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Monday, March 9, 2015

31 Days of Crafting - Day Nine - Barbie Girl

My favorite fashion doll--my favorite toy actually--is turning 56 today.  Barbie influenced everything about my childhood and a great deal of my adult life as well.  Everyone is always so quick to judge her, belittle and demean her.  They really should step back and take a good look at themselves, because Barbie has stood the test of time for over half a century.  She's been a president, a UNICEF ambassador and held a position in each branch of our military.  She's represented many foreign countries, impersonated all of Hollywood's great actresses (and a few horrid, pathetic ones, but that's not really the point) and has always been something POSITIVE for girls to play with.  Yes, Barbie is tall and thin, but she doesn't worry about whether or not she has a thigh gap and she doesn't waste her life posting coffee photos on Instagram.  Maybe kids play differently today, but my Barbies went to work, baked cookies with a wind-up mixer and always decorated for Christmas.  I have wonderful memories of playing with the dolls, even into my teens.  I'm so grateful that she's still around, even though I think on a much smaller scale than before.

I wanted to make a birthday card, I figured that was fitting.


The balloon is a shaker!  I just love how it turned out.  It's also shimmery, though you can't quite tell in the photo. Barbie's shoes and headband are shimmery as well.


I'm of course entering some challenges with this special card:


Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!!
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28 comments:

  1. craftyMarch 10, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    I love the shaker balloon. Very clever. Thank you for joining our challenge at Eureka Stamps. Mary DT

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  2. cherylMarch 10, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    this is gorgeous bless you for playing at that craft place this week hugs cheryl xxx

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  3. IsobelMarch 10, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    Great card thanks for sharing at Whoopsi Daisy good luck x

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  4. MandyMarch 10, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Gorgeous shaker card Lisa! I love the shaker balloon and your paper piecing looks fab.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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  5. NatalieMarch 10, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    such a lovely card.
    Thanks for playing along in the Sister Act Card Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Natalie
    INKognito

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  6. PatMarch 10, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Great image, super card, thanks for sharing at Fab'n'Funky.

    Pat xx

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  7. Tina GoodwinMarch 10, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    I love your card! Two of my favorite things...Prima Dolls and Shaker cards. Thank you for joining the challenge at Through the Craft Room Door. We'd love to see you again next week.
    Tina DT

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  8. KarinsArtScrapMarch 10, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Lisa gorgeous tag great balloon.
    gr karin



    Thanks for join us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge.

    Greetings Karin DT Coördinator

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  9. Keren BakerMarch 10, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    Ha! Love your post!! Fab elegant card too- Thanks for joining in with the Dazzling Diva challenge

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  10. KaijaMarch 10, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    Lovely tag!Thanks for joining us at ScrapbookStampSociety Challenge
    Gr.Kaija DT-member

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  11. ChrisMarch 10, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Fabulous card Thank you for joining us at Fab N Funky this week
    Chris
    x

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  12. JosephineMarch 10, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    What a sweet card - love how you've done the balloon!

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this time.

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  13. Lee Ann BarrettMarch 10, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Darling! I loved my Barbies as well! And I love the Prima dolls now. That's a win-win for your card! thanks so much for sharing with us at Add a Little Dazzle!

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  14. DIANA L.March 10, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    This is so super cute I am loving the shaker card.You Barbie girl is adorable.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes MARCH Linky Party. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  15. Laura WMarch 10, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    Love the paper piecing on her dress and balloon. Great card. Thanks for joining us at Penny's Challenges-see you Wednesday for a new one :)

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  16. ChrissyMarch 11, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Love her paper pieced dress Lisa and the fun shaker balloon..fabulous card.
    Thanks so much for joining in with us at Lacy Sunshine..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  17. La Papera GiallaMarch 11, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    Thanks for entering our Not Just Cards Challenge and good luck!
    Monica - DT

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  18. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    Lovely card, thanks for sharing it with us over at Crafting With An Attitude.

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  19. PillanMarch 11, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Nice card! Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenge.
    /Pillan, DT

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  20. GranmargaretMarch 13, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Lovely card. Thank you for joining the challenge at Creative Fingers and at Whoopsi Daisy. Hope to see you again next time.

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  21. ConnyMarch 13, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    This is really cool! I love your style!
    Thanks for joining us at Fairytale Stampers!
    Hugs,
    Conny

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  22. ILEANA ARTUFFOMarch 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Wonderful creation! Balloon shaker is a beautiful idea!
    Thanks for playing at Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge.
    Ileanaxx

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  23. Rachel GillhamMarch 13, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    gorgeous bright card, and love the shaker element! thank you so much for playing along at that craft place! Rachel, TCP dt

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  24. Julie OdilMarch 13, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I love this! Barbie was a big part of my childhood, too. Thanks for joining our Anything Goes challenge this week at Eureka Stamps. Julie, DT member

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  25. Billie AMarch 13, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Awesome card. I like the girl and her paper pieced dress. Reminds me of playing with paper dolls when I was growing up. I like the shaker balloon. Awesome. Thanks for joining us at Catch the bug.

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  26. Andrea Ockey ParrMarch 15, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    What a great tag and a fascinating write-up! I really enjoyed reading your post and I like how you were able to passionately defend a part of your history. Barbies absolutely stimulated my imagination as a kid and all my Barbies went on all sorts of adventures. It's a fun part of my childhood to look back on, so thank you for the excellent tribute! I really like how your card turned out and how it has such a happy feel. Her dress is gorgeous and that shaker balloon was so clever! You did a great job and I'm so glad you shared your skills with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  27. cotnobMarch 17, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    This is a fabulous girly card, I love your balloon shaker.
    Thank you so much for joining us at Crafting for all Seasons.
    Pauline
    x

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  28. ClaireMarch 22, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Fabulous make! Love it! Thanks so much for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu this month
    Claire xx

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