Christmas with Betsy McCall

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'peace' in the Hmong language, spoken in China, Laos and Vietnam

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Let's have a Betsy McCall paper doll Christmas blog!

First, the all important letter to Santa -

Dec., 1952

Next, she gets to help her Mom decorate the Christmas tree -

Dec., 1954

Betsy tries to wait up for Santa Christmas Eve -

Dec., 1953

and now it is Christmas morning! -

Dec., 1951

Through the years, Betsy went through several transformations;

as styles and fashions changed, so did her artists.

Here is Betsy, with her cousin Linda -

Dec., 1958

Betsy needs to write some thank you notes 

for the wonderful presents she received -

can you help her?

Dec., 1959

It's time to visit Grandma!

Dec., 1960

and now it's time to visit Great-Grandma!

Dec., 1965

Let's help Betsy bake some cookies!

Dec., 1971

Betsy learns there is more to Christmas than receiving gifts -

Dec., 1984

Here are some fun holiday activities you can do with Betsy -

Dec., 1986

Dec., 1994

I hope you have had fun with Betsy McCall!

I wish she was still with us....

Did you know that all the cute clothes that Betsy and her family and friends wear are actual McCall's patterns?

Dec., 1992

Dec., 1964

Dec., 1955

Looking back through her paper doll pages is like a walk through fashion history, and a note on society's expectations!

(I love the leopard print undies on the 1955 cousin Sandy, 

and the matching mom and daughter outfits!!)

Jan., 1961

Jan., 1971

Have a merry McCall's Holiday season!

'til next time,

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Ornaments to Give, Ornaments to Make

Welcome!

angel ornaments from valche, etsy

Today is going to be a simple blog, as the internet is acting up,

and I am getting ready to leave on a trip!

However, I thought you might like to make a few ornaments

for both yourself,

and to give.

www.withatwist.etsy

I mostly want to inspire you,

rather than give you detailed directions.

Check out the photos,

check out the etsy shops,

and then play!

glitter animal cut outs

I encourage you to support the etsy artists -

you will find wonderful bargains there!

www.etsy.com

Holly ornament beaded covers, Bead & Button, 2010 I think.

not sure where I found this -
Here's a vintage graphic to get you started!

From the floral department:

www.blurredvisionary.etsy.com

again, not sure where, but what a beautiful, simple design!

creations with paper:

from an old Jack and Jill magazine - try using old greeting cards for the strips!

www.hearts4ever.etsy.com

(unknown) Use a glue pen and Fun Flocking on a clear ball. Inside each  swirl, glue a rhinestone, or use self stick jewels.

dried red and green peppers to use in cooking.

www.PyromancerDesigns.etsy

Why not try candied orange/lemon/lime peel?

www.ALihlBestCreations.etsy
customize this with your own colored paint stripes, and your own confetti!

Memories of a beach vacation...

www.SeasideImpressions.etsy

Use metallic Paint Pens to draw on your own designs.
For your tea lovers:

www.PyromancerDesigns.etsy.com
Filled with enough tea for one pot!

Well, that should be enough to inspire you to make at least a few simple ornaments to hang on your tree or to give away.  A handmade ornament and a plate of holiday cookies goes a long way in neighbor relations!

See you in a week!

I would LOVE if you sent me some photos of your own handmade creations!

I am particularly interested in how you celebrate a Christmas Around the World.

:0)
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Collage Art Dolls

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