New Patterns For Our Mini Dolls from All Dolled Up and Etsy Shop,Exlusively 18, Called Short Stuff!

 

I was so excited to see this new pattern release from All Dolled Up Clothing and Exclusively 18 inch and Thoroughly Modern Mini's 

This fun pattern is offered at $3.99 and can be viewed by clicking here.

Love mini's but not one to sew?

Check out Exclusively 18's Etsy shop for ready to ship and custom mini doll clothing. 

You will want to save this Etsy Shop to your favorites for sure!

I love Mini Mondays!

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I Had A Tea Party Yesterday!

 

Yesterday I had a Steeped Tea Party at my home. Tea is a large part of my daily routine and this new home based sales company has some of the best loose leaf tea I have ever tasted!

 My nieces Laura and Thea (shown above) came too and set up their own dolly tea party outside, beside where we adults were having our tea party. As you can see Thea loves my tea cart from The Queen's Treasures.

Steeped Tea has the most adorable little tea set for sale that is so darling! I have to add this to my collection!

Steeped is now in the USA!!! If you would like more information on hosting your own party with in Canada or the USA click here to view their website.
I have a wonderful time at my tea party and I know my nieces did too. So get a few of your Mom Friends together with their Daughters and Dolls! (or borrow your nieces as I did) and spend a fun afternoon enjoying wonderful teas and each other's company!
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Get Organized With This New Pattern from Love U Bunches and PixieFaire.com

With The holiday gift giving season fast approaching I am always looking for great patterns to make and give my nieces. I love this new pattern from Love U Bunches offered on PixieFaire.Com

This new pattern called the Portable Closet is a PDF sewing pattern where you can create garment Bag storage for your doll items and HANG THEM IN YOUR OWN CLOSET! This is a brilliant idea! Best Part you can make as many as you need and want!
Click on over to PixieFaire.Com by clicking any of the highlighted words in this post or by clicking here.
I know what I will be working on in the coming weeks!
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Bitty Baby Etsy Favorites!

My nieces were over yesterday and my three year old niece Thea loves to play with my very loved bitty baby. She was reminding me that I need to get more clothes for the bitty baby so her bitty baby can "borrow" them.  So now that I have some time I thought I would share with you some of my Etsy Favorites for bitty baby and bitty twins.

The above outfit is right up Thea's Alley! She would love this Pink flowered polka dot pant and top set offered by Sassy Doll Creations. Click here to see shop and listing.

 

AmPmCreations Etsy shop has this classic rose bud nighty that I loved. I love the classic beauty of this listing. Click here to see this shop and listing.

I love crochet and knit items check out this adorable pink set from AdorableAppliqus4U Etsy Shop by clicking here.

Thea is obsessive with changing Bitty Baby's Diaper and Bellasinsperations Etsy Shop is our first stop for Dolly Diapers! Even a dolly baby wipe! Click here for shop and listing. Currently this shop is offering by three get one free! Time To Stock Up!

Always a fun shop is Sew Fun Doll Clothes! Check out this fun cupcake dress. I love the bright colors and I know your bitty will feel her best in this bitty dress. Perfect for Dolly's Birthday!

Thea always loves playing with my Bitty Baby and I know so many of you readers do too, just remind me from time to time if I do not post enough about these wonderful dolls!
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Dolls For A Cause

Have you heard about Dolls For A Cause? 

We are a group of crafters that create unique fashions and accessories for 18 inch dolls like American Girl Dolls. Together, we donate our products to create unique packages that we auction to raise funds for different causes.

Dolls For A Cause all started in 2011 when Dacia of Mini Me Dolly Diva's found a pair of Pink Ribbon socks and made American Girl doll socks from them and realized they needed an ouift to match. She created the first Fight Like A Girl outfit and decided she could not sell it for profit, instead chose to auction it on Ebay and donate the proceeds to http://ww5.komen.org/. Since that first outfit, Dacia created a second outfit in 2012 and with the help of donations from other doll crafters, was able to raise more. Working with Amy of Lemonhead 103 and involving more doll crafters, they spearheaded an Autism Awareness outfit in April of 2013. In August of 2013 we became an actual group with the focus on creating exceptional, unique, doll ensemble packages to auction with all the proceeds to benefit the cause the ensemble is centered around. We now are a group consisting of over 10 crafters, each creating a part of the grouping and donating it to make fantastic one of a kind doll ensembles. 

 I am so excited to be included in this group of fine crafters and to be able to give back to our communities and causes through our work.  It is our goal to be able to do more then two large fundraisers through auctions per year. 

As all of the crafters involved in this process donate their time and materials. We have been told that our auctions would be more successful if we included a doll with our auctions so Dacia of Mini Me Dolly Diva has started our GO FUND ME SITE where doll lovers can join us in raising money to purchase dolls to use in our auction. Our goal is to raise $600 on this site to help us in our journey. 

We are all hard at work on our outfits, accessories and even furniture for our up coming October Fundraiser. With your help we can do so much more and raise more funds to donate on be half of Dolls For A Cause.
Join us on Facebook by clicking here to get sneak peaks at what we are making for our up coming auctions.
We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon!
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Keep Summer Doll Fun Year Round With Madelon's Fun Wa Wa's Find!

Madelon sent in this summer fun find that is perfect for a year round doll Summer Play set!

 The little tools are perfect for doll play!

I love the little strainer! It works too!

These sets cost $1.99 at Wa Wa and would be a wonderful addition to any doll play collection! Pick some up now and add them to your Advent calenders!

Another great Madelon fun find is this fun Our Generation doll outfit is a great summer find! "Costing $12.99, the set comes with a suit, terry cover up and jelly sandals."

 Don't you just love these sunglasses?
Thank you Madelon for sharing your wonderful fun finds with us today!
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Make Madelon's Sketch Pad and Art Manikin For Your Dolls!

Madelon sent in this fun craft idea to make your own sketch pad.

She was inspired to make this craft for back to school and came across this doll sized fully pose-able manikin she found at her local craft store. The manikin cost less then $5 with her coupon!

I love that the Manikin is doll sized and dolls can hold it easily!

 

To create your own sketch book  you will need 

Paper, Duct tape and Scissors

Step 1-First fold your paper

Step 2- Use your scissors to cut your paper edges

Step 3- Use your tape along the top edge to hold all your paper in place and create an adorable book binding.

Step 4- Write anything you would like on and in your Sketch Pad! Now your Sketch Pad is ready for play!

Another great idea is to create an inspiring space for your doll to draw by hanging mini works of art in her drawing space!

 

A huge thank you to Madelon for sharing this wonderful craft today !

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