Black Doll

Beautiful African American Black Doll

African American children just love African American Black Doll. Dolls help little children because they help them feel better with themselves and also they realise what is beautiful and what is not. Children dress and undress their dolls, they do their hair and in general they imagine how they would look like through the dolls. So it is vital that the dolls look like them or something that is close to their beauty ideals.




What is frustrating is that African American girls don't give much value to the African American Black Doll. So, how can we expect that anyone else will? However, if these children learned to love themselves for who they are then they will be able to love others and have respect fro others. But black children usually choose white dolls. That is because a white, blonde, blue-eyed image has been passed as the most beautiful and desired of all.

Virtually everywhere, in dolls, TV, magazines, this model is presented as the one and only. Even though there might be coloured or different figures the main protagonist is always typical. However, this stereotype should change. It is time that African American girls learn to love themselves and have positive feelings about their colour and race. Believe that they can be the protagonists is life.

That is why manufacturers have started producing dolls of dark colour and other ethnic groups. There is great abundance of black dolls, they are superheroes, babies or action figures. There are little babies, or young princesses and many more beautiful dolls.(EzineArticles.com)

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Doll Making

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Dolls are a child's first best friend. They serve a purpose as friends, they teach nurturing and they are really a child's first step to becoming social. Dolls can be found in almost any household in toy boxes, on shelves full of collectible dolls, on top of wedding cakes, movie star dolls in a teenagers room and sports dolls that reside in a manly sports room. You can even make your own doll.

Rag dolls were the special friend that rode with a child in the back of a covered wagon. Mothers, back then, had never heard of the words "thrift" or "recycle", but that is exactly what they did to provide their children with a friend. They used scrap rags for the body and the clothes and weeds and straw for the stuffing. In today's world, if you would like to make your own doll, your choices of supplies are not quite so limited. The basics for a rag doll would be a pattern, fabric and stuffing. Even those basics could be whittled down, somewhat, by using old linens and textiles from your closets and making your own pattern.

For a pattern, start by drawing a rectangle on paper for the body. Draw a circle sitting on one short end of the rectangle for the head. Round the outer corners of the body and the inner corners where the head meets the body in order to shape the pattern. Place the pattern on a doubled piece of chosen body fabric, with the right sides facing. Draw around the pattern. Sew on the drawn lines, leaving the bottom of the body unstitched. Cut the body out a 1/4 inch from the stitched lines. Clip the corners and turn right side out. Stuff the head and body firmly and close the open end.




Make your own doll making as whimsical as you would like. The normal size for a leg pattern would be the measurement from the bottom of the body to almost the top of the head and slightly narrower than half the body width. The whimsy size could be quite a bit longer. Use fabric that will mimic stockings and cut two for each leg. Sew the legs the same as the body, using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Turn and stuff the legs and close the ends. Attach the legs to the bottom seam on the doll's body. Make the arms as long as the doll's body and slightly narrower than the doll's legs. Repeat the sewing used for the legs. Turn and stuff the arms and close the ends. Attach the arms to the shoulder seams of the body.

Make your own doll clothes using the shape of the body as a guide. Add hair using craft doll hair, yarn or fabric. Finally, sew or paint a face on your doll and add ribbons, buttons and trims to give personality.

You could, of course, use most any materials to make a wide range of doll styles. Try this basic doll as inspiration for others.(EzineArticles.com)

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Barbie Doll Houses

Barbie Doll House Furniture - A Little Girl's Delight

Barbie dolls have existed for decades and many little girls adore this fashionable doll. Nowadays there are manufacturers who specialize in Barbie doll houses. Barbie doll house furniture is also quite popular in the market these days because of the demand for the doll itself.

Choosing for the right Barbie doll house furniture may take a while especially if you are looking through the internet. There are many online stores that sell wooden and plastic movable doll house furniture. Some online stores even sell a complete package of Barbie doll houses with matching furniture, and they come in discounted prices.




