Saturday, October 5, 2013

Let Me Introduce You...

...to my vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls in their new Hello Kitty dollhouse!

Plates, spoons, and tiny vintage desserts by IDreamofMini on Etsy.

I was never much of a "doll person" until I saw this line of vintage dolls from 1979. And then, of course, they HAD to have a house, so I put this one together in a flash and had so much fun decorating it! It felt like when I built a dollhouse for my Barbie dolls from cardboard boxes at age twelve. :-)


I'll tell you more about the dollhouse and show you more of the dolls in future posts. This is just a taste. ;-) Hey, but where is Strawberry Shortcake? Don't worry, I'll introduce her very soon. :-)


So this is the new interest I mentioned. BTW, I recently received some amazing miniature gifts in the mail from Jane of MiniFanaticus. I'll show them next. Until next time, keep it fun! xoxo Jennifer


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48 comments:

  1. The Old MaidOctober 5, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Cute dolls! Hope to see more of their house soon!:) :)
    Hugs

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  2. PepperOctober 5, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Awww Strawberry Shortcake was my first introduction into miniature stuff. Happy times...takes me back to my youth =0)

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  3. FabiolaOctober 5, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Very sweet dolls. Their house looks amazing.
    Hug.

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  4. Mini AddictionsOctober 5, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    I had these dolls many, many moons ago! I can't wait to see Strawberry Shortcake...her hat is my fav. Did you get the Purple Pieman? Ok, I'll stop..just having a "reliving my childhood" moment. So happy for your new interest & can't wait to see more, if you couldn't tell...he he.
    :-) Lisa

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  5. mcddissOctober 5, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    bueno veo que el nuevo interes no te distancia mucho de las miniaturas , estoy deseando saber mas sobre esta casita y sus nuevas inquilinas

    besitos

    Mari

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  6. JennybeeOctober 5, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    I love that you gave these dolls a house! I have mine from when I was a child including the gazebo and a trike.

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  7. UnknownOctober 5, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Wow those bring back memories! I love a theme house because you can go wild with the creation. I see the lovely strawberry pillow ;) Oh the cakes, little plates..and maybe a teapot?..a strawberry one ;P

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  8. MelyGiuntaOctober 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Jenny le bambole sono bellissime, secondo me le bambole d'epoca hanno qualcosa in più di quelle moderne, di certo un'espressione più dolce.
    Anche io ho trovato una bambola d'epoca anni 70, è un gadget della coca-cola, e sto preparando una scena, quindi ti capisco benissimo quando dici che ti senti come quando eri piccola!

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  9. Tessa LiduinaOctober 5, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Jennifer, your Hello Kitty dollhouse is great; every tiny detail so in harmony with the rest of the room. You created the perfect environment for the vintage dolls.

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  10. miniacollectionOctober 5, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    These dolls are fun. I like the one on the last photo very much. The house you've made for them looks really nice.
    Geneviève

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  11. elizabeth sOctober 5, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Your little Strawberry Shortcake dollhouse is a Darling, Jennifer! How Sweet
    and how perfect in harmony with your existing plushies and the community that you have made for them all! A new chapter for us all to enjoy along with you!

    elizabeth

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  12. NaránOctober 5, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Una casita diferente y preciosa.

    Besos, Narán

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  13. BiWuBärOctober 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Oh my... you should have written a warning first! So many strawberry designs and items and dolls named Strawberry Shortcake... you have not the slightest idea what this did to Fluby! He was attracted to the monitor like a moth to the light... *sigh* But without joking... your dolls live in the most beautiful house, I have no doubt they're enjoying themselves a lot...

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  14. Hairy CavemanOctober 5, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Hi Jennifer! I seem to vaguely remember these from my youth, but of course being a boy I didn't pay any attention to them at the time. I'm sure my sister had a couple of them and I think I destroyed one accidentally... Don't hate me!!! Kind regards, Brian.

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  15. A. WrightOctober 5, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Oh my, the memories of my very young self just came flooding back. Eeee, adorable!

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  16. AnnaOctober 5, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    They ARE adorable! can imagine the fun! :)

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  17. Drora's minimundoOctober 5, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    This is the first time I see these cute dolls. No wonder you got hooked on them. Lovely scenes. Have fun!
    Hugs, Drora

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  18. afairytalecometruewyrnaOctober 5, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    You're so very creative, it's beautiful new dolls you've got. It provides, cozy and lovely pictures.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  19. Indy_PoppyOctober 5, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I love Strawberry Shortcake. I can remember my one from my childhood. It came with a little cat. I can't remember its name. She even smelt like strawberries! Lovely scenes...great idea to make one for a favourite doll.

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  20. My Journey To Celebrating LifeOctober 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Oh Jennifer! This is fantastic! The pictures are so beautiful. This project had to be a fun one for you. The dolls and house are so very lovely. Hugs, Felma

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  21. JohnOctober 5, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    OMG, my sister had those dolls and I'm pretty sure I made a house "for my sister" and "her dolls."

