Dolly Hungry? Looking For Something Slightly Different? Check Out These Etsy Finds!

As I write this I am eating Thai food and thought to myself I wonder if anyone is doing doll sized international food and Doll Food that looks good enough to eat and well that is not cupcakes or sweets which I usually share on my etsy doll food finds....well I found a few great shops like  dollfood2wear Etsy Shop selling this fun set for 18 inch dolls!

This set is a steal at $11.50 click here for shop and listing.

 

A favorite snack of mine, in fact I can not stop eating chips and guacamole until the entire bowl is gone! I love this set by The Cosmopolitan Doll Etsy Shop, this listing $7.25!

The doll Burritos by livvylee look good enough to eat! Two for $6 plate not included. Click here for shop and listing

 

This doll soup is so brilliant American Doll Kitchen Way to go! I love how you can see what the Chef has cooking her her pot!

This listing offered at $13 click here for shop and listing.

 

Dolly Coffee lover? Check out this great listing from Hello Dolly 2014 Etsy Shop! Love it! No worry for Copy Right Infringement on this listing! 

All of these wonderful listing would go nicely with my favorite iced drink, don't forget to check out Jessie Raye's Etsy Shop! This is on my list for sure!

Spring Reads, Doll Themed Books We Love!

There are so many doll books I love and if you are looking for something to read this Spring for yourself or with a young doll lover in your life here are some of my recommendations. The above photo is of The Doll People series by Ann Martin and Laura Godwin this is such an easy series to get into and fall in love with. Adventurous Doll lovers are going to tell you this is the best doll read ever!

I am a mystery book lover and Samantha's Mysteries were the first ones I picked up, I loved Clue in the Castle Tower so much! Samantha's story line is by far my favorite and I hear she is coming back to the 18 inch doll line late summer, I hope that the rummors are true! I love all of the AG Mystery books and if you get a chance pick these up at your library, book stores or on line!

 

For our much younger doll lovers I love the La La Loopsy Series of books great as starting readers and the subject matter is so cute it is hard to walk by with out picking these up.

On my list to pick up is the Bitty Baby new series. About dolls and tea' has to be on my to be read pile!

Oh Raggedy Anne Fans take note! ! Oh how I loved Raggedy Ann! Click here to find out about B&N listing for this wonderful book!

If you are an adult doll collector and mystery lover may I recommend this series by Deb Baker, you can get this series for your E readers really easily, I really enjoyed it and Deb is one of my favorite authors.

So if you are looking for a great read this spring or you have a great doll themed read to share please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

As with all our posts we would love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or email us here at karenmowen@gmail.com

Happy St. Patrick's Day! A list of My St. Patrick's Day Crafts!

Oh What Fun It is St. Patrick's Day and everyone is most welcome to join in the fun! Here is links to all my current St. Patrick's Day crafts for you to enjoy. Here we are on Spring Break and I love having the two weeks off, I am making Irish stew and Soda Bread for Dinner tonight!
Here is my Clover Princess Tiara from my post today on Daydream Doll Boutique

Here is a link to my Doll Diaries Felt  Vest pattern and Dollar store scarf tutorial, click here to see how to make your own!

 

How about making my 1930's inspired  pin and pendant craft from Doll Diaries by clicking here.

How about my Rit Dye Tutorial from Daydream Doll Boutique for Wooden Beaded Necklaces for St. Patrick's day! Click here for the tutorial on Daydream Doll Boutique.

 

 Here is my craft from Doll Diaries from 2012! I loved making this for my dolls and I hope you will too! Click here for tutorial. 

Make the potted shamrocks in the middle of the table by clicking here 

Check out last years charm necklaces from my tutorial by clicking here  

How about some shrink plastic earrings for your dolls? Click here for my tutorial on Doll Diaries

Make a quick paper hat for your dolls this St. Patrick's day with my Doll Diaries Tutorial by Clicking here


I hope you and your family enjoy all that St. Patrick's day has to offer! As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

Looking To Attend A Doll Show in Canada? Check Out This Post!

I am still finding out new things about the Dolly World Every day and while I am not an expert I would like to surround myself with experts in the field. I thought it would be fun to share some of what I have learned with all of you. Growing up I remember hearing about Doll and Bear shows that would come to down and I thought it would be fun to go to, I never made it to one as a child but as an Adult who loves Dolls I think I will put this activity on the bucket list.

So where do you start if you want to try to find a doll show? For me, I started with Google, I typed in Doll Shows in Canada (which is where I live if you are new to my blog) and was thrilled to find www.DollieCentral.com which gave me the list of Doll Shows in Canada...none of which are close to me but fascinating all the same! Here are some of the Upcoming Canadian Doll Shows, if you can make it check these out and let me know what they were like! 

