Well, this year my DH and I got the flu for Christmas!
But, now that I am better I wanted to share some of my
Doll Christmas gifts!
I don't usually do a lot with the
American Girls on here, but I
just have to share these new outfits.
My daughter, Sophie, started all this dollness
when she was 8 and got her first AG doll.
Sophie is now 20 and collects Hello Kitty.
This is the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty.
I couldn't resist these Hello Kitty outfits.
These two outfits are for both of us.
This is Grace, she is Sophie's first AG doll.
She is wearing the Hello Kitty PJs.
Look at those cute slippers!
Emma is my AG doll. Sophie decided I
needed a doll too so we could play.
This school outfit is so adorable!
Very sweet!!
My next Christmas gift was from my DH.
I have wanted an antique toy sewing machine for ages.
We found this one together in an antique shop.
So cute and it still works!
My big Doll Christmas gift was this lady.
Do you recognize her?
She is a Madame Alexander Elise
ballerina doll.
Her delivery was delayed, so I didn't get her
until after the New Year.
These ballerina dresses are difficult
to restore. The spangles are falling off!
Even a gentle wash takes off the gold finish.
I will set it aside.
She was pretty clean, except her arms.
I started with Dawn dish soap and a little scrub.
So dirty, but not the worst I've seen.
Her face is perfect! Lots of color.
Her hairnet was tattered and these
bobby pins are corroded with old
hairspray.
I was not sure about her hair, but
it was dusty and crunchy.
I decided to wash it.
I gave her a quick wash to loosen the
old hairspray.
Here she is in borrowed PJs. Her hair
is now clean and combed through.
I put her hair in a ponytail and arranged
her curls with bobby pins.
I have plans to make her some
dresses, but I am too tired still.
So! she borrowed a dress from
Miss Revlon for now.
HERE
SHE
IS!
This little purse was from the same
antique shop as my little
sewing machine!
This dress fits a little loose, so I
pinned it in back for a better fit.
Pretty in pink.
Before and After
Welcome Home Elise!
4 comments:
Congratulations on your Elise Ballerina! She cleaned up beautifully, and I’m sure you will enjoy making her some lovely outfits. Happy New Year!
Hi Karen,
Thank you! I am very pleased with my Elise. I am really looking forward to making her some outfits int he coming weeks. Happy New Year to you as well.
Hugs
Brenda
I was hoping to see a new doll for your collection. She's going to be fun to design and sew for. The new AG outfits are certainly sweet. Do really like the school set. I didn't know you could fun doll sized sewing machines, oh WOW, really cute. The purse was a perfect find as well. Thanks for a fun post. I really enjoyed your camping trip previous post. Are these pictures from your new location? It looks gorgeous.
Happy 2025, hope you both feel better now.
Doreen in chilly Arkansas
Hi Doreen,
I am so pleased with my new doll. I am not sure what year the little sewing machine is from, but my guess is 1940s? It's hand crank still works!
Yes, Fish Lake is a place my family went to visit here in Utah. It is a beautiful lake, fishing and camping area. It is north of Otter Creek which is another fun fishing location.
I hope your New Year is full of Blessings!
Hugs
Brenda
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