    OK, it was for me.

    Sad, but TRUE!

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  22. Momma Cat October 5, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! Now I know what you've been up to. When you were telling me about it, I wasn't quite sure what dolls you were talking about. These are very much smaller than I thought they'd be. I guess that's what makes them so cute!

    - Momma Cat

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  23. ANDAOctober 6, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Beautiful babies! The house became invented for them!
    embrace, Anda

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  24. Victoria StitchOctober 6, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    They're adorable! i look forward to seeing more of them! Love their house too!

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  25. IlonaOctober 6, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Wow Jennifer, what adorable dolls, so cute to see and you have made a beautiful scene to display them!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs, Ilona

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  26. SanneOctober 6, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Goodness hos sweet, Jennifer! They have that colourful 70s vibe. Have a great October! Hugs SAnne

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  27. TatianaOctober 6, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Привет Дженнифер!
    Как мне нравятся Ваши милые маленькие куклы! Вы сделали для них замечательный дом! Я думаю Ваши маленькие куклы счастливы!
    Замечательные сцены. Я думаю ваши новые открытки с маленькими куклами будут иметь большой успех!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  28. HannahOctober 6, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    The kitchen looks very sweet, suitable for the sweet Strawberry Shortcake dolls =)
    Hannah

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  29. Maria IrelandOctober 6, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I remember these dolls lol I was a bit old for them at the time but I am sure I got some for my daughter many years ago :D Very sweet lovable dolls. Great house for them. I cant wait to see more.
    Hugs Maria

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  30. PiikkoOctober 6, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Nice to meet you girls! :)

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  31. UnknownOctober 6, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    che dolci immagini mi hanno ricordato le mie bambole e i pentolini con cui giocavo!
    Un abbraccio, Manu

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  32. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 6, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I always thought STrawberry Shortcake and her friends were really cute! But I was not really playing with dolls at that time. My sister has a few in her doll collection, and I do have a few in paperdoll form.

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  33. Kikka NOctober 6, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Hi Girls, what a pleasure to meet you both! :)
    Hugs
    Kikka

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  34. Winkel's Crazy IdeasOctober 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I remember those qute little dolls, used to have one. Goodness, what ever happened to it? Very sweet pictures, look forward to see more. Pam xx

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  35. AlessandraOctober 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Adorable...your vintage dolls are adorable and their house is very sweet and lovely
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  36. maritaOctober 6, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Lovely scenes and lovely new hobby!! So sweet vintage dolls :o)

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  37. Eva - tatalamaruOctober 6, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    ES diferente, se ve muy divertida la casa y las muñecas, disfrútala Jennifer y gracias por mostrarla. Besos

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  38. PilarOctober 6, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Que bonita casa,las muñecas me encantan,besitos

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  39. Miranda IxieOctober 6, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    They are so cute, and how lucky they are to have such a cute house! Adorable!

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  40. KatieOctober 6, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    I love the new house:) ...But I have to admit- I still have all my Strawberry Shortcake dolls.. In a box:( how sad is that! This is very inspirational! Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures... I even have all my Carebears;) I so love 80s toys!!

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  41. JacquelineOctober 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    OMG such lovely Strawberry Shortcake dolls and that hello kitty house is amazing!!! I love and adore both Strawberry Shortcake and hello kitty! So glad i came over to visit. Such beautiful beautiful dolls and house! Happy Monday sweet friend and have a beautiful week! Love to you!

    jacqueline
    http://jqlinesocuteithurts.typepad.com/

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  42. Maureen MackeyOctober 6, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    I love the jack o'lanterns in that last photo, and I can't wait to meet Strawberry Shortcake!

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  43. GiacOctober 7, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Hello Jennifer,
    What fun! I love finding toys that bring me back to when I was younger. I cannot wait to see more of the cottage!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  44. Jane ChérieOctober 7, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    OMG I am so happy this has become your new interest because I am crazy about Strawberry Shortcake dolls! I wanted those little dolls when I was a kid but never had one. The vintage dolls are hard to find nowadays and expensive so I buy the newer version! Can't wait to see the rest of the dollhouse! What you have shown so far is so cute!!! ♥

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  45. MarisaOctober 7, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    I've been a Doll Fanatic for most of my life , you are in for some serious fun!

    Hugs
    Marisa

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  46. FloraOctober 9, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Oh Jenni, also you were using the shoes boxes for the house of Barbie?
    I have taught sewing to my brother, three years younger than me, because I had never enough curtains or pillows to make the cardboard more welcoming
    That said, I love your new flash project, and I can not wait to learn more :-)
    Lovely hugs,
    Flora

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  47. Fi.POctober 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Hi jennifer,
    How gorgeous!! I remember them very clearly and how perfect that you have set them in a vintage/retro themed house, it's all so adorable, you are too clever!

    Fi XX

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  48. BeverlyOctober 16, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Awww, too cute! Adorable scenes and I especially love the kitchen layout!

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