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There’s just something so charming about small plates, especially pretty sets like this one. Together with the vegetable bowl, it will make an irresistible table. Left, strawberry. Center, gooseberry. Right, rose hips. I couldn’t find them in the same place, but I picked up the hand-carved vegetable platter at an estate sale and bone china coasters online. They are all perfectly sized for 18 inch dolls. This petite sized vegetable bowl is hand carved earthenware from France and so is the bowl. In the future, I will continue to include more additions to this collection in this post as they […]

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I chose these books for ease of coloring with larger shapes for coloring and single-sided coloring. I just adore this book! Color Michel B. with Crayola colored pencils Flora Waycott is an artist also based in Perth, Australia She submits her artwork here on Etsy. Click to order Amazon US, UK, Canada or Book Depository World Wide Winter mandala coloring book This coloring book contains 35 winter-themed mandalas printed on one side. The images are lightly shaded for this gray scale which makes your color photos really pop and look professional. The lines are semi-thick for easy coloring. Illustrator Alexandra […]

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It can take many silk flowers to make a small doll, so it’s best to buy them These are from the inexpensive dollar store. If you prefer, use beads instead of straws! After tying the two ends together, make sure that the length of string or string you are using fits snugly on the doll’s head. You can use elastic for this craft, but I prefer not to use it because it can get tangled in the dolls’ hair. More ways to make Leis:

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If you are looking for a perfect Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift for your love, this sweet and romantic adult coloring book is the perfect gift. Romantic coloring books for your loved one Hearts and flowers, chocolates, and long walks on the beach all bring romance to mind, so let’s explore what coloring books you can give. New coloring supplies that match the gift would be another option. An adorable instant print coloring book by Tatiana Bogema on Etsy or printable on Amazon. Click to order from Etsy on Amazon US, UK, Canada and Europe Words of love for coloring […]

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I used recycled masking tape dispensers, felt, pom poms, beads, chenille stems and a hot glue gun to put together these fun mini party cupcakes for 18 inch dolls. This is such an easy craft to do! Above is a chocolate pom pom cake seen from the side and above. White pom poms are It is meant to represent whipped cream. First cover the roll of tape, or alternatively a cap if you like, with felt. I chose brown felt for the chocolate cake and white felt for the red velvet cake. Red velvet though red on the inside is […]

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I know, you finally figured out how to make shiny leaves and flowers, how to make the fur on your fox hidden in the brush and how to make the eye pop on your fairy coloring. You think you’ve reached the end of your learning process but then you see those other colorists, you know those… whose great products always make you feel like yours isn’t finished… It’s the background. I’m also still learning techniques on how to make backgrounds but having the right background coloring supplies helps with that. Soft pastels for adult coloring book backgrounds The easiest way […]

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CBS News reviewed the new Claudie Wells doll. The historical figure doll, Claudie Wells, was born from American Girl on May 5th, 1913. She represents a child growing up in Harlem, New York City during the 1920s. Among her close friends are her younger brother, six-year-old Judy, her good friend, Nina and her friend Winston Martin who was originally raised in the southern part of the United States. Black Harlem Crafts: Black Capital: Harlem in the 1920s Harlem in the 1920s African Americans Harlem Renaissance Arts and Literature: Crash Course Harlem street scenes and the Queensbridge construction projects, 1939 Fashion […]

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Adult coloring books broke the idea that we don’t have to give up the things we loved as kids, and paper dolls have always been one of my favorite things, so why not paper dolls for adults? I didn’t have a lot of pretty clothes growing up, but the paper dolls did so I could live vicariously by gorgeous gowns and adorable hats. You will need premium scissors for cutting clothes, so check out this page as well. Dover Paper Dolls for adults have been around for years, I’m so sorry I missed these for so long. Did you know […]

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Pictured is a finished dollSize cups. Footed plastic glasses like these can be bought online and filled with colored resin to make doll-sized punch, iced tea, lemonade, or water. This craft is only for adults as it should not touch the skin. Wear gloves and take accurate measurements so the vehicle fires properly. Read and follow the directions that come with your resin mixture carefully. I used food coloring mixed with the resin to give it color. I also filled each cup with clear beads to make the cups look like they were filled with ice. Use a wooden stir […]

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This bag is a good size for our doll clothes! It will even fit Souvenirs! Every American Girl’s favorite doll needs her own bag for the holidays, and we’re no exception! I have recycled A cute little box that transforms a suitcase into something more practical for dolls to pack full of vacation essentials. Plenty of space for changing clothes, as well as hair dryer and swimwear. Then, of course, our dolls will need a toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as various accessories for intimate hygiene. The supplies you will need to make your own version of this craft include: […]