Friday, November 23, 2012

Nutcracker fun finds

Madelon and Brandy have both told me that they have found doll sized Nutcrackers at their local dollar stores!
These are just so cute! I love this fun find! Madelon's Fun Find reminds me of the ones my mother in law collects.
The detail on these two that Brandy found are amazing for dollar store finds!
Be sure to keep your eyes out for these and other great holiday items you can re purpose  for doll play!

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy American Thanksgiving!

Today I wanted to re share the easy to do Turkey Tiara's for your doll that I made earlier this month. I know many of you are busy today,so I thought it would be fun to post a link to this craft for those of you looking for an easy no mess craft for your girls today. To see how to make your own visit Doll Diaries by clicking here for my step by step directions!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving to all my American Readers! This year we are celebrating it too, two Thanksgiving dinners in as many months sounds good to us!
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Etsy Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals for My readers!

 Here are some great deals and coupon codes from some my favorite Etsy shops featured here on my blog. Check these deals out when you are shopping for Quality Handmade items for your dolls or those who love dolls in your lives.
Free shipping to US address when you purchase three or more items (must be on the same order). See WhoaItsMe's Etsy shop for details. Coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY12. Click here to visit Whoa It's Me's Shop

The coupon code KAREN will get them 10% off anything at Aunt Bees Old Sew N Sew! Be sure to check out her wonderful line of doll Holiday items and accessories! Click here to visit her Etsy Shop 

 Free shipping to anywhere in the US or Canada for Sew Fun Doll Clothes!  Use the code: KMOT1112
Click here to visit Sew Fun Doll Clothes! 


Over at Blue Star Vermont's Etsy shop, they are offering my readers free shipping use this code FREESHIPAG at time of check out. I love their dolly and Daugher Aprons and check out some for yourself.

 I love the classic vintage designs of these very cool aprons. I would love one for the holidays!Click here to visit this fun Etsy shop.
 Over at My Girl Clothing Co you will receive 10% with the code Karen. Check out her amazing selection of shoes and clothing by clicking here

eVintage Pattern's have a 15% off everything sale in their etsy shop. "Plus, I always have the "buy ANY 2 get ANY 3rd for free" special!" say the owners of eVintage! What a great deal! Pick up one for Christmas and then for Valentines day and Halloween for a great low price! No code needed for this deal! Click any of the highlighted words above to view their shop.


  SALE1 is the code to use at both Awkina Sew 'N' or her other shop AutmnHairBow's 
for a discount in their Etsy Shops!
I love the hairbows!


"BLACKFRIDAY12" is the code to use in Jessie Raye's shop for 10% off your holiday orders! click here to visit Jessie Raye Miniatures and check out her more then 100 amazing dolly treat items for 18 inch dolls.

 KARENMOMOF3BLOG 15 % off is the code to use to get some great items from Lemonhead103's
Etsy shop. Click here to visit her shop.

Not an Etsy shop but one of the best accessories our their for your dolls are the American Doll Room...

AMERICAN DOLL ROOMS  ARE OFFERING 15% OFF ALL ROOMS AND PACKAGES

PROMO CODE - CYBER15

ORDER THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL YOUR 18"DOLL FANS

WWW.AMERICANDOLLROOM.COM

Be sure to check out the other wonderful on line deals in these and other Etsy shops this holiday season.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

What I recieved in my Advent Exchange 2011 from my Swap-bot Partner

In May 2011, I set up a swap on Swap-bot to swap a Advent Calendar of goodies for American Girl Dolls. I had so much fun making my partner hers you can see what I made and send by clicking here
I thought it would be fun to share with you what I received from my partner.

I was so excited to open each package.
Day one: I received 3 doll necklaces
Day two: I received 1 Doll Nightgown
Day three: I got a set of blue doll shorts and tank top pjs
Day four: I got a doll bathing suit and sarran

Day five:Pants and blouse
Day six: 2 pairs of pants
Day seven: BLUE AG Glasses (so excited!)
Day eight: AG craft kit

Day nine: 2 skirts, a silk blouse and purse! (LOVED this sophisticated look!)
Day ten: Green summer dress
Day eleven: AG craft kit
Day twelve: two shirts

Day thirteen: 3 pairs of underwear love how these were made
Day fourteen: two pairs of socks and a pair of shoes
Day fifteen: Tie Died Shirt and skirt with embellishment!
Day sixteen: blouse and shorts with pockets so cool!

