Sunday, November 16, 2008

Doll Closet Review & Giveaway

Doll Closet is a darling little Etsy shop that is dedicated to making beautiful doll clothing. Christine (owner of Doll Closet) sells mostly clothing for American Girl dolls (16”). However, she also loves to receive custom orders from customers for dolls of other sizes! One thing I find really neat about this shop is that the owner works with another Etsy shop called PinkPlicity, which makes little girl dresses. Christine then takes the ideas from PinkPlicity and makes matching dresses for dolls. Even though Doll Closet makes doll dresses, it doesn’t stop there. Doll Closet carries a wide range of doll clothing including casual wear, jumpers, outerwear, pajamas, and much more.

Christine told me a bit about herself and her store: “I have been sewing for over eight years. I started making doll clothes as Christmas and birthday gifts for my little sisters and cousins. Then it was suggested to me, by a friend, that I start selling my creations. I began with local farmers markets, but since having found Etsy (February 2008), I have focused all my efforts to selling online. I love it! I really enjoy working on custom orders for doll clothes. Even though in my shop I only offer ready-made clothing for 18 inch dolls such as American Girl (because they are the most popular), I do sew for many different size dolls.”

Review
I had the chance to review a beautiful set of pajamas made for my American Girl doll from Doll Closet (shown in the picture to the left). The amount of detail that Christine puts into these outfits is astounding. The pair of pajamas that I received even had a little pocket and 3 buttons on the front of the shirt (with snaps for easily closure). All of the seams and edges were completed with a Serger sewing machine to give the outfit a finished and polished look. Lastly, for the price, you can’t go wrong. Christine offers wonderful, quality outfits at a very reasonable price point. I can tell Christine takes great pride in her work and I have already been scouting her store for another possible item for my American Doll.

What can you win? The winner of this giveaway will receive a beautiful Holiday Dress (fit for an American Girl doll) from the Doll Closet (shown in the picture below). Please note the doll, stand, and shoes are not included.


To enter, go take a look around the Doll Closet. Then, come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item was.

Earn up to 4 extra entries by:
-Subscribing to my blog. Do not forget to activate your subscription.
-Adding my button to your blog sidebar.
-Following me on Twitter (ihchicky). Please make sure to leave your Twitter name in your comment.
-Blogging about this giveaway on your blog. Please make sure to leave a link to your blog post in your entry.

For each of the above actions you do, you will receive one extra entry into the giveaway. Please leave an additional comment for EACH thing you have done for an extra entry.

You can have a maximum of 5 entries in this giveaway.

This giveaway will end on Sunday, November 23rd at 11:59pm (Central Standard Time). After the giveaway has ended, the winner will be picked randomly using random.org. EMAIL RULES: In order to win, you must provide a valid email. I will be notifying the winner by email only. Please make sure your blog profile includes your email address and make sure that it is visible. If you do not have a blogger account, please make sure you have included your email address in your post. If there is no email address provided, to contact the winner, another person will be chosen. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email notification with their complete mailing address (I will be forwarding all this information to the sponsor), If this information is not received within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide!

Are you thinking of purchasing something for Christmas from Christine’s shop ‘
Doll Closet’? Christine is giving all my readers a chance to receive free shipping on all orders placed before November 23rd when you use the coupon code: DC37upclose.

Good Luck!

82 comments:

  1. I love the American Girl Doll Outfit - Dark Green Flowered Jumper!

    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  2. when i saw this dress- American Girl Doll Outfit - Fall Fun- i knew i had found the perfect one! i love fall colors!

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  3. i blogged about you also :)

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  4. How cute! I adore the "Repurposed Tea
    Party Dress." Please enter my name in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  5. I am a subscriber! Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  6. American Girl Doll Outfit - Sparkly Blue Gingham Jumper..

    everything is so nice!


    mrs.mommyyatgmail.com

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  7. Oh, I love doll clothes! My favourite is the "American Girl Doll Outfit - Apron Dress", its absolutely beautiful!

    Thanks

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  8. I'm a subscriber!

    Thanks so much!

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  9. My favorite is the Lavender Flowered Jumper. It's so cute!!

    Thanks so much!
    Michele R.(CA)
    luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

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  10. I'm a subscriber!

    Thanks so much!
    Michele R.(CA)
    luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

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  11. I follow you on Twitter, and my username is Luvkitty.

    Thanks so much!
    Michele R.(CA)
    luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

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  12. I love the colors in the American Girl Doll Outfit - Fall Fun. So pretty!

    Thanks so much!

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  13. My daughter is getting her first Real American Girl doll this year. I love the shop and love the denim and peasant blouse with the Green jacket outfit! The old fashioned nightgown is sweet too!!

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  14. Okay, I blogged about this here
    http://treasuresofjoy.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-must-please-win-this.html

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  15. This is a really cute outfit! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16763774 Adorable shop!

    Marina...babaialainn(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I LOVE the Tea Jacket! My daughter would really love all these adorable clothes for her doll. tnajk at cox dot net

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  17. elegant Christmas taffeta dress
    jceko77@yahoo.com

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  18. I am a subscriber
    clenna@aol.com

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  19. I like the Tea Jacket, Peasant Top and Denim Jeans.
    clenna@aol.com

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  20. I love the American Girl Doll Outfit - Tea Jacket, Peasant Top and Denim Jeans.
    millkara [at] gmail.com

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  21. I like the taffeta Christmas dress.

    caroline at tcsaf dot com

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  22. The yellow Sleeveless Top, Skirt and Bolero is adorable.