What to look for when purchasing Barbie doll house furniture:

1. When buying online, check for the price and the materials used. If you think the pricing is too high, look for another online store. There are many online stores to choose from and many great bargains to avail.

2. Check for store locations. This can help you when you don't have a Barbie doll, but you wanted to purchase Barbie doll house furniture. You can ask the sales person to check if your doll can fit into the furniture. This is likely to customize your needs rather than buying blindly for that matter.

3. Check for discounts and other package offers. Sometimes, online stores give big discounts on package deals or bulk purchases, so try to grab this opportunity.

4. When you buy Barbie doll house furniture, make sure that the items are movable like cabinet doors, wheels on chairs and trays, etc.

5. Check the fabrics on the sofa, curtains, beddings and pillows if they are not damaged. Sometimes these materials are damaged especially during handling and shipment, so always check once you receive them. If you are buying from a land-based store, check the fabrics on the spot and replace them.

6. Check for shipping details and for special discount on rates when purchasing in Barbie doll house furniture in bulk. You can get as much discounts if you buy in numbers.(EzineArticles.com)

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Cartoon Dolls

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Collectable Dolls

5 Reasons to Love Collectable Dolls

What is our fascination with the collectible doll market of today? What is new that is happening now that makes us continue to want to collect these beautiful dolls. Lets look at just a few of the reasons why we love to collect these dolls.

WHAT SPEAKS TO YOU

Sure, the antique dolls are always of value, and they hold a lot of sentimental value if they have been passed down from our mothers or grandmothers. That is probably what started your first fascination with dolls. But we have evolved, and we now are our own generation that has changed with the times. You continue to look for something that speaks to you when you find that perfect doll. It's different for everyone, and that's what makes doll collecting so wonderful. There are so many new doll designers because not everyone looks at the dolls in the same way, or wants the same doll...

NEW COLLECTIBLE LINES

We now have a new choice and classic updates for our older favorite lines. The designers are staying true to their retro look but have now made new designs, bright colors, and a modern influence for the new collector. The dolls and there fashions have to continually change to make it new, all the time. Every year, there is a new line for each of these companies. We collectors love this. That is why we collect in the first place. We look forward to the new lines and designs, and are rarely disappointed.

REBORN BABIES

The dolls of today are so life like, that they can almost fool you into thinking they are actually real. Regardless if you think this reborn baby design is adorable or creepy, you have to admit there is a fascination with life like dolls. You can just look at these precious babies, and they can take you back to when you had your first child, or held your first grandchild. Or maybe you haven't started your family yet, but this is what you imagine your perfect baby looking like. Perhaps you are a young mom, and this is something that you and your little girl can enjoy doing together, playing dolls. There is nothing wrong with us "big" girls playing dolls too. Just remember, no one says anything to the "big" boys when they are playing with their toy "cars", toy "trains", or whatever the "boys" like to tinker with.

NEW BALL-JOINTED TODDLER DOLLS

The new pose able 24"-34" ball-jointed dolls are just as fascinating. Have you ever had to stop and do a double take when you see these dolls in a boutique or in a magazine? They look so real. How do these artists do this? Some have real human hair wigs and real eyelashes. They are about the same height as a little toddler girl or boy, and they can now be posed in any number of cute positions. Once again, the choice is yours, "real baby", or "real toddler". Just remember, they now only create a limited edition of these specialty dolls, and once that number is reached they are retired and do not make any more. That's what makes them so special. Not everyone you know has exactly the same doll you have.




