» American Girl</h1> <article> <h1>Even More Reader Photos</h1> <p>Char — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:34:17 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>My inbox is happy with lots of great photos and fabulous-ness that you have all sent me!</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kirren.jpg"></a></p> <p><strong>Kirren</strong> sent in photos of her built in bookshelf that she made into a doll house for her American Girl dolls.</p> <div>“I just wanted to show you pictures of my built in dollhouse that I have in my room. When we built our house, my parents put in a dollhouse, but I just recently found that it works great for American Girl dolls. I took out 2 shelves, and filled it with my doll stuff! In the attic/bedroom is Kirsten with her dolls. The dresser is a little jewelry box I found at a thrift store. On the bottom (the living room), Elizabeth, Beckie (Rebecca), and Camille (#55)<var></var> are having a Valentines party. I made the fireplace! I hope that you enjoy the pictures!”</div> <div></div> <div><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/annika.jpg"></a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Annika</strong> used Karen’s balance beam post as inspiration for her purple doll beam.</div> <div></div> <div>“Kirsten is in an American Girl tee shirt with a tutu I made. Ruthie is in a dress that is sort of in progress; I have done the elastic and all, I just need to do some straps. The bed is made by my grandfather, and the mattress, pillow, and pink blanket are made by my grandmother. The blanket with the ties on the end of the bed is made by me though. I have had Kirsten for a long time and got her for my b day from my other grandparents. Ruthie I got this year, er, last year, for Christmas, and she is very happy to be with her best friend Kirsten! Lastly, the balance beam is made by me, using Karen’s idea.”</div> <div></div> <div><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/violet.jpg"></a></div> <div></div> <div>This is one of the photos of <strong>Violet’s</strong> doll room I LOVE the idea of using the American Girl doll boxes to make a canopy bed for your dolls. Nice work Violet!</div> <div></div> <div><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/emma-doll-room.jpg"></a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Emma</strong> built her doll room in her closet. You can see even more photos at her blog: <a href="http://myamericangirl.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-doll-room-closet.html">http://myamericangirl.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-doll-room-closet.html</a>. I love the ballet bar!</div> <div></div> <div><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/vivy.jpg"></a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Vivy</strong> found some super cute doll sized pans and shared them on her blog – love the doll size heart pan! <a href="http://vivyag.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-doll-sized-fun.html">http://vivyag.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-doll-sized-fun.html</a></div> <div></div> <div><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/jolie.jpg"></a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Annie</strong> got creative and made a loft bed from a doll bunk bed set she already had.</div> <div></div> <div>“This is the overview, on the bed you can see my doll Katelyn, MAG 27. The bed includes a closet, desk and dresser, plus all her accessories. I didn’t spend a cent on this, I unscrewed the bottom bunk from a doll bunk bed I had, and put my doll’s stuff under it. It worked out very well.”</div> <div></div> <div><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/madelon-jewelry.jpg"></a></div> <div></div> <div><strong>Madelon and her daughter Emily</strong> are always finding the best stuff! Here is a jewelry box which she recently purchased for 12.99 and used as a dresser. It is wooden and very well made. I think Nellie is enjoying it.</div> <div></div> <div>Also, <strong>Aisha</strong> – known for her AMAZING photos has just done two videos of McKenna and her outfits.</div> <ul> <li>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd-dZ4PXFTs&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL</li> <li>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAI3HtBL1nY</li> </ul> <div>I will be helping judge one of Aisha’s video contests next week, too!</div> <div></div> <div>Thanks again to all our wonderful readers!! You are always welcome to send in photos to me at share@dolldiaries.com. Send in your best photos with a description and you may be featured in a future DollDiaries.com post.</div> </article> <article> <h1>A Rainbow of Dolls</h1> <p>Char — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:13:32 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>Doll Diaries is graced to have readers from all corners of the world! Our friends Mimi, Iris and Cedar are sisters who live in Australia. Their Mom, April, sent in this photo of their doll collection making a rainbow.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rainbow-dolls2.jpg"></a></p> <p>From left to right we have:</p> <div>Kirsten, Ivy, Julie, Kanani, Mimi (#28), Felicity, Elizabeth, Kaya, Samantha, Marisol, Emily, Addy, Ihee (#42) and Rebecca.</div> <div></div> <div><strong>What a neat photo!! </strong>Thanks for sending it in April.</div> </article> <article> <h1>Highlights from the Cécile & Marie-Grace Charity Ball at AGDC</h1> <p>Char — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:24:44 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/doll-ball-cmg.jpg"></a></p> <p>In celebration of the new Cécile & Marie-Grace dolls, American Girl hosted Charity Balls inspired by the costume balls of 1850s New Orleans at their individual stores. One of our readers, Madelon, and her daughter Emily went to the ball held at the American Girl Washington DC store at Tyson’s Corner and have this report and photos to share.