Happy Fourth of July!

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Happy Fourth of July!  For most of us, today will be filled with fun, food and fireworks. It’s a great day to spend some time with family and friends. I’ve come up with a couple of activities for you and your favorite 18 inch doll to do together because she’s part of the family too!

A fun patriotic craft to make is an American flag out of popsicle sticks. You can make one for you and one for your doll! You should be able to find everything you need at most craft stores. You’ll need both mini and normal-sized popsicle sticks, glue, newspaper, glitter (optional), a paintbrush and red, white and blue paint.

To begin, place the newspaper on a solid surface to keep the paint from damaging your table or floor. Next, lay about 7 regular popsicle sticks down horizontally. These will become the flag. Next, glue 3 regular popsicle sticks vertically on top of the horizontal ones. Placing one on the left, one in the middle and one on the right. This will provide support for your flag. Now, flip it over so the vertical sticks are on the back. Next, add paint to the popsicle sticks to make it look like the flag. The stripes on the flag start with red so be sure to start yours with the same color! Finally, add glitter to your flag if you want to give it an extra sparkle.

To make a mini flag for your doll you can follow the same instructions above with the mini popsicle sticks. You can download these instructions by clicking on the picture at the bottom.

Your doll will need an outfit to take pictures in with her new flag! I’ve picked out a fun red, white and blue outfit for her to pose (and play) in.

For the top, I picked our white layering cami. This shirt is perfect for a hot summer day but it can also be used as an extra layer when it gets cold out. For the bottoms, I chose our tulle skirt in red. This skirt features layers of tulle over a satin skirt with an elastic waistband. I love this piece for the Fourth because its fun, cute and also functional. Your doll can really move and play in this skirt. I paired this with our denim vest on top for some blue. This versatile piece can also be worn in Autumn, Spring or Winter by pairing it with either a long sleeves or short sleeves shirt underneath. To complete this patriotic outfit, I chose our sequin sneakers in silver. These are perfect for your doll to run around and play in. She doesn’t have to worry about her shoes no matter what she does with her holiday.

What are you doing to celebrate July 4th? We’d love to see your finished crafts and doll photo shoot, tag us on Instagram and Facebook or comment below!

As a bonus, I created a word search you can download for another fun July 4th activity. You can download it below!

 

Make a Scene: Beachside Concession Stand

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Summer is here and that means more time to play!! Setting up doll play scenes are a great way to inspire creative play and spark imaginations. Girls of all ages love to recreate their favorite activities, memories and interests in their doll play and we have found that doll food focused activities are always a big hit.

Not sure where to start when setting up a doll play scene? No worries – we’ll get you started! Here’s the concept – Julia works at the local Sweet and Snack Shop at the Boardwalk, but they are taking some of their best sellers out to the beachside concession stand to serve even more customers.

What you need to set up the Beachside Concession Stand:

Reversible Beach/Runway Playscene – Reversible playscenes are an easy way to inspire play and they are lightweight, fold flat, and so colorful. My Doll’s Life carries reversible playscenes in a variety of themes – the beach scene is one of my favorites!

Concession Table with 2 Chairs and 3 Signs – If you invest in one play piece, the concession table would be my number one recommendation! The concession table comes with two chairs and three different signs – you can set up a lemonade stand, store of any kind, make a snack stand, use the table as a doll dining room table, doll craft table and so much more! The shelves under the table are so much fun to use for more display space.

21 piece Cash Register Set – The cash register set is another set that just has so many uses! Complete with play money, lights and sounds, and play food groceries, this will become a quick favorite for sure!!

Ice Cream & Yogurt Cup Set – This fun set looks good enough to eat and is a great addition to any doll play or photography session.

Cupcake & Petit Four Set – Like many of our doll food sets, the cupcake and petit fours set comes in a decorative display box perfect for keeping all your doll food and accessories organized.

Blue Seersucker Dress – Our 18″ doll, Julia, is the perfect friend for American Girl dolls and similar brands. She can share clothes with most of them – like this cool blue seersucker dress that will be a summer style staple for all your 18″ doll friends.

