Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Welcome, doll collectors! Today we continue our 12 Days of Christmas Barbie Alternating Advent — a cozy holiday collaboration with March Payne of March Payne’s Midlife Dolly Crisis. We’re each opening a different version of the 12 Days of Christmas Barbie Advent Calendar every other day: March opens the 2023 set, I open the 2024 set, and together we’re building a tiny holiday world one drawer at a time.
In today’s episode, I open Drawer Seven of the 2024 12 Days of Christmas Barbie Advent Calendar. No spoilers here — you’ll discover the surprise right along with me. After the reveal, I let the piece inspire a handmade project using simple materials, thoughtful pacing, and a relaxed, process-focused approach to making.
This episode is about creativity as experience rather than outcome — giving yourself permission to play, stay present, and enjoy the act of making without pressure or judgment.
You’ll see:
• a close-up reveal of the Drawer Seven surprise
• hands-on making inspired by the day’s object
• simple forms and materials used creatively
• sculpting, curing, and painting details
• embracing character, whimsy, and imperfection
• styling the finished piece in our growing holiday scene
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✨ Printable for Today’s Craft
If you prefer paper crafts or don’t want to work with clay, I also created a cozy printable option inspired by today’s drawer. It’s designed to be cut, stood up, and customized — including a coloring-page version so you can make it your own using what you already have.
drive.google.com/file/d/1U0__Urc1XLg2vH7TL1P9grxXjP1sU1Po/view?usp=sharing
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✨ Watch March’s corresponding video here:
@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis
Direct link: /@marchpaynesmidlifedollycrisis
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✨ Follow the other DollyTubers opening Advent Calendars this season:
@littleplasticfriends
@NickysDW
@wheredollsdwell
@ClaireWhoMakesThings
@InkpadsPlaypad
@BeyondTheDollRoom
@JoaniesDollPhotography
Come back next time for Drawer Eight — same cozy sparkle, brand-new surprise.
And be sure to visit March Payne’s Midlife Dolly Crisis as our alternating advent continues.
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🎄 Mid-Century Holiday Crafts & Styling Supply List
1. Your Holiday Muse
A Barbie or fashion doll styled for the season — vintage, thrifted, or handmade.
2. Handmade Craft (Drawer Seven Focus)
Polymer clay (any brand you prefer)
Simple sculpting tool or toothpick
Baking sheet + parchment
Acrylic paints + fine brush
Optional base or adhesive
3. Paper Craft Alternative
Printable inspired by today’s drawer
Cardstock (I use 90 lb vellum bristol)
Scissors
Optional packing tape for durability
4. Scene Styling
Mini Christmas tree
Candles or light elements
Vintage-inspired décor
Fabric scraps or faux fur
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#12DaysOfChristmasBarbie
#12DaysOfChristmasAdvent
#BarbieCollector
#BarbieDIY
#HolidayBarbie
#DollScaleDIY
#HandmadeHoliday
#CreativePlay
#SlowCraft
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Spoilers below — don’t read if you want to be surprised!
Advent Calendar: Barbie 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar (2024)
Drawer: Drawer Seven - mini Nutcraker
Craft Focus: Handmade interpretation inspired by the reveal
Printable: Paper-craft alternative included
Themes: Creative process, presence, imperfection, play
Tone: Calm, reflective, cozy, maker-focused
Welcome, doll collectors! Today we continue our 12 Days of Christmas Barbie Alternating Advent — a cozy holiday collaboration with March Payne of March Payne’s Midlife Dolly Crisis. We’re each opening a different version of the 12 Days of Christmas Barbie Advent Calendar every other day: March opens the 2023 set, I open the 2024 set, and together we’re building a tiny holiday world one drawer at a time.
In today’s episode, I open Drawer Seven of the 2024 12 Days of Christmas Barbie Advent Calendar. No spoilers here — you’ll discover the surprise right along with me. After the reveal, I let the piece inspire a handmade project using simple materials, thoughtful pacing, and a relaxed, process-focused approach to making.
This episode is about creativity as experience rather than outcome — giving yourself permission to play, stay present, and enjoy the act of making without pressure or judgment.
You’ll see:
• a close-up reveal of the Drawer Seven surprise
• hands-on making inspired by the day’s object
• simple forms and materials used creatively
• sculpting, curing, and painting details
• embracing character, whimsy, and imperfection
• styling the finished piece in our growing holiday scene
⸻
✨ Printable for Today’s Craft
If you prefer paper crafts or don’t want to work with clay, I also created a cozy printable option inspired by today’s drawer. It’s designed to be cut, stood up, and customized — including a coloring-page version so you can make it your own using what you already have.
drive.google.com/file/d/1U0__Urc1XLg2vH7TL1P9grxXjP1sU1Po/view?usp=sharing
⸻
✨ Watch March’s corresponding video here:
@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis
Direct link: /@marchpaynesmidlifedollycrisis
⸻
✨ Follow the other DollyTubers opening Advent Calendars this season:
@littleplasticfriends
@NickysDW
@wheredollsdwell
@ClaireWhoMakesThings
@InkpadsPlaypad
@BeyondTheDollRoom
@JoaniesDollPhotography
Come back next time for Drawer Eight — same cozy sparkle, brand-new surprise.
And be sure to visit March Payne’s Midlife Dolly Crisis as our alternating advent continues.
⸻
🎄 Mid-Century Holiday Crafts & Styling Supply List
1. Your Holiday Muse
A Barbie or fashion doll styled for the season — vintage, thrifted, or handmade.
2. Handmade Craft (Drawer Seven Focus)
Polymer clay (any brand you prefer)
Simple sculpting tool or toothpick
Baking sheet + parchment
Acrylic paints + fine brush
Optional base or adhesive
3. Paper Craft Alternative
Printable inspired by today’s drawer
Cardstock (I use 90 lb vellum bristol)
Scissors
Optional packing tape for durability
4. Scene Styling
Mini Christmas tree
Candles or light elements
Vintage-inspired décor
Fabric scraps or faux fur
⸻
#12DaysOfChristmasBarbie
#12DaysOfChristmasAdvent
#BarbieCollector
#BarbieDIY
#HolidayBarbie
#DollScaleDIY
#HandmadeHoliday
#CreativePlay
#SlowCraft
⸻
Spoilers below — don’t read if you want to be surprised!
Advent Calendar: Barbie 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar (2024)
Drawer: Drawer Seven - mini Nutcraker
Craft Focus: Handmade interpretation inspired by the reveal
Printable: Paper-craft alternative included
Themes: Creative process, presence, imperfection, play
Tone: Calm, reflective, cozy, maker-focused
