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Paper dolls for kids come in all shapes and sizes - some even stand up on their own. Paper dolls are quite inexpensive and come in different varieties. And also its easy to make it. Decorating room with paper doll chain adds up an artistic look to the room.

Also paper dolls for utility are available in the market. These funky paper dolls are not only fun for playing around, but also function as storage for jewelry or writing utensils. Playing with paper dolls encourages creativity. The dolls can be very versatile when you make many outfits and accessories for them. This craft is suitable for children of all ages, including adults.

When you have finished playing with the dolls, find a sturdy box to store them in. A shoebox is perfect for this purpose. Keep the dolls in a dry place and out of the sunlight as this will cause their colours to fade.

In Japan, there is a national holiday dedicated to paper dolls. But you don’t have to be in Japan to celebrate dolls. A Paper Doll Chain is a great way to decorate for a party, or just for fun. Kitty parties, tea parties will look different with these paper dolls.

Paper dolls are a great source of fun and inspiration. Many who collect now do so because of memories from childhood and sets they enjoyed. Many people use paper dolls for making a doll act of a story or movies etc.

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With so many American Girl dolls to choose from, every girl can find a friend and story to love. Her new friend will be there for hundreds of hugs and every little secret—building a bond that helps girls grow as they play and imagine together.

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Just Like You for Ages 8+ A friend and story just like your girl’s

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If you are expecting a second baby, you are undoubtedly worried about your first child's reaction to her new sibling. Here we describe a creative way of preparing your oldest child to the coming of her new sibling through doll play with Calin Charming Pastel Doll by Corolle Dolls Mon Premier. This is especially useful if your oldest child is too young to grasp abstract ideas. Often through imaginative play, you can explain complex issues to your child in a non-threatening way.

Make sure you have at least a month or so to prepare your first-born child to the arrival of her sibling, do not reveal it to her earlier, since children's timelines are shorter and she may not remember. Give her a gist of what is going to happen, allow her to understand it well. Give your daughter a feel of everything and everything will be fine. At first, explain to her that her sibling is in your belly and will come out soon. Talk to her about babies and answer her questions in a simple manner.

Then, take your child to the store to buy her very own "make-believe" baby. Explain to her that you are going to show her what will happen when the baby arrives. When you get your own Calin Charming Pastel Doll by Corolle Dolls Mon Premier, you may be surprised to see how realistic it looks and that Calin's eyes close when she lays down, as if she is sleeping.
Your child will love the delicate vanilla scent of Calin, and her softness. Aside from helping your child with this big transition from being an only child to having a sibling, your child will love cuddling with Calin at bedtime.

Next, explain to your daughter that like her baby sibling, Calin cannot eat on her own, or dress herself. Teach your daughter how to take care of Calin. Point out that taking care of a baby is a lot of work and that the baby will need a lot of attention. Praise your daughter for being a big girl who can dress and feed herself and help with taking care of Calin.

Tell your daughter that you might be busy with the new baby, but remind her that you love her very much by "putting" some love into her cuddly new doll. You can tell your daughter that if sometimes you are busy with the new baby, Calin will keep some extra-special mommy love for her and her alone.

Your daughter will feel better for having a cuddly friend like Calin Charming Pastel doll, and will be better prepared for the transition from being an only child to having a sibling. This will ensure that your daughter will greatly appreciate her new sibling and will decrease the chance of envy by her. With this Corolle Doll Series, it can easily you're your daughter into a more responsible sister in the end it will have a really good payoff in the end. Good luck!

Reborn dolls are a delight for many people and can be an exciting experience to the entire family. This is the main reason why these dolls are selling like hot cakes in all countries and gain more and more exposure by the day.

The price of the custom doll largely depends on the size and quality of the finished doll. Often a Berengeur doll is taken as the base shape and completely dismantled before being remade as life like as possible and this process is getting noticed by famous people as well as ordinary people.

