Showing posts with label HAPPY DOLLIDAYS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HAPPY DOLLIDAYS. Show all posts

Monday, December 17, 2018

10 Elegant Ways to Decorate with Dolls for the Hollidays

Want to bring a distinctive but classic touch to your Christmas decorating – and show off the gems of your doll collection in a fresh way? Incorporating dolls into your décor can give your home a festive look and be a lot of fun to use!
Here are some scenes you can pose your dolls in, to add some holiday spice to your Christmas decorating!

1. “Can I Open It Yet?”

Set up a doll as if she's poised to open one of the real presents under the tree, perhaps with one of her hands hooked under a ribbon like she just can't wait to remove it. 
When the recipient of that gift sees that tantalizing sight, they'll be even more excited to open it. (Wouldn't you?)
 

2. “Gathered 'Round The Tree”

Array your dolls in a circle around the tree, “ooh’ing and ahh’ing” at the lights and tinsel. It's a doll variation on the old toy-train-around-the-tree-look.



3. “Trimming the Tree”

A doll-size tree and some strings of plastic beads are all you need to let your dolls have a tree-trimming party of their own! Use your imagination for other decorations: gumdrops, marbles, and mini candy canes all make great doll-scale decorations.



4. “Snow Angels”

A white tree skirt is a lovely stand-in for a snowy hill. Or you can set up a snow scene on a side table. Just add some dolls bundled up in winter clothes, maybe a sled or snowman, and you've got an instant winter playtime party.

And this snow won't melt!

5. “Figure Eights”

Another winter activity, ice skating, can also make an irresistible Christmastime tableau. A sheet of glass over white or pale blue paper can look just like the surface of a frozen lake.


6. “Look What Santa Brought Me”

Dolls in pajamas playing with doll-sized toys make for a timeless scene that recalls Christmas mornings gone by. And get you in the mood for the Christmas morning soon to come.


7. “Stocking Stuffers”

Who's that peeking out of that stocking? There's nothing more adorable than a sweet doll nestled in a Christmas stocking. But beware: it might be so cute, Santa won't want to remove it to make room for the presents!

Of course, best of all is if the doll is the present.

8. “Later On By The Fire”

A sweater, a blanket, a mug of hot chocolate, a comfy chair: seeing your dolls get cozy will make you and your visitors feel a little warmer, too.


9. “Away In A Manger”

Wrap a baby doll in swaddling clothes and surround it with stuffed animals for a lovely Nativity scene.


 

10. Use your imagination!

Look around and see what other possibilities your collection and your home may offer. Can your Victorian dolls recreate A Christmas Carol? What about dressing some of your dolls like Santa's elves?
 
 
Make the most of your unique advantages for Christmas décor that's as memorable and festive as the holiday itself!

-Madame Alexander Doll Company Website


Sunday, December 18, 2016

*DOLL SCENES* Samantha - Metropolitan Museum of Art Pop-Up Advent Calendar


Mini-Samantha enjoys my Metropolitan Museum of Art pop up Advent calendar.



I enjoy opening up a piece of Santa artwork each day.








-Madelon

Sunday, December 28, 2014

*Opening* BEFOREVER Mini Doll Rebecca



Rebecca looks most like my full size 18" Rebecca!


Her clothes are all one piece, the skirt is sewn onto the jacket.



Her hair is silky smooth and as long as I don't "touch" it I'm sure it will maintain it's curl and luster.


Rebecca is a very pretty doll.

Friday, December 26, 2014

*Opening* BEFOREVER Mini Doll Julie


To me she has a softer, prettier face than the classic AG version.



I dislike the peace sign on the t-shirt and don't understand the purple Dr. Scholls. The paperback book is smaller, thinner and without illustrations BOO!




Her hair is REALLY long! It's equal to the 18" version of Julie, soft and manageable.





I put her in a dress that fits Little Orphan Annie, who is a thinner doll, and it fit just fine.


Julie is a cute doll! 

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Mini Holiday - My AG Mini Dolls

I had a GREAT holiday and hope you did as well!




I got three AG mini dolls!!! Stay close for detailed openings!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

*Vintage Barbie Holiday* Part Two


Barbie and Ken arrive at the Christmas Eve party.

"Hi girls! Merry Christmas!" Says Barbie. 


"Hey Barbie!!" 
"Merry Christmas!"

Allan spots Ken as he comes through the door.


"Hey guys, Merry Christmas!"


"Hi ya Ken! Come help me put the lights on Skipper's tree will ya?"

*Vintage Barbie Holiday* Part One


Last minute shopping, Francie bought the last 3 foot Christmas tree at the tree lot!


"Do you think the tree will stay put?"



"Hey no problem, the tree is okay."


"Now let's get all of the presents inside."


Ken can't believe his eyes! The car is covered in Christmas gifts!


He begins loading all of the presents into the back seat and trunk. 


"Gee whiz Barbie, you sure did buy a lot of gifts!"


"Don't be silly Ken! I just bought a gift for everyone!"



("Oh my back.....")