Auntie Robin Has A Free Shipping Code For My Readers In The USA

 As a lover of the Mini Dolls finding Auntie Robin's Etsy Shop was a true delight!

Auntie Robin is doing for mini dolls what Etsy shop owners have been doing for 18 inch dolls for years but she is doing it in a truly fun way.

 

Auntie Robin is offering her handmade mini doll clothes as custom made to order listings!

I think that is so amazing, not only can you get items for your mini doll but you can get custom items for your mini dolls!!!

Even better you can now order from Auntie Robin and take advantage of her free shipping code for those of you living in the USA!!

 

Robin shared a bit about her self, shop and sewing with me to share with all of you...

"I started selling skirts for little girls on Etsy at the recommendations of a couple of friends. I really love the Etsy community - everyone is so friendly and helpful. Last year I added doll clothes to my shop and those quickly became a customer favorite. As you know, the mini 6" doll clothes are harder to find, so I've had lots of requests for those. I love sewing these little doll clothes and enjoy making just what a little girl asks for. I love custom orders, but also have some ready-made items that can ship right away. My niece inspired me to make the mini AG clothes as her little doll was in need of more outfits to wear! A doll can never have too many outfits! They are a lot of fun and more affordable than the bigger doll clothes. I'm going to be adding some little doll shoes with some of the outfits soon and have lots of plans for new doll clothes. I think it would be fun for a little girl to have a mini AG party and give her guests a little doll dress for a party favor! Please offer your readers free shipping (domestic) with the code FREESHIP."

 

A huge thank you to Auntie Robin for creating items for the mini dolls and for offering my readers this Free Shipping opportunity! You can visit Auntie Robin's Shop by clicking any of the highlighted words in this post. 

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Great Gatsby Inspired Looks And More From The Edwardian Girl

 

If you get a moment pop over to The Edwardian Girl for some truly fun looks inspired by the recently released movie  The Great Gatsby. 

I love how elegant this outfit looks on shop owner and costume designer, Erin's doll Rebecca don't you?

"This dress is made of lightweight cotton and trimmed with bows made of metallic ribbon, lace, and two gold tone beads. This doll dress will fit 18 inch soft bodied dolls such as American Girl, Gotz, My Twinn, etc."

 

I think the red flapper dress is so enchanting too!

 

"This one of a kind dress is made of lightweight satin and trimmed with sequins, fringe, and a beautiful satin red rose. This doll dress will fit 18 inch soft bodied dolls such as American Girl, Gotz, My Twinn, etc."

 

I have been a customer and I admirer the work Erin does in her shop Edwardian Girl 
Her Pilgrim outfit shown above is one of my most favorite in my collection. 

 

 Erin has also created this Titanic inspired outfit and she is working on so many more timeless pieces! 
Click here to visit the Doll Clothes Section of The Edwardian Girl 
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My Library Visit In Prep For Our Summer Reading Camp

Last Thursday my nieces Laura and Thea and I went to our local library branch, while they enjoyed story time, I enjoyed flipping through a few American Girl Titles.

I loved that the Playway's were Checked in, I was hoping to get Rebecca's but it was already checked out. I highly recommend these playway's and if you can get them at your library do so, it is the entire series on one pre recorded MP3!

I checked out Is This Normal?and I wished I had had this book when I was growing up, if you get a chance to read this as a girl (or mom, aunt or Grandma) it is truly worth the read.

I am currently working my way through Money Makers and even though it is an old one it is a good one! I will do a review on this book for sure.

If you would like to join in our Summer Reading Club, please do, you can join by commenting, or just by reading my blog. If you would like to review any of the American Girl Books you have read or are reading please email me your review (or I can send you a few questions, with your parents permission of course) and I will share your review here this summer on my blog. I am putting together thank you envelopes to mail to the Guest Bloggers who review books this summer on my blog as incentive and  a thank you for your review and time.

 

Be sure to click on the SUMMER READING CLUB tab at the top of my blog for updates and links to Summer Reading Club posts. 

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Spotlight on Girls & Dolls an Etsy Shop by LoriLiz

I have recently had the pleasure of connecting with another wonderful Etsy shop owner Loren of Girls & Dolls. Loren shared a bit about her shop and sewing and today I am sharing our interview with all of you.

What attracted me to Loren's shop was the colors and styles that my own nieces would love to wear.

I started by asking Loren how long she had been sewing for and what motivates her to sew still today...
Loren: "I grew up watching my mom sew. I dabbled in making some pieces for myself as a teenager, fashion being my absolute passion. I thought I could own some of the Vogue styles, at much less the cost. Needless to say, that failed miserably, and I decided sewing wasn't my forte. However, I picked it back up again as a mom, making my daughter clothes when she was a baby/toddler. That was fun! I love the creativity of sewing, and being able to design something that's unique."

I also wanted to know how Loren came to be an Etsy shop owner and how she began sewing for American Girl /18 inch dolls...
Loren: "When I started my business, I actually designed baby and toddler clothing. Coco and Kellan were young, and I was surrounded by mom's with kids the same age, and babies on the way. But the children's market was/is so saturated with similar items that I made, that it was difficult to differentiate myself. So as my kids grew, my company did too, in a different direction, as I realized what a huge, and untapped market the American Girl® doll industry is. I have always had a partner, Terry, who is a true seamstress by trade. She's brilliant with a sewing machine. And she has always loved sewing doll clothes (which started with Barbie clothes). So together, with my love for fashion, and her sewing expertise, we collaborate to make modern, fashion-forward designs for 18" dolls."

I always love to know what Etsy shop owners like to make most and I have to agree with Loren on her answer, I truly loved this outfit too, I wonder if she would make it in my size as well?
Loren:  "I love seeing the results of the the matching nightgowns and dresses. My favorite dress right now is the black and white polka dot sundress with a hot pink sash. It's dynamite in person!"

"I also think our bathing suits are amazing! I think we have a run on the market with our styles (and since Spandex is such a pain to work with no one wants to attempt it). The yellow and floral bikini with white coverup and sandals is too adorable."

One of the things I love about Etsy owners who sew for dolls is that they are usually doll lovers themselves! I always ask and love to know what dolls shop owners have....
Loren: "I have 3 dolls: Kit, which was a hand-me-down from my niece, who is still an American Girl fan at heart. I also have two My American Girls: one that was my daughter's, who thought she might try getting into the doll trend, but truly hates it (I have to pay her to model for me); and I am embarrassed to say that I just got a red head for my 44th birthday from my mom. It was sort of a joke, and meant to be used for my business, but I have to admit, I love her!"

I also like to know why shop owners choose Etsy...
Loren: "I actually struggled against opening up an Etsy shop with my baby clothes. I did, just to see what it was all about in 2010. But I never really used it, until I started doing Girls & Dolls™ in 2012. I thought having my own website was much more savvy and sophisticated. Especially, since my background is design and marketing - I wanted more freedom of expression. Boy was I wrong! Etsy has been great! I am truly impressed with everything they do and have to offer."

I asked Loren to share a bit about what she would like my readers to know....




Loren: "I strive to offer high end, stylish clothes for the dolls; something a girl might wear herself. I am constantly perusing catalogs and magazines to keep up with the seasons and trends. I welcome suggestions and comments in order to make my customer's shopping experience great each time they come back. Enjoy!"

 

Thank you to Loren for sharing with us today about her shop and sewing passion. I hope you enjoyed today's post and that you will visit Girls & Dolls. You can do so by clicking any of the highlighted words in this post. 

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