The skill of the artist is another important factor when determining the price. If you want a custom doll made you should expect to pay more than you would for a generic reborn doll.

Different types and sizes of reborns are available from all over the world. Recently, many people have turned to filling the void in availability of ethnic reborn dolls. You can reborn dolls displaying various emotions including sleeping, smiling, crying and many more.

The main difference between the reborn babies and other dolls is their similarity with real babies. No one can easily find any difference in the appearance, size, open nostrils, fingers, nails, or eyes, between a lifelike doll and an original baby. Even weight of the baby is same to that of original baby. Usually, the dress of the dolls is right with the current trend with all baby outfits. There has even been cases where policeman have mistaken a reborn for the real thing.

For a more realistic appearance you can even get your reborn baby with a heart beat, breathing ability and body movements. Of course, these features bump up the price even more and a lot of newer artists wont touch such features until later on in their career. There is plenty to master in the reborn process without these advanced features.

When looking for a reborn doll, you should first consider what style of baby you are after - the sex, age and emotion certainly helps to narrow it down. After that, it is only a case of finding the right style of face before you buy.

The dollhouse market is inundated with toys and miniatures geared towards young girls. In every toy store across the world, you can find dollhouses of various styles and sizes all built towards the girl who wants to imagine and “play house”. There is nothing wrong with any of these houses, and they foster healthy play and enjoyment.

However, fifty percent of the population seems may seem somewhat forgotten by the majority of the dollhouse market: boys.

When you think of boys’ toys, the assumption is that boys need trucks, action figures, or sporting goods like a new baseball, basketball, or hockey stick. Yet, there is a small market of boy’s dollhouses.

Many of these “dollhouses” are described in a way that would appeal to the rough-and-tumble boy who likes to imagine he is a superhero, a firefighter, a cowboy, an astronaut, or anything else. You won’t find any of these dollhouses in the regular toy section as you’d find the normal dollhouses. They are cleverly camouflaged in the action-figure aisle under the guise of a fortress or a space base.

Over the years, "dollhouses" for boys have taken on themes such as Castle Grey Skull from the He-Man series and the G.I. Joe Command Headquarters Command Centre. Both these fortresses contained some of the same imaginative elements as a regular dollhouse: functioning doors, moveable pieces, and places to sit your “action figure” down after a long day.

Even today, you can find a boy’s “dollhouse” in the form of Captain Jack Sparrow’s ship, The Black Pearl, from the Pirates of the Caribbean series. The trick to getting boys interested is focusing on the elements that they enjoy.

You can find farms that can foster the development of your young future cowboy. Give him a hat and a lasso, and the rest will take care of itself. There are no rules in how you have to play with a dollhouse. NASA even has model space stations, shuttles, and action figures for your would-be astronaut.

The only limitation in knowing what can be considered a boy’s dollhouse is the extent of one's imagination. Sometimes finding a "dollhouse" that’s directed towards boys’ tastes takes a little thinking outside the box and changing the way we see things.

The next time you think about dollhouses as a gift, don’t forget about all the young boys in your life. You may be missing out on a great toy that the boys will never stop thanking you for.

Doll houses, whether toys for children or collectible items for adults, come in any architectural style imaginable. From the logical geometric designs of classical and neoclassical architecture to the sometimes confusing subtlety of modern design, miniature houses run the gamut. But what is it about Victorian architecture that is so attractive to doll house collectors? Of all the different architectural styles, the Victorian style is by far the most popular.

One of the elements of Victorian design that is of great interest to miniature enthusiasts is the incredibly elaborate, purely ornate character of Victorian architecture. Featuring lofty, gothic spires, enormous wrap around balconies and porches, and majestic double swinging doorways, this type of house provides ample opportunities to indulge in the little details that miniaturists love. In fact, the more nooks and crannys there are, the more most miniaturists love it. Not only is a Victorian dollhouse an enjoyable challenge to their building skills, but an opportunity to create a truly spectacular showpiece.

As is the case with almost any style of art or architecture, there are historical reasons for the elaborate nature of Victorian design. The austerity and neoclassicism of British architecture in the years leading up to the reign of Queen Victoria gave way to more spectacular designs during the Victorian era. Fortunately for the more ambitious designers of the era, the industrial revolution was in full swing at that point, and it became possible to mass produce the style elements needed to create the Victorian look and feel. Another factor in the development of Victorian architecture was the advent of the locomotive. This allowed construction materials to be shipped long distances which enabled those in remote areas to build ever more ornate homes.

Victorian dollhouses are so charming because, like the full-size houses built in the same style, they have a personality. The romance and elegance of a bygone era can be captured once again in a tiny world. There is a very profound magical quality to Victorian architecture that reminds one of faeries, enchanted gardens, and secret passageways Every Victorian dollhouse has its own character, which the owner can then embelish with colors, furnishings and decorations that add their personal touch to the finished product.

Surprisingly enough, doll houses in the Victorian era were used more for instruction than play. Victorian dollhouses served as teaching aids to show young ladies the proper way to behave and how to care for a home. Indeed, some Victorian doll houses were large enough to let the child stand inside and learn how to perform the domestic duties that would some day be expected of her.

Ahh, the joy of parenthood! Parents, when they first learn they are expecting, are nervous about the incoming addition to their family. Yet, the closer and closer the birth comes, parents start going baby crazy buying all kinds of things, including clothing.

No doubt when a parent is shopping for their little expecting newborn, they shop like it is art. Get this... I like this... look at the color of this blue or pink... Wow, isn't that gorgeous. Oh yeah... parents go overboard but do parents live through their children and dress them up the way they want to be seen? Sure, they do and it isn't a problem to do that. It's like going through a second childhood, only it is your own baby you'll be doting on.

Three Common Picture Taking Suits

1. The Sailor -
Dressing up your little boy as a sailor is a common thing to do. Lots of people love the water, sailors and boats. For nearly 100 years, baby boys have been dressed up in Navy-like suits. So cute!

When the boys grow into men and somehow they find pictures of themselves in those Navy outfits. Should the baby been able to speak, one of the many things he may say is... "Batten down the hatches and swab the poopdeck, matey."

2. The Baseball Player -
Should every father picture their little boy standing on the mound in the middle of the diamond? Why not? All they can think of is their little boy, pitching a three strike, "you are out!" game and them winning the game! No wonder baby baseball boy clothes are so popular. No doubt the baseball outfits are more common than the sailor suits.

Baseball is such an American game that it is no surprise. Suits can be found in many retail stores including Target, K-mart and even Wal-mart.
So when you get an outfit such as this... go ahead and dream your son is pitching the World Series. Go ahead and picture him getting a home run. It is okay to be a little neurotic about your child. He is yours after all.

3. Little Princes -
Daddy's little girl, Mommy's little princess. When parents have a little girl, they go all the way in buying pink dresses and dress the room in pink. Dressing up your little girl is a form of dress up for yourself.
Typically, the princess outfit is a traditional items such as frilly dresses, white tights and little patent leather shoes. Yes, the cute little Shirley Temple look.

Most mothers dream of dressing their little girls up like a debutante of the 1800s and the 1900s. Even going so far as doing the prom queen look 18 years early. Another thing, most mothers love putting their princess' in beauty pageants. Why this is...is different for many mothers but mainly to show off how cute their little pumpkin really is.

The thing parents need to remember is that clothes do not make the child but the child will make the clothes. Every child is born beautiful or gorgeous... just remember that all babies may be so; but your baby is the most beautiful of all.

Doll dresses are fun to make. First, however you must learn the rules for beginners to make quality designs. To start you will need to consider fabric. Some people like multi-colored clothing, however the clothes must harmonize to deliver quality dresses.

