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The Journey of Fixing up an American Girl Doll~Part 2

Last year in September, I attempted The Journey of Fixing up an American Girl Doll that I bought from ebay that needed TLC (tender-loving-care).

In Part 1 of my journey, my sister Hope and I tried our best to fix up Megan a little bit. We washed her hair, brushed her hair, cleaned her body, and dressed her, but when I left off with a "Be continued..." Megan still was Leg-less.

I didn't want to spend money to send Megan to the American Girl Doll Hospital, so I looked up on the internet how to restring your doll, and I found out how I could do it myself. It thought it would be so much cheeper than sending her to the Doll hospital. So....

Now here we are at Part 2! Megan is having an exciting thing happening...she is getting her legs! :)

   

First I got all of the parts and tools I needed: A pair of scissors, a crimper (not shown), 1/8" cloth covered cord, two 1/4" brass furrles (or inserts), 2 brass flat washers (3/16" center hole). I already had the legs and four limb caps, they came with the doll.

I bought the cord at JoAnn's Fabric store and I bought the ferrules (inserts) at a hardware store like Home Depot or Lowes.

 

Then after I had all the tools and supplies I needed, I began to work. I untied the string at the back of her neck and took out all of her stuffing.

My mom assisted me squeezing in the limb cup into the leg, along with putting on the ferrule and squeezing it tight beforehand.

 

 

We then pulled it through the body.

 

We threaded on the other limb cup, the washer, and ferrule in that specific order.

Then my mom used the crimper and squeezed really tight clamped onto the ferrule, while I pulled the cord really tight.

Then we cut the cord about an inch away from the ferrule.

 

Then she was ready to be stuffed up.

My sister Hope helped stuff Megan up.

All we needed to do next was put her head on and tie the knot. (we didn't tie it too tight though, loose enough to get off again)

 

Megan with her legs!

Now heres a flash-back...

When she arrived last year.

And now the present...

 

Megan is all dressed up and feeling Wonderful with her legs! :) Doesn't she look cute?

There is still a little bit more we need to do with her to try to get some stains off of her, but she looks like a whole different doll than when she came! :)

For Addtional help in Restringing your doll go here to Restringing your American Girl-An Illustrated Guide which helped me to learn how to restring Megan.

Fun Playing with American Girl Doll hair

Isn't this hairstyle cute? I love sitting down and trying to create new hairstyles! A few days ago I did this one. I was trying to create one for Mia that was girly yet she could play hockey in. :)

I really Love this one too, the bow is so sweet! :)

   

 

I love playing with all of my dolls hair. Mia has to be one of my favorites, Elizabeth's is really fun too! :)

Which of your doll's hair do you like to fix and play with the most?

How Other Dolls Celebrated Valentine's Day!

This Valentine's Day was a wonderful one! I think Jasmine's, Starr's, and Quinlyn's dolls agree too! :)

 

Jasmine's Dolls Marisol and Emily decided they wanted to bake cookies for Valentine's day. They dressed in pink too, and those cookies look yummy! :)

 

Starr's doll Rose made Valentine's...

 

 

Starr's Dolls, Mia, Nellie, JLY Rose (brown eyes, brown hair), and JLY Luna (blond layered hair, blue eyes), along with Starr's sisters dolls Chrissa, Elizabeth, Bitty Baby, Molly, and Madison (blond hair, Blue eyes) all dressed up in Valentine's day pink!

 

Quinlyn's Dolls Julie, Kirsten, and her little brother's Boy Bitty twin looking cute in Valentine's day colors-Pink, red, and white! :)

   

I am sure we all can't wait until next Valentine's Day!!! :)

ps~Thank you to Jasmine, Starr, and Quinlyn for the Great photos! :)

A Very Happy Valentine's Day Party!

My Dolls and I wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! :)

Molly, Elizabeth, Kit, Mia, Abbey, and Addy had a party today for Valentine's Day, it included many fun things to do! :)

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Elizabeth and Kit had just finished putting up all the decorations and tables, and were trying to wait patiently for their friends to arrive.

 

"I am so excited! I hope they arrive soon! But, I don't want to become impatient." Elizabeth excitedly said to one of her wonderful friends Kit, who arrived earlier.

"I know, I am excited too! I think everything looks great!" Kit said while overlooking all of the decorations and party food.

About 5 minutes later the doorbell rang and Molly, Abbey, Addy, and Mia arrived!

