Friday, October 5, 2012

AG Life Size Doll Houses

OOHH I was so eager to share this with all of you!! WOW! These life size dollhouses are INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! 
I had a dollhouse from the time I was in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

 Project Playhouse raises funds in the Westlake area of CA.

American Girl Main Street 1944

Pardee Homes

Like the beautiful little doll that inspired it, American Girl™ Main Street 1944 is a classic from head to toe. The charm of another era was real—and so is Molly’s house, with white siding, a dormer roof, and the warm, friendly feel of weathered brick. The front porch entry is just right for kids, while out back, grown-ups can come in to peek at this light-filled home. They’ll find full-height ceilings, a fireplace, a comfy wingback chair, a bookcase with a doll display, a vintage radio, roller skates, and a table—even a period icebox and stove. They’ll even find “Bennett” and “Yank,” the Terrier pups!
The white picket fence unites Molly’s house with her “garage,” where home-theater fittings include an ottoman, chairs, and a flat-screen TV…and even a replica movie projector on the steamer trunk. Outdoors, a festive setting tells you a special birthday party is about to begin.

American Girl Nicki's Colorado Ranch House

Pardee Homes

This adorable playhouse celebrates American Girl’s 2007 Girl of the Year, Nicki Fleming. Nicki is a ten-year-old girl growing up on a ranch in Colorado with her horse Jackson and a lively little puppy named Sprocket!
 Besides her chores around the ranch, Nicki is teaching Sprocket to be a service dog to help others. While it’s not always easy, she knows that one day Sprocket will make someone else’s life better—and that makes all the difference.
 Girls will love imagining a life like Nicki's in her ranch-inspired playhouse. The interior brings to life the American West with features such as a split-rail porch, a cowgirl clock, a wood stove, and a stone chimney. Modern touches include a flat-screen TV and special sets for tea parties.
 Jackson and Sprocket join the fun, too—with a corral and a doghouse they can each call their own. 

American Girl Kit’s Home on Abbott Place

Pardee Homes

A well-loved American Girl™ character, Kit Kittredge is clever, resourceful, and determined to make a difference. Built with care by Pardee Homes, this playhouse brings Kit to life with loving care and exceptional attention to detail. 
 “American Girl Kit’s Home on Abbott Place” features cottage architecture with soft yellow siding, wood shingles, shutters, stone veneer, and a glimpse of Kit’s tree house. Kit’s attic bedroom is the perfect place for her to read, write, and relax with Grace, her beloved basset hound. Cream-colored walls and honey-tone floors make this a warm and cozy room. A mini-armoire holds some of Kit’s accessories. 
 Like Kit, girls will love curling up to read in the comfy chair, typing their own newspaper stories while seated at the rolltop desk, and creating their own Member-o-belia Wall with notes and pictures of family and friends. Just outside is a crate scooter with roller skate wheels, ready for a spin to Kit’s next assignment!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

How To Make 18" Doll Closet


It has so many cute ideas and I will share them with you over the next few weeks. I wanted to start with the doll closet project only because in a previous post for my handmade dollhouse - I showed how I made a closet for my 12" dolls using - YES another USPS box!

I suggest using wrapping paper, wall paper, scrapbook paper or contact paper to decorate your doll closet. Only because I found that paint can cause warping.
Good luck! 





Next project - hangers!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Identifying PM / Mattel American Girl Dolls

Mattel purchased Pleasant Company in 1998.
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During which time older dolls became more valuable than transitional dolls. I would like to share how to tell the difference between PM (pre-Mattel), transitional and Mattel AG dolls. I have learned the traits to distinguish what "type" of AG dolls I have and could possibly own one day.

Mattel dolls have American Girl stamped on the back of the neck. But if you have an older doll, there are ways to detect whether she is PM or a transitional doll.

 Only SIX historical dolls can be PM - Kirsten, Molly, Samantha, Felicity, Addy and Josefina.

Older dolls will have Pleasant Company stamped on the back of their necks, but that doesn't mean they are PM. PM doll characteristics include: an artist mark found near the back of one of her ears, pliable soft vinyl, chubby thick bodies with broader shoulders, detailed finger and toe nails, no body tags and no stars.


Transitional dolls will have Pleasant Company stamped on the back of the neck, but will have harder vinyl, one body tag and possibly stars on leg joints only.

I also found a great blog JustUsDolls with photo comparisons. 
 

I suggest looking at this to help aid you or someone you know who wants to try to identify an inherited doll, an eBay find and my goodness I have heard other AG collectors say they found Samantha and Addy at Goodwill for goodness sake! For $3.99!! Amazing!  

Good luck and please post in comments any amazing deals you've found - like Goodwill! Lol ;-) 
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*Opening* White Body PC Doll Samantha

 

First of all Samantha arrived in good condition today. 


 


She was just as described. 
 

 

 

 
 




  

There was a small stain on the front and the back of her dress so I pre-treated them with stain remover and am washing her dress and tights now. Her skin was very dusty and I cleaned her up with baby wipes. Her white body wasn't as badly stained as I thought it would be. I did notice her hair, though in good condition was very dry. I will more than likely Downy Dunk her hair. But it has not been cut and the wig cap is intact.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Caroline Abbott Debut AGP Los Angeles (Photo Heavy)

Here's a peek at the Groves store in Los Angeles, all photos taken by my mom using her cell phone.....