SPRINGFIELD SHOE SPECTACULAR!

I could not be more excited about the new shoes from Springfield Collection!!!! Seriously genius! Four new colors of shoes now avalible on line in the Springfield Collection store!

 

The new Green ones are such a fun color for Spring! Click here for the Shop Listing.

Blue Patent Shoes you can dress up your dolls outfits with this beautiful shoes! Click here to see them on line!

Every girl and every doll should own at least one pair of Shiny Red shoes! Click here for the new Red Patent Stunners!

 

Last but not least don't over look these Pretty Pink Patent shoes!

Did I mention that Springfield Doll Shoes fit perfectly inside the large plastic Eggs? They do!

Be sure to check out Springfield's wonderful new Shoes priced perfectly under $5!

Click here to visit Springfield's Website and take advantage of their wonderful Spring Sale!

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New Ballet Set From Maplelea!

 

I am so delighted to share that Maplelea has come up with their own 10 piece  ballet set for Maplelea Dolls! I am thrilled to share the link to the outfit by clicking here

Offered at $47 Canadian this grey and pink outfit is simply perfect!

The shoes like all Maplelea items have incredible attention to detail. I love how well made everything is and how versatile!

Aptly named Pirouettes and Plies this stunning set is shipped anywhere in Canada for one low shipping rate!

Additionally Maplelea is having a free shipping event if your order is more then $80! Simply Like them on Facebook by clicking here until March 31st at Midnight you will enjoy free shipping simply follow this link!!!!

I would love to see your Maplelea Doll photos and so would Maplelea! They are having a contest starting March 26th! Stay tuned for details!
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Etsy Spotlight 4 Easter Items For Our Dolls, Not Just Your Every Day Easter Dress.....

I find it hard sometimes to navigate all the great deals on Etsy, the market is saturated with so many shops and sellers that it often takes hours for me to find something new and that catches my eye. Case in point the above photo is a really great Easter Set from Creations by Coralee . This set is a great deal offered at $20  I know many 18 inch dolls would love to sport this look this Easter Season! Click here for shop and listing.

 

Every Dapper Young 18 inch boy doll would love to have his Easter Sunday Best from My Girl Clothing Co's Heirloom Shop $38 click here for shop and listing

 

I love this set for bitty baby offered from Adorable Applique's 4U  offered at $18 this fun set can be viewed by clicking here.

Last but not least on today's spotlight take a look at this Cupcake Stand for dolls caught my eye offered at $8 from Dollicious Darlings is worth a second look this Easter Shopping Season!Click here for shop and listing.

 There are more then 48 pages of Easter Themed Dolly Items on Etsy and these are 4 of my recent favorites. Be sure to check out their Etsy Shops and keep your eyes out for more fun Easter Finds!

Looks Like A Nice Day For A Dolly Bike Ride

Today I wanted to share some dolly bike options I have found on line. The above is a Journey Girl Bike from ToysRUs, offered on line for girls and their dolls (aged 4-7) with this back seat for dolly! This sweet ride is offered at $99.99 and something I think I would have loved for myself as a child! Click here for bike listing.

 

For the Dolly only version of this bike Journey Girl offers this blue bike for $26.99 click here for on line listing.This listing includes the helmet!

 

Our Generation makes a Pretty Pink bike for 18 inch dolls for $49.99

I like that OG dolls have knees that bend which helps they sit on the bike properly! Click here for Target's On Line listing.

 

American Girl offers this Stunning throwback to my own childhood with Julies Banana Seat bike, offered at $115 and can be purchased on line by clicking here

American Girl also offers this $100 Trail bike for dolls with an option to purchase a pet trailer to go with it! Click here for on line listing.

If any of you have some dolly bike photos or tips you wish to share with us please email me a photo to karenmowen@gmail.com or leave a comment here. Do you think a Bike is a great accessory and play item for your dolls or no?
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Check Out Fun New Spring I Patterns For Bitty!

I was recently on www.pixiefaire.com and I was so thrilled to see some of the wonderful patterns for bitties!
Check out Baby Mine Patter for Shirt, overalls and hat for bitty baby! Pattern offered at  $5.99 Click here for pattern listing.

Even more adorable how about the tiered skirt and t-shirt pattern for bitty! This beginner level pattern is offered at $5.99 and one I know you are going to love! Click here for pattern and listing.

Also offered from MI Gurlz Clothing is the Ann Arbor Dress and Romper, the colors on the cover art scream summer! I love it! Pattern offered at $3.99 on www.pixiefaire.com

I am so happy to see patterns for Bitty and I can not wait to see what you make with these patterns be sure to email me a photo at karenmowen@gmail.com
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Totally Me! A Paint Your Own Tea Set By Toys R Us Product Review

For Christmas my nieces Laura and Thea gave me a Totally Me Tea set and recently Thea and I got it out and painted it! This is a fun product and the perfect gift/project for this crafty tea loving Aunt!
Toys R US sells this set on line for $11.99 and this is a fabulous deal!  This set includes everything you need except the newspaper to paint on. The box recommends 8+ but my Three year old Niece and I had a blast painting our own cups and I took on the tea pot, creamer and sugar.

As we painted I chose a simple line design in purple and Yellow, Thea liked to use as many colors as possible!

 

We both had a blast painting these and recommend this set to any tea and craft loving girl or adult! While it dried we had our weekly tea and now we have a keepsake tea set!

To order your own from Toys R Us click here

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Looking For A Great Dough Recipe For Doll Play? This One is No Bake, White and Easy to Paint!