Day seventeen: 2 doll heart shaped necklaces
Day eighteen: 4 pairs of doll socks and two of the cutest pink polka-doted underwear!
Day nineteen: A hair elastic set from American Girl. I LOVED IT!
Day twenty: Doll sized Hangers

Day twenty one: American Girl Doll watch, something I had wanted for a long time! What a treat to get
Day twenty two: Yellow Ballet Tutu and ballet/swim suit
Day twenty three: beautiful print skirt
Day twenty four: A pink puffy tulle lined full ball gown

Nearly There, December 16th 2011

December 24th


I so enjoyed this wonderful swap and I am looking forward to opening this years swap advent calendar, so much fun. To be honest, my nieces are the lucky recipients of most of the wonderful outfits I have received and it is so much fun to share with them.

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Monday, November 19, 2012

Dolly suggestions for the holidays...


There are so many more wonderful choices world wide for Best Friend Dolls today. I am one of the luckiest people to have so many of these wonderful dolls. I thought I would share with you some of my top picks this holiday season.

Here in Canada we have a few choices for our Best Friend Dolls. Maplelea offers Canadian Girls 18 best friend dolls. Personally I have Saila and one of the New Friends Dolls, who I call Stacy.
I highly recommend these dolls for their play potential and their heirloom quality. Click here to visit Maplelea priced at just under $100.

Springfield Doll Collection is another one of my favorite doll lines. These 18 inch dolls are available here in Canada at Micheal's the Craft Store. Their line of well priced Dolls, Clothing, Furniture and Accessories make Springfield and easy and affordable gift! You can use your Micheal's Coupons for further discounts on the entire line and is one of the reasons I purchase Springfield Dolls and items frequently for my nieces,  gifts and for my own collection. I personally have two Olivia's and Madison, I love all the dolls in this collection, check them out at your local Micheal's store.Dolls priced under $40

Over at Sears.ca you can order these wonderful Newberry Dolls, I also found them in store yesterday. These dolls priced under $30 do not have eyes that open and close but are great starter dolls.
 Toys R Us in Canada is now offering the Journey Girls, these dolls are much slimmer then most 18 inch dolls on the market today but have their own line of clothing and accessories through out Toys R Us stores here in Canada and the USA, priced at just over $30 they are also wonderful starter dolls.
For my Australian readers I can not say enough about the Australian Girl Dolls
These dolls are beautifully made, with a breast plate and separated toes each doll wears a sun dress beautifully and flip flops too! These dolls SHIP WORLD WIDE and are 22 inches tall. I have Emily and I just love her! Her soft facial expressions and long beautiful hair are just some of the things I love most about this wonderful doll line.Australian Girl Dolls are priced just under $120 and are among my most favorite international dolls. Click here to visit their website.


Brand new on the market this month are South African Girl Dolls! I am so excited to see this new line of dolls brought to us by the wonderful creator of Doll Tag Designs! I am so looking forward to all the wonderful things South African Girl Dolls will be up to in the coming months. Find and Like them on Facebook by clicking here.

For my readers in the UK, My London Girl Dolls are absolutely adorable. Personally I have three of these dolls and I love the My London Girl meet outfits, the running shoes or trainers are my favorite part of the meet outfit. Their stylish stores are a must visit if you are visiting London. I love these dolls and you will too! Check them out on line by clicking here priced at  79 pounds,

 be sure to check out their new  My London Guy doll Ollie by clicking here. 
He is personally a favorite, I have a son by the same name!
My neighbors to the South in the USA have many choices from Our Generation Dolls sold through Target priced under $40.
Springfield dolls also available in the USA on line or in store are priced far better then here in Canada, check them out on line or in store. They are my go to doll for birthday party gifts for sure!
Harmony Club Dolls are new to the Dolly world this season and a welcome addition they are! Limited addition dolls offered at $85.

 Click here for more details!

Last but not least the American Girl Dolls, a true classic and favorite of mine. These dolls are available on line  priced at just over $100 with so many dolls to choose from you are sure to find a favorite here. With Historical and Doll of the year dolls not to mention the Just like you dolls, bitty baby and bitty twin it is easy to see why American Girl Dolls lead the market in 18 inch dolls world wide. Click here for the on line store.


I love all my 18 inch dolls and I know you will to. Having a best friend doll to love and play with is a wonderful investment. Keeping girls, girls longer and helping them to grow into to well adjusted, creative young ladies is my hope through doll play. Weather you choose one of the dolls listed in this post or featured on my blog or another doll, doll play is very rewarding!

 I encourage you to Keep Calm and Play with Dolls.
For tips on how to play with dolls or create play sets for your child or dolls please visit the tabs at the top of this blog and start your doll play adventure today!
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