Fashion Dolls 101

  L-R: 2024 Dollar Tree patriotic wizard hat gnome, 2025 top-hat patriotic gnome, 2025 patriotic wizard hat gnome With Flag Day, 4th of July and summer on the horizon, Michael’s and Dollar Tree have a parade of patriotic gnomes for shoppers to enjoy! At Michael’s these two 12” patriotic gnomes are sporting top hats: one with a blue hat with white stars, and one with a red and white striped hat with a blue band with white stars on it. The gnome with the blue hat has a red outfit and holds an American flag while the other gnome wears a blue outfit and holds a tinsel sparkler. They sell for $19.99. Dollar Tree also has a red, white and blue top-hat wearing patriotic gnome, as well as one wearing a red pointy wizard cap spangled with white and blue stars for $1.25 each.  The Michael’s gnomes are a little plusher, but the Dollar Tree gnomes are certainly a bargain. Either way, you can’t go wrong! Related: Faith of Our Fathers: Quotes from America’s Founding Fathers Notable Quotable...

These whimsical cloth bunnies have been bust decorating their Easter basket at the last minute on Easter Day!  The bunny on the left is from Dollar Tree, the purple rabbit is a Barbie plush animal, and the two cloth rabbits on the right were thrift store finds of unknown origins.  Happy Easter from these cute cloth bunnies. If you know anything about the two cloth rabbits on the right, please post them in the comments below.  Related: An Easter Invitation Easter 2025: Articles, Events, Poems & More A Collection of Easter Poetry Easter Gnomes Decorating Their Basket

The Easter gnomes from Dollar Tree have been busy getting ready for Easter by putting together their Easter baskets. All of these cloth-doll gnomes except for the one in the sequined cap in the foreground came from Dollar Tree.  So did the cloth bunny.  The gnome craze has brought new collectors into the world of doll collecting the past several years, so try incorporating a little “gnome sweet gnome” into your holiday decorating this year     Related: St. Patrick’s Day Gnomes vs. Leprechauns  

 Michael’s is loading their shelves with cute summer display furniture items that are the perfect size for 12” and 16” fashion dolls.  Really, could you ask for anything cuter than these pretty pastel cabana chairs and lawn chairs for Babs,  Gene, and your favorite Tonner or Madame A girls?  Both styles are $16.99.  So pick up a chair or two and plan a lawn party for your fashion dolls. It will be summer before you know it, and the girls will be ready.  Related: Great Striped Lawn Chairs for 14” (and 16”) Dolls at Michaels  Living It Up with the (Liv) Dolls of Summer Annie by Kiddiefun a Cute Irish Lass