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  Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen   It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas   Four adorable 8” dolls have gathered to celebrate the holidays! What could be cuter than these little red-headed girl dolls dressed up for the Christmas holidays? They may not talk or go for a walk, but they sure make a holiday display that is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! A Tonner Betsy McCall in her denim jumper and red gingham top, sits next to the Tonner Santa's Elf, Holly in her very elaborate Christmas outfit. An original American Character Betsy McCall in her vintage dress stands with their friend Madeline in her original plain dress. All four 8" dolls sport locks of red and have a touch of holiday red in their ensembles in homage to the season. So grab your little 8" girls and dress them up for the holidays and make room under your Christmas tree for them. Related Articles: A Very Minecraft Christmas Life.Church OKC Decorates wi...

 If you are in the mood for some festive displays for St. Patrick's Day, you are in the right place! Here are a variety of Irish cuties to help you celebrate the day, because you know... everyone is Irish on Saint Patrick's Day! Liv it up for St. Patrick's Day The Liv line of dolls from Spinmaster may have been discontinued, but that has not stopped these lovely lasses from being popular collectibles as well as great for holiday displays. Looking like lively little leprechauns, Liv dolls Katie, Sophie and... Continue Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Moxie Teenz dolls Faith and begorrah but 'tis the season when the wee people come out of hiding to put on their green outfits and celebrate St. Patrick's Day, leprechaun style! The Moxie Teens dolls have transformed into leprechauns for... Continue    Happy St. Patrick's Day from Moxie Teenz Leigh (Photos) As reported in Moxie Teenz dolls worth...

St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow) St. Patrick's Day is the time we celebrate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Although the day has come to be celebrated with parades and beer, Ireland's history and the story of Saint Patrick are much richer than that. This article will take a look at a few dolls which pay tribute to Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day. Continued: St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow) - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

  Betsy McCall & Madeline Dolls Doll Collecting 101: What are Betsy McCall dolls? McCall's magazine had a noteworthy and long run from the late 1800s until personality Rosie O'Donnell became editorial director, renamed the magazine after herself and ceased publication in 2002 when she couldn't totally remake the magazine in her own image. But prior to the magazine's ruin, it had became one of the most popular magazines in the world by the 1960s. One of the most beloved aspects of McCall's magazine was Betsy McCall, a paper doll that first appeared in the magazine in May of 1951. Continue at: Doll Collecting 101: What are Betsy McCall dolls? - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

Tiny Betsy doll celebrates St. Patrick's Day - history of Tiny Betsy St. Patrick's Day and little people go hand in hand, and here are three wee little lasses dressed up in their St. Paddy's finest. In April 1951, the Betsy McCall paper doll was introduced in the popular McCall's magazine and she made her first appearance in May of the same year. The popular Betsy McCall paper doll lasted until 1995. Continue reading on Examiner.com Tiny Betsy doll celebrates St. Patrick's Day - history of Tiny Betsy - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

When dolls disappoint: Ebay Euphemia from Tonner Cinderella When Dolls Disappoint I have had two disappointing experiences with badly cut doll hair since slowly getting back into the doll collecting world over the past few months. One was a Tonner Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun and the most recent was a Tonner Euphemia listed on Ebay. I ordered both dolls oonline, because I don't know of any stores in the Nashville area that sell Tonner dolls. Part of the problem with ordering items online is dealers and Ebay sellers frequently do not offer full descriptions. Read the full story at: When dolls disappoint: Ebay Euphemia from Tonner Cinderella - Nashville Doll Collecting Examiner

  I went to an interesting doll sale of antique dolls today. Vogue Ginny dolls, Ginger dolls, Ideal dolls, Barbie dolls, Shirley Temples dolls, Dionne Quintuplets, Tiny Betsy dolls, Madame Alexander dolls, antique baby dolls, Crissy dolls, and many other old dolls were on display. The Doll Ladies hold antique doll sale in Nashville - vintage dolls on display Saturday, March 20th, 2010 The Doll Ladies, Janice Duffy and Maxine Spaulding, had a doll sale Friday and Saturday at the Bellevue Lodge on Old Harding Road in Nashville. A room full of tables was still packed with antique dolls when I went by on Saturday morning... Keep Reading »

Barbie doll celebrates 51st birthday today   Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 March 9, 2010, marks the 51st birthday of the Barbie doll. Regular readers of this column will remember I did several articles last year in honor of Barbie Doll's 50th anniversary . In fact, the article that launched this column on Examiner... Keep Reading »

St. Patrick's Day doll displays - a variety of Irish dolls for Saint Patrick's day (with slideshow) Saturday, February 27th, 2010 St. Patrick's Day is the time we celebrate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland... Keep Reading »   Left - Right: Ceramic Irish madonna, Barbie model in green outfit with Irish accessories, Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun , Princess of Ireland Barbie, OOAK rerooted Irish Barbie, Irish Santa Claus, Irish Dolls of the Word Barbie, Tiny Betsy in hand-made Irish outfit, Tyler   in CU St. Patrick's Day LE dress. More photos at: Irish Dolls Photo Gallery

When dolls disappoint: Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun's odd tuft of hair Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun Disappoints  Recently I saw a photo of the Tiny Betsy County Fair Fun doll and thought she was adorable. I loved the cute pigtails pictured as well as the perky green outfit. I was working on a St. Patrick's Day project and thought the doll would be perfect to use.... Keep Reading »