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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!