Take these ideas as inspiration and get creative with your set ups! You can even make accessories using items you may already have, too. The most important thing is to have fun!

As always, we love to see what adventures your dolls are having! Tag us in your Instagram posts – we are @mydollslifebysophias and be sure to follow us on Pinterest too.

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

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A recent trend in the 18” doll world is the inclusion of clothes and accessories for boy dolls. After all, boys have great imaginations, too, and not all doll fun is limited to just girl-centric scenes.

My Doll’s Life has a good selection of separates, outfits and accessories suitable for boy dolls. Do you boys like sports? The Karate outfit, Riding outfit or soccer outfits are perfect for both girls and boys.

When looking for clothes for your boy dolls look at separates and basics to start with. Separates like the black leather jacket or solid jeans and t-shirts are perfect for mix and match outfits and you can’t go wrong with a plaid shirt and cargo pants! Don’t forget shoes for your boy dolls either – our basic canvas sneaker and canvas high tops are available in so many colors and go with just about any outfit you can come up with for boys.

The dolls featured in photos 2, 5, 6 & 7 above are from our friends at My Sibling Dolls. The doll featured in photos 1, 3, 4 & 8 is a custom Sophia’s doll.

We’d love to see your boys decked out in clothes from My Doll’s Life. Feel free to share them with us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram (@mydollslifebysophias). And don’t forget to pin the image above and follow us on Pinterest for even more doll fun!

Spring into Summer Sale on 18 Inch Doll Clothes for American Girl

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Looking for 18 inch doll clothing on sale? My Doll’s Life has 18″ doll clothes for spring and summer on sale now! Dresses for 18in dolls, jeans and jeggings outfits that fit American Girl dolls and 18″ doll shorts sets are just some of the items included in this 18″ doll clothes sale. What a great time to add to your 18 inch doll clothes wardrobe!  If your Bitty Baby doll or other 15″ baby dolls are looking for something new, there are several 15in babydoll outfits on sale too.  Think of the events your 18 inch doll will attend this spring and summer.  DRJHT-JG, a 2 piece jeggings outfit for 18″dolls is now on sale and might be perfect for graduation parties, end of school assemblies, birthday parties and poolside family gatherings.  This 18″ doll outfit has a polka dot printed bubble hem tank top with a back cutout detail. The hem can be worn short or long to change the look of this pants set for 18in dolls. A lavender rosette in front and satin bow in back add interesting details regardless if your doll is coming or going!  18″ doll jeggings in dark blue have traditional styling and an elastic waistband so your American Girl can be dressed easily. While this 18 inch doll summer outfit which fits American Girl dolls looks great together, these two pieces will work beautifully when matched with other 18″doll clothes. Where will your 18in doll be headed in this adorable 2 piece jeggings set? How many other 18 inch doll outfits can you create with these 2 summer pieces? You might just find some other great items for your favorite 18 inch girl doll in our Special Sale category. Sale ends 4/25/18.

Beth’s Best and Quick Shop Fall Outfits for 18″ Dolls

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Beth’s Best is highlighting two fall outfits for 18″ dolls from the Quick Shop category on My Dolls Life. What is Quick Shop?  If you are looking for fashion forward complete outfits for your American Girl or other 18 inch doll, you may want to shop the Quick Shop  selection.  Here you can find a variety of 18 inch doll clothes that come with shoes, boots or accessories, providing you with a complete 18in doll outfit with just one click.  There are many styles from which to choose. Today, we are looking at two outfits that are perfect for the cooler temperatures of autumn and winter.  Julia has chosen to wear QS-SH-PCSB to school. This 3 piece set for 18 inch dolls includes the adorable pleated polo style shirt dress, purse and sneakers.  Imagine your favorite polo shirt, comfy and broken in that magically becomes a dress! The sleeves are long and the pleated skirt bottom adds an adorable flair that Julia just fell in love with.  Included with this set is a screen printed shoulder bag, big enough to hold a few necessities like a hair brush, DNU-HB-PU.  Comfy 18 inch doll sneakers in hot pink pull this outfit together for a super cute look perfect for school.  Sophia has chosen a sweater dress and boots set for 18 inch dolls as her go to outfit.  QS-DRPFI-HT is a three piece dress and boot set that fits American Girl dolls.  This dress is a longer version of your warmest winter sweater in a vibrant pink patterned knit. A purple felt pom pom hat is included but Sophia chose not to wear it to school.  She adores the SEB-PK, fur lined faux suede boots for 18″ dolls. These work perfectly with this set and can be worn with so many other American Doll clothes. Treat yourself to a super selection of complete outfits that will fit American Girl…whether you are looking for summer fun wear for your 18 inch dolls or warm and toasty snow gear, you can find it in the Quick Shop category on My Doll’s Life.

