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 I splurged and bought Courtney’s bedroom set. It was on sale for 20% off, making it $180.  I don’t remember it being on sale that low in the past. When I checked out with PayPal, I received an offer for their credit card with a $50 credit, which makes the bedroom set $130. I’m also going to be getting 380 rewards for my order (I also purchased her walkman for 20% off, as well as one of her shirts).  With that, I’ll be getting about $20 back, making it $110. Most of the accessories that come with the set I will be selling individually on ebay , hopefully making $110 back.  This is the only way I could splurge on this.  My main draw for getting this set was the phone. Rarely do people sell the phone individually and if they do, it goes for over $50.  Then I was browsing eBay (a dangerous past time, I know) and I saw a super cute bedding set with the Care Bear theme. It inspired me to make my own, along with Strawberry Shortcake, Hello Kitty, and Barbie! ...

I recently created a Peaches and Cream outfit and tested it on various dolls. Unlike my previous experiment with American Girl and Our Generation dolls, where I found their clothing to be interchangeable, this outfit revealed some interesting sizing differences. As it turns out, American Girl dolls come in slightly varying sizes! My Blaire doll is the smallest, followed by Courtney, and my CYO doll is the largest. Meanwhile, the Our Generation dolls are noticeably smaller. The Peaches and Cream outfit, designed to fit snugly, highlighted these subtle size differences. As soon as I found this out, I sized it to fit my CYO, the largest of the dolls. You can always take in an outfit to make it fit, or use pins to tighten it, but it's much more difficult to loosen it up to fit a larger doll. This is why it's so important to try it on the doll often, to make adjustments if needed. Courtney CYO OG Ellory OG Clara Courtney CYO OG Ellory OG Clara This has led me to a realization: u...

If you read my previous post about Mattel's trademark policies, you'll know that I decided to purchase non-American Girl (AG) dolls to safely showcase my products on Etsy. I decided to go with Our Generation (OG) dolls from Target, as they appealed to me more than the My Life dolls from Walmart. I'm excited to share that my new dolls, Ellory and Clara, arrived! I got a good deal on them, too - 15% off with a coupon, plus an additional 5% off for using my Target card, free shipping, and no tax. To put that in perspective, I found used nakie dolls on eBay for the same price. First up is Ellory, with her long blonde hair and blue eyes. She came with faux-diamond drop earrings and sparkly shoes that will pair perfectly with my upcoming Crystal Barbie-inspired ensemble. I absolutely LOVE the shoes! My adult daughter immediately saw her and said, "I haven't seen these dolls before! Oooh, I love her! She's so pretty!" Next is Clara, with her long wavy b...

Mattel's Strict Trademark Policies: What Etsy Sellers Need to Know  As an Etsy seller, I recently stumbled upon a question about whether sellers need to blur out the faces of American Girl (AG) dolls to avoid copyright infringement. Curious, I dug deeper and found  page after page of sellers who had their Etsy shops closed or listings deactivated due to trademark infringement.  Most companies don't mind when sellers use images of their products, but Mattel (the manufacturer of AG and Barbie) is a different story.  In fact, some YouTubers have stopped making videos featuring Mattel's dolls due to the company's strict policies. What Constitutes Trademark Infringement? When it comes to trademarked names or intellectual property, copyright infringement is often referred to as trademark infringement.  Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a trademarked name, logo, or symbol without permission, in a way that's likely to confuse consumers or dilute the trade...

Exciting news!  My brand new sewing pattern,Crystal Barbie-Inspired Ensemble, is now available on cpkdiana.etsy.com ! Note: I have had to take out all "Barbie" references from the listing and blur the face due to Mattel's extremely strict enforcement of their trademark and intellectual property rights. Apparently no one is allowed to use the term "Barbie" or even use a Barbie doll in a photo of something that is being sold. I have written to Mattel to get permission to use doll images, but it could take weeks to hear back. I'm also working on patterns for Cabbage Patch Kids and American Girl Dolls, which will be available soon! In addition to selling patterns, I'm considering offering finished outfits for purchase. If you'd be interested in buying outfits for your dolls, please let me know! This will help me gauge interest and plan my fabric purchases accordingly. Thanks for your support, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts! The Inspiratio...

  Note: I have had to take out all "American Girl" references from the listing and blur the face due to Mattel's extremely strict enforcement of their trademark and intellectual property rights. Apparently no one is allowed to use the name of their dolls or even use their doll in a photo of something that is being sold. I have written to Mattel to get permission to use doll images, but it could take weeks to hear back. This wasn’t planned, but I just couldn’t help embarking on another endeavor. I now have the Peaches and Cream outfit for Barbie, Cabbage Patch Kids, and American Girl. It just didn’t seem complete without all three. As before, I won’t be taking orders for the outfit, but the pattern will be available in my Etsy shop. Now moving on to my next project... Recreate the sweet charm of the 1984 Peaches and Cream Barbie with this delightful pattern, sized to fit your 18” doll, such as American Girl. It features a stunning gown with an iridescent sweetheart bodi...