</p> <p><em>In her words:</em></p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/doll-ball.jpg"></a>Having read your last post about the <a title="American Girl Historical Character Just For Fun Books" href="http://dolldiaries.com/american-girl-historical-character-just-for-fun-books/">Just for Fun books</a>, I was reminded to tell you about the fabulous Meet Cecile and Marie-Grace event we went to last Friday at the Washington, DC area store. It was a charity ball type event to raise money for a New Orleans after school program. The store set out beautiful hors doeurves, taught dancing of the period, offered hair-styling and crafts. Emily had fun making a mask for her doll and a matching one for herself.</p> <p>Next we had a fabulous dinner in the Bistro, learned about the dolls and some new French words. We received two chocolates in a special Cecile and Marie-Grace box.</p> <p>Our goodie bag included a poster and the Just for Fun book you mentioned!</p> <p>They had a very nice silent auction where you could bid on the dolls, books and accessories. Some very lucky girls went home with beautiful new items. The bidding was competitive, but the sale prices were way below retail.</p> <p>I bought the song lyrics of the song Harry Connick Jr.’s daughter sang autographed by him and her for 30 dollars! It is a nice keepsake of the event.</p> <p><strong>Thanks again Madelon for sharing these photos and your experience with us! </strong></p> </article> <article> <h1>Our Dolls Go Back to School</h1> <p>Char — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:18:07 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/dolls-bts.jpg"></a></p> <p>Our dolls are going back to school too! Gwen is hard at work studying at her desk while Nicki and Emily are busy talking about their pets at the lockers.</p> <p>Have a great week at school!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Doll Diaries Reader Photos for August 2</h1> <p>Char — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:10:00 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>I love seeing photos of our readers dolls and love getting email and trip reports from you, too! During the month of July I got lots of reader input but was so busy with my own crazy life I haven’t had a chance to share many of them – until now. Some of you sent me lots of photos and I can’t post all of them, but I did pick out my favorites.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mag42.jpg"></a></p> <p>Gretchen shared a photo of her My American Girl doll #42 named AJ. According to Gretchen, she looks WAY prettier than online, like most dolls do. Her hair is very long and very fun to style in many different hairstyles – it is not textured like the website says. Gretchen likes to style AJ’s hair into French braids and high ponytails. Her tan skin is a very pretty olive-ish color. AJ looks great in light blue and red.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kaya-ags.jpg"></a></p> <p>Sarah and her family visited the new American Girl store in Alderwood – also known as the Seattle store on July 23. They took a bunch of great photos but my favorite one is this one of Kaya’s display. Kaya is often overlooked but her story is such an important part of American history.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lanie.jpg"></a></p> <p>Mara got creative with the play space she had to work with and divided her space into two rooms. Lanie looks pretty comfortable on her bed on her half of the “room.”</p> <p>Thanks for sending these! If you have sent me photos and I have not posted them yet let me know and I will go back through my email and find them. I am working on a post from Jolie still that features her Playmobil dollhouse. That may be another day or so – but you will love it.</p> <p>Anyway, feel free to email me photos of your doll’s adventures, product reviews and things you make for your dolls! Make sure you have your parent’s permission and send them to share@dolldiaries.com.</p> </article> <article> <h1>American Girl Doll Wall Display</h1> <p>Char — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:49:40 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>We are running out of space in my daughter’s tiny room for all her doll stuff so I decided to get creative and use these cool wall boxes as doll displays.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/american-girl-wall-display.jpg"></a></p> <p>L-R – Chrissa and her swim stuff fit perfectly in the first wall box, Coconut, Licorice and Starburst like the middle box, and Kit loves being part of Chrissa’s world while Marisol’s cat and Kit’s dog Gracie hang out below.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/american-girl-chrissa-wall-display.jpg"></a></p> <p>Closer view of Chrissa and her swim stuff in the first wall box.</p> <p>We love to see how you display your dolls! Send in your photos to share@dolldiaries.com. We’ll either put them in the gallery or in a post of their own.</p> </article> <article> <h1>How to Pierce A Doll’s Ears</h1> <p>Char — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:09 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p><strong>Let me start off by saying, DO NOT pierce your doll’s ears without first getting parental permission, and I highly recommend that you have parental supervision while doing this. Also, if you pierce your dolls’ ears, it is PERMANENT so think long and hard about taking on this project first.