When building a period dollhouse, you can choose to have a dollhouse from a particular period in time. You could design your dollhouse around a particular era, such as the Victorian or Georgian era. Tudor period themed dollhouses have become very popular recently due to their unique ornamentation and quirky charm. These houses with their […]
Dollhouse accessories can be made from many items. Wall art can be a piece of jewelry such as a brooch. Or pictures or posters from Mod Podge magazine on a foam core and frame them. Turn Fimo into a piece of sculpture, worthy of standing on a pedestal in a MacMansion foyer. The possibilities are […]
Linda Webb is one of the most eminent doll artists in the world. Her original pieces are extremely valuable and the waiting list for her doll art goes on for years. Now this renowned doll artist has sculpted the fabulous collection of lifelike baby dolls that measure just 10″ long. They have soft bodies that […]
Cheer Bows or Cheerleading Ribbons are an eye-catcher at all cheerleading competitions. Even at sporting events where cheerleading is a support activity, it draws people’s attention. They are one of the most important accessories of the cheerleading uniform. It symbolizes the team and its personality creating a different identity for the team players. Cheerleader Outfit […]
Established in 1925, the Mary Hoyer doll Manufacturing Company began as a craft store in Reading Pennsylvania. The founder, Mary Hoyer, initially made knitwear for children and babies. Later, she used a model doll to knit and crochet dresses with her pattern book. The dolls were initially supplied by the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company […]
“I love you. I love you very much. I will never forget you,” said Daw May Lwin Zin, headmistress of the village school in Kindat, Burma (or “Myanmar” as it is now known). Before we said goodbye, she showered me with gifts of limes, grapefruit and green jade earrings. We stroll arm in arm down […]
Do you know Fancy Nancy? Well, if you are a girl from 4 to 6 years old, you surely know who she is. Nancy, the creative brilliance of author Jane O’Connor, is a young woman who loves all things elegant. The original storybook for the series, appropriately titled “Fancy Nancy,” tells the story of Nancy, […]
Are you one of those people who have always been fascinated by dollhouses and doll furniture? Do you love finding methods and tools that can help you create that perfect look? If so, you can have a successful business making and selling miniature dollhouses and doll furniture. Investing $100 in the miniatures business can secure […]
One of the oldest doll manufacturers in the US is Valentine doll, Inc., famous for its hard plastic and vinyl dancing dolls in the 1950s. The company was founded by John Landers, who also established Debbie Toy Company with partner Shelly Greenburg. The latter was known for its line of baby products and vinyl dolls. […]
A big trend among teens and young adults right now is theme parties. There is an endless list of different themes that people apply to their parties, ranging from neon, 80s and jungle-wear themed parties to “anything but clothes” and lingerie parties. Lingerie is a particularly popular topic because for men it’s easy (boxers or […]
