*REVIEW* Doll Scale Comparison - Appliances

Bubble cut Barbie next to the yellow fridge. Note* She is taller than the fridge! I don't understand why doll refrigerators are shorter than the dolls.

 

Kelly looks really small next to this fridge.

Julie looks like a small child next to the fridge.

14" Tristan looks perfect to scale next to the Fisher Price refrigerator.

Look at Tristan in Grace's bakery, she is standing in front of the pastry cart.

*REVIEW* Dream Townhouse Canopy Bed

I found this Barbie bed for $2.00 !!!

It's entirely plastic including the bedding.

I made the pillows. You can see embossed details on the foot board.

Scroll work on the head baord.

Midge and Stacie are discussing decorating plans for Midge's new room!

...to be continued.

DIY Photo Prop Backdrop

 

In 2011, I made this photo backdrop for Blythe and Barbies. Acrylic paints on foam board.

This is the bedroom scene. It has a glued image of Barbies closet and a dresser. There's a small space for a furniture piece under the window.

Flip it over and there's a kitchen scene. There's a small space to the right under the window for a table.

You can make your own backdrop too. I drew the designs in pencil then traced over the lines in silver and black sharpie. The tiles were made using pink marker. Glue outdoor scenes onto the windows. I used trim for valances.

*REVIEW* Corvette Summer Barbie Car

I found this pink Corvette for $2.00 !!!

WOOT!

Some stickers missing....

The back has stickers.

Some of the interior stickers are missing.

And the windshield was cracked, so these girls are driving a USED car...LOL! 

The stickers on the tires are missing too.

 These girls look like a million bucks in this Vette.

Just ask Ken and Alan!

 

Happy travels!

*REVIEW* 2015 Black Label Barbie City Shine - Purple Dress

Dressed to dazzle, these dolls wear colorful metallic fashions and chic accessories like shimmering statement jewelry, clutches and strappy sandals. Other realistic details include perfectly coiffed hairdos, rooted eyelashes and artfully applied makeup.

Body Type: ModelMuse™ , Bent Right Arm
Facial Sculpt: Aphrodite
Fashion Sewn On: No
Eyelashes: Rooted
Included: Earrings, Bracelet, Shoes, Purse, Doll Stand 
Customizations: Painted fingers and toes

WOW!

Real lashes!

Gorgeous voluminous curly red hair!

She reminds me of Rita Hayworth in Gilda!

I love this doll, I recommend her!

*REVIEW* 2015 Black Label Barbie City Shine - Red

 

Body Type: ModelMuse™ , Double Bent Arms

Facial Sculpt: Lea/Kayla

Fashion Sewn On: No

Eyelashes: Rooted

Included: Earrings, Bracelet, Shoes, Purse, Doll Stand

Customizations: Painted fingers and toes

Certificate included. She wears black gladiators.

 Sleek bob, real lashes!

Beautiful face paint.

Side gaze.

Black nail lacquer.

She has a silver metallic wristlet.

I love this doll!

*Reader Photos* Vintage 1964 Barbie - Sears Catalog

We're all enjoying Melody's debut, but I just spotted this photo which I had saved - an interesting page for Barbie collectors from the 1964 Sears Christmas catalog shown on wishbookweb.com.
-Valerie