, you can always use the factory eyes as a guide and just paint over the irises with some acrylic paint to change the colour. You got this!

They turned out so cute! i love their shirt and colorful hair/outfit!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖

Your avatar is awesome. It's nice to see what you 'look' like.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 💖

I love your mini me! Thank you for sharing a bit of yourself with this video. I completely understand your feelings on making a doll of yourself. I chickened out and made a magpie girl instead 🤣🥰

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 Not gonna lie, for a while I did consider just using my Kirby nendoroid instead. 😅 But I figured it wouldn't be a good idea to use a licensed character.

@magg314k

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephoodoll I’m so glad you didn’t 😂 you did such a great job 🥰

So honest! She came out very well!

@stephoodoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 (Also, fyi, I am non-binary and my pronouns are they/them. So it would be the same for my mini me. 😉)

It’s very confronting to make a “you”. I get that. I’ve been trying to make a design for a cartoon “me” for that same purpose and it’s really hard to strike a balancebeteeen idealising myself, not taking myself too seriously and not putting myself down with how I present myself. It’s really weirdly heavy to figure out. I don’t know if I’ve heard anyone else talk about that before so thank you for mentioning it. I think your doll is awesome but you’re right, it’s just an avatar- and those can’t capture everything about us,

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's rough. And thank you! 💖

@ArtOfShannonLee

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephoodoll you’re welcome! Thank you for sharing your work!! 💜

My first doll is going to be a ‘me’ avatar. Already conflicted! An avatar is a stylized version of yourself. I can’t really make a plastic Barbie doll resemble a flabby senior person! Also, want to ease myself into body mods. There will definitely be some wrinkled old people down the line. Thank you for showing me that Mattel does know how to make realistic feet, even though all Barbie’s seem to be cinderellas, regardless of their body type - and that Barbie parts can be interchangeable, and I can remove part of the neck peg. Learned lots here!

@stephoodoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖💖💖 I'm glad you were able to learn a few things from my video.😊 And yeah, it's sort of a difficult process to make a mini you when there are such limited body types available. But viewing it as more of an avatar rather than a realistic depiction helped; sort of like making a Nintendo mii or using some sort of app with limited options. As long as you get the essence of yourself, I think that's the most important part.

@ArachneAnathema

Жыл бұрын

@@stephoodoll i chose the doll with the closest skin tone. I am going to figure out how much to mod the face. No doll is going to come ready made with my significant nose.

@stephoodoll

Жыл бұрын

@@ArachneAnathema Good luck! 💖 And yeah, I really wish there was more nose variation in head sculpts out there.

Sparkle heart club💖💖💖 I was kinda lazy and used an EAH doll for my mini me even though the body is WAY off😅 I thought about using a Jacy Masters, but I am quite a bit paler than her and would’ve felt wrong changing her skin tone to be lighter. It sucks that there aren’t more plus size dolls, and when there are they’re usually still relatively small:( but now I wanna make a new mini me with a MTM bc YOURS LOOKS SO GREAT

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖💖 I almost used an EAH head, but I found out I liked the proportions of the Creatable World one more. And I initially had the same thought about Jacy, but didn't want to lighten her skin either. And even she's not the right body type for me anyway. 😅 Ah well. I will most likely compensate with baggies clothes for now.

Very cool, I'm planning to make my own

Whaoo you look amazing! 💖😍 I didn't know you had tattoos, what an excelent video

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖 Since I always wear long sleeves in videos, no one ever sees them. 🙈

Your Mini-Me came out so cute!!! :3 I have been holding off on making my own Mini-Me for some of the reasons you stated at the end. I am quite the heavy girl (Apple shaped) Finding clothes is not an easy thing for my size and figure proportions... But seeing this, i think i am ready to make my own Mini-Me! :D So Ty!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊💖 I'm glad that I could inspire you to make your own mini self.

