Sunday, December 28

This week in the Civil War: Dec. 28, 1864

Fighting at Fort Fisher in North Carolina

On Dec. 24, 1864, a Union amphibious expedition under the command of Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler began shelling Fort Fisher, a Southern fortification defending Wilmington, North Carolina. The Northern objective: to shut down one of the last major seaports of the Confederacy still open in the South. But attempts by an infantry division that disembarked to probe the fort's stout defenses met with resistance and a Federal attack withered once Confederate reinforcements approached. Amid deteriorating weather conditions, Butler called off the expedition in late December 1864. A dispatch by The Associated Press dated Dec. 28, 1864, quoted reports as saying the fort was "much damaged" by the engagement with "all the barracks and storehouses burned" though Union forces failed to seize it. The dispatch noted that Northern infantry troops actually had gotten close enough to capture a rebel flag from the outer defense works before withdrawing.

Saturday, December 27

A hazy shade of winter


Oh. My. Goodness.

An American Girl representative announced today on Facebook that there will be a new African American BeForever doll in 2016!!!

First, the new American Girl store opening in Scottsdale this summer, and now, a new AA companion!

How is a Vinyl-American AA girl supposed to wait?!

Thursday, December 25

There was a little girl

There was a little girl, 
            Who had a little curl, 
Right in the middle of her forehead. 
            When she was good, 
            She was very good indeed, 
But when she was bad she was horrid.

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

That's what it's all about

Linus "Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about."

(Moves toward the center of the stage)

Linus: "Lights, please."
(a spotlight shines on Linus)

Linus: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'" 

(Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown.)

Linus: "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Sunday, December 21

This week in the Civil War: Dec. 21, 1864

Union occupation of Savannah, Georgia

Union forces led by Maj. Gen. William Sherman reached Savannah near the Georgia coast in December 1864, and the news spread quickly throughout Northern newspapers this week 150 years ago in the Civil War. "Savannah Occupied by Gen. Sherman" read one headline on a dispatch from The Associated Press dated Dec. 25, 1864. It said Sherman had recently taken 800 prisoners, guns and ammunition. And in a famous line remembered long after, Sherman wrote President Abraham Lincoln: "I beg to present to you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah, with one hundred and fifty guns and plenty of ammunition, also about twenty-five thousands bales of cotton." AP dispatches said Confederate ironclad vessels were blown up and the navy yard burned at Savannah. The dispatch said the city of some 20,000 was quiet, and one officer called it an "almost bloodless victory."

Sunday, December 14

This Week in the Civil War: Dec. 14, 1864

Fighting in Nashville, Tennessee

Union forces smashed into a sizable Confederate force in the Battle of Nashville on Dec. 15-16, 1864. The fighting 150 years ago during the Civil War came as a Confederate army led by Gen. John Bell Hood sought to make a last attempt to drive Union forces from the region. Fighting raged until nightfall on Dec. 15, 1864. The next day, fighting seethed along a hastily erected Confederate line before federal forces overran the Confederate positions. The Southern army, driven off, was forced into retreat toward Mississippi with Union forces in pursuit.


Thursday, December 11

2-4-6-8, Who do you appreciate?


Who's excited for Phoenix Comicon's Fan Fest this weekend?

I am!!!

Why? To see The Doctors, of course.

Colin Baker is best known for playing the Sixth Doctor on "Doctor Who" from 1984-1986, beginning with the episode "The Caves of Androzani" where he regenerated from the Fifth Doctor. While he portrayed the Doctor for three seasons on television, Baker also appeared as the Sixth Doctor in Doctor Who audio plays, the stage production "Doctor Who: The Ultimate Adventure," and the Children in Need sketch "Dimensions in Time."

In 1996, Paul McGann became the Eighth Doctor for the television film "Doctor Who." The film was produced by the BBC, Universal Studios and Fox. If successful, McGann would continue as the Eighth Doctor in a television series. The series was not picked up, but he continued to play the Eighth Doctor in a series of audio plays, and his image was used on Doctor Who novels. For the 50th anniversary of "Doctor Who," McGann was seen regenerating into the War Doctor on the mini-episode "The Night of the Doctor."

Who do you want to see there?


Wednesday, December 10

Let it sew! Let it sew! Let it sew!

