Tuesday, February 22, 2022

1957 Ideal Crown Princess Doll

 WELL! I was thrifting the other day with my
daughter and SHE found this little doll!
(I have definitely done a good job raising her)

I was hunting around when I heard,
"MOM! Look, is this a good doll?"
It turns out she IS a good doll.
She has no markings, but I knew she was 
probably from the 1950s.

Her dress looks original, but very crushed
and dirty.  Her hair and skin were
also in need of a good cleaning.

She has this mark from the snap on her dress.

So much dirt in her ears!

She is just grimy everywhere.

I set her dress to soak with Dawn overnight.

 I gathered my usual cleaning crew.
Wig shampoo and conditioner and magic eraser.

After a wash, she is looking a little brighter!

I had to pin her bangs to get them to lie correctly.
But, who is she?
I asked my doll mentor, Janet P.
Janet suggested that this doll might be a 
Vogue Jan or an Ideal Crown Princess doll.

Here she is next to my Little Miss Revlon doll.
You can see how similar they are, but not a match.

This is a Vogue Jan Doll. She is a bit 
closer, but not a match.

Then I found a photo of an Ideal Crown Princess
Doll, YES! Definitely this is who she is.

She needed some blush and lip color.
I like to use a skin tone and a melon color
Melon color for lips and the 2 mixed for cheeks.

For cheeks I dip a make-up sponge in mixed paint.
I tap off the paint until the sponge is nearly dry.
Then I pat onto cheeks.
Notice how I trimmed the corners off 
the sponge so there are no sharp corners .


WANT TO SEE HER NOW?



HERE



SHE



IS!!!

She looks happier.

I've had this little crown for ages!
It seemed perfect for her.

Here's the back.  Sadly the mark from her snap
is still there.


BEFORE and...

AFTER

BEFORE and...

AFTER.

Monday, February 14, 2022

Meeting Lauren


BRRR-Ring!

 
Hello?

Hi Tom, it's Amanda,
your sister?

Yes Amanda, I know you're my sister.

Oh Tom! Hey, I want to
introduce you to my new friend,
Lauren.

Oh boy, what's wrong with her?

Tom! She is a very lovely girl.
Just be here at 3:00, I've
invited her for tea.

Amanda: "So, I told Chris if he thinks I'll come running
to a car horn, he is mistaken."
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK

"OH, that must be Tom. Come in!"

(whispers)
What if he doesn't like me Amanda?
Don't be silly Lauren!

"Hi, you must be Lauren, I'm Amanda's brother, Tom.
"Hi Tom, I'm Laur...."

*sparks*

"Hi...Tom.."

"Hi...Lauren (sigh)
Um, can I buy you dinner?"

LATER THAT SAME DAY...

"I heard that Tom and Lauren really hit it off?"
"Yes, I think they did. They're at dinner right now.
"Wow, that was fast!"

Let me get your chair.
Thank you Tom.

"What a beautiful view."
"Yes, it is."

"I'm glad I met you Lauren."
"I'm glad I met you too, Tom."


NEXT MORNING

"Hi Amanda, I just wanted to thank you
for introducing me to Lauren!"
"You're welcome Tom..."

"I just want to hug you sis!"
Oof, Ok Tom, You're welcome."

To be continued....

Friday, February 11, 2022

Valentine's Day Fashion Show

ENJOY THE SHOW!

1937 McGuffey Ana


Mary Hoyer, Nina


Mary Hoyer, Alysse


Madame Alexander Lissy


Betsy McCall, Betsy


Effanbee Patsy Joan, Joan


Effanbee Patsy Joan, Charlotte


American Girl Doll, Julie


American Girl Doll, Emma


Ideal Miss Revlon, MaryLou


Madame Alexander Cissy




HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!