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  23. I really like the:
    American Girl Doll Outfit - Seagreen Flowered Jumper

    Thanks so much for the fab contest.

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  24. I have your button on my sidebar.

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  25. My daughter is going crazy for a christmas dress for her 18" doll. She wanted to buy her christmas dress to match, but she didn't like what was offered. I'd love to win this for her! My favorite product is Elegant Taffeta Christmas Gown.

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  26. I absolutely love the Upcycled Long Denim Skirt and White T-Shirt
    soo cute! My little sister would love it too! :)
    Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!
    Miss Amanda
    http://superangelsblog.com

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  27. I'm subscribed to your rss feed

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  28. Blogged http://momcontests.blogspot.com/2008/11/18-christmas-doll-dress.html

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  29. I am now following you on twitter. I am Super_Angel.
    Miss Amanda
    http://superangelsblog.com

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  30. I also blogged about your giveaway: http://superangelsblog.com/?page_id=133
    Miss Amanda
    http://superangelsblog.com

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  31. and I am now a confirmed subscriber through feedburner. (iamsuperangel)
    Miss Amanda
    http://superangelsblog.com

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  32. My favorite is the Lavender Flowered Jumper. How cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  33. What a great seamstress! I like the American Girl Doll Outfit - Purple Flowered Jumper

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  34. Following you on twitter
    username nanja46

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  35. Blogged about this giveaway
    http://nanja-nansplace.blogspot.com/2008/11/everything-up-close-doll-closet-review.html

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  36. The repurposed tea party dress is really cute!

    ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

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  37. I love the American Girl Doll Outfit - Tea Jacket, Peasant Top and Denim Jeans. So cute. Thanks!

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  38. I like the Elegant Taffeta Christmas gown. How cute!

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  39. I like the Pioneer Dress, Apron and Bonnet

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  40. I like the seagreen flowered jumper the best :)
    ~~Meredith aka Maggie Sue
    http://www.maggiesuedesigns.com

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  41. The Tea Jacket, Peasant Top and Denim Jeans outfit is adorable! Although everything else is sweet too.. ;-)

    ~Grace

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  42. Oh, I just saw the person before me - fave was the same as mine! The green courduroy jacket with that doll's green eyes is awesome, and the stylish peasant blouse and blue jeans.

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  43. I love the wacky print tea jacket and jeans. Very cute...but then, everything is cute!! My daughter would love this!

    kara.lawyer@yahoo.com

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  44. I subscribed to your blog also!

    kara.lawyer@yahoo.com

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  45. Oh, I love the green top with the button and the jeans! My daughter loves her american girl doll so much she named her sister.

    Thank you!

    Ryanwithballard@hotmail.com

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  46. i love the patched up jeans with sash look! how cute!! thanks for the giveaway. i have a good friend who would love to give this to her daughter. she loves american girl dolls but doesn't have the money to buy all the accessories sold at the store cuz they're so expensive. this is such a wonderful alternative! thanks!

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  47. I love the little summer dresses! In fact I am going to order one for each of my girls' dolls. Her prices are great too!

    Jennd811@yahoo.com

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  48. I love the Dark Green Flowered Jumper! It is so sweet... My four year old would love it if we won!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  49. Christine is a great girl. I love her pant outfits and would love to win this beautiful holiday dress for my daughter! That would be so fun! I've posted a link on my blog to this giveaway. So, enter me the extra times too!
    mkraudy@verizon.net

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  50. http://raudenbushfamily.blogspot.com/2008/11/everything-up-close-doll-closet-review.html

    here's a link to my blog post with the giveaway info!

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  51. just added your button to my sidebar too. So, three entries for me! Kelly
    mkraudy@verizon.net

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  52. I am so glad I found this etsy shop through your blog! They are such adorable handmade items and are so reasonably priced! I absolutely love the Tea Jacket, Peasant Top and Denim Jeans set - looks like something my daughter would wear and I know she'd love it!
    ryanomer(at)iwon(dot)com

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  53. Paisley Top and Denim Shorts, love them

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  54. I LOVE the Design Your Own Pioneer dress, apron, and bonnet!!!

    Great contest!!

    -Miss Toria
    www.homeschoolblogger.com/toria

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  55. I've already requested a custom order from the Doll's Closet...I love the jumpers and tea jackets especially.

    Marie

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  56. Just subscribed to your blog too!

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  57. I like the American Girl Doll Outfit - Tea Jacket, Peasant Top and Denim Jeans
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  58. I am a subscriber.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  59. I put your button on my blog.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  60. I really like the American Girl Doll Outfit - Pale Yellow Dot Jumper. It is so cute!

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  61. I am following you on twitter :)

    username: wordsmoveme

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  62. I like the american girl doll outfit trick or treat.

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  63. My favorite is the Trick or Treat outfit!

    stormraven at gmail dot com

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  64. Love the american girl poppy dress

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  65. American Girl Doll Outfit - Green Tea Jacket is my fav. we have the just like me doll

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  66. I blogged - http://bloggysweeps.blogspot.com/2008/11/everything-up-close-doll-closet-review.html

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  67. Love the American Girl outfit - Fall Fun http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15257091

    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Visit my own giveaway until 12/01:
    http://mysevenkids.blogspot.com/2008/11/go-green-for-holidays-giveaway.html

    jesus_iscomin at yahoo dot com
    Nikki

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