June Brides....Dolly Dress up, for the collectors!

Saturday's in June are always busy with weddings and growing up playing "wedding" is something we often did in the yard wrapping our dolls in sheer curtains, white cloth and anything we could get our hands on that was fancy.
My Girl Clothing Company has created this beautiful gown and offers it at $125.00 Click here for listing.

Beautifully photographed the train is amazing!

no detail has been over looked!

In addition to this wonderful dress My Girl Clothing offers more then just Dolly Bridal , there are more then 280 items offered for 18 inch dolls in this wonderful shop.

 Fantasy to functional this shop has something for everyone.

Visit My Girl Clothing Company by clicking any of the highlighted words or clicking here

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Beautifuly made Doll Grill/BBQ by Payne Street Doll Boutique

Doll play taken outside takes doll play to the next level! Take a look at the outdoor Doll size Girll/BBQ by Payne Street Doll Boutique

 

This beautifully made wooden grill is made to order , offered at  $80.00 and is shipped with in the USA for $15!

Even the back of the grill is beautiful!

Check out all the wonderful pieces offered by Payne Street Doll Boutique by visiting their Etsy shop by clicking here

Or very own guest blogger Brandy is a huge fan of Payne Street's work and she can tell you first hand about the quality items they make, seen in most of Brandy's photos published on this blog and the envy of many!

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DOLL SIZED HOTDOGS! Love it! oh and they have Donuts too!

I recently came across this listing on Etsy for Doll Sized Hot Hot dogs, they scream summer to me and I know you that hot dog lovers everywhere will appreciate the details this doll set includes.
Offered from Mini Kitchen's Etsy shop for $14 this set has knocked it out of the park for me! Click here for the listing.

 This shop also sells some of my favorite American Girl sized donuts! These sets would make a great addition to any doll play collection. Click here for the listing.


I love that this shop Mini Kitchen's Etsy shop also ship's worldwide!

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A great summer knit project from 123 Mulberry Street!

I was so excited to find this fun new project from 123 Mulberry Street offered on Liberty Jane's Pattern site.

I love how all Liberty Jane patterns have step by step instructions and photos which help even beginners gain confidence in their abilities.
 If you are looking for a fun summer knit project for yourself or to keep your young crafters busy this summer I recommend this wonderful pattern from 123 Mulberry street and Liberty Jane.
Click here for pattern listing.

If you do purchase this pattern and create your own sunshine halter top I would love to see a photo of your work so please email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

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NickyG's fantastic Dollar Store Gem!

Today I want to thank NickiG and share with you her wonderful dollar store gem craft she sent me in a Swap on our Swap bot group.

NickiG created this wonderful Dolly Dish set from caning lids she picked up at her dollar store. NOW THIS IS SOMETHING I WISHED I HAD THOUGHT OF, NickiG used red felt and glued it to the back of the lids creating doll plates!

I also love that NikiG made me a cake stand, using a lid, an empty spool of thread and more red felt.
She has glued the felt onto the spool and under the lid as shown in the photo above and then glued the lid to the spool. She also included this darling lip gloss that looks like a Dolly Delight!
Thank you NikiG for sending me this amazing package and thank you for your on going friendship and creativity! 

I loved this swap that NikiG sent and admire her divine talent! Check out NikiG's facebook page by clicking here.
Drop by NikiG's Blog as well by clicking here

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Dear Jillian

Dear Jillian,
School just ended and we are moving to a new city and new school. I am worried about moving and making new friends. 
Your Friend,
Claire

Oh Claire,
Moving to a new city and a new school that sounds challenging! But sometimes challenging can be fun. I love moving, actually I think it is a bit of an adventure, I love to pack up my room and imagine where I am going to put everything when we move in.  I love to draw a map of what my room will look like and then practice setting it up...but back to your question. It is always hard to start over, however there are somethings that  you can do that might help you before school starts. If you get to move in and settle a bit in your new home before school starts, see if you can get your parents to take you to the local library, there you may find other kids your age that may just be going to the same school as you. While you are there check out this book called AMERICAN GIRL LIBRARY THE CARE AND KEEPING OF FRIENDS ISBN 1-56247-482-0  Though it is an older American Girl book,this book has some really helpful advice and it is so easy to read. It has some fun quizzes as well. I love that it also has a section about how to keep in touch with your old friends and how to make new friends when you move. If you like swimming or skating and your new community offers drop in, maybe stop in and sign up. It is always easier making friends when you are in a situation you are familiar with like dance, swimming or skating lessons! I know you will still feel a bit uneasy in a new situation but I am sure you will start to feel better once you get where you are going!
Good luck with your move and remember I am always here for you!
Your friend,
Jillian

Great new patterns for summer from Stacy and Stella and Pattern give away!

My friend Keryn over at Pixeldust designs has just come out with the cutest Beach hat and Beach Cover up!

These fun patterns are now available both on Liberty Jane Pattern site  click here for the Beach Cover Up listing and here for the beach hat listing

These great summer patterns from Stacy and Stella can also be found on Pixeldust design Etsy shop

What is wonderful about these designs is that there are step by step instructions and photos that make creating for our dolls easy and fun. Priced at $3.99 these patterns put doll fashion with in reach for so many of us.

Keryn of Pixeldust designs has given me both of these patterns to give away to one lucky winner. So if you would like to win the pattern for both the Pacific Blue Sun Hat and Beach cover up please visit Keryn's Etsy shop by clicking here  and email me at karenmowen@gmail.com telling me what you like most about her shop. I will draw one lucky winner by random on June 26th!

Thank you to Keryn of Pixeldust design for sponsoring this wonderful give away!
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