Apr 17, 2018
Here in the Midwest, spring is gaining momentum. Birds are chirping, tiny buds are blooming, and the sun is so warm and welcome after a cold winter. To celebrate this time of year, we spent a lovely afternoon crafting sweet flower crowns for our collectible dolls....
Apr 11, 2018
Here at The Ashton-Drake Galleries, we really strive to imbue our collectible dolls with lifelike nuances. That extra bit of realism really goes a long way in enhancing our relationship with our dolls. We also believe that touch helps create a strong bond between...
Mar 27, 2018
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Since 2014, we’ve been raising Coco in our office. Sure, sometimes it’s challenging when we have work to do, and she wants to play (she always wants to play.) But no matter what, she always makes life fun. Here are some of...
Mar 20, 2018
Today, we’re going to show you how to make the cutest, easiest pair of DIY doll-sized bunny ears, just in time for Easter egg hunts! All you need is about 20 minutes and these items: Clear packing tape Four 12” pipe cleaners Six inches of ½”-wide elastic band Two 10”...
Mar 8, 2018
We often get asked how we choose who to portray as a commemorative collectible dolls. We look for individuals who inspire us, who have made an impact on society, and who have won our hearts. Today is International Women’s Day, and in support of a collective effort to...
Mar 7, 2018
Do you know that feeling you get when you hold a new baby doll for the very first time? How your heart just swells with love and warm welcome? One of the perks about working here at The Ashton-Drake Galleries, is getting to experience that feeling with each new...