ASSORTMENT OF COLLECTABLE DOLLS

And lastly, there is something for everyone. If you have eclectic taste, you should like "Wild Imagination" dolls. For high fashion, movie star taste, or classics, gives Madame Alexander, Tonner or Randall Craig Dolls a look. For those who love the life like dolls, browse around the Berenguer Reborns, Ashton Drake, Masterpiece and Lee Middleton Dolls. And for just the love of any doll, Marie Osmond Dolls at Charisma Brands is always sure to please. However, more and more there are individual artists that are branching out creating their own works of art, so keep your eyes open. You never know what you will fall in love with.(EzineArticles.com)

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Thumbelina Doll

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Baby Doll Clothes

Baby Doll Clothes Patterns - Five Top Fashion Trends

Are you sewing doll clothes patterns inspired by today's fashion trends, or are your dolls hopelessly out-of-style? Girls today want to dress their dolls in the same fashion items they want to wear themselves. They're influenced by the styles they see kids wearing on TV and in magazines. So, let's take a look at five of today's top fashion trends and consider how we can translate those popular styles into doll clothes patterns.

1.) Baby doll tops

These pretty, feminine tops are made of delicate fabrics, like lace, silk chiffon, translucent cotton voile and lightweight knit. They often feature an empire waistline and/or a belt tied in the back. They hang close to the body, are soft and flowing, never starched or stiff.

2.) 'Cigarette' jeans

These very tight-legged pants are usually worn with long tunic-like tops. They're great looking tucked into knee-boots or worn with ballet slippers. At the other end of the spectrum, we're also seeing very wide-legged pants and jeans. So, for an updated look, choose baby doll clothes patterns with either very skinny legs or very wide legs.

3.) Layers over layers over layers

Short over long is the key to this look. Wear short-sleeves over long-sleeves, a short jacket over a long top, or a short vest over a long-sleeved dress over pants. The look is clean and uncluttered, with lots of solid colors. It's all about the 'lines' of the design, not the pattern on the fabric. You probably already have lots of baby doll clothes patterns you can use to create this look. Experiment. It's just a new way of combining old 'basic' pieces.

4.) The 'hoodie' is taking on a new form




The best new sweater baby doll clothes is a textured knit, knee-length wrapped design with a loose hood. It's worn over a one-color long top and skinny pant combo. Add knee-boots and a big bag for a totally pulled-together look. The second new 'hoodie' shape is the short-sleeved hoodie, worn over a long-sleeved tee or sweater. It ties two strong trends together: the hoodie and layering.

5.) Opposites attract: Mixing hard and soft

Puffy textures are used with smooth, flat fabrics to create visual contrast. The short 'puffa' jacket is worn with skinny spandex pants. Fuzzy fur peeks out the top of smooth leather knee-boots. A fluffy chiffon skirt, made of layers-upon-layers of ruffles is worn with a clingy silk knit tee.

So, get started! You have plenty of information about the new apparel trends to help you select doll clothes patterns and create a closet full of great clothes for your dolls. Now, get inspired and release your inner fashion designer.(EzineArticles.com)

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Fairy Dolls

5 Interesting Facts of Collectible Fairy Dolls & Porcelain Fairy Dolls

Have you ever wondered about the existence of fairies or where the idea originated? We don't exactly have any documentation or proof that fairies exist, except that if you search the internet or libraries, over the centuries there are thousands of drawings and artwork that exist about what people have thought fairies would look like.

- Fairies are often thought of as being very beautiful. They usually are depicted as having wings, often having magic powers, and even sometimes shown with a magic wand. They could bring you good luck, or prosperity if you treated them with respect.

- There are legends that fairies could cast a spell on someone. They are thought to be friendly, mischievous, or cruel depending on their mood. In modern culture, we tend to believe that fairies are good and that they can bring us good luck, or watch over us.

- Fairies are also thought to be able to change from being visible or invisible at will. We have always heard or read that fairies either live in the woods, underground, or around the water. Most of them are thought to be able to fly.

- Fairies have been used for hundreds of years in fairy tales such as a Fairy God Mother in Cinderella, and Tinkerbelle in Peter Pan. These fairies in fairy tales always show peacefulness and goodness instead of evil and mischief.