 

Everyone started chattering at once, excited.

"We both are so happy everyones here." Kit the co-hostess exclaimed.

"Sorry, if we were a little late, we had trouble deciding what to wear," Mia said a little guilty of saying so,"There are just so many cute pink clothes, that it was hard."

"I understand!", Smiled Elizabeth,"Everyone can get settled and you can set your Valentines's over at the purple table. Once you do that, we have set out appetizers of Nachos and pretzels and there are many drinks too."

 

Molly set down her Valentines cards she made while...

 

Addy went up to the buffet that was set out. She was really amazed at how nice everything was. This was Addy's first party here with her new friends.

 

"Yum!"

 

Addy sat down next to Mia and they quickly started up a conversation.

"Happy Valentine's Day Mia"

"Happy Valentine's Day to you too Addy"

"So, what have you been doing lately?" Addy asked.

"Hmmm...well, I finished up schoolwork, but that's not very exciting...well, um, oh I finally got to go ice skating again! I haven't had much time to do it lately, so I was really happy that I got to. Oh, also Guess What?

"What?" Addy said in response.

"I got a Brand new outfit for Valentine's day today! I can wear it when I am skating!"

"Cool, I got some chocolate and also a cute purple valentine's monkey".......

 

Everyone talked and enjoyed there appetizers. :)

Then after the appetizers...Dessert!

 

Cake, Ice cream sundaes, Banana split, sweet treats, and rootbeer floats!

Almost forgot..There was Cotton Candy too!

 

All of the desserts, going to be eatten. :)

 

Abbey enjoying her cake.

 

Mia approved of the cotton candy. :)

 

When all the girls finshed dessert, Elizabeth made an annoucement.

"Ok, everybobdy it's time to exchange valentine's! I bought these cute baskets to put our Valentines in!" Elizabeth exclaimed.

Everyone sat in a circle and handed out valentines cards.

 

Also, Molly brought in something special...

 

"I brought in conversation hearts! I know you can't have a Valentine's day without them!" Molly giggled.

Everyone ate theirs Hearts while looking at there Valentines. :)

 

"I got so many nice Valentine's!" Abbey thought to herself while reading them.

Suddenly Mia jumped up.

 

"Speaking of Hearts, I have an idea for a game! It is called the Valentine's Day Paper Heart Game."

"How do you Play?" Addy spoke up.

 

"You cut a paper heart, and write a valentine's day word on it. Then place it on someones back, but do not let her see the word. That "someone"should ask Yes or No questions about the word on her back, and you answer with a yes or no"

"Elizabeth, could you help me demonstrate?"

"Sure!" Elizabeth responded quite interested in this new game.

 

"Ok, I placed it on your back, now ask yes or no questions about what the Valentine's word could be."

 

"Is it an American Girl Doll?"

 

"No silly, why would you say its that? That doesn't have anything to do with Valentine's day! Ask about details or something."

"Does, it have color?"

"Yes"

"Can You give it to someone?"

"Yes"

"Do you give it to someone on Valentine's day?"

"Yes"

"Is it chocolate?"

"Nope"

"Flowers?"

"YES!"

"Roses!"

"Yes, You got it!"

All of the girls tried out the new game. :)

Eventually, all of the Valentine's Day fun was over, and all the girls had to go home. They had a Wonderful time and a.....

   

Happy Valentine's Day! :)

Ps~Did your Dolls do anything for Valentine's day? :)

If you have a picture of your dolls having a party, in Valentine's day clothes, ect. please send them to me at email@americangirlfan.com . I will post them officially in a post here on my website! :)

Honorable Mention: I would love to thank my sister Hope for helping me with this post and giving me great ideas! Thanks so much Hope! :)

The Winner of My Valentine's Day Doll Outfit Giveaway!

Before I announce the winner, I thought it would be fun to show you the 3 top dolls people said were there favorite.

 

1st-Mia with 14 people

2nd-Samantha and Kirsten tied with 10 people each

3rd-Felicity with 9 people

 

Now Here is the Winner of my giveaway.....(Drum roll please....)

 

Koda which favorite American Girl Doll is Samantha! :)

 

Congratulations Koda! :) (I sent you an email already too.)

My doll's wanted to congratulate you too!

 

 

 

Thank you everyone who entered! Be sure to be on the lookout for more Giveaways here in the future! :)