Quick Shop 18″ Doll Summer Swim Set Ensemble

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Looking for a great 18″ Doll summer swimsuit ensemble? My Doll’s Life has a complete 6 piece swim suit set in our Quick Shop selection. QS-DRBMP, a 2 piece bathing suit, cover up skirt, beach bag, towel and shoes will give your American Girl doll everything she needs to head to the beach…except the sunscreen!  The swimsuit has a halter style top that ties around your doll’s neck and is a bit longer length. Traditional styled bikini bottoms make this a great 18″ doll swimsuit that fits American Girl dolls.  The bold floral print fabric of the 2 piece swimsuit coordinates with the solid hot pink fabric  skirt.  Take the skirt and use it as a cover up for  with this  18in bathing suit for an adorable boardwalk outfit! This skirt will become a favorite in your American Girl summer clothes as it can be easily tossed on with a variety of camis or tank tops for some colorful and fun summer looks for your 18 inch doll.  Inside the spacious beach bag, your American Girl doll can keep the pink beach towel and any other accessories she takes to the beach. Hot pink polliwogs will keep the hot sand off her feet. These 18 inch doll sandals have adorable heart cut-outs and a  strap that can be flipped up or worn back around the heel.

Graduations, birthdays or just because…having a Quick Shop selection can make buying clothing and accessories for 18 inch doll lovers  as easy a one click! Look for our other seasonal selections in my next posts!

 

Beth’s Best for 18″ Doll Clothes

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Greetings! I’m Beth and want to welcome you to my new feature, Beth’s Best! I am a doll lover and am fortunate enough to work at My Doll’s Life, where I can be surrounded by 18 inch dolls, clothing and accessories! Everything for 18″dolls is right here and on Tuesdays, I get to play, create some adorable looks and share them with you! All the clothes fit American Girl® Dolls, Sophia’s®, Madame Alexander® and a variety of other 18 inch dolls.

To kick off my first post, I wanted to send our Catherine doll off to school, (which is so much easier than sending my daughter off to school on some mornings!) where she is teaching a geography lesson. Geography is not her favorite and she’s practicing her lesson at home to be sure she gets her facts correct!  Since the weather here in the mid-Atlantic region is rainy, cold and overcast, Catherine still needs some layers to keep her warm. What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods?  Since it is April after all, I chose a peasant top, SPWB-PT, which provides a bit of spring layering with the gauzy, pleated fabric and bell sleeves. A pink cardigan sweater, SW-TCARD-PK, can be worn over  top if she gets cold walking between buildings on her school’s campus. I enjoy mixing traditional pieces with more trendy styles to create a unique look.  Always a wardrobe staple, a good denim skirt can be worn for so many occasions.  SPSK-ST has some studded details to update the traditional styling, creating a very contemporary skirt for 18″ dolls. I added a pair of pale pink tights DNT-PK since the temperature is hovering in the 50’s and provide a subtle hint of color against  the hot pink patent rain wellies, SRRW-HP. Catherine’s purse comes in 3 different plaids: brown/pink, light pink/green and the one I choose, hot pink/teal. It coordinates so well with the wellies.  Although DNP-HT is small, it will hold her  adorable flower shaped sunglasses DNFSG, which also come in red and black polka dots!  Sunglasses are a necessary fashion accessory even on a cloudy day!!!

See you all next week~ Beth

Pretty Pastels for an 18″ Doll Easter

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Every 18 inch doll will want to be dressed in pretty pastel colors for Easter.  The holiday always falls in early spring when everyone is eager to leave behind memories of the cold, snowy winter. This includes changing over your 18in doll clothes from heavy coats and sweaters to lighter colors and fabrics and many fewer layers. A new Outfit of the Week will celebrate the coming of warmer weather with a 2 piece tunic and leggings set that fits American Girl dolls. While the  pastel colored flowers of the tunic are layered over a bold turquoise blue, they complement the light pink 18 inch doll leggings. All the colors of spring are represented in this 18″ doll dress; pink, yellow, green, blue and white. Easily worn alone, think about all the different styles of 18 inch doll shoes in your American Girl wardrobe that she might pair up with this dress.  The details  of the multi layered and pleated neckline make this  doll dress unique and able to wear for both casual and more dressy events. If your Easter festivities include hunting for eggs or games in the backyard, wearing  the pink leggings has your doll covered! New shoes for your 18″ doll are also a must for the holiday events, so My Doll’s Life is including Free Shoes,  SES-PK. These are a pair of cute espadrille style sandals for your 18″ doll.  The pink and white stripe doll shoes are made from a canvas material.  Pink ribbon ankle ties keep these pink 18in doll sandals snug on your doll’s feet and the jute trim around the sole make them perfect for summer footwear for your American Girl doll.

Warmer Weather Maxi Dress for your American Girl

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With winter nearly half over, it’s time to start thinking about a warmer weather wardrobe for your 18 inch doll clothes. Tired of layers, boots and heavy coats? Are the colors in your 18 inch doll clothes wardrobe mostly navy, brown, black and grey?  Now is the time to start thinking about shorts, tanks and sun dresses! Bright colors and bold patterns will add some sorely needed  pop to the colors of winter. It is not too soon to look ahead to warmer weather, longer days and some new 18 inch doll clothes!  DRPMD is the Outfit of the Week and an affordable choice for updating your American Girl summer doll clothes.  The multi-colored fabric featuring several shades of blue, green yellow and pink, will  allow you to add an 18″ doll jacket, shrug or wrap that you may already have in your 18″doll clothes collection.  The sheath style, spaghetti strap dress for 18″ dolls  has an overlay detail at the top which extends around the entire dress. A hook and loop closure down the back makes this an easy  outfit to dress your favorite 18in doll.  Imagine dressing your American girl in DRPMD and adding a white denim jacket for 18″dolls and a floppy sun hat. She’ll be ready for a stroll down Main Street or window shopping on the boardwalk on a summer’s evening.  This Outfit of the Week comes with a pair of white 18 inch doll sandals, perfect for those summer days or nights.  SS-WH are white strappy 18in doll sandals  with a shiny finish, that will fit American Girl dolls as will as many other 18 inch dolls. A small hook and loop tab closure around the ankle will insure a good fit on your doll.

So even though the thermometer may say winter, it is not too early to think spring! DRPMD as the Outfit of the Week will have you agreeing!

 

Winter Sports with your American Girl Doll

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Considering some winter sports with your American Girl  doll now that the temperatures and snow are falling? While you are headed out to try out your new snowboard, go tubing or skiing, your favorite 18″ doll can come along.  Dressed for the cold in DRWP-SP, this 2 piece 18″ doll clothes set will keep your American Girl toasty warm.  The colorful pink parka features a floral pattern with white and blue accent colors.  The hood of the 18″ zippered doll jacket is lined with blue satin. White nylon 18″ doll ski pants have brass accents at the hook and loop fly closure and at the bottoms of the pants… to keep the snow out of her boots and on the slopes!! This snow suit set for American Girl dolls coordinates with both our snowboard fpr 18in dolls  LA-SB and our snow tube. Both of these winter accessories for 18 inch dolls fit American Girl as well as many other 18 inch dolls.  Included with this winter set are a pair of matching 18in doll snow boots, SNB-BF. Hot pink boots are accented with blue soles, trim and an elastic self tie.  Tuck in or leave the snow pants out, these boots can be used with the snowboard too! Get all three pieces with this Outfit of the Week from My Doll’s Life.