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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Amy, Magic Doll

Do you all remember the paperdolls that had clothes with no tabs?  
Their clothes just stuck to them.  Like magic.

This is Amy.  (Whitman 1968)


I do declare, I must have been out of my mind 
when I dressed this poor doll in a thick sweater for the bloggy-fashion-shoot.
It's a roasting outside!   She needs to be in a swim suit!


That's better!
Hope you are staying cool, too.

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28 comments:

  1. My Vintage MendingJuly 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Here, Here, Miss Gayle I am roasting too...turn me over I am well done. Amy looks fantastic. Love those dolls. stay cool..Renee

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  2. donnaJuly 16, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Gayle I do remember the paper dolls like that. Paper dolls are one of my favorite things. I had tons of them when I was little but I am not sure whatever happen to them.
    Hugs
    donna

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  3. camp and cottage livingJuly 16, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    So sweet!
    Glad I'm not the only one still playing with paper dolls.
    I just ordered some a few weeks ago on etsy. I'll have to show them to you on my blog sometime.
    A hint-there are five of them!

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  4. EmilyJuly 16, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    She is so cute. I do not remember those. I only had one paper doll and she was Holly Hobby.

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  5. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)July 16, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Oh yes - indeed she needs a swim suit - and if she lived up here she could go out in the rain in it and be perfectly happy.

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  6. PondsideJuly 17, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    No - really - the sweater is just the thing for the cold and the rain we've had up here today. I had to put the heat on in the house today - so late in July!

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  7. polkadotpeticoatJuly 17, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    How cute is she....

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  8. Musings from Kim K.July 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Playing with paper dolls is a lovely way to stay cool. I have loads of them in my craft room. I think Miss Josie needs to be introduced to them again on this hot weekend.

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  9. Happy@HomeJuly 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    She does look more comfortable now ... and cute too. I loved playing paper dolls many moons ago.

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  10. millefeuillesJuly 17, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I absolutely adore those paper dolls! Thank you so much for that trip down memory lane.

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  11. baukjeJuly 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I remember as a child i LOVED them, only had dolls with tabs . They are all gone, don't know where...... SO SORRY

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  12. SueJuly 17, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Gayle, Oh! does this bring back wonderful memories for me, thanks so much. I am trying to stay cool and hope you are too.
    Sue

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  13. MelindaJuly 17, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I loved paper dolls when I was little.
    Amy is very cute. Does look happier in the swimsuit than the sweater.

    Melinda

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  14. acorn hollowJuly 18, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    I loved paper dolls too but my daughter never played with them much even though I kept buying them for her.
    Cathy

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  15. GigiJuly 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I do remember those -- loved them. I never could get into paper dolls -- no matter how my mom tried to convince me they were fun (not ;), but I loved the sticky ones.
    Blessings,
    G

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  16. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Gayle ~ How cute! I loved my paper dolls your blog always brings back nice memories! The heat here is rather ridiculous again but I'll take summer over winter any day.:)
    Hugs Rosemary xx

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  17. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 18, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    How cute and I still love to play with dolls, too! The swimsuit is perfect for today! HAVE FUN! ♥♥♥

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  18. RebeccaJuly 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Never had paper dolls- neat!

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  19. no spring chickenJuly 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Too cute! And I'm glad you took care of poor Miss Amy. I get so angry with parents who don't dress their children appropriately for the weather!!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  20. JoriJuly 18, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Those dolls are adorable! Love that you don't need the tabs.

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  21. diane bJuly 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    It is so good how you have preserved these little bits of history. She could wear her sweater here, down under, we have cooler weather now.

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  22. BeautifulDeesJuly 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Darling blog oh my it take's me back... I loved paper doll's but never saw that kind....too cute.
    Love,Debbie

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  23. JaneJuly 19, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Oh yes, I do remember paper dolls with the clingy clothes! My favorite paper doll was the Betsy McCall doll that was in the old McCall magazine. My grandma got that magazine and I got to cut out the clothes every month. Good memories.
    Jane

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  24. DiannJuly 19, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    oh, I haven't seen these in forever! I used to love both these and the tab dolls. thanks for the fun memory!

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  25. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh! FUN! I do remember these. We weren't poor by any means, but my mother would buy me these as a little treat or surprise instead of a new doll. I loved them! :) I wish I had some of them now. sigh.... :)

    ~Liz

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  26. sharonssunlitmemoriesJuly 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    She's gorgeous. I love the outfit with the scarf and sunglasses! Sharon

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  27. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love paper dolls and I had one or two of these as a kid.....wish I still had them!

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  28. Julie Kwiatkowski SchulerJuly 23, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I love her shiny pink knees!

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies