Happy New Year Julie Hard Cover Book!

I don't often come across American Girl Hard Cover Books anymore but The Book Depository has Happy New Year Julie listed as available currently. This hard cover holiday classic is a wonderful book to own and enjoy. Julie's story line is one of my favorites and this is a great book. To learn more about this book on The Book Depository please click here. 
I have a few of the Historical Classic Stories in Hardcover and they are a doll lover and collectors delight.
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Madelon's 4 Chinese New Year Etsy Finds

Today on my calender it says it is Chinese New Year so today Madelon shares with us some of her favorite Etsy finds! like this cute PJ's set from Sweet Pea Kidz Etsy Shop.

Madelon found this Chinese themed dinner set from Food2Wear Etsy Shop 10 piece play set offered at $11.50. Click here for shop and listing.

Kit looks fantastic in this creation by ritassewing Etsy Shop dress includes matching slippers and is priced at $17.95 Click here for more info.

Check out AngieZP Etsy shop for a dolly and me option. You can order matching 18 inch doll and child sizes click here for more information.
Thank you Madelon for sharing your Chinese New Year Finds with us!
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Grace Get's Ready For Chinese New Year

Madelon and Grace are getting ready for Chinese New Year which starts tomorrow!

Using erasers shaped as fortune cookies you can easily and economically add to your dolls food collection.

Place them in a small dish for serving

You can even add your own fortunes and wishes.
Keep your eyes out for food shaped erasers you can use for doll play!
Thank you Madelon for this wonderful fun find!
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Madelon's Fun Formal Find!

Today Madelon and Grace are getting ready for Chinese New Year and this is a wonderful example of how you can find items deeply discounted at your local big box stores that are perfect for doll play.

"Chinese New Year celebration lasts many days. Grace did not have a traditional dress, so she wore something inspired by the red and gold color palette. This dress from Target is a repurposed baby dress."

Even if you do not sew, baby dresses can be easily altered with just the ribbon tie to make them work for doll play! Be sure to look for Premie or 0-3 dresses.
This is a great find Madelon!

Thank you for sharing with us this fun formal find! 2015 Is The Year of the Ram. We hope you will all enjoy this weeks posts about Chinese New Year!
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Happy Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) 2014

Did you know today is Lunar New Year? Growing up it was called Chinese New Year for me but I am told the preferred title is Lunar New Year , I love the sound of that! Both Madelon and Jessica T have been kind enough to send in some wonderful doll play ideas! First Madelon:
This year is the year of the Horse and Madelon shares some wonderful mini Ivy photos with us today!

Madelon shares her Mini Ivy Scene

"Ivy serves a whole chicken (for good luck) with a rice pudding dessert"

Madelon used items from her doll play collection for her smaller dolls and Barbie as well as a saucer from her 18 inch dolls tea set for her scene.

  Jessica T has found these wonderful make it your self Fortune Cookie Craft that can be easily adapted for 18 inch doll play. Click here for free pattern and directions. 

 

In September of 2011 I created the "Pink Panda" Restaurant for Doll Diaries which is a tutorial for felt food. You can view that Tutorial on Doll Diaries by clicking here

 

  From all of us here at Karen Mom of Three's Craft blog we wish you and your families a very happy Lunar New Year and look forward to sharing more doll play ideas with you soon!

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Happy Chinese or Lunar New Year, Madelon Shares Her Good Luck Feast With Us!

 Madelon sent these photos and this wonderful New Year idea to share with you all for Chinese or Lunar New Year!
 "I was looking for a dessert to celebrate Chinese New Year on Sunday when I came across Chinese sticky rice cake. It is made in a variety of ways. This version looked appetizing so we tried to recreate it." Said Madelon (click the link for the recipe for People version!)

"Our cake is made from spongy material cut into two circles. A brown satin ribbon acts as the filling. It is hot-glued between the spongy pieces. Small beads sprinkled on top replicates a dusting of cinnamon and brown sugar."

Mia gets ready for her Chinese New Year feast. She is having lo mein noodles (made from Sephora packaging), a whole chicken, soup and lettuce wrap.

"It is better luck not to cut the noodles before they are cooked"

"A whole chicken represents good luck!"

 

"The tray is from an actual adult cooking set"

 

"Chopsticks are actually erasers!"

 

 "This eraser makes a wonderful drink for dolls!"

 

Thank you Madelon! 

As well to our readers who celebrate a very Happy Lunar New Year!

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