So I was talking with one of my readers who can not use oven baked clays due to a family members health and I remembered that there is a great no bake and easy to paint clay you can make and use for doll play!
Baking Soda and Cornstarch make a great dough that is totally white and easy to paint. It is a little more fragile to work with so not great for young children to play with roughly but for those who take great care of their things especially items they make check this recipe out!

image from pinterest.ckr.com/photos/kimsdollhouses/

Things you will need:
Baking soda 1 cup
Cornstarch 1/2 cup
Water 1/2 cup

Procedure:
Sift baking soda and cornstarch, and put them in a saucepan. Add water, and mix well until smooth. Place the dough in saucepan on stove and cook on medium heat.Stir constantly. When the mixture starts to boil, lower the heat but keep stirring until it takes the form of a ball. Now, remove the pan from stove and let it cool enough to touch. Grease a plain surface with cooking oil and knead the dough on it.Then cover the dough with a damp cloth until completely cool. Store the dough in an air-tight plastic bag in refrigerator.Do not eat, freeze or bake. Let the items air dry for a day or so.Then paint and varnish.

Check out http://www.inhabitots.com/ for a Organic Clay Recipe and Tutorial!

 I can not wait to see what you make with these clay recipes! So please send me a photo of your completed doll play items! As with all my posts we would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

Mini Monday Etsy Pattern From Sweet Silver Creations!

Looking for things for our Mini Monday post to share with you all I cam across this MINI Doll Crochet pattern offered at $3.25 this is one of the most adorable princess style patterns I have seen for the mini dolls. Click here for shop and listing

 

Mini Doll lovers will just love this pattern and outfits you could create with it!

Sleeping Beauty Click here

 There are patterns even more mini doll as a Disney princess!

Jasmine click here

For Snow White Click here

Belle Click here for listing

Not into Disney? Check out this pattern below!

 Also offered this Sundress pattern with matching shoes, hat and bag which would be perfect for mini dolls this Easter! Each item would fit wonderfully inside a little plastic egg, I am just saying! Click here for shop and listing.

You will love this Etsy Shop for Mini Crochet Patterns there are so many wonderful patterns in this shop that I have not shown and I think it is a wonderful place to go for inspiration! Be sure to check out Sweet Silver Creations by clicking here.
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Madelon's Fun Find From Sam's Club

Madelon has sent in this great fun find from Sam's Club, Perfect as a basket stuffer or even put away for birthday parties or Christmas gifts! Check out Isabelle's Fashion Design

This set includes a large paper doll and two books along with the craft supplies. I would have loved something like this when I was younger (heck I think I might pick it up for myself now!)
Check out Sam's Club for fun finds like these from American Girl and put some aside for the Doll lover in your life!
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Jessica T's Tip'a A Free Party Dress Pattern By Pickled Okra by Charlie!

Who does not love a free pattern or a party dress! Check out Jessica T's Tip of Pickled Okra by Charlie Blog Spot!

This is a great tutorial to do a fun dress and I love the use of rick rack! Click here for blog and pattern!
Thank you Jessica T for this tip, I have the perfect material in mind!
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

 

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! 

I am thrilled to share Hannah's photo, Hannah who was the inspiration behind Extra Special Dolls  is such an inspiration to so many!

 

I purchased my own Hannah doll last year and she has become a regular in my own on line writing and such a beautiful doll!

Here is more about Hannah and how these wonderful dolls came to be

 

Recently I watched and enjoyed the most wonderful video of children who have Down Syndrome sharing advice for a new mother expecting a child with Down Syndrome, it is so moving I recommend everyone watch it! See below!

For all of you today who are living with Down Syndrome or love some one with Down Syndrome thank you for enriching the lives of everyone around you and inspiring us. To Connie and To Hannah, Thank you for all you do and continue to do to improve the lives of all doll lovers with your wonderful line of Extra Special Dolls.  To learn more about World Down Syndrome Day please click here.
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Dolly Sleep Over Party Gift Sets From Springfield Dolls

Have you been on the Springfield Doll Site recently? I went on to check out some doll Pj's so I could do a post about dolly sleep wear but I found these three fun sets and knew I had to share them with you as a separate post.
The set in the photo posted above is super cute and  boxed and ready to give as a gift!
This boxed five-piece gift set comes with two Pajama Party Outfits and one pair of white-and-purple Lamb Slippers.

 

I love the fun spring colors in this set and the cute new slippers! 

This set is offered at $19.99 on line and you can view it by clicking here.

Also offered in the Springfield On Line shop this 5 piece set including bunny slippers, blanket and two types of Pj's also offered at $19.99 and perfect for gift giving!

Another fun sleep over set is this third 5 piece set, which includes the moccasin slippers, supper cute tank top and short pj's and even a set of pj's I would be comfortable in, Capri pants and  Tunic style sleep shirt!
This set is also offered on line for $19.99 Click here to learn more about this fun set!

If you are looking for great gift ideas for birthday parties, special occasions or even as a gift to yourself check out Springfield Dolls on line by clicking here

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Spring Around The Corner, Means Baseball Is Too!

Almost Spring which means Almost Baseball Season, here are some of my favorites from one of my Favorite Etsy shops

My Girl Clothing Co has my favorite Baseball outfit on Etsy I think it is the stir-up pants that does it for me!

For an additional nominal fee you can add a mitt bat and ball!  Custom ordered to your desired team, click here for shop, listing and to find out more about My Girl Clothing Co.

Just looking to add a team hat to your collection not to worry My Girl Clothing Co has that for you too! Click here for shop and listing.
So if you are a fan looking to add some baseball inspired items to your doll play collection check out  My Girl Clothing Co and bring some Spring Time Fun to your home!
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