Saved from the Bins!

Rescuing Memories

It's not just about rescuing vintage dolls before they 

disappear in the bottom of the thrift store bin.

 It's about restoring the heartwarming memories 

& childhood imagination that comes along with them.

Breathing new life in lost forgotten treasures.

Most of the Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls are at least 86 years old!

If I find them in the perfect collectors condition

I either add to my own collection or find them a new home.

Over the years I have been gifted some collections

from a family member that just didn't know what to

do with their Mothers Collection.

These Bisque dolls needed a cleaning the dress's

were either soiled or had some wear

typical over time.

So in those situations I wash iron the dress and

add some ribbon and bling giving 

the Doll a chance to be loved

all over again!

And yes some come to me broken

the half bodies I have used to make mermaids.

And the ones that need to be re-strung well

I actually figured out how to tackle that!

Here is a glimpse of just that!

            

Some of the "Special Ones" added to my collection

are the Gifted ones. These were sent from a dear friend

 all the way from Alaska to California!

The little Blonde in the Yellow dress will need

a bit of Upcycling maybe add some hair

she lost over the years.

Its funny when I was young I never had a Storybook Doll.

I had a Ginny Doll and I loved her. (She needs to be re-strung)

But my two older sisters had a Storybook Doll and I always

loved the pretty polka dot boxes they came in.

When ever I spot an orphan out in the wild

if the price is fair I'll rescue it!

My Best,