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Thrift store finds and a few projects

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Misc. in the bag w/Princess Dresses Four w/a couple of crowns. Authentic w/the big pink and white "B" Barbie label  inside. Beautiful condition for $1.50. I think this one is "Chelsea". Looking for another  Madison and found her instead.  I just love the MyScene face. She had the yellow dress (slightly ripped, but fixable) on over her skirt and tee. All for $1.50 These were from another day, bagged together for $1.99. Both in good shape. I now have 4 LIV dolls, and 5 wigs. They are one of favorites to find. Same dresses, different angle:-) My grand daughter will loose her mind when I give these to her, one at a time; she was just looking lovingly at the multi- princess box in Target for $75.00. Well now all those naked princesses that grandma found @ the thrift and get dressed in style *.* crazy bottle cap cake:-)

WELCOME #15

"Adrian" has joined us and we're so happy to have you *.* Your blog is awesome, I really admire how you can keep you narrative going and interesting too. Trying to learn to focus like that. Loved the pictures as well.  Welcome and thanks for checking in. nyw  *v*

Hey I just remembered something...

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I did make that bad "glue hair" into and equally horrible wig. Thanks to "MUFF" and Captain Jack Sparrow I just thought about it and here is my walk of shame. ENJOY *.*

Madie 8 ready to go:-)

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Don't try this at home...or ever

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Whenever I give any doll a major restyle, I save the hair. So I was thinking I could add some character to Ken's hair. You know, wind swept...a little Orlando Bloom gazing off into the distant horizon.And boy oh boy was that a mess. I'm just thankful that I didn't let it dry-it looked like a hot, steamy, mess! Elmer's glue washes out for good reason. Crafty people like me can't be trusted, no pictures of the bad weave...had to get it washed out.  QUICKLY :-D  But use your imagination-so funny*o*   ENJOY !!! Here he is safe and sound:-)

Sorry...

I think I missed Sabrina-welcome! You have so many cute blogs going. Lots of fun stuff*.*

14 Followers-YEA!!!

Welcome and howdy to 5 mates and Majokko shop:-)

Madison #8

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Beautiful, with real lashes. $2.50 @ the thrift, and she had on a cute pink knit dress-that my grand- daughter has already "claimed".  Her lashes are a little worn, but she still in really good shape.Love my "Madison" collection *.*

The newest man in my life

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He's not the most recent KEN; shorter, tanner and more masculine in my opinion. Also not articulated.  As I made his new costume,  he started to look like John Smith from Pocahontas, but when I GOGGLED the images, he didn't match anything I found. I want to darken his hair, and give him a beard, for a more rugged exotic look. 

Madison #7

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My first "madi" w/straight hair. Don't you just love this face?

Found High School Musical Dolls @ the thrift

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I don't collect them, I just wanted them for their clothing; fully dressed for $3-couldn't pass that up. Then when I got them home and was preparing to sanitize them, I noticed that they sing. At first I felt so ripped off, I didn't want these. And then I realized who they were, and GOOGLE confirmed- Gabriela and Tray: Breaking Free Duet dolls. She's missing a shoe, but they have on original clothing and his still have the factory stitch that holds his 3 piece outfit on. So maybe this will be my first try @ EBAY. They have to be worth something...right? I also got Chad and Sharpay(no picture). I saw a black man and freaked out:-) but he's short-10 1/2 in. so I will just find a new body for him...I guess. Everything I've read on the process has me a little weary of "ken head removable". That crazy neck seems to crack if you look at side ways ;-) and they both sing.

Funny things happen when you stand your dolls in the corner:-)

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Just a random grouping of dolls that have been in this position for about 2 weeks w/o me noticing the narrative unfolding. I had to straighten up my little corner of the world , so I just stood some dolls along the wall. There are other dolls to the right of Jasmine, but these 4 just happened to be standing just like this.   Now I call it "BUSTED". *o*

P.S.-blogged this from my phone,still getting the hang of it *o*

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No pictures...sorry:-(

I'm trying to learn how to blog from my phone while I travel, but this learning curve is kinda steep:-) Anyway, I finally saw the KENYA dolls in person in a FAMILY DOLLAR store on Leesburg rd, here in Columbia,SC. They were the minis, every complexion. So cute for just $5 each. I was hoping to find the adult males-I'll buy those if i find them. But at least now I know where to look and I can keep my eye out for them. The FD also had a nice selection of AA  BARBIE dolls for $5, The S.I.S dolls for $10, as well as FASHIONISTA dolls-also for $10. I was just a run in trip so I didn't purchase anything, but it was nice to see. In AZ finding of whole shelf of AA dolls is so rare it makes you kinda, shall we say, disappointed, and leave it at that. *.*

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WELCOME VICTORIA!!! Thanks for checking me out.

YEA!!! #11

Welcome Sabrina :-) Thanks for stopping by. Hey everyone, I'm currently visitng w/family in S.Carolina; so if I'm slow to acknowlegde any comments etc, please forgive me. Boy did I need a "va-ca' cause I feel just a little "cra-cra" *o*

Madi #6 dressed and styled

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As with my other "Madisons" I might paint her eyes, but for now I'm very happy w/her-especially her hair. The hair wasn't dipped, just wet set w/my favorite olive oil "pudding" is what it's called.  The twists are perfect on her . Now she just needs some awesome earrings-Don't we all? *,*

Madi #6

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She was in a bag w/this LIV doll  for $3. I already have a blond LIV that purchased from Wal-mart  awhile back.  I might just paint her head red. I don't have a red haired one. This is her first condition and comb out. Her hair was a mess,almost dread locked; which would be a  beautiful style on her, if it wasn't a such a matted mess. She lost so much hair I thought she was going to end up bald. As you can see the surviving hair is in pretty good shape.

Madison #5 gets to go for a walk

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Inspiration

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Victorian bride*.* Also thank you to My Froggy Stuff  for the book and umbrella making tutorials on YOUTUBE. Always so easy to follow you instructions. The "parasol " was too heavy for her to hold since I used what I had on hand and the pipe cleaner handle+ the lace over the paper template was just too much :-) But now I have some coffee stirrers and next time I'll paint the paper, or else dig out a sheet of scrap booking paper just like the tutorial used. Practice either makes perfect or you just get alot of practice*.* Have a Great Day