</strong></p> <p>Now that I got all that out of the way, TracAn posted a very detailed tutorial on piercing your doll’s ears in our forum and gave me permission to repost it here.</p> <p><strong>SUPPLIES NEEDED TO PIERCE DOLL’S EARS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pencil to mark the place to pierce</li> <li>Needle nose pliers to hold the pin or needle</li> <li>A thin pin or needle, make sure it is a thin one</li> <li>Lighter to heat the pin or needle</li> <li>Earring to put in the ears</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>Use the pencil to mark where you want to pierce the ear</p> <p></p> <p>Hold the pin with the needle nose pliers so that you do not burn your fingers when the pin is heated and it is easier to hold steady.</p> <p></p> <p>Do not try to push the pin straight in – it will bend.</p> <p></p> <p>If you work more from the front, you can see the earrings better and they fit their ear more securely.</p> <p></p> <p>Next hold the pin or needle and use the lighter to heat it up so that it will melt through the plastic (PLEASE use ADULT supervision with this part – I’m serious!!!)</p> <p></p> <p>Brace your hand on their shoulder and line the pin up where you want it.</p> <p></p> <p>Then you can slide the pin in and pull it back out immediately.</p> <p></p> <p>And the result:</p> <p></p> <p>Thanks TracAn (aka The Crazy Doll Lady – <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=11&pub=5574720161&toolid=10001&campid=5336337899&customid=&icep_store=http---stores-shop-ebay-com-The-Crazy-Doll-Ladies-Designs__W0QQ_armrsZ1&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" target="_self">check out her cool store</a>)!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Photo Essay: American Girl Dolls Snowed in at Christmas</h1> <p>Char — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:49:00 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>One of our readers, Auntie Paula, is an Auntie who got snowed in on Christmas with three feet of snow. Since her dolls and she could not go visit her 5.5-year-old niece, they had a party instead. Here are a some of pictures of Samantha (Sammy), Nellie, Felicity, and Nicki on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/gettingready.jpg"></a></p> <p>The dolls getting ready.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ourguest.jpg"></a></p> <p>Welcoming their guest.</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/thetree.jpg"></a></p> <p>The tree – isn’t it beautiful?</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/christmaseve.jpg"></a></p> <p>Christmas Eve</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cookie.jpg"></a></p> <p>Christmas Cookie</p> <p><a href="http://dolldiaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/christmasmorning.jpg"></a></p> <p>Opening gifts on Christmas morning.</p> <p>Auntie Paula – your scenes are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing these with us and we would love to see more of your collection/scenes in the future!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Reader Photos – American Girl Doll Julie</h1> <p>Char — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:07:49 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>Doll Diaries reader Zoe sent in some super cute pictures! Here they are:</p> <p></p> <p>Julie and Elizabeth are just SOOO cute.</p> <p></p> <p>Her slipper looks very soft!</p> <p></p> <p>And Julie’s accessories are adorable. I love the little toothbrush.</p> <p>As always, if you have your own photos of your dolls you would like featured here, please send them to <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail?view=cm&tf=0&ui=1&to=share@dolldiaries.com" target="_blank">share@dolldiaries.com</a> and I will post them.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Win a Doll Trunk from Emily Rose Doll Clothes</h1> <p>Char — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:17:03 +0000</p> <div class="pin-it-button-wrapper"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());" id="PinItButton" title="Pin it on Pinterest">Pin it</a></div><p>My good friends at Emily Rose Doll Clothes have just launched their new and improved store and will be hosting monthly giveaways on their site. <a href="http://www.emilycompanies.com/americandollclothes/2008/06/09/its-contest-time-win-a-doll-trunk/">The first giveaway they are doing is for a Doll Trunk</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dollsclothes-emilyrose.com/18-Inch-Doll-Trunk-p/ins064nb.htm"></a></p> <p>The doll trunk has a hard white, washable exterior with silver fittings and clasps. The interior is decorated with a soft pink fabric. The trunk features two drawers for your <a title="18 inch doll accessories" href="http://www.dollsclothes-emilyrose.com/Doll-Accessories-s/256.htm" target="_blank">American Girl doll accessories</a>, a clothes rod for all your <a title="18 inch doll clothes" href="http://www.dollsclothes-emilyrose.com/American-Girl-Doll-Clothes-s/238.htm" target="_blank">18 inch doll clothes</a> and a pink ribbon to hold your American Girl doll in place when she is traveling.</p> <p>In order to win, visit the <a title="American girl clothes store" href="http://www.dollsclothes-emilyrose.com/" target="_blank">Emily Rose store</a>, click on a product you have purchased to find the “write a review” link. Write the review on the product. If you have never purchased anything from Emily Rose, go take a look at the store and then leave a comment on the <a href="http://www.emilycompanies.com/americandollclothes/2008/06/09/its-contest-time-win-a-doll-trunk/">contest post at her blog</a> as to what you would like to buy.</p> <p>The contest ends on Friday, June 13th – so hurry up and enter – I did!</p> </article> </main></body></html>