New 18 inch Treasured Dolls By The Queen's Treasures

Today I am very excited to write about the launch of a new doll line from The Queen's Treasures. The new Treasured Dolls have arrived and are ready for new homes! These 18 inch dolls have lovely hair, eyes and soft hug-able bodies.

 Their eyes open and close as well, they are not fixed in place. I love the meet outfit with the ruffled skirt!

I am excited by these dolls and their soft features!
The dolls are ready for shipping and are even shipped to Canada. Priced just under $100 I look forward to seeing more of these lovely dolls.
To view the new Treasured Dolls please click here for The Queen's Treasures Website.
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New At My Michael's Store

I was wandering through Michael's for some craft supplies when what did my wandering eyes spy but a new line of 18 inch dolls!

New from Creatology there are 4 new dolls and accessory sets.

I was really surprised to find this new line of dolls in store and a bit excited too, I love their little faces! Other then their price of $34.99 and the photos I am sharing here I know very little of these dolls. I look forward to hearing from you all what you think about them.

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Keepers Dolly Duds Designs Easy Fifties Flair Pattern!

I found another lovely 1950's inspired pattern from Keepers Dolly Duds Designs! Offered at $9.95 this pattern can be found in their Etsy Shop by clicking here. 

This is one of my most favorite collars yet! Check out this pattern and shop by clicking here. 
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Soda Pop Dress Pattern From Bunny Bear Patterns On Etsy! Check This Out!

Today I am sharing a stunning pattern for a 1950's inspired Soda Pop Dress from Bunny Bear Patterns. I love the attention to detail in this dress and the little bows!

The collar and the delicate kimono sleeves make this dress something special! This pattern is offered at $8.95 and can be viewed and purchased by clicking here. 

I would love to know what you think of this dress and pattern so be sure to let me know!

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A Great Pattern Pack! 1950's Here We Come!

I love the clothing of the 1950's it really suits my body type (maybe not the waist)  and I think it is a fantastic look on 18 inch dolls!

I just found out about this pattern on Pixie Faire Called 1954 Party Dress, from Kindred Thread I think it is outstanding and while it is for intermediate sewers I think it would be worth a try for those of us who want to take our sewing to the next level. I love the little gloves don't you?
Click here to order your own PDF Pattern from the Pixie Faire Website.  
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Madelon's Fabulous Friday Fun Finds!

Today Madelon wanted to share with you an Our Generation outfit and beautiful doll shopping boxes she found. "First, the boxes. When in Paris, Grace shopped at Champs-Élysées and this is how she brought home her purchases."

"These boxes were 88 cents at Target!

They have beautiful ribbons that work perfectly as doll sized handles.

Grace is resting after a long day of shopping in "Paris"

Today Grace is modeling a wonderful new Our Generation outfit that is so very French!

The blue shoes are fantastic (but maybe better with a different outfit) I love the pink laces!
We recommend this outfit and boxes! Great find Madelon!
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A Great Doll Craft Idea For Summer From Reader and Fellow Blogger Kareena!

One of my amazing readers Kareena and Fellow Blogger from Let's Go Fly A Kite, sent in this wonderful idea and craft she made for her daughters!
 "I found a 6.5 inch tire on the side of the road (from a small bike or shopping cart) , drilled three holes and added cording (you could use an old skipping rope)."

 What a fun doll play item and a great prop!

Thank you so much Kareena for sending this in! Check out more wonderful adventures with Kareena on her blog by clicking here.
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A Visit With Chris Lucas, Doll Lover and Incredible Seamstress!

  Today I am thrilled to share with you a behind the scenes look at a great website by Chris Lucas and share with you a bit about her and her sewing passion. 

"http://ChrisLucas.com.au where I share my sewing creations not only for my dolls but also for me. Lately though I'm so much more focused on my sewing for dolls as I just love it and can't help but smile every time I make something for them."

 "I just recently started my little Etsy shop as my dolls are just getting way too many clothes and I wanted to keep sewing more so thought I'd start selling some of my creations. To date I've sold 3 of my outfits which I'm really pleased about."   