Look at what Grandmomma gave Me and Momma as an early Christmas present!
1930'S AMERICAN STYLE SEWING MACHINE, ACCESSORIES & STOOL FITS 18" GIRL DOLL 

The essential tool for style makers of any era. Sized perfectly for historic 18" dolls. 
Sewing Table and Stool are crafted with outstanding quality in wood, authentically painted and sized for 18" dolls. 
Table features working drawers for storage and an elasticized treadle to simulate pumping. All pieces sized to fit 18" dolls. 
Machine measures 12.25"L X 6"W X 12.25"H. Adorable accessory set included too! 
Exclusively made by The Queen's Treasures®, offering the highest quality 18" Doll Furniture, 18" Doll Clothes, 18" Doll Shoes & 18" Doll Accessories! 
© 2014 The Queen's Treasures ®. All Rights Reserved. Not affiliated with American Girl®, Reg. Trademark of American Girl, LLC.

Tuesday, December 9

We're just a couple of Misfits

Oh my.

Tonight is the 50th broadcast year of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on CBS.

50 years.

Wow.

The television special was based upon Johnny Marks' 1949 song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" which was itself based upon the 1939 poem "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" written by Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May.

Momma was nearly five months old when Rudolph aired on television for the very first time on Dec. 6,1964. (Yes, Momma is older than Rudolph!)

While she doesn't remember that first airing, she also doesn't remember a time when watching Rudolph, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" wasn't a holiday ritual.

Back in her day (before videotapes, DVDs, or cable) children anxiously watched to see when those favorite holiday specials would be on - because there was one chance and one chance only to see it.

If you missed it, well, there was always next year.

Sob!

You know where to find me tonight.



Sunday, December 7

A visit from St. Addie

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Steampunk Addie St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

"Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."

This week in the Civil War: Dec. 7, 1864

Sherman's forces reach Savannah, Georgia

This month 150 years ago in the Civil War, the Union army led by Maj. Gen. William Sherman neared the major port city of Savannah, Georgia. Sherman's soldiers, after capturing Atlanta in a decisive Union victory earlier in the year, had spent weeks crossing Georgia while destroying farms and property in their path. The arrival of the Union forces at Savannah in December 1864 would culminate a chapter of the war known since as the "March to the Sea." Once Savannah was taken, the Union troops would eventually move on in early 1865 into South Carolina in the culminating months of the war.


Thursday, December 4

Simply charming



Check out the Charming Chatelaine Momma made for me this week!

If your doll is as well read as Me, she'll want to keep her favorite books close to her heart. Momma created this chatelaine from 12 mini (non-functional!) book charms, attached to an antique brass chain with an antique lobster-claw clasp.

My chatelaine consists of:

  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Jack and the Beanstalk
  • Jane Eyre
  • King Arthur
  • Little Red Riding Hood
  • Little Women
  • Peter Pan
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • Robin Hood
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • Snow White
  • Wuthering Heights



(Momma creates these in our smoke-free, but not pet-free, home.)


Wednesday, December 3

The fortnight before Christmas

Momma's working at both JoAnn's AND Toys"R"Us which leaves Precious Little Time for Me, but she was in a sentimental mood when she returned home the other night.

While putting items away at Toys"R"Us she discovered a reprint of a classic book she hadn't seen or thought of in 45 years or so: Little Golden Book's The Night Before Christmas.

This 1949 Little Golden Book edition of the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas, was a staple in the Golden Book line for many years. (The first 12 Little Golden Book titles were published on Oct. 1, 1942.)

Momma remembers that edition clearly and is thrilled to share that with us. 


Tuesday, December 2

What are little girls made of, made of?


What Folks Are Made Of?

What are little babies made of, made of?
What are little babies made of?
Diapers and crumbs and sucking their thumbs;
That's what little babies are made of.

What are little boys made of, made of?
What are little boys made of?
Snips and snails and puppy-dog tails;
That's what little boys are made of.

What are little girls made of, made of?
What are little girls made of?
Sugar and spice and everything nice;
That's what little girls are made of.

What are young men made of, made of?
What are young men made of?
Sighs and leers and crocodile tears;
That's what young men are made of.

What are young women made of, made of?
What are young women made of?
Rings and jings and other fine things;
That's what young women are made of.

What are our sailors made of, made of?
What are our sailors made of?
Pitch and tar, pig-tail and scar;
That's what our sailors are made of.

What are our soldiers made of, made of?
What are our soldiers made of?
Pipeclay and drill, the foeman to kill;
That's what our soldiers are made of.

What are our nurses made of, made of?
What are our nurses made of?
Bushes and thorns and old cow's horns;
That's what our nurses are made of.

What are our fathers made of, made of?
What are our fathers made of?
Pipes and smoke and collars choke;
That's what our fathers are made of.

