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History of the Dawn Doll Topper Toys introduced Dawn dolls in 1970. The first dolls released were Dawn (blonde doll and the namesake to the line) and her friends Angie (black hair) Gloria (red hair) and Dale (black hair and African American). All the dolls were just over 6 inches tall. The initial line included 44 lovely outfits packaged the same way that Barbie outfits had been packaged in the 1960s–sewn to a card so that each piece of the outfit could be seen at once....

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This stitch can be used in straight rows and bands. It can also be stitched along a curved edge if guidelines are carefully marked on the fabric. It’s a useful stitch for making a variety of designs in your work. Materials Needed The materials you will need include needle, embroidery thread, and your fabric, as well as an embroidery hoop to hold your work taut. Optionally, you may use a water-soluble marker to ensure you are making straight rows....

Treble Crochet Fingerless Gloves from The Spruce Crafts Elizabeth Stitch Fingerless Gloves by Dabbles & Babbles Simple Crochet Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern from The Spruce Griddle Stitch Mitts by KaperCrochet Tulip Fingerless Gloves by Nomad Stitches via Ravelry X-Stitch Fingerless Gloves by Pattern Paradise Vintage Arm Warmers by Whistle & Ivy Suzie’s Butterfly Mitts by Suzie’s Stuff Puff Stitch Fingerless Gloves by Hooked by Robin Mitered Mitts by Stitches n Scraps

There’s a style here for everyone with some of the shoe rack plans being traditional, others being industrial, and others being more contemporary. Whatever style you’ve chosen for your space, you’ll be able to find a shoe rack to fit. These shoe rack plans are available in a wide variety of sizes, from a basic shoe rack with shelves, to a bench with shoe storage, and even some large shoe storage options that would be great in a closet....

There are a wide variety of Lego tables here including large tables for lots of kids to play at the same time to small portable tables just for one and everything in between. Most of the free Lego table plans are built with affordable Ikea products but any type of table, bought or built, would work for these. A Lego table is an easy DIY project that anyone can tackle, no matter what your skill level....

Some of these plans make it super easy to build a toy chest, but others may be more difficult if you’re a beginner builder. Be sure to look through each plan to see which one will work best for your skill level and the child’s needs. Each free toybox plan includes instructions, diagrams, photos, materials, tools, and even videos. All the plans are straightforward and easy to follow. Simple Modern Toy Box with Lid from Ana White DIY Toy Storage from Shanty 2 Chic Toy Storage Console with Rolling Bins from Kreg Pirate’s Chest Toy Box from Chief’s Shop Bookcase With Toy Storage from Kreg Simple Storage Box from Instructables Lidless Toy Box from Jay’s Custom Creations DIY Wooden Toy Bins from The Merrythought Little Car Toy Box from More Like Home How to Build a Toy Chest from This Old House How to Build a Chest Bench from Rona Chalkboard Toy Box from Home Depot

Because each of the 12 patterns only measures a few inches, you can work up a simple design or two in an evening. Or, take some time and fill in the patterns with satin stitch to create a small but special embroidery. Some of these patterns are designs that kids will love, including a few that are inspired by emojis. But you can easily skip stitching the faces if they aren’t for you....

Simply download the free Christmas clip art images you like and quickly add them to the Christmas project that you are working on. It’s such an easy and quick way to make your project shine this year. Combine these with some free Christmas fonts to make your project complete. You’ll find free Christmas clip art of Santa, Christmas trees, candy canes, snowmen, reindeer, gifts, penguins, titles, candles, stockings, bells, ornaments, teddy bears, wreaths, holly, angels, nativity scenes, stars, holiday lights, borders, and a whole lot more....

There are all types of free canning labels here for your jar lids, canning jars, or as a hang tag around the lid. They come in all different kinds of styles as well—vintage, traditional, modern, and everything in between. Not only are these free canning labels pretty but they’re also quite functional letting the recipient know what’s in the jar, when it was canned, and who did the canning. Bonus: Don’t forget to check out its free pumpkin butter recipe that will have you drooling....

You can easily DIY your perfect wall art piece, too. It’s a budget-friendly option that will give you a sense of pride every time you catch a glimpse of it. Plus, you can tailor it to fit your own home decor seamlessly. The classic medium for DIY wall art is canvas. Head to your local craft store to find one—big or small, it’s up to you—and get to work creating your own DIY wall art masterpiece....

Track & Field Boxing Gymnastics Swimming Tennis Team Sports Archery Badminton Beach Volleyball Canoeing Canoe Slalom Cycling Equestrian Fencing Judo Modern Pentathlon Shooting Table Tennis Weightlifting Freestyle Wrestling Greco-Roman Wrestling Yachting New Events for 2008 Other 2004 Summer Olympic Games Champions Nearly as compelling as the competitions were the historic venues used for the games. Panathenaic Stadium, which served as the main site for the inaugural modern Olympics in 1896, was the home to the archery competition....

The 2006 Academy Awards were presented February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre.

There are two disciplines—aerials and moguls. Ballet is another discipline associated with freestyle skiing, but it has yet to be accepted as an Olympic event. The aerial event is perhaps the most breathtaking freestyle discipline. Competitors begin at a spot of their choice and ski straight down the mountain toward a concave jump (which can be as high as 13 ft) that hurls them into the air. They perform a variety of twists and somersaults in mid-air, and then attempt to stick the landing on their two skis....