Mini Molly Is Available Again!

Have you heard the news? You can again order mini Molly! The 6 inch American Girl Dolls are a favorite of ours here and we are thrilled to know that Molly is back! 

Madelon has a great question and noticed something I had missed! 
"Her glasses are very different. I wonder if the 18 inch Molly will have these glasses when she releases someday?"

Make sure to check out Mini Molly at the AG store near you and bring her home! We have our fingers crossed it wont belong before her 18 inch self and line return!
Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com 

Madelon's Review of the Star Spangled Fan Gear

Today Madelon is sharing her review of the new Star Spangled Fan Gear she got at the AG store....

"This $34 outfit was issued in January just in time for the 2018 Olympics. It comes with a Pom Pom hat, red sunglasses, top, pants, sneakers. I like the vibrant colors of this look. The pant legs fit close to the leg. I like the bright red of the pants. I really only trust red fabric made by American Girl on American Girl dolls. Other brands concern me with the possibility of staining the vinyl. That is why I was willing to pay more."

"I wish the outfit cost less-maybe $24.95. It is marked special edition star spangled fan gear on the box so I don't expect they will make a lot more of these. American Girl has been holding more sales than it used to like the berry sale it had last week. Hopefully it will be reduced soon, the silver sneakers make a great neutral shoe." 

Thank you Madelon for sharing your new outfit with all of us. We would love to hear from you all, so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com. 

Karen's Adventures Back To Barbie

This week I am sharing my niece PB and my dolly dress no sew creations. While visiting me recently she thought that the dolls all needed new dresses and she wanted to do everything herself.
At three there is only so much she can do so I gave in and brought out the scrap fabric I had, ribbons and she used safety scissors. I was only allowed to help with the scissors when they got stuck and I was allowed to help roll the dresses on the dolls as well as tie the bow but everything else she did herself.

Far from professional but she was very proud of herself and her dollies new dresses. It was a great activity with her as she learned and played. 

Thank you for joining me for this weeks Adventures back to Barbie.

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Sew This Sunday!

The Craft Patch Blog has a great tutorial for those of you looking so sew something fun this Sunday! Click here for this Free Pattern Tutorial.

We know you will love all the different dresses you can make your dolls with this step by step tutorial. Great photos and inspirations!
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The Toys We Used To Love...Glow Friends!

Browsing on Etsy as I love to do I came across a long forgotten favorite toy my Glow Friends blog bugs! I had forgotten all about these little lovelies and got so excited to see them in The Pink Room Etsy shop. I remember charging these before I went to sleep at night and to this day I wonder what happened to my little glow bugs. If you are wanting a trip down memory lane do click here for this shop and listing. 

Equally exciting is that they have the Glo Friends Collectors Case!! Click here to learn more. 

Another wonderful Etsy shop has some for sale as well this show even has their matching sacs! Click here to see this listing in the New Wells Jewels Etsy Shop. 

What a fun trip for me down memory lane and seeing these once forgotten treasured companions! 

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Friday Reads Doll Celebrations...

I have a weakness for the American Girl Publishing Book kids and have purchased over the years almost all of them. Doll Celebrations is an updated and fun way to add reading, doll play DIY and crafts to your doll lovers life. This book and kit has tips, tricks and crafts for your doll lover to help keep her entertained and enhance her creative doll play.  This book kit is on sale at The Book Depository and one I can highly recommend for this weeks #fridayreads find it on The Book Depository with free shipping by clicking here.
Thank you for joining us here for this weeks #fridayreads. We would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Celebrate With Tea Time Fabric Panels For Your Next Birthday Event!

We are celebrating birthdays this week in our family and I was reminded of one of my most favorite printed fabric pattern listings on the Tea Time Fabric Panel Etsy Shop website. I feel this kit makes an excellent birthday gift!

This kit is the perfect price point for a party gift and weather you are making it for the birthday doll lover or giving as a gift with the idea of teaching that doll lover to sew this is a gift that helps create memories.

Consider sewing this kit or giving this kit to the birthday doll lover in your life this year. Click here for the Etsy shop and listing in the Tea Time Fabric Panel Etsy Shop. 
Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Knit A Pleated Skirt Dress with this FREE pattern from abc-kniting-patterns.com

Today I am sharing the abc-knitting-patterns. com's pattern for a pleated skirt dress. I love the way they look on the dolls and that the pattern is for those ready to take their basic knitting to a new level. I love the yarn color choices and see why this would be such a versatile pattern to have in your repertoire. This is a free knitting pattern that you can find by clicking here.   

