Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Barbie Wednesday



Hello friends!!
Today I wanted to share with you a sweet gift I recently received from Diane of Lavender Dreams!
The Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Exclusives!



This guide has been a fascinating read!!

It's all about the Exclusive dolls from the early 70's to the early 2000's. Not only is this book a great price guide, but each page is filled with great info about each Barbie!!

One very interesting page talks about the 2 different editions of the 1995 and 1996 Dorothy Barbies.

The first edition uses the Modern Barbie logo on the box. The story on the back of the box is also different. It says that a Cyclone whisked her house to Munchkinland. Another interesting detail is that on the contents list, a "hand ring" was blackened out as Dorothy didn't wear a ring in the movie.


The second edition uses the original logo on the box. The story on the back was changed to says that a tornado whisked her house away. This doll also has heavier eye shadow.


TODAY IS THE DAY!!! PLEASE GO to October Afternoon's blog and check out the first of my Guest Design work!!!


I will be guest designing for the entire month of September so please check in and see my projects!!

Wishing you a creative day, Lindsey

12 comments:

Hearts Turned said...

So fun, Lindsey! I love those collector's guides--I have a few for vintage ornaments, postcards, etc...so full of wonderful images & information!

Congratulations on your guest designer spot for October Afternoon! I love their sweet images & papers--off to peek at what you've done!

Hope you're both having a wonderful night!

Julie

Home and Heart said...

*Sigh* I ma 45 and still want to be Barbie!!

Anonymous said...

Just love the collectors guides. I collect Whitman Childrens books & have the collectors guide. It is amazing the things that were the suttle differences in some.
Have a Wonderful Week!
Love,
Marilyn

Sarita Boyette said...

That must be an interesting book! I like both Dorothy's, but I think I like the 2nd one better. Now I will check out your scrapping work!

barncat (Lisa) said...

That looks like such a fun book!

Saw your embroidery hoop project, wonderful! I have so many hoops around the house, and this is a great idea!

Theresa said...

Oh my niece would love that book:) Beautiful book and dolls! Enjoy your day!

Angela said...

Whoo-hoo!! I checked out the interview and your cute hoop project...it's so exciting!

Suz said...

I just have a little tiny box to write in here! I love your contribution to October Afternoon, Lindsey. Very clever with the hoop and little threaded needle.

Love that Dorothy doll. I still want a Barbie, too! I'm too old to have been around for the really fun ones. Katie had an aunt that always gave her the special Christmas one...oooh, I was in heaven!!

Suz
Katsui

Unknown said...

Let the parade begin Lindsey! We are all so very proud and honored to know of your wonderful talents! Elizabeth

Unknown said...

A huge day for you and yes...I'll pop over and see what it's all about.

I'm hosting my September give-away titled Storybook Craft Party. If you find a minute come on over and meet my Faerie Queen on Cloud 99.

You'll find The Lollipop Guild too...and lookie over here...Dorothy is visiting your blog in all her dolly glory!

Best to you both!
~the girl with the curl~

PinkPug,INK. said...

Thanks for following my blog & congrats again on being the guest designer at OA! :)

Rebekah Williams said...

I love your Barbie Wednesday. What a cute idea! Barbie is a favorite in my house!