To make sure that you accomplish quality doll dresses, you will need the right equipment and tools. You will need a sewing machine, cleansers, universal needles, including stretch needles, pins, olfaa panel, and a rotary or gyratory cutter. You will also need hand-sew needles, dressmaker scissors, sewing scissors, fabric glue and pen, greaseproof paper for tracing, pencil, measuring tape, lace, ribbons, fasteners, elastic, paper scissors, etc.

Before you get started, you will need to clean your sewing machine. Use "Dust Away," to spray your machine near the bobbin region. You will also need to clean the bar where the needles are installed, as well as the "tension" discs at the top. Once you clear the machine of dust, use a drop of oil.

Now you are prepared to make doll dresses. Before I forget, make sure you have thread, specifically DMC broder if you intend to make French dresses.

How to trim:

You can use the pin tuck method to trim your doll dress. You will need twin needles, and a foot that is designed for pin tucking. Set up your machine. The right needle should be clockwise while the left counterclockwise. At the "tension" discs, you should have the left needle threaded on the same side, and the right needle threaded on the right thread. To keep your dresses fresh, you can use starch to spray your dress prior to pin tucking.

How to pin tuck skirts:

When pin tucking skirts make sure you leave some space.

How to pin tuck sleeves and/or bodice:

Take a square of your fabric and pin tuck it. You can cut out the upper section of the dress and/or sleeves after. Keep in mind when you start pin tucking for sleeves and bodice, the fabric size is modified, or reduced.

If you are not familiar with pin tucks, you can tuck your doll dress. To tuck you merely consider the size and width of your garment. To start you press down, pressing the folded center. Along the fold and edge of your fabric, stitch the width precisely. As long as you stay consistent within your stitching lines, you will do fine. You should always start sewing at the grain after pulling a single thread.

After you complete your dress, or near the finish, you may want to consider bows, tassels, smock, or hand sewn objects. Hand embroidering is ideally used in finishing. Use a range of DMC embroidery to make finish your dress.

Smocking is the added finishing whereas you use patterns to complete your dress. Silk ribbons, satin single and double ribbons make up a great pinafore, or back dressing.

Tassels are easy to make, yet you will, need crochet threads and/or embroidery thread to complete your mission. You will also need cardboard in which you will need to cut out a part a length longer than your tassel. Use your thread, wound it around the cut part, and continue until you have achieved the thickness you desire. At one end of the part, use the same thread and channel it through the thickness. Next, tie the thread so that it knots and at the opposite end of your part, cut. Do not cut your thread. Now you are ready to make your tassel.

To finish, at the knotted region, convey your thread so that it meets with your tassel. Next, wound another part of thread about the finish of your tassel a few times. Knot the area so that it is taut. At the finish of your tassel, skid the thread in to fasten your finished work. If the finish necessitate cutting to make sure it is constant, do so now.

Encouraging Alzheimer’s sufferers to take care of plastic dolls may seem like an unusual type of therapy but it’s been proving to have a positive effect, so much so, it’s aided in reducing patients’ dependency on psychotropic drugs.

When a person develops Alzheimer’s they lose interest in life, become withdrawn and uncommunicative.  It can become difficult to interest them in activities.  

Doll therapy involves giving a doll to a female patient to care for.  This may seem, on the outside, patronising, but patients can obtain a great deal of joy and comfort from a doll.  Many women sufferers were housewives and due to the unfortunate effects of dementia, many believe that they are still young.  Patients can often adopt the baby and treat it as if it were real; they dress it, sing to and interact with it.  The latest research suggests that the doll brings back happy memories of when they had been parents.  The dolls fulfil a maternal need. Having a doll can rekindle all types of positive memories and emotions, of loving, of being loved and being needed.  A person with Alzheimer’s may still have a need for a role which will give them a sense of purpose and usefulness.

Through the use of the dolls, it also allows patients to release repressed emotions; to explain their feelings, as they will often transfer their emotional state onto the doll.