I tooootally get where you're coming from with the feelings you mentioned experiencing during the process of making this doll. When I made myself a Mini Me, I knew from the get go that I purposefully wouldn't make her an accurate representation of my outer appearance. For the very reason that most dolls don't have my body type, and the ones who do are still very limited. Like this curvy Barbie, for example. I love how much more diverse Barbies have gotten since I was a child, but even the curvy Barbie still has tiny hands and feet, and being as tall as I am, I have huge hands and huge feet. I also have skin that I don't like, so I very much related to the long sleeves comment. But I think that making a miniself shouldn't only be about making them look like you. I think they should also be a representation of you as a person, and that's kinda what I went for with mine instead. I think yours came out super super good, and even if they don't look exactly like you, from what I can tell, you 100% nailed infusing them with your vibe, and that makes them really awesome imo.

@stephoodoll

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖 And yeah, viewing it more as an avatar rather than a realistic depiction definitely helps.

@DollyAnna

Жыл бұрын

@@stephoodoll For me, too. I also try to think of my body as like... just a temporary vessel for my soul, and focus on everything it can do for me. That helps me a lot too.

Dude they are AWESOME!!! thank you so much for sharing so much about yourself too ❤️❤️

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖💖

Oh my gosh your minself looks Gorgeous!! See you on your next video. :)

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖

@brianahawkins8124

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephoodoll Yw. :)

The doll turned out great! I havent done a minime yet but i will make one, i want to use a Pullip so it wont be a realistic representation of me

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 And a pullip would make such a cute mini me doll!

They look so cute, I love the hair (pan flag, by any chance?) and I definitely feel it, I struggled drawing myself for a long time (and still do) bc I was only ever taught to draw thin people :( but making something you're proud of is still good even if you have mixed feelings about it.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 💖 The pan flag colours weren't intentional (though accurate, lol). I think it was more like the cyan, magenta and yellow from CMYK. I just really like how those colours go together. 😁

OK, I know I'm biased, but this is an excellent doll. Love you!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 💖 Love you too. 😉

I love your dolls. They are amazing!!!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖💖💖

Yeah, for a few weeks ago I made a mini me using a doctor barbie that is curvy. Like you I have body issues and I mad ethe dolls face to realistic and I hate it. Your mini you is so beautiful!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 Maybe you could redo your faceup to be more cartoony? That might help it feel a bit less weird.

I love any creatable world customs or hybrids I'm just happy to see more people in the doll community using them and of course any type of video related to doll pattern making is great 😄 I love the details you added on their clothes I so need to get those mini doll glasses btw, also the feet swapping from the CW to the MTM barbie is *genius* the CW look more realistic and even have way better detail.

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 I really like Creatable World too. The quality of the clothing is so good! I'm pretty sure the glasses came with the ginger doll from the first wave, btw.

You are so creative and you narrate beautifully. Subbed

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much! 💖💖

words cannot express how much i love them! :D The glasses are so cool and the hair? Damn! :D They're amazing and i adore them so much! Keep up the fantastic work!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much! 💖

Loved this episode so muçh. It spoke to me on so many levels

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💖 Glad you enjoyed it.

I'm currently working on making a mini me doll right now (doll modding videos make great viewing material while modding dolls!) Watching your video made me really realize the design choices I'll have to make when adding details to my own doll. I knew I wanted to add my tattoo, but it's a harder hurdle to tackle when it comes to my various scars. Also, why can I not find a female doll with a chin dimple??? Women have cleft chins??? Anyhoot! Thank you for sharing your own experience and thoughts on your project!

@stephoodoll

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad it gave you some food for thought. You might be able to carve or sand a groove into the vinyl for your chin; it's possible but might be a bit tricky. Good luck! 💖

I'm attempting to do the glasses right now, as I have nothing that can fit it, but aside from that my mini-me is done. Being trans, it's very strange to work on a body, to be so overly aware of the doll, reality, and what my brain tells me *should* be representing me instead. I don't hate this doll, and this time I chose not to add the weight, though I am planning a curvy barbie that I've heavily modified already, but yes it's hard to truly identify with it because in the end I believe this doll is very cute, but looking in the mirror and my reference photos, I see nothing cute. RH, to me, just inherently makes cute dolls, and I couldn't damage that for the sake of accuracy. I did genuinely like the tattoo part though, that was surprisingly challenging to write SO SMALL.