We hope you get to make wonderful outfits for the doll lover in your life with patterns like this. Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Madelon's $10 American Girl Doll Gold Boot fun find!

Today Madelon shares her $10 American Girl Doll Fun Find...

"American Girl released at least 5 new pair of footwear  in January at $10 each. I am very impressed with the selections and price. Having realized during a photo session I did for a Doll Diaries Throwback Thursday on doll shoes many years ago, I own over 300 pairs of doll shoes." 

"Many came with outfits that my mother collected for my daughters, but most I hand selected.  I guess I am a fan of doll shoes. At times, American Girl boots sell for $14 to $16. I am happy the price on these slip-ins is $10."

Great find Madelon! Thank you for sharing with us here today. We would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com 

Karen's Journey back to Barbie...Crochet Pattern Purchase for Barbies littlest Sister!

I have never tried to make anything so small for a doll before and while looking for something to make for the Chelsea doll I came across this wonderful crochet PDF Purchase pattern from Doll House Kiosk. WHat i like is that you can make age appropriate tiny outfits for Barbies little sister!
You can find this pattern by clicking here. 

We will be back with more fun for Barbie and her sisters soon.
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Sew This Sunday A Hooded Doll Blanket!

I just found this tutorial on http://candacetodd.blogspot.ca/2009/06/hooded-doll-blanket-tutorial.html for a hodded blanket and I wish I had this years ago! I love this and as a big fan of Bitty Babies this could easily be adapted to fit!
This tutorial is easy to follow and one that is perfect to put in your pattern box. Print and follow the easy photos to create a bunch of wonderful baby blankets for young doll lovers for holidays, doll play and gifts!
Thank you to Candace Todd for such an inspiring tutorial for doll lovers like us!
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Jessica T's Tip on A Free Pattern For A Witch Kitty Plush!

Jessica T sent me this link for a free sewing pattern for a Witch Kitty Plush! I love this idea and a free pattern is sure fun! You could make the witch hats into party hats as well and make them Birthday Kitties! Click here for the free sewing pattern and thank you Jessica T for this tip! 
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#Fridayreads Lottie Stargazer

I love the Lottie Line of dolls and I was thrilled to see this sticker dress up book. I still love paper dolls and activity books like this one. With more than 400 stickers your Lottie lover will have hours of fun with this read.

I love astronomy and this book is a lovely way to add some love of science to your doll play conversations. Dress Lottie up for adventures and fill the sky with planets and stars in this space-themed sticker dolly dressing book! With 16 pages of stickers and astronomy facts on every spread, this sticker book will inspire little stargazers everywhere.From the empowering doll brand, Lottie Dolls. 
You can find this book on The Book Depository Website by clicking here. 

Thank you for joining us today for this weeks #fridayreads post. We would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com 

ABC-KNITTING PATTERNS Broadway Coat with Scarf Collar and Matching Beret

I love abc-knitting-patterns.com and I think the 14 inch doll lovers will be so excited for this pattern! You can create the coat, scarf and beret for your dolls.

Click here for the knitting pattern and Happy Knitting! 
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Valentines Day Throwback Craft

I can not believe it was 4 years ago I made this craft for Doll Diaries. Today I wish to reshare it with you all here. You can find my tutorial on Doll Diaries by clicking here. 

From all of us here at Karen Mom of Three's Craft Blog we wish you a happy and fun Valentines Day. Thank you for joining us here we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Make Madelon's Backdrop for $2

With a small budget and some great natural lighting you can create a photo backdrop for your dolls.

Madelon shared her tip!  "I got two small white foam boards from the dollar store and taped them in the back at three spots with duct tape. They can fold up when not in use. You can lean the dolls up against it or have them stand on it. "

Using natural light and a experimenting with photography is just another wonderful way doll play and the love of doll play can last a lifetime!

Thank you Madelon for sharing your idea with us today!
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Karen's Adventure Back To Barbie

Karen here and my nieces have been here a few days this week playing with the Barbies and we were talking about making doll clothes. I want so much to be able to crochet and this would be on my list of things to make. I am going to try to figure out this free pattern from redheart yarns and I am sharing this pattern link with you incase you want to try it too. 