A doll can also play a number of roles to the sufferer and they are often referred to as their husbands, wives, or any other significant person in their life.

Dolls are, of course, not a cure and the sufferer will not suddenly transform back to their former self because of a doll, but they have a marked effect on sufferers’ behaviour, reducing agitation, aggression and wandering.

The dolls also stimulate greater communication between the relatives, staff and the patient.  Staff and the patient talk about the doll, its clothes, hair, etc.

According to the Nursing Times, a care home has reported to have drastically reduced its patients' dependency on psychotropic drugs thanks to alternative treatments including doll therapy. 

Ashcroft Care Home based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK, has reported that it has cut the amount of patients using psychotropic drugs from 92 per cent at the start of 2008 to 28 percent.

There is much debate currently with regard to psychotropic drugs; they are contentious form of treatment as they act on a patients' nervous system which can cause them to experience mood changes and other negative side-effects.

Caroline Baker from the Four Seasons Health Care which operates Ashcroft said: "The results we are seeing from reduced medication and providing complementary therapies have been phenomenal."

 

 

Many times, you have some free time to spend and you are confused as what to do then? There are many great ideas to utilize that time efficiently and creatively. One of them is making or designing some craft work. Craft is the art or skill of doing something in an artistic way. There are lots of craft ideas such as candle making, scrap booking, fabric painting, painting projects, knitting etc. Among these, knitting is the most favorite craft work for women and many of them love to knit soft toys such as dolls.

Requirements for making a knitted doll
The knitted doll is very soft and simple to make. You can make it with any soft yarn kept for baby clothing that will really make it a gift for your kid. For making this, you need to have scissors, darning needles, ruler, knitting needles of size 8, cream colored ball of yarn or nay other color of your preference, a piece of 5/16 blue sheer ribbon and 5/16 blue elastic.

Steps to make a knitted doll
1. You need to cast on 34 stitches with the help of soft colored yarn but remember to leave a 5 inch end that you will sew later.

2. You have to knit eight rows so that the bottom of the doll is formed.

3. Then, change the pattern to create the body of the doll and for this you need to knit one row, purl one row till you complete 62 rows.

4. Next, cast off your stitches and cut the knitted piece from the ball of yarn again leaving 5 inch that you will sew later.

5. Now thread your darning needle with any of the 5 inch end and sew the end in the closest side. This will later roll up the sides of the doll such that the stitching is not shown.

6. Again, thread your needle with remaining 5 inch end and sew it to the closest side so that you can roll up the knitted side to form the doll.

7. Once you have the knitted piece complete, you need to roll and shape it up in the form of a doll. You have to lay down the knitted piece front side down on your work surface but keep the backside facing you flat.

8. Next, roll the edges tightly starting from each end so that they meet in the middle but remember to keep each rolled side even in size.

9. Now, turn the knitted piece that you have rolled up over your work surface. This way, the rolled side should be facing your work surface and the other side with eight knitted rows towards you.

10. Then fold the rolled knitted piece almost in half and the edge of the side you have just folded should be touching the top edge of the eight knitted rows.

11. Next hold the folded knitted piece tightly with one hand and wrap elastic twice over the folded area nearly one and half inch down from the top. This will make the head of the doll and also secure the fold you made to form the body of the doll.

12. Now, partially unroll the folded over knitted piece below the elastic but you need to unroll the knitted piece till you get the resemblance of the arms on either side of the body and also knitted areas stretched between them.
13. Now, flip the partial unrolled portion below the elastic over the head. This will make a hood covering the head with rolled up arms near the elastic that divides and creates the neck and hands.

14. You need to cut 15 inch length of sheer blue ribbon and wrap this blue ribbon round the hood from back to front in same position as the elastic. You can tie a bow in the blue ribbon with the bow in front of the doll. You can trim the end of the ribbon at a slant.

Thus, you have a knitted doll that you can gift to your kids or decorate it as a craft work piece.

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