What are our mothers made of, made of?
What are our mothers made of?
Ribbons and laces and sweet pretty faces;
That's what our mothers are made of.

What are old men made of, made of?
What are old men made of?
Slippers that flop and a bald-headed top;
That's what old men are made of.

What are old women made of, made of?
What are old women made of?
Reels, and jeels, and old spinning wheels;
That's what old women are made of.

What are all folks made of, made of?
What are all folks made of?
Fighting a spot and loving a lot,
That's what all folks are made of.


Sugar & Spice
https://www.etsy.com/listing/213554405/sugar-spice-outfit-for-18-dolls-such-as


Not my gumdrop buttons!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/213554473/not-my-gumdrop-buttons-outfit-for-18

Sunday, November 30

This week in the Civil War: Nov. 30, 1864

Battle of Franklin, Tennessee

Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led his troops in pursuit of a Union army across Tennessee in this week 150 years ago in the Civil War. The two foes met up on Nov. 30, 1864, at Franklin, Tenn., near Nashville, where Union forces dug in along a defensive line just outside the community. Fierce fighting erupted as Hood led an assault on Union defensive positions. Although two federal units crumpled, the Union positions largely held despite much bloodletting that left more than 8,000 troops wounded, dead or missing. The casualties hit especially hard at Hood's forces, which withdrew bloodied and bruised after the Union victory.


Monday, November 24

Feeling Thankful, Too


Momma was inspired (Inspired, I say!) to make a Thanksgiving outfit this week.

The first turned out so well it sold immediately!

"Feeling Thankful, Too" is cobbled (gobbled?) together with scraps left over from the first Thanksgiving dress - making it even more asymmetrical!

"Feeling Thankful, Too" has an attached pocket/purse fastened with a mini copper safety pin that contains a wee holiday surprise! Three working buttons fasten the bodice back. It comes with a coordinating (exposed) Flint corn (AKA Indian corn or calico corn) fabric-trimmed petticoat, and a copper pumpkin necklace.

Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/rexphiles

Sunday, November 23

This week in the Civil War: Nov. 23, 1864

Skirmishing in Tennessee

Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood led forces from northern Alabama into Tennessee on a major incursion 150 years ago this week in the Civil War. Hood was intent on taking Nashville but Union forces swiftly swung into defensive positions near Columbia, Tennessee — south of Nashville. The Union fighters entrenched by erecting earthen works at Columbia. A series of skirmishes and military maneuvers followed between Nov. 24 and 29, 1864, as federal troops slowed Hood on his march toward Nashville, the Tennessee state capital. Eventually both armies would march on to clash in other locations in Tennessee.


Sunday, November 16

This week in the Civil War: Nov. 16, 1864


Sherman's March to the Sea
Union forces had occupied Atlanta for more than two months when Union Gen. William Sherman departed in mid-November 1864 on the so-called March to the Sea — a campaign to capture Savannah, Georgia. As Sherman's federal forces advanced, the troops destroyed buildings, businesses, and property in their path, a "scorched earth" policy that angered and also demoralized Southerners. Sherman split his roughly 60,000 troops into two wings and the two groups kept miles apart as they crossed Georgia, raiding farms and plantations and occasionally clashing with Confederates along the route.


Thursday, November 13

Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014 items 21-25

The bidding has begun for the Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014! We have 25 auctions this time, so I shall feature five each day. Bidding ends Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Central.

Rules for Bidding on our online Facebook Auction US and Canadian Residents only please

Thank you for your interest in our auction. We have a few rules to make this run as smooth as possible and to get the funds to the party we are helping as soon as possible.

1. Please only bid what you can afford to pay. We would like the payment within 24 hours of the end of the auction so that we can pay the money to the recipient.

2.Opening bids are $15.00 minimum. Bid in the photo comments. There is one photo or photo collage per item to avoid confusion.

3.The dolls are typically not included in the auction. If a doll is included in an item it will say so in the description. The dolls are shown so you can see what the auction items look like along side of the doll.

4. After your first bid we need you to click Message Dolls for A Cause and leave us your PayPal email address so that we can wrap this up as quickly as possible when it is over. If we do not have your address and we can't get an answer within 24 hours we go to the next highest bidder.

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8. NO bid retractions or lowering of your bid. Once you place a bid you are the winning bidder until you are outbid.

Thank you so much as your participation in this event allows us to help others in need. We appreciate your generosity. Canadian bidders we will need to charge an extra $5 to cover the extra shipping. Each person donating is paying for the shipping as part of the donation but we didn't want to ask them to pay for international. Thanks.



Bid Items #21-25
Dacia Hostetter of Mini Me Dolly Divas
Elf on the shelf tshirt
Tshirts are made from people size jersey knit tee’s. They are machine embroidered and close in the back with Velcro. These tshirt are 6 of a kind, only available through this charity auction.
Just perfect for the doll that is a little bit of a practical joker. This shirt could make for some fun elf on the shelf adventures this holiday season.
www.etsy.com/shop/MiniMeDollyDivas
www.facebook.com/MiniMeDollyDivas
pinterest.com/daciat/boards/


Bidding ends Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. Central.

Happy bidding!


Wednesday, November 12

Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014 items 16-20

The bidding has begun for the Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014! We have 25 auctions this time, so I shall feature five each day. Bidding ends Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Central.

Rules for Bidding on our online Facebook Auction US and Canadian Residents only please

Thank you for your interest in our auction. We have a few rules to make this run as smooth as possible and to get the funds to the party we are helping as soon as possible.

1. Please only bid what you can afford to pay. We would like the payment within 24 hours of the end of the auction so that we can pay the money to the recipient.

2.Opening bids are $15.00 minimum. Bid in the photo comments. There is one photo or photo collage per item to avoid confusion.

3.The dolls are typically not included in the auction. If a doll is included in an item it will say so in the description. The dolls are shown so you can see what the auction items look like along side of the doll.

4. After your first bid we need you to click Message Dolls for A Cause and leave us your PayPal email address so that we can wrap this up as quickly as possible when it is over. If we do not have your address and we can't get an answer within 24 hours we go to the next highest bidder.

5. Please read all item descriptions. They will let you know what is included in each auction item.

6.You must be 18 to bid.

7. Each bid must be bid up by at least $1.

8. NO bid retractions or lowering of your bid. Once you place a bid you are the winning bidder until you are outbid.

Thank you so much as your participation in this event allows us to help others in need. We appreciate your generosity. Canadian bidders we will need to charge an extra $5 to cover the extra shipping. Each person donating is paying for the shipping as part of the donation but we didn't want to ask them to pay for international. Thanks.


Bid Item #16
Linda Muszynski of Dreamy Doll
Ropin & Riding Cow Girl is getting ready to ride her favorite horse. This dress fits 18" American Girl Dolls and other dolls with a similar build. Outfit includes dress, hat, & boots. Doll not included. The book Nothing Good Comes Easy was written by my husband and is signed by him.
www.etsy.com/shop/DreamyDoll


Bid Item #17
Lora Crouch of Aunt Sissy Originals
Pooh Bear
"Sometimes the smallest things take the most room in your heart" -Winnie The Pooh.
The red short sleeved T shirt has "Pooh" embroidered in white on the front. It closes in the back with Velcro for ease of dressing. The yellow poplin skinny jeans have an elastic waist with real working front and back pockets. The back pockets have heat set crystals on them. The hair bow is made from the same yellow poplin and is attached to a metal hair clip. Included is the red and yellow beaded elastic bracelet.
**Not included - my doll, the brown boots, or pumpkin bucket.**
Made using Liberty Jane Patterns.
Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/AuntSissyOriginals
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuntSissyOriginals
Instagram: http://instagram.com/auntsissyoriginals
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AuntSissyOrig
G+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/107967239366304080970/posts
 


Bid Item #18
Diana Hansen of FreeStyleMama
Elf on the Shelf Outfit
This 3 piece outfit includes the elf suit, collar, and hat. Perfect for all that Elf magic and naughtiness. The red knit is trimmed with white felt. Suit and collar have Velcro closures. Doll Not included.
www.etsy.com/shop/FreeStyleMama
www.dianarambles.com
www.facebook.com/DianaRambles
www.pinterest.com/freestylemama


Bid Item #19
Carolyn Gebert of Kooky Kardinal
Leopard Love
The dropped waist gathered skirt is cotton blend fabric with an elastic waist. It is made using the "Simply a Skirt" pattern by Doll Tag Clothing. The short sleeve purchased knit T-shirt has a velcro back closure, a matching fabric embellishment hand painted with gold glitter t-shirt paint, and leopard "crystals" for added bling. Crochet hat and purse are made of soft Cuddle Fleece yarn. Seed bead necklace is strung on knotted leather cord and has an easy brass button closure. Purchased black slouch boots are made by Springfield. **Doll not included**
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KookyKardinal
https://www.facebook.com/kookykardina

https://twitter.com/freestylemama
https://plus.google.com/u/0/104329577442048654929/posts
http://instagram.com/dianarambles
 


