Fashion Dolls 101

  Michael’s just keeps getting in cuter and cuter lawn chairs that are the perfect size for 14 inch and 16” fashion dolls to enjoy this summer.  Earlier I reported on the colorful striped lawn chairs Michael’s first got in. Then these two new small chair collections came in.  First, a set of ornate metal furniture with a chair that could seat a Moxie Teens doll for $14.99  and a bench that could hold two Barbie dolls for $16.99. Then came the red, white and blue Summer Heritage and patriotic chairs for $9.99 that are wide enough for a Gene, but have shorter legs than the smaller chairs. Here is another photo for scale  You decide! Which metal lawn chairs will you be getting for your dolls? Related Articles: Great Striped Lawn Chairs for 14” (and 16”) Dolls at Michaels Irish Rag Doll Annie  a  Cute Thrift Store Find Sweet Doll-Sized Carrying Cases at Michael’s

~ Annie the Irish Babe Rag Doll from Dublin ~  I know it isn’t St. Patrick’s Day, but I just found this rag doll Irish cutie at the thrift store and couldn’t resist. Her name is Annie, and she is part of the Kiddie Fun line of Irish souvenir dolls from Dublin.  Wearing a Kelley green shamrock  t-shirt with “Irish Babe” on it, a matching green and white shamrock skirt, green and white stockings, and red tennis shoes, Annie is definitely an Irish lass. Her vivid green eyes and red yarn hair with green bows complete the look. 

  Michael’s has become my go-to spot for doll shopping. Not only does the craft store offer adorable miniatures, but it also has small potted plants perfect for decorating doll spaces. But one of the cutest offerings from Michael’s are these sweet striped metal lawn chairs in their summer section, perfect for a vintage or modern doll display. They come in four color combinations! These colorful metal lawn chairs are great for 14” dolls and will also seat a Gene or other 16” doll if you don’t mind the slightly smaller scale. The same goes for Barbie— the colorful chairs work great for Babs if you don’t mind them being a little large.  You can find other miniatures and tiny plants for your dolls while you are there, as well as some patriotic bears for Memorial Day, Flag Day and July 4.  Summer days are here! Make sure your dolls are ready! Related Articles: Sweet Doll-Sized Carrying Cases at Michael’s Cute Patriotic Bears, More, at Michaels

  Look what’s on the shelves at Michael’s now! These cute carrying cases are the perfect size for smaller dolls like Tiny Betsy, Madame Alexander Wendy, and other 8” dolls   The case sports Monet’s Garden on the lid, with a pink base and white handle. The price is $29.99. Carry your small dolls in style with this cute floral carrying case from Ashland on the shelves at Michael’s now. Related Articles: Cute Patriotic Bears, More, at Michaels

  Michael’s is ready for Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July with red, white and blue decor. These cute little patriotic bears will appeal to any collector of stuffed bear an d patriotic figures.  A boy bear dressed in a blue vest covered in white stars and striped red and white pants holds the American flag, while the girl bear wears a matching dress.  If that’s not enough figurine cuteness overload, take a look at the Chicita banana vase! This tropical ceramic lady wears her fruit stylishly in her head  whatever you put in the vase, just adds to the look   Both are now available at Michael’s  

 Between the Disney characters and other kiddy-friendly dispensers, you will find a couple of other familiar faces. Barbie is now a Pez candy dispenser! When I spotted them this week, there were three Barbie Pez models. The back of the packaging indicates there are 4 Barbie Pez dispensers to choose from: Blonde Barbie, Curly Hair Barbie, Purple Ponytail Barbie, and the one I did not see—Brunette Barbie.  The first Barbie is a traditional blonde with blue eyes and a pink dress atop a Barbie pink dispenses. The second Barbie sports purple hair and a purple dispenser. The third Barbie at Michael’s is a black Barbie with curly hair on a light pink dispenser.  Update! Michael’s got a new shipment of Barbie Pez dispensers in, and I found the elusive brunette!  The brunette wears a Barbie-pink top with a Barbie silhouette inside a heart. She is on a light pink dispenser. They are all cute, but I prefer the blonde Barbie and her Barbie pink dispenser. I plan to pick one up t...

  ~ The Flower Princess Dolls at Walgreens Now Marked Down to $29.99 ~ As reported in, Flower Princess Dolls at Walgreens , Walgreens Drug Stores recently started carrying the Flower Princess Dolls. Originally the dolls were $39.99, but recently the Barbie-sized dolls had a price drop of $10 down to the new lower price of $29.99.  The Flower Princess dolls are still available with a number of dress colors and hair colors to choose from. If you have been considering getting one and want to have a good selection to choose from, now might be the time to grab one!