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Courtney’s 2nd transformation is complete! With Grace’s hair and eyes like Caroline , meet Tiffani—totally ’80s and totally fabulous. I’ve been on a Courtney makeover kick lately. I left my original Courtney's hair untouched, crimped a second Courtney’s hair , and recently added a third Courtney from eBay. She arrived in excellent condition, ready for her own fun ’80s makeover.  She came with extra items that I was able to sell, and I used rewards from  Fetch  for part of the purchases—so this makeover was practically free! I swapped in Turmaline Doll Eyes by Doll Of A Kind , similar to Caroline’s, and replaced her hair with Grace’s wig, which has the same style of bangs as Courtney’s but parted on the opposite side, and is dark brown and straight—perfectly complementing Courtney’s look. The wig was carefully crimped following instructions from athousandsplendiddolls on YouTube . It’s super important to crimp the hair while it’s wet—otherwise it can melt! With wet hair, ...

Since Courtney’s world is pure 1980s fun, I wanted to complete her look with a bright, colorful makeup detail that felt true to the era—bold, playful, and easy to switch up. I found the perfect solution: precut, repositionable vinyl stickers! They’re thin, flexible, and easy to remove or reposition, making them perfect for adding that pop of ’80s color without any paint or commitment. The stickers come in tiny, ready-to-use shapes, so all I had to do was peel them and place them above her eyes. The colors are vibrant and fun, and they really help bring Courtney’s look together. They can be a little tricky to apply, though—the curve doesn’t quite match the shape of doll eyes, so they flare outward a bit. My trick is to place the black liner on top of the colored shadow while the stickers are still on the backing paper, then gently bend the paper and use tweezers to peel both layers off at once. It makes placement much easier and gives a cleaner look.  I bought these stickers on eBay...

Smitten with My Mini Cabbage Patch Dolls! They’re here—and I am completely smitten! 😍 My new mini Cabbage Patch Kids have arrived, and I can hardly handle the cuteness. I have two more on the way, but I couldn't wait for them to arrive to post this. These little dolls are part of a series called Cabbage Patch Pin-Ups and Playmates—and honestly, what were they thinking with those names? 😅 Despite the awkward titles, the dolls themselves are tiny bundles of charm, each one full of personality. I’ve been setting them up, taking photos, and daydreaming about all the ways I’ll display them. They’ve stolen my heart completely! 💖 I bought these on eBay and because I use Fetch rewards, oftentimes I am able to get free dolls, such as these. Download Fetch with my link or use code CC6FT to get a bonus when you submit your first receipt. https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralsocialpostsnap?code=CC6FT CABBAGE PATCH KIDS® PLAYMATE Collectible 5½" Playmates come in six styles. Pe...

  Moving Update! Hello friends! I realized I hadn’t shared on the blog yet, but we’re officially in the middle of our moving adventure! 🏡✨ I announced it on Instagram and Facebook, but I wanted to give my blog readers a proper update. Packing has been in full swing for the past couple months, and it’s definitely a mix of excitement and chaos. Boxes are everywhere, and my dolls are getting some extra special attention to make sure they travel safely. I’m hoping to get everything settled but it still could be a couple months before I get back to sewing.  It’s absolute torture not being able to sew, so I’ve been using my creative outlet with my dolls when I can sneak in a break from working on the house. Thank you all for following along—I promise to share more often.  Stay tuned!

I’ve always wanted to try crimping Courtney’s hair, but I wanted to keep my original Courtney… well, original! 😂 So when I found a second Courtney on eBay whose hair had already been straightened by the previous owner, she instantly became the perfect candidate for experimenting. She also came with extra items I was able to sell, and I used rewards from Fetch for part of the purchases, so she was basically free.  I learned the safest way to crimp doll hair from athousandsplendiddolls on YouTube , and the biggest tip is this: the hair has to be wet. Wet hair only takes about five seconds to crimp, but dry doll hair can melt instantly, even on low heat.  To keep her body dry, I wrapped a small hand towel around her like a cape, then used hair clips to section off the strands. Using a ceramic crimper on the lowest setting, I worked piece by piece, misting each section with water and a bit of leave-in wig conditioner before crimping.  The result was so cute—slightly messy...

For the past decade, I've wanted to sew for 18" Dolls, even though I didn't have any. Life got busy, and my sewing dreams were put on hold. My mind is constantly filled with endless ideas for doll outfits, from 11.5" fashion dolls to Cabbage Patch to 18" dolls. Last year, I finally took the plunge and bought my first AG doll , Nicki Hoffman. I chose her because of her straight hair, thinking it would be easy to maintain. Initially, I only intended to use her for business purposes, but then I found myself swept up in the world of 18" dolls.  Before I knew it, my collection grew and I realized I'd gone a bit overboard! I ended up selling most of them. Samantha Parkington's surprise return to the market after being retired was too tempting to resist, and I ended up bringing her home. As I awaited her arrival, I read  reviews and was expecting to be disappointed. When she arrived, I was SO HAPPY with Samantha and I LOVE the new book! It...

Yay! Now that the yard sale is wrapped up (and I'm breathing a sigh of relief after all that organizing and decluttering ), I'm excited to dive back into my sewing room! I've got several patterns in the making, but I'm especially thrilled to announce the latest addition: the Dorothy Dress for 20" Cabbage Patch Kids! In the meantime, don't forget to check out my page for items still available for sale - I still have some great deals to be had! Thanks for your patience, and I look forward to sharing my latest creations with you! Now available in my etsy shop! Both paper and digital. Step into the magical world of Oz with this charming Dorothy-inspired dress pattern for 20" Cabbage Patch Kids! Featuring a classic white bodice with a gingham bib, straps, and waistband, gingham-trimmed sleeves, and a full gingham skirt, this dress is perfect for your little adventurer. Get ready to create a timeless and adorable outfit that's sure to delight.

I had my eye on Truly Me 122  for a while, but saw that she was no longer available.  So you can imagine my excitement when the new releases came out and she was included.  Trading spaces for new dolls is all part of the minimalist doll-collecting journey. It's always difficult to decide which doll to rehome to make room for another. Luckily, I made room for this one! I love the new outfit! To my dismay, when 122 arrived, I was disappointed.  She has no color in her lips.  I saw other similar posts and found that many like 121 better.  She has a lighter skin tone than 122, so her features stand out more.  But I like the wig on 122 better.  Don't get me wrong, 122 is absolutely adorable.  Just not what I was expecting. A lightbulb went off and I decided to get 121 and switch wigs.  Both are Joss molds, so the only difference is their skin tone and hair.  After switching wigs, it's like they were meant to have the switch.  121's...