Monday, October 31, 2016

HAPPY HALLOWEEN


Happy Halloween! Today Madelon, Jessica and I wish you and your lovely dolls a very Happy Halloween! Madelon found this stunning doll hat recently for only $4.99! Now is the perfect time to keep your eyes out for after holiday sales to bring home items like this for your own dolls collection! Dollar stores, big box stores will all be having sales starting today! Hurry in early for best selection!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Week 15 Create To Christmas- Frozen Hot Chocolate Holiday Dress Pattern

Week 15 in our Create To Christmas series. Today I am sharing a dress I made many Christmas past now that I am still the most proud of. The Frozen Hot Chocolate Holiday Dress was one of my most favorite to create and give. This pattern is perfect for those of you like me who are self taught or beginning new to sewing seamstresses!
This pattern is offered at $7.99 and is one I can easily recommend!
Click here for pattern listing.  
Thank you for joining us today for the first of our many Holiday Dress suggestions to come!
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Saturday, October 29, 2016

A New And Fun Subscription Service For Doll Lovers!

I just learned about a really fun new Subscription series from Too Cute Doll Designs! This Etsy shop has a listing for a quarterly publication that will come to your door! Each subscription will include at least 4 free patterns for your 18 inch dolls, interviews with Doll Enthusiasts along with tips to enhance your sewing!
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Friday, October 28, 2016

Printable Perfection For Doll Play! From Craft Gossip and Little Luxuries Loft

I subscribe to a great site called Craft Gossip and one of the things shared this week was these free printable giftboxes that I think are perfect for doll play from Little Luxuries Loft 

Check out these sites for some fun and creative items you can re-purpose for doll play! Click here for the print outs.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Oh Sew Kat! A Fun Pattern Perfect For Halloween

I found this pattern from Oh Sew Kat! On Facebook and I really liked the possibilities in this one! One patter with a reversible corset and three easy over-skirts! I think it is so much fun.

There are so many fun patterns on the Oh Sew Kat! Page on PixieFaire for your 18 inch dolls, Disney Animator Dolls and even the Wellie Wishers too!

Click here for the Pattern Page on PixieFaire and get started sewing fun looks for all your dolls.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Walmart Dresses To Re Purpose! Madelon's Fun Find!

Madelon found some really fun dresses for her dolls at Walmart in the baby section!
Newborn size and Preemie are best for no sew doll clothing and these would be so cute!

Look for these fun holiday dresses to go on sale and make fun additions to your dolls wardrobe
Thank you Madelon for sending us these dresses to consider.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

New Simplicity Patterns To Love!


Simplicity has some truly fun dolly and me patterns out! I love this one don't you?
These new patterns from Simplicity are so much fun and clearly for someone who is talented at sewing. Madelon kindly shared her photos with us today.
 I love all the new patterns and the variety,
Check out the back on this one!


With so many wonderful patterns to choose from it was hard to pick just a few to share with you here.
You can find more on line by clicking here. Thank you Madelon for these fun photos
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Monday, October 24, 2016

World Market Doll Sized Fun, A Madelon fun find...

World Market has some fun items you can use for doll play and today Madelon shares some of them with us. These tiny cups are perfect for a dolly celebration!
Treat bags for dolly's night out are super cute and affordable
I think I need a few of these ones!
So much fun in store!
Tiny mint tin with a spooky theme!
Do stop in to your local World Market for some doll sized fun finds!
Thank you Madelon!
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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Week 14 Create To Christmas- Pajamas!

Holiday's are fast approaching and the holiday pattern fabrics make doll pajama making so much fun! I love this Heartwarming Pajama pattern from Doll Tag Clothing offered at  $5.99 click here for the pattern and listing.
KeLibu has a Winter & Summer PJ's set that reminds me of the Nightgowns I wore as a young girl. This pattern is offered at $5.99 

Forever 18 Inches has a fun Drop-Seat Jammies set that would look wonderful in holiday colors don't you think? Click here for this pattern listing as well. 
Thank you for joining us today we look forward to sharing more Create To Christmas suggestions with you next week. As with all our posts we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Saturday, October 22, 2016

FREE ABC Knitting Crochet Pattern for A Halloween Skirt and Top!

I love abc-knitting-patterns.com and I found this fun Halloween themed pattern that you could actually do in any color for every holiday. Check it out and if you are good with a hook, see what you can make. This outfit is very trendy and right on point! Thank you abc-knitting-patterns.com for fun ideas and patterns like this one! Click here for the pattern and get started! Don't forget to let me know what you make!
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Friday, October 21, 2016

Sweater Mukluk Pattern! A New Fall Favorite!

I love this time of year for all the wonderful and warm clothing we get to wear. New from QT(pie) Doll Clothing, this new pattern for cozy Mukluk boots is sure to be a favorite!
Take a look at all the fun and fuzzy boots you can make for your dolls with this pattern which is a "Confident Beginner" pattern.  I have to say I am impressed.
Click here for the pattern on the Pixiefaire website and I would love to see what you make with it! As with all our posts please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com

Thursday, October 20, 2016

3 Etsy Halloween Food Fun Finds Beyond The Candy!

Halloween is fast approaching and I have found some fun doll food items to share. I loved the cat cookie and drink set from Petitesbowtique! Click here for this affordable fun find! 
I loved the colors of these fun Witchy Slush Cups from Dolliciousdesigns! Click here for the listing.
13Blackcats has a fun Halloween Cake decorated with candy corn, not to be missed, click here for the listing.

Some truly fun Halloween finds to be had on Etsy! Thank you all for joining us today! As with all our posts we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment here or email us at karenmowen@gmail.com




Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Madelon's Pretty New Outfit

Today Madelon kindly shares with us her new doll outfit!
The truly me line has some fun separates for dolls, with the color scheme being perfect for Maryellen.

The coral pants are cute and I like the pocket
with the shoes the outfit is complete. Thank you Madelon for sharing this sweet outfit with us today.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Barnes and Noble's Doll Size Halloween Fun

Today Madelon shares some fun finds from Barnes and Nobles, these items are perfect for doll play and quite fun!
Sugar skulls are so popular and this set has cards and pencil crayons you can use in your doll play
Paint a doll sized sugar skull for her doll room
Fun doll sized Halloween Mystery story book too!
Always fun to have Casper in the house!
Thank you Madelon for sending in these doll sized Halloween fun finds.
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Monday, October 17, 2016

Our Generation Audra

I am so thrilled to see this new line of Our Generation dolls that have their ears pierced! This one  is called Audra and she comes with some fantastic accessories!
Hair clips and earrings, bracelets and more this lovely doll in pink is delightful!
I also really think the face is cute on this doll! Don't you?
Thank you Madeon for this fun find and for sharing with us your photos!
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Sunday, October 16, 2016

Week 13 Create To Christmas- Ana White's 3 Story Doll House



Week 13 and perhaps the most adventurous and ambitious project yet! Ana White's 3 Story Doll House is the stuff that Dreams are made of! The castors on the bottom are such a great idea!
Click here for Ana White's plans and tutorial! 
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