- Today's fairies are thought to be social little creatures that can be helpful around the house or surprise your with small gifts. We have all heard about the Tooth Fairy who visits little children when they leave their tooth under the pillow, and then in the morning wake to find the Tooth Fairy has left them money.




Since doll collecting has been on the rise in recent years, there have been many beautiful fairy dolls created in many different sizes. Some are very tiny, like Lunette, who is sleeping peacefully and looks as if she is just waiting to be scooped up. These are some of the most popular fairies to display. Other fairy dolls can be quite large, like Tatianna, who is 23" tall. She is a beautiful fairy queen that is dressed in beads and lace and has long flowing hair. These types of fairy dolls are generally the kind you have in mind or visualize when you hear about them in stories or fairy tales.

Some fairy dolls, like Peppermint Posh or Cinda Shower, may look a little on the active or mischievous side. However, they still look like a lot of fun to have around. They are quite cute, but have a look of mischief about them, and may need to be watched carefully!

Whether you believe in fairies, or just like to have beautiful dolls to decorate with, you cannot go wrong with the Whispering Willow Collection of Fairies. There are prices, sizes, and styles for many different types of collectors.(EzineArticles.com)


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Disney Doll

Disney Princess Dolls - Where to Buy Them on Sale

Finding the perfect Disney princess doll for the perfect friend is easy today. The first thing you have to determine is what type of princess your child or friend likes. Often times I just simply come out and ask my daughter what's her favorite Disney princess.

When we go shopping in the mall, which is very seldom, I let my daughter run through the store and I kind of just browse where she is going. She takes a look through all the Disney clothes, movies, dolls, toys. It is rather fun shopping with her as I can be reminded of how fun things were like, when I was a child.

I still like watching Disney movies till this day and not to mention that her favorite channel is the Disney channel. So what I do is I find out which one she likes and then quietly jot it down on my notepad. The most common princess's are Jasmine, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Mulan, and a few more.

Then later when I get home, i jump on my friend Google and start my search. I found that if your looking for really good deals, there are 3 major sites that I like to search. Amazon, eBay, and Craigslist are three of my favorites. I think that's a great way to narrow down what exactly is available out there.




Shopping online is fun and you just need to make sure that you shop on reputable sites! I like disney doll princess so much so that I had my daughter help me put together a nice place to go to find your favorite Disney princess doll.(EzineArticles.com)

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Doll Clothing

Handmade 18 Inch Doll Clothing

Do you want your doll to have something completely unique? Something that most other doll owners do not have. Then why not purchase some handmade 18 inch doll clothing for your doll or for your child's doll.

Kids today love to dress up their dolls in the latest styles and fashions. But, it is not just kids that enjoy this hobby. Adult women are re-living their childhoods and enjoying this hobby as well.

It is not only the trendy fashions of today that are popular in 18 inch doll clothing. Heirloom clothing is also very popular among the hobbyists.



Handmade 18 inch doll clothing is not made for any specific doll manufacturer. They are made for any doll that is of 18 inches in height.

You can also get all sorts of different accessories that match the outfits of your doll. Accessories can include undergarments, hats, bags, shoes and anything else that you can think of that matches your doll clothes.

Handmade Clothes Will Fit Many Different Brands

The most popular 18 inch doll is the American Girl. However, there are others such as Corolle, Gotz, Our Generation, Tolly Dolls and Maplelea. Quality handmade 18 inch doll clothes will fit any of these brands.

The benefits of choosing handmade doll clothes over store brand clothing is that you are getting something that is made with care by an experienced sewer, not an assembly line piece of clothing. In addition, the attention to detail and the uniqueness is something that you cannot find at your local store.

The cost of handmade clothing is not as much as you would think. In fact, the cost is very competitive with brand name products.

Where can you find quality hand made doll clothing? Local craft shops, online stores and eBay are great places to look for some well made outfits and accessories for your dolls.(EzineArticles.com)

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Madeline Doll

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