"One I shipped to the US and 2 here in Australia. I sew for both American Girl and Australian Girl dolls... and I love sewing for my barbies too. I don't have any children of my own... I'm just a big kid at heart and have never stopped loving dolls!" 

 " I have Australian Girl doll 'Belle', American Girl dolls 'Julie' and premattel doll 'Molly'. Plus I have Ellowyne Wilde, Baby Born, Fashion Royalty Barbie, and quite a few barbie dolls."

Chris has a great website and shares more of her love of sewing, her wonderful fur baby and life in Australia! 

 

Just a few minutes on her website and you will be in awe of her as much as I am! I wish I could sew like this!

Be sure to check out Chris Lucas on line  by clicking here 

as well as her Etsy Shop by clicking here

Thank you Chris for sharing your talent and love for dolls with us today.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! A list of My St. Patrick's Day Crafts!

Oh What Fun It is St. Patrick's Day and everyone is most welcome to join in the fun! Here is links to all my current St. Patrick's Day crafts for you to enjoy. Here we are on Spring Break and I love having the two weeks off, I am making Irish stew and Soda Bread for Dinner tonight!
Here is my Clover Princess Tiara from my post today on Daydream Doll Boutique

Here is a link to my Doll Diaries Felt  Vest pattern and Dollar store scarf tutorial, click here to see how to make your own!

 

How about making my 1930's inspired  pin and pendant craft from Doll Diaries by clicking here.

How about my Rit Dye Tutorial from Daydream Doll Boutique for Wooden Beaded Necklaces for St. Patrick's day! Click here for the tutorial on Daydream Doll Boutique.

 

 Here is my craft from Doll Diaries from 2012! I loved making this for my dolls and I hope you will too! Click here for tutorial. 

Make the potted shamrocks in the middle of the table by clicking here 

Check out last years charm necklaces from my tutorial by clicking here  

How about some shrink plastic earrings for your dolls? Click here for my tutorial on Doll Diaries

Make a quick paper hat for your dolls this St. Patrick's day with my Doll Diaries Tutorial by Clicking here


I hope you and your family enjoy all that St. Patrick's day has to offer! As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

Please Welcome My Newest Doll Hannah a Dolls For Downs 18 inch Doll!

After a long and worthwhile wait we welcome Hannah, a Dolls for Down's 18 inch doll , now called Extra Special Dolls to our doll family. Last spring I pre ordered Hannah from the Dolls for Down's Start Up program with funds I earned writing this blog.

Hannah is beautifully made and her photos do not do her justice! I love the personality she shows, she signs I love you and there is so much to love about this doll.

I know so many of you would like to know how Hannah compares to other 18 inch dolls so I am photographing her beside my American Girl Doll so you can see for yourself. What I have observed is that Hannah has less bulk around her bottom so if you are sewing her pants you will need to adjust but elastic will fit perfectly.

The dolls can share clothes easily as you can see in the photo above. Hannah would not be able to fit clothing by Maplelea in the arms as her hand is set in the I love you position which makes for tighter sleeves a no go but she would fit the bottoms really well. Springfield Collection Fashions will also fit Hannah and dolls for downs dolls really well.

Hannah was designed for children with Down Syndrome, as not just a doll that looks like them but a therapy tool as well, she was designed with  fine motor skill enhancing features and clothing. This is part of the reason why  Hannah and Extra Special Dolls/Dolls For Downs dolls are all vinyl. This way they can experience water play. I promise you you will want to hug this doll, despite her not being fiber filled you are sure to fall in love.

I would like to point out that Hannah is a doll I purchased. She was not sent to me to review. I instantly fell in love with this doll and I know you will too. Hannah will now join my working dolly family and be loved and shared with all here on my blog and around the dolly world. I hope you will spread the word about these wonderful dolls so that the joy doll play brings to girls is shared and so beautifully represented. To find out more about Extra Special Dolls /Dolls for Downs please click here. Both Girl and Boy dolls are available.
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