Bid Item #20
Joyce Strangeway of Joyce's Knitwear
Sleepbag and Pillow
This is an adorably cozy sleeping bag and pillow set. The sleeping bag is made from a red cotton "Cat in the Hat" fabric on the outside and a cozy soft red fluffy fabric on the inside. It zips up the side with a nice sturdy red zipper. The little pillow is also done in the "Cat in the Hat" fabric. The doll is not included. Her outfit is available in another auction.
www.etsy.com/shop/Joycesknitwear
 


Tuesday, November 11

Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014 items 11-15

The bidding has begun for the Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014! We have 25 auctions this time, so I shall feature five each day. Bidding ends Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Central.

Rules for Bidding on our online Facebook Auction US and Canadian Residents only please

Thank you for your interest in our auction. We have a few rules to make this run as smooth as possible and to get the funds to the party we are helping as soon as possible.

1. Please only bid what you can afford to pay. We would like the payment within 24 hours of the end of the auction so that we can pay the money to the recipient.

2.Opening bids are $15.00 minimum. Bid in the photo comments. There is one photo or photo collage per item to avoid confusion.

3.The dolls are typically not included in the auction. If a doll is included in an item it will say so in the description. The dolls are shown so you can see what the auction items look like along side of the doll.

4. After your first bid we need you to click Message Dolls for A Cause and leave us your PayPal email address so that we can wrap this up as quickly as possible when it is over. If we do not have your address and we can't get an answer within 24 hours we go to the next highest bidder.

5. Please read all item descriptions. They will let you know what is included in each auction item.

6.You must be 18 to bid.

7. Each bid must be bid up by at least $1.

8. NO bid retractions or lowering of your bid. Once you place a bid you are the winning bidder until you are outbid.

Thank you so much as your participation in this event allows us to help others in need. We appreciate your generosity. Canadian bidders we will need to charge an extra $5 to cover the extra shipping. Each person donating is paying for the shipping as part of the donation but we didn't want to ask them to pay for international. Thanks.


Bid Item #11
Birdie Wright
The "Seussian"
Thalia said she would do the modeling for this because she loves Dr. Seuss. This sweet Dr. Seuss fabric shows a great many of the characters from the beloved books. Even the Grinch shares his smiling face and little Cindy Lou may be hiding somewhere. I paired the skirt with a pink print blouse and pink sandals. The cute hat is a headband with embroidered hat and ears from "The Cat in the Hat". I had purchased the headband for this outfit as well as the sandals and writing accessories. The little tablets look like a couple of the well loved books from Dr. Seuss. All seams are finished and there is velcro to close the blouse and skirt. Doll not included.


Bid Item #12
Joyce Strangeway of Joyce's Knitwear
Cat in the Hat
Dakota is donating her "Cat in the Hat" sweater, hat, and leg warmers. They are machine knit in red and white stripes out of acrylic yarn. The sweater fastens with Velcro at the back. She also wants to include her bright green tights. Doll not included.
www.etsy.com/shop/Joycesknitwear
 


Bid Item #13
Amy of Confetti Doll Design
Stocking Stuffer
This is a large collection of doll accessories. It features two pair of shoes, two fuzzy scarves, two necklaces, a bracelet stack, a single bracelet, and two belts. It's a great set of little add-on items to fill the stocking of the doll lover in your life. The black pair of shoes is crocheted ans great for spring and summer or all year round in warmer climates. The plaid pair of shoes are made from Royal Stewart tartan and would be fun for the holidays and all winter long. The ribbon belts feature silver tone plastic slide buckles and can be paired with many clothing items. The stack of 8 arm candy bracelets is made from glass and metal beads and stretch cord. The gold bracelet is styled after Helloberry and is made from gold ribbon and gold-tone chain. Also fashioned after the Helloberry style is the gold tone necklace with the red glass beads. The gold tone cross is on a gold tone chain. The fuzzy scarves are made from eyelash yarn.
www.etsy.com/shop/ConfettiDollDesigns


Bid Item #14
Maurita Barefield Nans's Nana's Doll Closet
This is a Med Welsh pattern on an Alexis by Via-E doll. The dress is cotton with piping and an eyelet trim necklace. The silver shoes are also included. Perfect for Christmas.
www.facebook.com/cmhandcraftedtreasures?fref=ts
www.etsy.com/shop/cmcraftedtreasures?ref=l2-shopheader-name
 