Date/Time	Saturday, April 5th, 2014
City	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll, Teddy Bear & Miniature Show & Sale
Organization	The New Ottawa Doll Show & Sale
Location	Ernst & Young (EY) Center
Admission	Cash Donation to the Ottawa Food Bank
Contact	Valerie Henniga r (613) 825-9326 Click to Email

Date/Time	Sunday, April 6th, 2014  ~ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM            L
City	London, Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Title/Theme	The London Fall Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale
Location	London Ukrainian Centre
	247 Adelaide Street South, London, Ontario, Canada
Admission	Adults: $6.00; Children: $2.00
Contact	April Norton (519) 433-8888 Click to Email
Website	London Doll Show
Coupon	DollShowUSA.com $1.00 Off General Admission Coupon

Date/Time	Sunday, April 27th, 2014
City	Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll Show & Sale
Organization	Vintage Doll Club of Southern Ontario
Location	Vintage Doll Club
Admission	Adults: $7.00; Children: $7.00
Contact	Mary Lou (416) 221-3093 Click to Email
Coupon	DollShowUSA.com $1.00 Off General Admission Coupon
Club Info	www.Dollclubs.com/Canada

Date/Time	Friday - Sunday, May 23rd - 25th, 2014
City	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll Convention
Organization	Anime North
Location	Toronto Congress Centre & Doubletree International Plaza Hotel.
Registration	Required
Contact	See Website
Website	www.animenorth.com

Date/Time	Sunday, September 14th, 2014~ 10:30 AM -4:00 PM
City	Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll Show & Sale
Title/Theme	Maple Leaf Doll Club Show
Organization	Maple Leaf Doll Club
Location	Armenian Community Centre
	15 International Village Dr., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Admission	Adults: $5.00; Children: $1.00
Contact	Wade Myers (905) 526-7718 Click to Email
Coupon	DollShowUSA.com $1.00 Off General Admission Coupon
Club Info	www.Dollclubs.com/Canada

Date/Time	Friday - Sunday, September 26th - 28th, 2014                           L
City	Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll Convention
Title/Theme	Truly Outrageous in Toronto
Organization	JemCon.org
Location	Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel
	5875 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1
Registration	Required
Contact	See Website
Website	www.jemcon.org

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Date/Time	2014 Date to Follow Sunday, September ~ 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
City	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Event	Doll, Teddy Bear & Toys Show & Sale
Title/Theme	Antique & Collectible Sale of Dolls, Teddy Bears & Toys
Organization	Doll Club of Edmonton (UFDC Club)
Location	Alberta Aviation Museum
	11410 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
Admission	$5.00
Contact	Kathy (780) 485-3025 Click to Email ~ Kathy
Website	See Event Contacts Page for website information
Club Info	www.Dollclubs.com/Canada

Date/Time	2014 Date to Follow Sunday, November ~ 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
City	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Event	Doll, Teddy Bear & Miniatures Show & Sale
Organization	The Doll Girls
Location	Travel Lodge Ottawa Hotel
	1376 Carling Ave., (across from Westgate Shopping Center) Ottawa Ontario Canada
Admission	Adult: $3.00 ; Children: FREE Silent Auction Proceeds to Cancer Society
Contact	Mary (613) 225-9171 or Solange (613) 435-1164 Click to Email

I think it would be brilliant to attend a doll show and as these are all too far from my West Coast home, if you are in the area and you would like to be a contributor to my blog and share your thoughts and observations on the Doll Show you attend please let me know!

As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

Make A Doll Sweater Tank Top Or Dress From An Adult Sized Sweater, A Quick Craft by Madelon

 

Today Madelon shares a great idea for up-cycling a Adult size sweater into a fun Spring look for dolls in just minutes! 

"This was so easy. I removed the sleeve at the shoulder, cutting across diagonally.
Then I folded the ribbing down to make a cowl neckline."

You can cut the sleeve long for a dress or short and on the bias to make a long tank! I love the look!
For the arms you can place the sleeve over the doll fold the cowl neck line down and use your eyes to see where to make the snips in the fabric for the arms....you may want an adult to help you make the cuts.

This is such a fun way you can easily add to your doll play collection! Madelon paired the tank with some jeans and shoes from Our Generation to complete her modern look!
Thank you Madelon for sharing this wonderful idea with us today!
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Looking For A DIY Dolly Sewing Cabinet, Check Out Madelon's Fun Find!

 

 We have all seen Isabelle's Sewing Set, a play set which is very beautiful but priced way out of many doll lovers budgets. Madelon has found a very affordable way to make her own.

"I am trying to make a sewing area for the dolls. This wooden piece came from Hancock fabrics. Regularly $40, it was on sale for half price, plus a five dollar off coupon. At $15, it was a great deal."

Just look at all that wonderful doll play space!

Personally Madelon and I love the print but you could paint over it if you preferred!
You could use this cabinet for more then just a sewing room for your dolls, I think it would do well to store dolly tea seats, food, shoes, clothing and more.
Keep your eyes out for a cabinet like this one you can add to your doll play collection.
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 

Country Doll City Doll A Charming New Shop On Etsy!

Looking back on my own childhood, I had and loved my Hobby Horse, I can not remember if my mother had it made for me or who gave it to me but I remember how much I loved it. I can still picture it now. I wonder what ever became of it? I was so excited when Betsy of Country Doll City Doll Etsy Shop, shared a link to her charming shop and these adorable doll sized hobby horses!

These handmade hobby horses come with a wooden block stand so when dolly is not riding her horse your horse has somewhere to rest!

I love that you can also order a Dolly and Me Hobby Horse! Matching set for Girl and Doll click here for shop listing!

Speaking of nostalgic toys how about a hand knit sock monkey just for dolly? Click here for listing.

 

Also offered in this Etsy shop is this limited addition, Camo Bed with Trundle! 

Those of you readers looking for a fun doll boy bed take note! Click here for listing.

I look forward to seeing more fun doll items come out of this new Etsy shop! Be sure to check out Coutnry Doll City Doll Etsy Shop by clicking here.
As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com