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Srah Peyton Jewelry Doll $19.99 Srah Peyton Jewelry Doll

Barbie Dolls of the World China Doll $31.99 Ni hao, Barbie! Barbie is elegant in her red gown and geisha look. Barbie Doll just loves pandas… see! Includes a passport and sticker sheet to record Barbie’s travels. Barbie from China wears an Asian-inspired gown of red “silk,” embroidered with flowers and leaves in gold and black with touches of orange, pink, and blue. Her shoes are traditional geta, her jewelry (gold bangle bracelets and red “jewel” drop earrings) is timeless, and her hair evokes a geisha. She’s even accompanied by a panda that snuggles on her hip! The Barbie Dolls of the World China Doll also comes with accessories to add play value. They include a passport and sticker sheet to help record Barbie’s travels. The doll stands about 11 1/2-inches tall, but cannot stand alone. Ages 6 and up. Barbie is loved around the world, and this collection returns the love with Barbie dressed in aspirational versions of ancestral dress from various countries.

Doll Stand-9.5(Pack of 1) $8.48 Doll Stand-9.5″FIBRE CRAFT-Doll Stand. These painted white metal doll stand are perfect for displaying dolls. This package contains one doll stand with a 5 inch base that stands 9-1/2 inches tall. Doll not included. Imported.

Doll Stand-5.5(Pack of 1) $1.99 Doll Stand-5.5″. These painted white metal doll stands are perfect for displaying your favorite dolls. This package contains one doll stand with a 3-1/2 inch base that stands 5-1/2 inches tall. Doll not included. Imported.

Barbie Dancing with the Stars Waltz Doll $37.99 Barbie watches Dancing with the Stars, too! She’s ready to the dance the dance that never goes out of fashion – the Viennese waltz! Barbie Doll is dressed in an elegant pink (of course!) gown. Matching glittering jewelry and silver shoes. Dancing with the Stars is one of the hottest shows on television in the United States, and Barbie watches, too! Here, she’s dressed as a contestant assigned one of the show’s most popular dances – the Viennese waltz. A graceful, elegant dance, her gown reflects these characteristics. The strapless pink bodice is trimmed with “diamonds” for a sparkling effect on the dance floor. Her long skirt, layered in three ruffles with white trim, and sleeve accents with cutouts and “diamond” trim add flow. Glittering jewelry matches the gown, which is a light shade of pink (of course!). With her silver dancing shoes already on, Barbie is ready to dance the dance that never goes out of fashion! Doll stands about 11 1/2-inches tall, but cannot stand alone or dance. Ages 6 and up.

ALessi Michael Graves Creamer…Blue Handle $76.00 Alessi Michael Graves Creamer….

Cake Server…..Pink Doggie Let them eat cake! Enjoy your delectables with these fun servers….

Cheese or Nutmeg Grater………Little Pink Doll..By Pylones Paris Adorable little pink cheese or nutmeg grater. Just 5.5 inches tall…

Disney Princess Ariel Little Mermaid Magical Talking Salon & Vanity $69.99 Your little princess won’t have to hold her breath to have fun in this Underwater Beauty Salon. It’s bubbling over with wonderful activities. Using voice-recognition technology, your child can actually talk to Ariel and hear her respond. Little girls will be delighted when they see Ariel’s face “magically” appear in the mirror. Ariel’s Beauty Salon is loaded with beauty and styling accessories for…

Gifts For Women Who Have Everything: Handmade Jewelry Boxes from Exotic Wood Veneers

Sometimes it’s really difficult to find gifts for women who have everything who are very discerning when it comes to the products they use. For women who love to accessorize, it's always a good choice to give her something that will help her organize her growing jewelry collection. Big or small, she’ll love the idea of keeping her valuables in a safe and secure container.

The popularity of jewelry boxes became imminent during the 18th century. The royalty and the nobility commonly collected these precious boxes. Traditionally they were coated with enamel and lavishly decorated with gold and silver trimmings and studded with gems and precious stones.

Today, more expensive jewelry boxes are made the same way and follows the traditional techniques. But to make them more accessible to everyone who wishes to have their own, other types of materials are being used. There are boxes made from leather, wood veneers, plastics, and natural materials like bark, seashells, and various types of plant fibers.

Marquetry, a popular technique in woodworking, is also used in creating finely crafted jewelry boxes. This traditional art combines different colored and textured pieces of brass, bone, tortoiseshell, ivory, pewter and other raw materials. Wooden jewelry boxes are made from thin strips of various types of wood like oak, maple, cherry, and mahogany to give the artisans a diverse palette of colors for the boxes.

These thin strips of wood called veneers are produced to expose the wood grain patterns. Creating these fine wood veneers is an art that dates back in history and requires the use of special tools. Some artisans use different species of wood in order to create elaborate designs and patterns and sometimes veneers are dyed or burnt for variety.

Due to the variety of exotic trees available, wood veneers come in several grain patterns. Species like cherry, birch, maple, and oak are more commonly used, however, rare and exotic trees like eucalyptus and rosewood are also considered. The colors of wood may be limited to their natural colors of red, brown, and yellow but adding some dyes can add visual texture and balance to the overall design.

Not only do they reduce the cost of materials but carefully selected and finished hard wood also give craftsmen a wide range of ideas when it comes to designing the boxes. These timbers, when cut, have repeated patterns that can be utilized for more dazzling decorative effects. The use of veneers also makes the construction of these boxes even stronger as well as allowing curves and joints to appear smoother and more polished.

With so many types of richly colored and textured woods to choose from, there’s also an endless variety when it comes to designs and patterns. Indeed, wooden jewelry boxes make precious gifts any time of the year and they can surely make any occasion a truly memorable one. With the many different styles to choose from, you won’t run out of ideas for a finely crafted and unique box for keeping valuables and memories.

This article was written by Oliver Ocampo of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes feature evocative wood art designs, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!