Madelon's New Ballet Fairy Costume! A Walmart Fun Find!

 

Today Madelon shares a new outfit in her collection! 

  "I was very happy to see that Walmart added a lot of inventory to its My Life As collection. This purple fairy ballet costume is perfect for Isabelle."

 

Priced under $10 these wonderful and well made doll outfits help put affordable doll play items in the hands and collections of all girls. I am a huge fan of companies who take in to consideration accessibility and affordability when it comes to doll play!

 

This costume is well made and has three layers of tulle on the skirt

 Doesn't she look great!

Don't forget the wings! They slip right on.

The toes have heart shaped gems on them!
Keep these outfits and accessories in mind when you are shopping and pick a few up to tuck away as gifts! At $10 they are a great doll play value and they are sure to sell out fast.
Thank you Madelon for this wonderful fun find!
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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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Mini Monday Madelon Makes A Mini Dance Studio!

Today Madelon shares her Tiger Ballet Studio she made for her Mini Dolls! I made this from a box, brown and crisp microwave paper, duct tape, paper clip, scissors and bamboo skewer."

 You can open the side of the box for height if needed.

Madelon used a paper clip to make the first holes for her ballet barre. She used Duct tape to decorate her box. For her mirror she cut microwave paper!

For stage curtains Madelon used a red re useable bag she got at a book fair carefully removed the handles and used the existing "track" to feed another skewer through and hung the curtains at the top of the box!
Brilliant!

Thank you Madelon for this very fun Mini doll Craft!
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Madelon Shares Her Recent Purchase Ballet Our Generation Outfit And Review

 

Madelon recently purchased this Our Generation outfit from Target.  "I really like it. It consists of a sleeveless eggplant colored leotard, pink tutu, tights and shoes."

"I think that the cut and unusual color of the leotard gives this outfit a sophisticated look"

A close up view of the gathered front.

"The pink tights are of a heavy quality, just a little small, but they fit under the leotard well. I wish the ballet shoes were made of fabric, not plastic."

The tutu has four layers, the bottom being an eggplant purple!

Madelon says "I would highly recommend this outfit at $12.99."
I love that the value and style in Our Generation Items, they make great fashion forward clothing that fits most 18 inch dolls and they are easy to access! Check out Our Generation on line and in store at Target.
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Madelon's Repurposed Baby Ballet Outfit And Costume Storage!

Today Madelon shares with us a fun find and great re-purposing idea!
   "This ballet outfit was originally a newborn size doll dress which I made smaller."

 

"The top looks like pink shantung like fabric and the bottom..."

 

"The bottom has pink tulle..."

 

Caroline readies herself to take her costume off after rehearsal and change into her regular clothes.

 

"I took a decorative Christmas box and used it as a ballet case."

 

 

"So great to store Dance costumes. Easy to decorate with stickers."

These are such great ways you can re-purpose items you already have or find into wonderful dolly dance inspired doll play items. Thank you Madelon for sharing these with us today.

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Madelon's Tiny Ballet Dancer - She's Just Like Me Amy

 

Madelon has the most beautiful tiny Ballet Dancer in her collection and she has kindly shared photos of her with us today. She is called She's Like Me Amy and stands about 9 inches tall.

She is incredibly detailed.This doll came out in 1999. She is beautiful you can still find her on Ebay and on Amazon.

This doll is a collectors delight! You can find out more about She's Like Me Amy by clicking here 
Thank you Madelon for sharing your beautiful ballet doll Amy with us today.
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Ballet Inspired Outifts For Dolls My Etsy Favorites

Doughditties Makes Wonderful 6 inch doll outfits, click here for shop and listing.

So many wonderful Ballet Outfits for all the dolls on Etsy. My nieces Laura and Thea, love to dance and always dress the dolls for Ballet Class. Today I am sharing some of my Etsy Favorites.

 

Doughditties Etsy shop I have featured in the past and I am a big fan of her work. I purchased these outfits and love them. Six inch dollies have so much play potential especially when paired with fun outfits like these! Click here for shop and listing. 

 

A great Etsy find is this pattern from my friends at Doll Tag Designs. Who have this fun Wrap Sweater and Ballet Slipper pattern offered on the Liberty Jane Etsy Pattern Site! 

This is a great summer project and offered at $3.99

Precious Patterns Etsy Shop Offers this instant download for a ballet outfit pattern for 18 inch dolls also offered at $3.99 click here for shop and listing.

Looking for ready made Ballet Fun, take a look at this stunning outfit by It's Sew Susan! Click here for shop and listing.

Dew Drop Dreams 2012 offers this classic pink outfit for your 18 inch doll, Click here for shop and listing.

Hugs and Stitches does custom made work and looking at her photos what little girl or doll would not want one of these tutus! Click here for shop and listing.

Dolly sized and Daughter Sized Perfection from TutusbyLu's Etsy Shop. Click here to see this fun Cupcake Set!
There are so many wonderful ballet sets for dolls and girls alike on Etsy, come take a look and find your favorites today!
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