Happy (belated) Birthday Samantha!

It was a couple days ago when Katrina and Saige realized that Samantha's birthday had come and gone. (Her birthday was on April 11th). When they realized this, they decided to ask Samantha if she wanted a party. She said no. But really, inside, she wanted one and was sad that they had forgotten about her birthday. But she was too nice and polite to tell them that. Katrina and Saige were discussing it and they decided that they would at least do something small for Samantha. So they decided to have a small party for her. They knew that she liked old, vintage-y things, lace, classic books, and things like that. Unfortunately, they didn't have much of that style. But they did have some.

With the help of me (Bella) Katrina, Saige, Anastasia, and Sydney set up a little nightstand with a pitcher and basin, and a book. (They later added some goodies to eat too) 

They had me tell Samantha to come outside while they stood waiting for her.

She came over. "What is it guys?"

When they told her it was a party for her she was so surprised and touched. 

She immediately went to hug all of her sisters.

After thanking and hugging all her sisters, it was time for her to open her presents, 

Her first present was a green infinity scarf that Bella sewed.

Her second (and last) present was an antique china doll from a World Fair. 

Then they gathered around the table/nightstand and ate the goodies. 

Samantha declared this birthday party "Best day ever!"

-Some bonus pictures-

Sydney 

Saige and Sydney 

Overall Samantha had a very good birthday. She also enjoyed her presents.

What was one present that you got for your birthday which you absolutely loved?

Have you ever had your birthday forgotten? (I really hope not!)

Comment below one thing you got for your birthday that you loved! 

P.S Click *here* and *here* to see Samantha's other birthday parties.

P.P.S One of the dolls was barefoot - can you guess which one? (Hint there's a picture below!)

Do you know which one is was?

P.P.S. Thoughts on the New Release will be on Monday. Make sure to subscribe so you won't miss it!

Pop of Pink

Hi! Can anyone guess who this is? I've only been posting for a little bit now.... if you guessed Sydney (me!) you are right! I finally convinced Bella to let me post again. (She didn't want me as the new doll to get all the attention) 

I hope you enjoy these photos of me in the really pretty dress!

I love this picture! :)

I really like this one and the above three! 

I love this picture! :)

Like all of these pictures are my favorite!

Which picture(s) were your favorite?

Don't you love how my dress is a pop of bright color? This dress is my favorite! Plus it has a headband to match with it and I love wearing headbands. :) 

Do you have a favorite item of clothing that makes you happy?

Comment below!

Fabulous? or Fail?

   Hello everyone! How are you today? This Bella, by the way. :)

Today I have Fabulous? or Fail? for you

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Fabulous! 5 to 3.

Are you ready for the next one?

Saige is our model today :)

Her outfit consists of:

Shirt: Coconut Cutie outfit shirt from American Girl

Skirt: Kit's old meet outfit from AG

Shoes: Saige's sweater outfit sandals from AG

Is this outfit Fabulous? Or is it a Fail?

Comment below!

P.S. Please enjoy 3 bonus pictures of Saige :) 

I absolutely love these three! But the first one especially!! 😍 

Tips and Tricks for Eye Swapping American Dolls

               Hello everyone! How are you today? This Bella, by the way. :)

Today I have a different post for you. It's tips and tricks for eye swapping American Girl dolls. But please note - this post contains a eyeless and hairless doll, along with other doll parts. If you do not like those sort of things I would say you probably wouldn't want to continue reading.

I almost said I hope you enjoy the post, but then I realized that that probably wouldn't be the best.

ALWAYS have parents' permission first when eye swapping. I am not responsible for an injures or the doll getting damaged.  

Now, I do not have pictures on taking out the eyes, but I can tell you the basics, but you still might want to Google it for taking the eyes out.

With taking out the eyes you must put the head in a container so it won't roll around, and then boil some water. Once the water is boiled, you will pour it into the hole on the dolls head. (You have to do that with putting the eyes in, so the picture will be with that part.) Then you leave the water in the head for about 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes, you will pour out the water. CAUTION! The head will be very hot! Then you will take a long handled spoon (check with your parents again because spoon might accidentally break) and use that to pop the eyes out. There are "pockets" in the doll's head which hold the eyes. You are going to take the spoon, and push it against those pockets to pop the eyes out. That is all my knowledge on taking the eyes out so for more information please Google or YouTube it. :)

Now for the part with pictures! 

There are three pieces to an American Girl doll eye. 

The part of the eye which you see, has a weight on the back of the eye which allows it to open and close when laying down.

This is the front of the eye

The eye then clips onto the black piece which is the back of the eye. (Some newer eyes have a white back piece and not black)

Then the third piece (which is metal) goes over the eye and black piece.

Both eyes put together and completed 

The whole eye is bigger than the eye socket, which makes eye swapping a little difficult 

BEFORE YOU EYE SWAP -  always get your parents permission and maybe even help. Putting the eyes in are very hard. My dad was the one who put the eyes in. (Again I am not responsible for injuries or damages.)

To start eye swapping you must pour the boiling water into the head 

You must then let it sit for about 3-5 minutes. (I can't remember the exact time)

Then you will need to dump the water out.

CAUTION! The head will be very hot!!

There are two different ways to eye swap. One way (not pictured) is to push the eye straight into the socket so it's the way you want it to be. My dad and I tried this without success. 

The other way (which is pictured) is to just push the eye in any way you can get it in and then position it the way you want it. 

You must put the eyes in one at a time. (You might have to put hot water in the head another time if the head has cooled down.)

I know this looks bad, but you have to push and shove that eye in, which is hard work even with the vinyl warmed up.

So here is one eye in now, and the way to turn it is to take a strong (but not sharp!!) straight metal thing to turn it. My dad is using his pocketknife, but it's NOT a blade or a knife. A knife will scratch and damage the eye! 

What you have to do is get in the side of the eye, and very carefully turn it.  

One eye in and straight 

You have to get in between the eye and black part, but you must be careful not to scratch the dolls eyes. 

You must keep moving it to get the position you want the doll's eyes to be in.

Both eyes are in! 

The finished product!

I hope that this helps you if you ever want to eye swap! Even though my dad and I were very careful the doll did get a few scratches. (Can anyone guess who this doll is? You've seen a lot of her....)

Comment below if this helped you or if you learned any new information today!

P.S Don't forget to vote on Fabulous? or Fail?