More Sparkle Girlz

I went back to Walmart to check for new Fashion Madness Kenya stock, hoping to find TJ, Dwayne, and Keyshia.  No such luck occurred.  However, I did notice the quantity of the Kelly-sized Sparkle Girlz had diminished from approximately 24 when I was there originally (minus the four I purchased that day) to six!

I purchased six additional Sparkle Girlz -- Walmart's remaining quantity.

With the thought of using them as ornaments still fresh in my mind, I scooped up the remaining six.  I'll add these to the two I purchased for my friend and possibly use the two I purchased for myself, depending on the size tabletop Christmas tree I find.

All 10 Sparkle Girlz -- the four in front are the original ones purchased.

As I stood in the 20 Items or Less line clutching the six new Sparkle Girlz in my arms along with a box of unsalted crackers, a woman walked up and asked, "How much were those dolls?"  I replied, "$2.47, but there aren't any more."  She expressed her disappointment, but I wasn't about to share.  (I have a tree to decorate, I thought ☺.)





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Goldie Wilson @ 2013 Black Doll Festival Show and Sale

Top-Bottom:  Porcelain doll and painted cloth doll by Goldie Wilson (photographs courtesy of Goldie Wilson)

The dolls shown are two examples of dolls Goldie Wilson will show and sale at the upcoming National Black Doll Museum's 2013 Black Doll Festival Show and Sale.

When:  Saturday, September 28  - Sunday, September 29, 2013
Where:  288 North Main Street
Mainsfield, MA 02048

According to the flyer Goldie shared with me, there will be hundreds of black dolls for sale and additional events are planned as part of the museum's grand opening weekend celebration. 

For more information call: 744-2884-4729
dolldazeproject@aol.com
Visit:  http://nbdmhc.org/

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A Unique Dress for Kelly

Unknown Kelly redressed in ill-fitting pink dress

Kelly arrived several years ago wearing what appeared to be her original silver dress, blue tights, and silver shoes, oh and a silver crown.  She was sent to me attached to a wreath.  The wreath was discarded shortly after Kelly arrived.

For one reason or another, years later, I removed Kelly's dress and tights and then misplaced these.  Until a few days ago she was dressed in the pink dress shown above.  This was supposed to be temporary until I located her original dress and tights. 


After featuring her recently in the comparison images with one of my two new Sparkle Girlz, I saw how wrong the pink dress was for Kelly.  I went to eBay where I found part of her original dress, tights, and shoes and almost made the seller an offer.  Knowing that her clothes are here somewhere and that I do not need a duplicate, I decided to make something for Kelly using materials on hand. 

I used ponytail holders, the mini size.

First, I looped two yellow ones together to serve as the straps of her dress and faux "thong" undies (poor Kelly).

Next, eight ponytail holders were wrapped around her body over the "straps" from chest to above her knees. 

Voila!  Kelly now has a cute colorful dress that did not cost anything except creativity and time.

The ponytail holders can be stitched together using nylon thread or even glued together, if desired. I did not desire to do either just yet but I may do this eventually.



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