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/crochet-fashion-doll-snuggle-sleeves

Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Sew This Sunday Baby Doll Dress and Bib

This Sunday I found a fun pattern tutorial to share from  A Bee in my Bonnet,  for a doll dress and bib. I think this is a wonderful pattern to have in your collection and little baby doll lovers will be thrilled with this easy on dress and bib set. I love the colors that the blogger made this dress out of!
Click here for the tutorial and pattern  
Thank you for joining us today and happy sewing!
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Madelon's Valentine Fun Finds, Tips and Suggestions....

Today Madelon shares some tips, fun finds and suggestions with us that are perfect for Valentines day...

"I bought this baby dress size newborn at Target reduced to $5.98 and tightened it in the back. She holds a $1 Russell Stover candy box. This company made candy in the 1950's as well as today. This is the first time I took down Maryellen's hair from her ponytail."

Who doesn't love free and vintage printable fun? Click here for a great website that lets you print out things you can resize for your dolls! 

"I love this $2.99 cutter set for Valentine's play. Use the small heart to make cookies and the blue cutter for a gummy bear cake."

Check your craft stores for fun and frugal ways to add to your doll collection. 

Thank you Madelon for all these great fun finds. 

We would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com 

#FRIDAYREADS Edward's Crochet Doll Emporium

Can you wield the hook? Love dolls like we do? Check out this very cool book on how to create your own dolls and creating a huge variety of clothing for them. This would be an amazing project to undertake for a holiday gift for a young doll lover in your life, or even an adult one. This book is offered on the Book Depository and just came out in November! You can find it by clicking here. 

Design your own dolls with this amazing book of mix-and-match crochet patterns.Building up from the basic body, add hairstyles, hats, outfits and accessories to capture your family, friends and favourite people in crochet form. The flippable pages make it easy to follow the patterns in any combination. You could make a countless number of different dolls, or you could make one doll with an extraordinary wardrobe.The book has two flip sections:First choose who you want to make with the top `head' flip - you could make your mum, grandad, sister, best friend, favourite actor or pop star - or even yourself!Next choose what they are going to be with the bottom `outfit' flip - with costumes for an astronaut and a princess, a ballerina and a footballer, a mermaid and a pirate, a surgeon, a punk and more.With step-by-step instructions for all the basic crochet techniques that are needed, this is perfect for beginners. In addition to the flip pattern pages, there are 12 pages of colour photography showing how easy it is to combine the different flip costumes with the additional hats, clothing and hairstyles to make impressive modifications such as a wizard or a bride and groom. With tips on choosing the right skin tones, styling hair and adding facial features, the only limit is your imagination!

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Etsy Fun Find Outfits For Valentines Day.

Sew Cute Jane has some lovely outfits for Valentines day that are too cute not to post more than one of! The above dress is offered at $14.20 CND! (My etsy shop only shows me Canadian Prices as I am in Canada) This shop is located in the USA!

This one is offered at $15. 49 Click here for Sew Cute Jane's Etsy Shop to see some more of the fun outfits she has created. 

Unending Treasures has another beautiful listing with this spectacular dress I love the color and pattern don't you? Click here for this shop and listing. 

The Etsy Shop OhYouBowyoutifulDoll  has this amazingly sweet shirt for the boy dolls! Click here for shop and listing. 

With Valentine's Day not that far away now is the perfect time to place that last minute order! Thank you for joining us here today we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Checking In With Brandy's Happy Home! Astronaut Food!

Today we are checking in to see what our friend Brandy has been up too!

She has been creating some wonderful DIY crafts for your dolls who are interested in eating in Space!

Bandy has made a selection of amazing doll food and created a spectacular playset for her daughters dolls!

You need to check out how she did her craft and how she was inspired to create this fun playset. Click here for Brandy's Website, Brandy's Happy Home. 
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Madelon's DIY Valentine Doll Playset Is Out Of This World!

Today Madelon shares her Space Themed Valentine Playset she made for her Luciana Doll. 

"I put together this space themed Valentine-making set for $3. I used a dish/wash cloth for a tablecloth $1, cardboard mailbox $1, and package of 18 sticker boxes for $1."

 Luciana is happy to make out of this world space-themed cards!

Thank you Madelon for this Fun Find and Playset idea!  We would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com