Recently I pulled my Barbies out of storage for my daughter. It got me thinking about Barbie and made me wonder what if there was a "Crafter Barbie"? What would she look like? So I did a little brainstorming, listened to this, and put together the picture above. I thought she should wear something that reflected other crafters/designers. So, I chose a print by Jessica Jones (How About Orange) which I found quite fitting. I think the print even has that Barbie feel: bright, vibrant, and fun. I decided she would come with a sewing machine, small craft supplies and a craft tote bag. Maybe there would be life size paper and stickers to play with as well. I don't know about you but I would totally purchase Crafter Barbie if she existed. Would you? Just for fun, what would your Crafter Barbie look like? Or would she even be ''Crafter Barbie"? Maybe it would be "Knitting Barbie" or "Blogger Barbie"?
27 comments:
This is great! About 6 years ago, my sons were really into GI Joes and my husband jumped at the chance to join in the fun. Now I have a four year daughter and we just turned my old "Hawaii" Barbie it to GI Jane with face paint and gear. She loves it!
Keep havin' Fun!
i never played barbie...i grew up quite boyish =)
I have a Barbie-sized pink sewing machine from when I was little. It even says "Barbie" on it, so she must've been a crafter at some point. Maybe it was on the DL?
Sunny Tuesday,
LOL, yes maybe she was just keeping up appearances ;)
That's awesome! And I still have one of those Barbie sewing machines somewhere... but I think mine's blue if memory serves. heheh
I wouldn't be surprised if they out with a Crafter Barbie now!!! Hopefully you put the bug in their bonnet!
Calamity Anne,
I hope so!
I love it! I'd totally have a crafter Barbie, i love the mini tote idea rofl. Super cute!
LOL! What a brilliant idea! I was very tomboyish growing up as well and only had one Barbie.
Who was headless most of the time.
(No, I'm not a psychotic serial killer... why do you ask? Lol)
I had to smile so with the picture;) you have properly touched me with it.... so it would probably also look my Barbie... Jung Dynamically... Does handicraft... Sews.... If what knits and is able to do also in the craft not only in the kitchen;)
lg Marion
You should submit that to Mattel! I'm sure they would love a fresh idea with a large demographic ;) I'd buy one for me...I mean my daughter...cough...
I bet they'll come out with one soon. American Girl has a popular Girl of the Year for 2009 who has her own craft table with sewing machine.
My crafter Barbie would have glue on her hands, paint on her cheek, and crazy hair from all the craft fails!
Renanda,
Isn't that the truth! Can we add that she wouldn't have perfectly manicured nails either.
I adore this concept. I'd buy it for myself, and I'm 32! :)
I wish she had a Crafter Barbie sized serger...oh how fun would that be to re-thread all four tiny bobbins when thread broke!
ha! ha! excellent!
Crap I would buy crafter barbie, and I dont have any kids!! You need to call Matel!
Hehehehe...that's awesome!
Oh brilliant! I love it! Kim
OMG this is awesome!!! I'm with the others - you should totally submit this for production. Much better role model than skinny unrealistic Barbie!!!!
Loving the accessories!
How fun. I would totally buy one.
Oh my goodness. When I first saw that photo I jumped out of my chair. I thought it was real!! I would definitely buy a crafter barbie if I could. She could hang out on my sewing table all day. :)
~Staci
You need to host this as a blog challange. Too cute of an idea.
When you pull the string on her back she could say " I made it! giggle giggle"
i love it. my doll would have to include items for fashion doll repaints as that is my main craft.
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