Madelon Shares Her Review Of The Our Generation Sleep Over Set!

"Our Generation had some wonderful accessory sets and this is one of them!" says Madelon
I think she is right! I had a chance to see this set up close on a recent trip state side and it is adorable. Summer is the best time for Sleep Overs and this set is reasonably priced and includes some great accessories for your dolls.

While the sleeping bag is not overly padded the curling iron, hair straightener and the toothpaste and brush are among the best accessories they have ever had! The set also has two plates and pizza that are perfect for sleep overs and a great addition to any doll play collection.
This is a set any doll lover would love to have. Pick it up as a gift and put it away for the summer holidays, Birthday parties or even the gift giving season!

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Find Dolly Dance Inspiration At The Museum To Decorate Your Dolls Room!

As Isabelle's movie debut gets closer,  Madelon shares with us some wonderful ideas and insperation from her trip to the National Gallery of Art.
"My family and I went to the National Gallery of Art on Mother's Day to see a new exhibit about artists Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas. Afterwords, I sought out this beautiful bronze sculpture of his dancer. I love that the skirt is made of tutu material!"

 Madelon said that she the sashes were the colors of spring in this painting.

 Madelon made some purchases at the gift shop that are excellent suggestions for decorating your dolls room or house. Using these stickers and postcards she purchased for only a few dollars she has memories and keep sakes to share with her dolls.

 

Madelon saw so many wonderful pieces of dance related art work and this oil painting is stunning. If you get a chance to visit your local art museums this year be sure to take photos and feel free to share your experience with us by email!

We might just publish it here!

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Bitty Love! Etsy Summer Favorites

Every now and again I peruse Etsy for some Bitty Inspiration, I love my bitty twins and bitty baby dolls (4 in total) and have found some lovely pieces on Etsy to share with you! I am a huge fan of Sesame Street, and this one by PeggysProzac is just so AWESOME! Click here to see this shop listing. 

I love this set with a Hello Kitty Suit for your girl bitty and Fish swim shorts for your boy bitty offered by smarschel etsy shop click here for shop listing.

 

At first glance I thought this was a real baby! I love this patriotic set for bitty the hat is perfect!

Offered by Rhonda Custom Sewing Etsy shop this outfit and so many more cute ones can be viewed by clicking here.  

 This set from SewSweetDollBoutique is callede Camo Buddies and is true to it's name! This great set can be viewed by clicking here

 

AGirlAndHerDoll Etsy has this adorable Soccer set which would look great on the the twins as well as the bitty baby offered in her shop. I love the blue on this one! Click here for shop and listing.

 

Lastly today I want to share this hat from Lil'Princes Doll Boutique that is so cute and Screams Summer Vacation! Send me back to Disney now! Offered at $10 Click here for shop and listing

I hope you enjoyed today's Bitty Love Post and that you will check out these shops mentioned. Not one of them knows they are being featured today so please feel free to let them know I sent you!

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Up Owl Night Etsy Shop! A Fariy Tale Inspired Place To Shop

I recently learned of another wonderful Etsy shop and had a chance to connect with  Julie Holmansky who is a member of one of the Facebook Communities I belong too.

 She so is the shop owner and designer behind Up Owl Night Crafting on Etsy. I also have a FB page for my business:  Up Owl Night Crafting

"I taught myself to sew when I was 8 and I've been sewing (entirely self-taught) for the past 30 years"

"I started sewing American Girl clothes in 2009 when my daughter, then 5, got her first doll.  I kept a Facebook album of all my little projects and I take handwork with me while waiting for my daughter at dance."

  "Between the album and what people see me working on while I'm out and about, I had a lot of encouragement to start selling my creations."

" I mostly make and enjoy making doll outfits based on characters from books and movies"

 You can find out more about Up Owl Night Etsy Shop by clicking here and be sure to follow and like them on Facebook by clicking here
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Madelon Shares A Few Quick Theater Inspired Crafts For Your Dolls

Madelon shared with me this idea for Theater Inspired  Doll Play Accessories such as Cd Cases, DVD Cases, Programs or Posters, you can make for your dolls. To make your own you will need:
-Siccsors
-Sticky back fun foam or phoomph
 - Google images of your favorite Theater Shows printed out to doll size or make up and draw your own

Step 1- Locate, resize and print your favorite Theater show images for DVD cases, Programs or Dolly Posters.
Step 2- Cut out your printed material  and place on your fun foam or phoomph cut out matching size.
Step 3- Remove the backing from your foam shape and lay your image across pressing down to hold it in place.
Step 4- Trim any excess and give your new DVD's, Programs or posters to your dolls!

Thank you Madelon for this wonderful quick and easy craft idea!
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Delightful New Patterns For Heart For Heart Dolls From Eden Ava Couture!

I am so very excited to see one of my most favorite designers come out with patterns that I know my doll loving readers are going to love! Not only are the Hearts for Hearts dolls winning over the dolly community they are also so loved by young girls for there lovely look and fun size!
The above pattern created by Eden Ava is one your young doll lover is going to be so pleased to say she made herself! This is a great pattern to purchase and  teach with. The step by step photos really help new seamstresses gain confidence, the visual approach to these patterns is how I learned to sew!

There are some new and wonderful new patterns also for Hearts for Hearts Shoes! These Ballet Flats will go with any outfit you design, make or have! This is an intermediate pattern but don't let that deter you!

How about Espadrilles? These are stylish and popular for doll shoes! Click here to see the pattern listing!
Thank you To Eden Ava Couture for listening to our readers and producing wonderful patterns to enhance our doll play!
You can find all Eden Ava Couture Patterns now on www.pixiefaire.com
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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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