The Search for Dentist Barbie, rescued by Amazon.ca

My niece PB has spent some time at the dentist in the last few weeks having landed on her face at Easter Dinner and knocking lose her front tooth. At almost 4 she is one of the biggest Barbie fans I know and she made it very clear that she wants Dentist Barbie. Once we looked on line I could not believe how cute the Barbie Dentist Sets of today are! I went to walmart but could not find one so my search locally was on but I could not find it anywhere. I only have a few weeks before I need to get this for her birthday so I was thrilled to find that as I am truly stuck I can get it on Amazon.ca fairly easily! If you are like me and want to bring this set home click here. (I am not an amazon affiliate) 
So looks like Aunty will be able to fulfill her promise after all!
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Sew This Sunday Dolly Swimsuit!

Today we are sharing a free pattern for an 18 inch doll swimsuit. I found this pattern to share this week on the Peekaboo Pages Site. Every doll lover needs a few swimsuits in their collection and this is a very basic one that can also double as a ballet or leotard for gymnastics. Click here for the pattern and tutorial. 
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The Toys We Used To Love Wrinkle Dogs

Maybe you are old enough to remember these soft lovely dogs, maybe you are not but they were a fun and well loved toy at my house growing up.
We had these Wrinkle Dogs that were also puppets and I came across this one in the Etsy Shop called Nina's Treasures. I knew I wanted to share the Wrinkle Dogs with you today. Click here for this lovely boy!

I said boy for the last one because they were boy and girl Wrinkles and the one I had was much like this one. I remember here ear bows and the pocket for her bone. I found this lovely in the aptly named Karen's Vintage Store (Not affiliated) click here for shop and listing. 

Nina's Treasures also has these lovelies that I remember so well. My sisters and I found them in our Easter Basket one year and I remember taking them with us to my dads hockey game on Easter Sunday, He always had a hockey tournament on Easter Weekend. I had the Tennis one and I cannot remember which ones my sisters had. Such a fun trip down memory lane. Click here for the shop and listing.  
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#Fridayreads and Crafts!

Today's Friday reads is a recommendation from Madelon, she saw this at her local Barnes and Noble store. I have not yet seen it but I love the idea of reading and acquiring a new skill. These book and kit sets make excellent gifts and great sized doll play items!

I am working up the courage to do something like these! Click here to see these listings on Amazon.  Star Wars
Zootopia

Thank you Madelon for sharing this excellent recommendation with us today! We would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

It's My Birthday!

Today is my Birthday and I am sharing three Birthday Inspired Etsy Listings to consider for your own birthday or the birthday of a doll lover in your life. The gift of time and skill is always a great idea for a gift and I love this kit from Tea Time Fabric Panels. Order one and make for or with the doll lover in your life. Click here for shop and listing. 

I absolutely love this listing! Offered by Christinamcdaniel Etsy Shop you can order a Birthday Girl and Doll Shirt! I think this is super cute especially if you are making it into the store on your birthday or if you are having an American Girl Themed Birthday! Click here for shop and listing

Throwback Collectible caught my eye with this listing. I remember seeing this years ago and thinking it was the coolest thing. Click here for shop and listing. 

Happy Hooking Wednesdays, Slippers!

Hooks at the ready! This week's Happy Hooking pattern for crochet comes to us from beanbunny.com and this is a great pattern to have. Even though the days are getting warmer I still wear my slippers regularly. I think making these in lots of colors for all the dolls and doll lovers in your life would be fun. Tuck them into a greeting card, Advent Calendar, Top of a Christmas gift, Christmas Cracker, Easter Egg, or even as part of a doll party or doll themed craft week. These are sweet and come together quickly for those who are great with a hook and an impatient crafter like myself. Click here for beanbunny.com's pattern.
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News about American Girl

Maybe you have heard already the sad news for more than 100 people working for American Girl in Wisconsin. Madelon sent me a link to an article that you can read by clicking here. They will be closing the distribution facility and that is not a great sign not just for the workers but doll lovers as well.

I have been writing about dolls and doll play now for almost 8 years and I have seen the trends come and go, but these dolls have proven that they have had staying power. This turn of events maybe a sign of more downsizing to come though I hope that is not the case.

As a customer, doll enthusiast, mother and aunt these dolls and their company have enhanced our lives tremendously. We will continue to report on the Dolly World News as we here it. Thank you Madelon for forwarding the article to us.

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