Etsy Spotlight: LoriLizGirlsandDolls

I recently came across an adorable collection of clothing called Girls and Dolls on Etsy. This shop has over 200 items to choose from! Some of them you can even choose the color. Check out my review video: https://youtu.be/bQuG5f1e6vU

You should certainly check it out if you haven't already. Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoriLizGirlsandDolls

Happy AG Shopping!

Sneak Peak- April Mystery Boxes

Here is a sneak peak at April's Mystery Boxes. I plan to launch the Etsy listing on February 27th, 2015. There is a very limited quantity of boxes so make sure to order ASAP when the listing goes live. I am very excited for this months featured item and I hope you guys are too!

One Frozen Mystery Mini vinyl figure featured in every box, plus all of the other mystery goodies.

Because of the Easter holiday, there will most likely be some fun non-religious Easter themed items as well. 

(examples: Bunnies and Easter Eggs)

Image from tpwd.texas.gov

Make sure to favorite my Etsy shop so you don't miss out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/buterflycandy

Now Available - Mystery Boxes -

I am so excited to now be offering Mystery Boxes in my Etsy shop. I have two versions. The Mystery Box will contain items that are more girl related items and the Treasure Chest will contain items that is more boy related items.

 

 Each month the girl version - Mystery Box will contain a featured item. This month it is a Disney Vinyl Figure Mystery Box - Series 2.

The Treasure Chest and the Mystery Box are always guaranteed to include a blind bag.

Blind Bags- Toys that are a complete surprise. Often times they will have several to collect. Brands range from Despicable Me, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Star Wars, Playmobil, Lego, and many more.

I have opened 100s of blind bags on my YouTube Channel

       

Available for 14.99+S&P on my Etsy shop!

NEW Our Generation Minis

Available at Target for $9.99. These adorable mini dolls are starting to show up at Targets nationwide. These are very well made and comparable to the beloved AG mini dolls. I prefer the look of the Our Generation dolls. The glass-like eyes are so sweet and innocent looking. American Girl is currently painting the eyes on, which I have never been a huge fan of. 

I love having new options of dolls to choose from for my Mini Doll line. These modern and stylish dolls are adorable and well made. The only down side is they can be fairly difficult to find. I am hoping that they will be better stocked when it gets closer to the holidays.

If you guys want one of these beautiful dolls I suggest calling around to the Targets nearest to you. I am not sure about International viewers. 

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have fun collecting!

Winners for the 4000 contest!

I cannot believe that amount of talented entries that I received. Thank you to each any everyone of you that entered. Make sure to check out my 6000 subscriber contest posted on my YouTube channel (Buterflycandy).

Thank you so much, Tara

American Girl Contest Giveaway [CLOSED] Winner Results Coming Soon

In case you would like to send an e-mail to me instead of posting a YouTube video I am offering this as an option for my contest giveaway, however, you cannot enter both ways. I am giving away 4 different prize packages:

Prize One:

An American Girl doll, #48, light skin, dark brown hair with hazel eyes, brand new in box, with full access to Innerstar University website. 
Plus Saige's Tunic Outfit and a Saige T-Shirt. 




Prize Two:

Marie-Grace Mini Doll
Saige T-Shirt
Pink AG skort
Ruffled Hoodie Outfit



Prize Three:

Cecile Mini Doll
Saige T-Shirt
Animal Answer Book
Pretty Part Outfit



Prize Four:

Saige's Pajamas
It's a Girl's Word book




How to enter:  
Please read carefully and follow all rules

1. E-mail me at taraheartag@yahoo.com
2. Send one attached photo along with a essay or story.  The written part does not need to connect with the photo that you send.  Please no photos of yourself.  It doesn't need to include a doll, but, it is okay if it does.
3. You can write whatever you would like to write about but, make sure that it would fit on one or two pages if I were to print it out.  I just don't want anyone sending me a novel or chapter book.  Please make it at least a couple paragraphs long.
4. Please do not send the written part as an attachment, I am not always able to open word documents.
5. USA addresses only
6. if under 18 make sure to have a parents permission BEFORE you enter
7. Must be a follower of my blog, comment on at least one of my blog postings and share this contest.
8. In your e-mail please include you YouTube name or the name that you would like me to refer to you as if you don't have a YT account. ( I will need to announce the winners).
9. Subject of the e-mail should state, "My entry for 4000" and then your name. Example:
Subject: My entry for 4000, Buterflycandy
10. You can only enter once and the contest ends March 31, 2014 but I suggest getting your entry in before then because I do not know what time on March 31.

Sorry for all of the rules.  I wanted to make sure that the winner is someone who really wants this doll :o) I also want to get your creative minds thinking hard.  I am always amazed at the amount of pure talent that I see come through for my contests. Thank you so much for all of your love and support since I started my channel and blog.  There is no friend quite like an AG friend.  I am super excited to see what you enter!  Have fun and play fair.
                          Love, Tara

Please note that I am not affiliated or being sponsored by American Girl, Mattel or anyone else to do this contest.  All opinions shared are of my own and prizes were all purchased by me.

Isabelle Hair Extensions Poorly Done

Love the Doll; Hate the hair extensions- I have yet to hear of anyone who likes the hair extensions.  There is not just one reason either.  Here is a list of reasons that I see come up most frequently:

1. Doesn't stay in.

2. Different blond coloring than Isabelle's hair.

3. Only fits on Isabelle

4. Tacky for the age.

5. You can't see it.

6. When you move it so you can see it, it sticks out of the hair like a soar thumb.

I would think that AG would have thought about these hair extensions a bit more before putting them up for sale.  It is disappointing that Isabelle's most "unique" feature doesn't look or work well with her and it increases her price by $10.00.  From what I have heard from buyers so far, I would not buy this doll unless they change the hair piece.  

All you have to do is read some of the reviews posted on the American Girl site to see that I am not the only one that is noticing a problem with the extensions.