Barbie Diversification - Loanne Hizo Ostlie

Remember Barbie, the blond, blue-eyed, impossibly proportioned fashion icon?  Yeah, she's still out there and going strong.  We loved her as kids but often wondered why there wasn't more of a selection of barbies.  I mean, you grow up meeting lots of different people, with different skin tones, different languages, different hair, different clothes.

Loanee Hizo Ostile obviously had these same thoughts, at some point.  She is an incredibly talented artist and has a website here.  Taking generic barbies, she adds new hair, repaints the faces and/or bodies and dresses her creations in stunning clothing or costumes.  She then sells her creations on ebay and through other sources.

When you go to her website, click on the gallery link at the top of the page to view many of her past creations, including Harry Potter versions, the UPS guy, your local policeman, little babies and even families!  We couldn't find one that wasn't amazing!  They aren't cheap but hey are one-of-a-kind and would make a really special gift!  Go check them out!

Sticker Frames from Land of Nod

Land of Nod is currently offering these awesome sticker frames for $24.95.  It's a set of 8 and we think they're just nifty.  Frame juniors art (or your own) right on the wall without nail holes that annoy the landlord (or dad), they're reusable and they won't damage tile. 

Land of Nod also offers other stickers too, awsome guitars and trees and brightly colored animals and flowers, along with lots of other nice stuffs like furniture and bedding for the younger crowd.  And they give you knock-knock joke on every product page too, which is added fun!  But we love these fabulous sticker frames!  And Christmas is coming.... *hint*