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“Collectible” is a very broad term which may be applied to a great many items. Then again, dolls are the most commonly collected collectible. It is for this reason that people usually think of collectible dolls when the word “collectibles” is used.

If you collect dolls or are interested in collecting them, it is important that you educate yourself about them as much as possible. One thing you should learn is how to protect your investment by caring properly for your collectible dolls. Doing this will keep your doll in pristine condition, which may result in you selling it for a profit later on.

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After buying a collectible doll, it is important that the packaging be kept in perfect condition when you remove the doll. If possible, the packaging should be left in perfect condition. To make sure the doll is kept in pristine condition for a long period of time, it will be necessary to remove the doll from the packaging.

The first step is to remove any tape from the bows in the doll’s hair. The resale price for collectible dolls will be seriously impacted if glue from the tape gets on the fabric. Anything in the packaging that might rust should also be removed. Any rusty bits of metal in the packaging can destroy your doll.

The next steps will depend on the length of time you plan on keeping your doll. You should buy special acid free tissue paper for wrapping collectible dolls, which is available at hobby stores. Next, the doll should be undressed, wrapped in tissue paper, and then have the clothes put back on. By doing this, the integrity of the fabric will be maintained for an extended period of time. Dyes from the fabric may be transferred to the doll’s skin if you don’t use tissue paper to wrap the doll. It would not be good for your doll to have a stained face!

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The next thing you need to treat is the doll’s eyes. Treating your doll’s eyes with a diluted solution of isopropyl alcohol (half water, half alcohol) will ensure that they move freely. Lay the doll horizontally and place a small amount of the solution in each eye. You should let the eye area dry completely after wiping it with a clean cotton cloth. This preparation will make sure that the eyes of your doll are absolutely clean and free of dust. Dolls with eyes that are glued shut are certainly less than desirable!

Your collectible doll can be put on a shelf and forgotten when the necessary steps have been taken to preserve it for an extended shelf life. Collectible dolls will not increase significantly in value so they should not be considered an investment. Dolls should not be bought if your only motivation is to profit from them. If you are passionate about collectible dolls, you can always live in hope that the resale value will go up. This is why it is important to take the necessary steps to preserve your doll.

I hope that you found this article enjoyable. You may also be interested in the Heavenly Handfuls collectible dolls here: Heavenly Handfuls.

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Heavenly Handfuls baby dolls from the Ashton-Drake Galleries are without doubt the most adorable miniature dolls available! Although M&M’s baby dolls are only 6″ high, they still have the lifelike details usually found in full-sized collectible dolls.These tiny masterpieces each sport a uniquely designed cap with a one-piece sweater in M&M’s colors from red to green to yellow. They are sure to melt your heart!

The highest quality vinyl is used to create the lovely hand-crafted Heavenly Handfuls collections. Their bodies are fully poseable which is an attractive feature. How wonderful to be able to hold one of these adorable baby dolls in the palm of your hand! Each one is a masterpiece of handcraftmanship.

At only 5″ tall, the Heavenly Handfuls Sweet As You Please Baby Doll Collection features the most lifelike dolls you’ll be able to find, right down to their tiny fingers and the creases on the bottom of their tiny baby feet. The beautiful variety of costumes are made to scale and each baby doll has its own crocheted booties.

The Heavenly Handfuls Collection also includes the collectible Miniature Kitten Doll Collection. Mohair is applied by hand to each of the highly detailed and beautifully crafted poseable kittens. These sweethearts have precious baby costumes with their name clearly displayed on the front.

The Heavenly Handfuls L’il Monkey Hugs Collectible is absolutely adorable and fits right into the palm of your hand. These extremely lifelike and fully poseable baby monkeys are each dressed in a beautiful outfit. The perfect gift for a monkey lover, these delightful dolls are also covered with mohair which has been applied by hand.

Another wonderful doll in this collection is the Dancing For The Cure Breast Cancer Support Baby Doll Collection. Dressed in a lovely custom-designed outfit, these very lifelike 5″ ballerina dolls also proudly wear the pink ribbon.

