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    At the request of several board users, I'm putting up this thread for people to list their American Girl websites, esp. if they don't have the links in their signatures.

    More from Joy:

    How to spot an AG Clone by Angie of Gillygals.com
    AG Clone Identification

    This doll restoration tip section courtesy of Anne - Kitschywoman:
    If you want eye transplant tips, a good site is...

    http://www.prillycharmin.com/restore/1eye_replace.htm

    I used those instructions successfully for an eye transplant.
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    http://www.justmagicdolls.com/articl...estringing.htm
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    http://www.justmagicdolls.com/articles/rewig/rewig.htm

    I prefer to use E-6000 craft glue to reattach my wigs, as my dolls are around children. I find that Aileen's Tacky Glue has a tendency to "let go" under heavy play. E-6000 glue can be found in Wal-Mart's craft section, and I've yet to find a child who could detach a wig glued using this product.
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    For cheek repaints, I use stenciling creme (also available at any craft store). I prefer the maroon color, and I put a very, very tiny amount on my fingertip and apply it to the cheeks with my finger. It will not go on evenly, but don't panic. I then dampen a washcloth with non-acetone nailpolish remover to thin and spread the cheek paint until I get the effect I desire. If I don't like it, I completely wipe the paint away with nailpolish remover and start over. Once the stenciling creme has set for a few days, the color is permanent.

    I've also heard that lipstick pencil works well for cheek color, but I've never tried this method so I don't know if it has the permanency of stenciling creme.

    <font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ September 13, 2006 05:11 PM: Message edited by: djsnjones ]</font></font>

    <font color="#33CCCC" size="1">[ September 28, 2006 01:53 PM: Message edited by: Ann, Samantha fan ]</font>

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    i have a bunch in my signature as well. the one not listed is midnightmo.homeip.net/AGdolls/main/AGcatalog.htm

    that one is the old catalog containing scans from my catalogs. i will probably not be updating it anymore b/c of the new guide. but it is still avaliable for now.

    meg

    <font color="#33CCCC"><font size="1">[ July 05, 2006 10:06 AM: Message edited by: *meg* ]</font></font>

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    Mine is in my signature. Someday I hope to have a website.
    Joy

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    mine is in my signature [img]smile.gif[/img]

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    www.geocities.com/brooke_singleton/AmericanGirlDolls.html

    But I STILL don't have pictures up. I promised myself I was going to do the pictures this summer and now summer's over. Where did the time go?

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    Great idea... I LOVE checking out everyones' websites! You guys all do such great work on the sites; I especially love the adorable photos!

    www.geocities.com/peachysweetdream

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    Mine is in my signature [img]smile.gif[/img]

    Aimee

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    My website is listed in my signature. Thanks for making this sticky note of websites Ann!!!
    Julia

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    Picture sites below

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    My two albums are in my sig.

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