 


Bid Item #15
Amy of Confetti Doll Design
Christmas Wrapping
This outfit features a fitted dress that is made from cream taffeta with a lace overlay. It has snaps to close in the back and there are pearl buttons as decor on the back. It has a white muslin lining. The matching shoes are made from the same fabrics and have a cream trim, white sole. Perfect for holiday parties. Fitted to a Mattel doll and may not fit older Pleasant Company American Girl Dolls. Doll not included.
www.etsy.com/shop/ConfettiDollDesigns
 


 

Monday, November 10

Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014 items 6-10

The bidding has begun for the Kids Need to Read Charity Auction Winter 2014! We have 25 auctions this time, so I shall feature five each day. Bidding ends Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Central.
Rules for Bidding on our online Facebook Auction US and Canadian Residents only please

Thank you for your interest in our auction. We have a few rules to make this run as smooth as possible and to get the funds to the party we are helping as soon as possible.

1. Please only bid what you can afford to pay. We would like the payment within 24 hours of the end of the auction so that we can pay the money to the recipient.

2.Opening bids are $15.00 minimum. Bid in the photo comments. There is one photo or photo collage per item to avoid confusion.

3.The dolls are typically not included in the auction. If a doll is included in an item it will say so in the description. The dolls are shown so you can see what the auction items look like along side of the doll.

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Bid Item #6
Chris Saunders of Love U Bunches
My heart will go on…Cue the theme song to the Titanic and then imagine seeing Rose slowly walking down the main staircase on the Titanic. All eyes turn to her. Everyone is amazed by her beauty. Everyone wants to be her! Rose is wearing this divine dress by Love U Bunches. It is made out of a rich wine colored silk that is embellished with beads and gorgeous black lace. She is perfect from head to toe with a rhinestone and feather head piece and black over-the-elbow gloves. Her shoes are made of black silk. The lining is wine colored silk to match her dress and they are embellished with black gemstones. Two books based on the Titanic are also included. The dress and shoes are made with LUB patterns: Lady Lilly Winter Dress and Plain Jane Shoes. It is a OOAK gown that graces the cover of the pattern. It is even more beautiful in person! Doll is not included.
www.pixiefaire.com/collections/love-u-bunches


Bid Item #7
Greta Huls (Momma!) of Greta Garb-oh!
My inspiration came from one of my favorite books, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz . It is a children's novel written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. Based upon the original book description and illustrations, this auction includes:
Dorothy's faded blue gingham dress
white petticoat
pink sunbonnet
silver shoes (purchased)
mini basket and and a white cloth
loaf of bread (donated by Pippaloo - www.etsy.com/shop/pippaloo)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz paperback (purchased)
miniature copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by American Girl
Susan Winget red poppies storage box (purchased)
Toto, too!
buttons and bookmarks from Kids Need to Read
A pair of ruby shoes (purchased) is also included to honor the 75th anniversary of the epic 1939 movie! **Doll not included**
facebook.com/greta.garb.oh
facebook.com/steampunkaddie
Steampunkaddie.blogspot.com
www.etsy.com/shop/rexphiles
 


Bid Item #8
Erin Green of Cupcake Cutie Pie
Golden Snowflake
Edwardian dress with beret, bloomers, ivory stockings and gold bow flats.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cupcakecutiepie
www.facebook.com/pages/Cupcake-Cutie-Pie/155862221112592


Bid Item #9
Karen Mom of Three
Jersey knit butterfly print dress, felt rick rack belt with silver colored buckle. This listing also includes purple Jelly shoes and 15 coordinating doll-sized hair clips. Please note that this listing ships from Canada. Doll not included.
karenmomofthreescraft.blogspot.com
www.etsy.com/shop/Karenmomofthree
www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Mom-of-Threes-Craft-Blog/114143981991215


Bid Item #10
Dacia Hostetter of MiniMeDollyDivas
Thing One and Two
“Look at me! Look at me! Look at me NOW! It is fun to have fun But you have to know how.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat
Two long sleeve tshirts, machine embroidered patches designed and embroidered by me, sewn on to handmade red knit doll size tshirts. Shirts are finished to prevent raveling and close in the back with Velcro.
******This listing is for the 2 tshirts only. Dolls, pants, jewelry are not included.*******
This was made using Liberty Jane Clothing’s tshirt variation pack pattern
www.etsy.com/shop/MiniMeDollyDivas
www.facebook.com/MiniMeDollyDivas
pinterest.com/daciat/boards/