When the Springfield Doll company and I first started talking about setting up a review of their dolls and sponsoring a giveaway on Doll Diaries (PS click that link – there is still time to enter), I assumed they would send me one doll and an outfit or two to review. I certainly didn’t expect them to send me 5 dolls plus trunks, outfits and accessories. However, looking back, by having all of those items here to touch, play with, use in scenes and get to know really helped me give my readers an honest opinion about the Springfield Dolls.
From the beginning we have known that I adore little Miss Madison and Natalie fell in love with Olivia’s beautiful red hair. We will be keeping Madison and Olivia to use in our doll family and as part of Doll Diaries review posts, scenes and such in the coming year. On the other hand Emma, Abby and Maria’s jobs are not done yet. They still have a final task – their job is to make three little girls happy. I am taking them to my daughter’s elementary school this morning and with help from the school guidance counselor these three dolls will be going to families who are in need. Chances are I will not know who gets the girls, but I do know the counselor has been talking with teachers this week to identify three girls who have shown an interest in dolls who are also considered to be from a family in need.
We decided rather than just present the dolls in their meet outfits in their boxes that a special outfit and a special hair do for each girl would make her a little more special. Emma is wearing the top, jeans and tennis shoes from the Pop Princess gift set and I put her hair in two low braids. Maria is wearing the pink gown and patent flats from the Party Princess gift set and I took the front sections of hair and brought them back in two braids and let the rest be down. Abby is ready for a sleepover in her Pajamarama gift set jammies complete with bunny slippers. I had fun with Abby’s hair. Look close below:
For Abby I made a double headband braid and then left the rest down. Basically all you do is take a small section of hair and braid it over the top and then secure it to the hair on the other side like a French Braid and repeat on the other side. If you want, I can do a tutorial video in the next few weeks. And just so you know, I will be uploading two new hairstyle videos from Megan later today and tomorrow.
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So I just got back from meeting with the counselor at the school and she was so happy to meet Emma, Maria and Abby! She knows exactly who will love Maria and says now that she has met the other two she can find the perfect girls for them too. Before I headed to the school I stopped in Target to pick up a few things. I just HAD to go through the doll aisle, because that’s what I do, and I found these adorable little pets from Our Generation on sale for $1.99 each. I bought one for each of the dolls I was donating – because every girl needs a companion! I hope they like their new puppies, too.
Good luck to Emma, Abby and Maria!! We will miss you but know that you are going to special homes and will make three new little girls oh, so happy!
Wow that’s such a nice idea! Tonight I am going to submit a third Holiday Gala pic… š
That is so kind of you! I frequently run reviews/giveaways on my blog too and donate a good bit of what I receive between the reviews and blog giveaways I have won to Toys for Tots each year. I wish more bloggers would consider donating their extra to families in need.
Happy Holidays!
Ahhh. That is so sweet. We are donating art kits to a shelter for families.
Great idea.
So inspiring and wonderful!
Jen – I have a drawer that I keep extras in and anytime there is an event at school where they need donations or I know someone who will get greater use of it than we will, I pass it on.
Thanks for being part of our community! Happy Holidays to your family, too.
That’s fantastic Char! I know 3 little girls are going to be estatic! Giving feels great, doesn’t it? It was hard to give up Tracie and Wendy this week, but I just kept thinking about the 2 little girls who would be hugging them and dragging them all over creation, and it made me feel better. I did put them back in their “meet” dresses, but I saved the boxes and enlosed for both of them: an extra outfit, shoes, tights, hair brush (rubber tipped!) and hair holders. I also enclosed a Christmas card w/ a group pic of the girls on the outside, and a solo shot of each one on the inside. The note on the card was from each girl to their new BFF to be. And I love the idea about the dogs! Springfield Collection used to make dogs, but don’t anymore. Their still available at SunshineCrafts.com and I was thinking of ordering some to go w/ my new girls for next year. Merry Christmas!!
How sweet.
I hope that can make three little girls very happy.
I love this idea!!!!!
I got that pink dress for one of my ag dolls. i love Springfield it’s a lot cheaper than ag and all of the cloths fit š
I really like the Springfield Doll Clothes. After searching stores a bit, I finally found the Plaid Tunic and Leggings. I love it, but not together. I paired the tunic with a denim skirt and the black tennis shoes also made by them.
However, I really need help……..
I know I am extremely new here and everything, but I really need someone’s help! Trying my best to get aquainted with everyone here. Either this or last week Char posted a craft for a doll sized menorah. Let me tell you, all I want it those 2 inch candlesticks, but I cannot find them anywhere! I have made my Mom drive pretty much everywhere I can think of to get them. I have truely failed. The only ones I can find are 3 inches, and don’t hold a candle. I really need them to finish my living room scene for my dolls. I think all I need to know is how/ where you can get them. I have tried both A C Moors ans Michaels, more than a few of each. I just can’t find them. š
Please, if someone could help me, I would be so grateful. Thank you very, very much to whoever reads this.
What a brilliant idea! I’m sure the new owners will LOVE the dollies!
Happy Holidays!
gracie <3
http://www.bonanza.com/listings/3-inch-Raw-Wood-Candle-Stick/38078146
brianne here is a website that sells 3inch wooden candle sticks sorry if its not exactly what u want but it will work and michaels sell those candlesticks to but they only sell them at sertain times of the year try looking on ebay to im sure u could find a really cheep one there
Thank you. Going to try that now. Sorry for not responding earlier. Went to help my Mom find stuff a catering job where she works. No candlesticks, but I found a jewerly hanger that makes a great doll coat rack!
That is so nice of you Char. Those three little girls are gonna be so happy! Talk about Christmas Spirit. LOL I just adore Abby’s pajamas.
those puppies are soooooooooo cute!! some girls are going to be very happy!!
my friend i gave her 2 of my ag out fits i didn’t want anymore and it felt really good
i love Maria! she’s adorable!