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Wonderful designs for doll clothes! From the pages to visit list, go to Crash Course for a great article and demo on drafting patterns. The Barbie Doll Collecting forum http:/ login.about.com/forums.htm. A great chat forum for Barbie and other fashion doll and Action Figure fans, and a great resource for learning about the dolls! DollCouture Newsletter http:/ www.users.voicenet.com/ sabrina/. The Wizzettes http:/ pages.ivillage.com/mizwiz/wizzettes/intro.htm. Http:/ www.cheridoll.com. This web site is an...
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The Barbie Blog: August 2011
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011. The dinner ended around 11 pm, after which. We dragged our tired, elated selves back to our hotel. And surveyed the damage. And then I realized I had to pack it all. It was insane. It took me about 3 hours to unbox everything,. Wrap it up, pack, repack, lather, rinse, repeat. Diane was driivng home, so she had the luxury. Of keeping her dolls, fashions, and items intact the packaging. AND YES, THIS IS ALL HER STUFF. This is ONLY her stuff. Girl made a killing! Tissue-wrapped b...
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The Barbie Blog: Wednesday: First-Timer's Orientation and Raffle Room
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Saturday, August 20, 2011. Wednesday: First-Timer's Orientation and Raffle Room. Convention officially started Wednesday,. So we attended a first-timer's orientation,. Although I had read about other member's experiences. And asked so many questions that I felt like I had a leg up on the other newbies. Me, Diane and our friend Jim who we ran into every few hours. It got to be a hilarious joke. This is the Raffle Room- filled with lots of Barbie stuff. I heard there were two of these Barbie bikes,. Tuesda...
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The Barbie Blog: Tuesday: Room Shopping
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Thursday, August 11, 2011. Room shopping was an experience unlike any other. You get off the elevator on any given floor,. And if you look right, you see this:. And if you look left, you see this:. Doll dealers and convention attendees set up their rooms. As miniature boutiques where you can shop 'til you drop. At least this re-purposed Alan doll was nice enough. To hold one of the doors open for us. It was just like trick-or-treating on Halloween:. Is this door open? Are they selling anything good?
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The Barbie Blog: Friday: 60's Beach Movies Luncheon
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Friday: 60's Beach Movies Luncheon. Friday: another muggy day! After some R&R at the hotel, we headed off for a luncheon at the convention. Oh look, MORE presents! One of the table gifts- a handmade wooden memory box. Featuring the cover of the Convention registration booket! Let the beach games begin! The luncheon included a bunch of beach games:. A hula competition, limbo,. And other terribly ridiculous things for adults to do on stage. Our friend Jim (again). Wednesday: Fir...
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The Barbie Blog: Tuesday: Artist Creations Party
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Thursday, August 11, 2011. Tuesday: Artist Creations Party. A couple of Italian designers,. Alessandro Gatti and Guiseppe de Bellis,. Create these one-of-kind masterpieces. And sell them around the world. They showcased some of their designs at a party Tuesday afternoon. These babies go for OODLES of money! Hundreds and thousands of dollars. This one was one of my favorites. She was originally a Mattel Marzipan Barbie. One of the artists, speaking in an adorable Italian accent. August 12, 2011 at 3:34 AM.
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The Barbie Blog: Friday: FASHION SHOW
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011. At long last- the much-anticipated fashion show. This is the most popular event because the participants. Go ALL OUT replicating Barbie fashions in adult size. Every costume you see here is an actual doll that has been produced. We yelled and cheered for about an hour non-stop for our favorites. The Landmark collection gals. Linda Kyaw, the designer, is sandwiched in the middle. These dresses EXACTLY mirror the originals on the dolls. France and Italy fashions walk the runway.
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The Barbie Blog: Thursday: Competition Room
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011. First up Thursday morning- the Competition Room! The Competition Room is where entrants present. Customized dolls and dioramas for judging. The supermarket diorama was one of my favorites. Look at all the tiny produce! The Beauty School entry was equally adorable. Where did they find all the mini doll heads! This one must have been inspired by my room a teenager. I wonder how they did the hair on these models? This one cracks me up. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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The Barbie Blog: Thursday: "All the Boys" Brunch & Talent Contest
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Thursday: "All the Boys" Brunch and Talent Contest. We finally met our tablemates at Table #40 at the Brunch. We arrived at our seats to find our chairs overflowing. With bags full of gifts from our tablemates and Mattel! It was overwhelming- there were 8 other people at the table. Besides me and Diane. That added up to a lot of loot. At each meal event, a centerpiece was created for each. Of the 40 tables and a winner was chosen from each table to take it home. Thursday: Kens...
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The Barbie Blog: Tuesday: Ready to Roll!
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Thursday, August 11, 2011. Tuesday: Ready to Roll! Tuesday dawned, fresh as an athlete's armpit. Undaunted, we braved the heat and unfathomable humidity. And drove from our hotel to the Marriott. A couple miles down the road to where convention activities were heating up. Early registration opened that morning and we made a beeline for it! They weren't messing around. You had to prove your identity before you could. Receive your convention ID badge, which you had. To wear AT ALL TIMES to EVERY event.