For a touch of magic, you should take a look at the Heavenly Handfuls Wizard of Oz Vinyl Baby Doll Collection. These hand-painted and finely crafted dolls are only 4 1/2″ tall. Their superbly crocheted costumes and fabric “blankies” are specially decorated with characters such as Toto on Dorothy’s blanket.

If you love these dolls as much as I do, you’ll want to take a look at: Heavenly Handfuls.

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Gift baskets have the potential to be the perfect present and can be offered for any occasion. From a themed birthday, anniversary, holiday celebration, job promotion, going away gift or a special event, designing a gift basket gives you the opportunity to be creative and share a present that is unique. And another advantage in creating your own gift basket is that you have total control over the quality of the items you include. If your friend or loved one has particular tastes, you can tailor the spa products exactly to their preferences – no more bland soap or boring food baskets!

Gifts For Indoor and Outdoor Spas

If you’re buying for someone who renovated by adding a hot tub or installing an outdoor spa for an enclosed porch or patio, either scenario is one of those special events where giving individually designed spa gift basket sets is an ideal gift. Irrespective of the location of the spa, spa gift basket sets can be filled with all manner of useful presents, from scented toiletries to therapeutic items. If you really want to impress with your gift, you can add a gift certificate to your friend’s favorite day spa, or add a luxurious bathrobe, for a more upmarket present.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s an indoor or outdoor spa, there’s a place for spa gift basket sets that can include scented soaps, sea sponges, a nature-inspired music CD along with soy spa candles to place around the spa itself, creating a healing mood. Another thing found in spa gift basket sets that comes in handy after spending time in the spa is a good, rich spa body lotion. The lotion can be used to add moisture to the skin and keep it from drying out.

Designing a spa gift basket set can run from low cost to high depending on the type of items chosen, the number of items included, and the price range of the gifts. Purchasing one or two high-end items and then adding a few cheaper items can create a nice spa gift basket set on budget.

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It can be difficult to come up with gift ideas that will show someone how important they are to you. It may sound a bit cliché, but flowers still make a great gift and there are things that you can do to personalize them even more. For example, you can get a nice wicker basket and secure a foam block in the bottom of it, placing tissue paper around it. Then take the top flower and push the stem into the foam, then take the rest of them and cut the stems in varying lengths, placing them in the block around the original flower. Once this is done, add more tissue paper to hide the foam block. Add some greenery or baby’s breath to make your flowers gift even more special.

For your Christmas gift giving needs, there are many different ways you can incorporate a single flower or a whole arrangement into gifts for everyone on your list and you can always add a wine gift to the arrangement too. Poinsettia, mistletoe, winter whites, amaryllis, a Christmas cactus or holly are all well loved and appreciated symbols of holiday traditions. Deliver them yourself or have a florist send your gift directly.

However, there are also plenty of other ways to use flowers when giving them as gifts. For instance, consider cutting out several photos that pertain to the person that is getting the gift, anything from their wedding day to the birth of their children and grandchildren, and mount them on magnet sheets. Take these to your local florist and place each one on one of the sticks that are used to hold the gift card. The florist, or yourself if you are doing this in your home, can the incorporate the pictures into the arrangement. Your flowers gift will live on as the pictures can then be used as refrigerator magnets.

The gift itself is not as important as the thought, so any extra touch or sentiment makes it that much more special. Don’t be afraid to experiment you may just come up with a great and unusual ways to give. Consider incorporating flowers in gift baskets for all occasions, especially a Christmas gift basket. Also, shopping for gifts online may well provide you with a plethora of ideas.

Everyone knows that sending flowers is pretty much the norm on certain occasions, such as when a new baby is born or for certain holidays, like Valentines Day or Mother’s Day. The best motivation of all to send an arrangement or even a single flower is for no reason at all; it is not expected, yet will be thoroughly enjoyed.

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