Best Homemade Barbie Accessories Ever!

So, theclevercat has been hard at work again, being . . . CLEVER! She has been bitten by the accessory bug and has upcycling fever. Can you imagine hats made from used K-cups and purses made out of wallpaper scraps? You don't have to, because she did, and shows you how in super-easy, illustrated tutorials.

A beautiful pillbox hat for Barbie made from a used K-cup

First off, let's talk materials. You've all seen those Keurig coffee machines, right? You stick in a little plastic cup with the flavor coffee you like, and out comes a steaming hot, freshly brewed, individual cup of love. But what can you do with the little cup left behind? You could throw it away, but I'm betting after reading this tutorial, you're going to collect them and whip out the Sharpies and ribbon yourself.

And if that's not enough hot creativity for the day, check out how to make handmade Barbie purses from scraps of fabric or wallpaper! She even includes a video for those visual types out there. (That's in addition to step-by-step written instructions and tons of photos. Of course, the best reward for all this creativity? Playing with the results. Girlfriend, you are looking fine today!

Oooh, Barbie, that handmade purse is simply divine!

Zombie Barbie!

Make your own zombie Barbie!

Barbie Loved the Flowers in Rosh Pinna

Barbie's favorite time was probably the morning we spent in the historic area of Rosh Pinna, which boasts the most gorgeous flowers we've ever seen.

The view overlooking the fields below was phenomenal.

Don't touch those sabras, Barbie! They're prickly!

Barbie in Jerusalem

We shared our ice cream at the Jerusalem Zoo.

We got to Jerusalem in the middle of a heat wave, but of course Barbie had to button up in modest clothing, anyway!

Barbie at the Western Wall

The biggest excitement came when we visited the Western Wall. Barbie actually got to climb right up and have a seat! (Okay, so technically that is the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount, but it's still pretty cool, huh?)

Look, a Barbie-scale model of Jerusalem during second-Temple times at the Israel Museum!

Barbie Sees the Desert

I love her camera. It's circa 1982 or so,
but it still looks good (just think
digital instead of regular film).

We traveled by tour bus, so Barbie got to see the Negev desert in air conditioned comfort.

Don't lose your adorable yellow sneaker, Barbie!

Barbie's Israel Vacation

Don't forget your passport, Barbie!

Gosh, it's been weeks since we've gotten back from vacation, and I am only now getting to post some of my pics. Don't forget your passport, Barbie! (How come I had to get a new passport after only ten years, but Barbie's had hers for nearly 30?)

I love Barbie's travel socks (actually Ken's socks
from the original Barbie and the Rockers!).

We had to change planes at Newark, but Barbie didn't mind. See how cheerful she is, waving? That's because I had to schlep all the luggage.

Barbie's first view of Israel: El Al planes on the tarmac. It had been a long flight, but the journey was just beginning!

Wallpaper clothes for Barbie!

Fabulous!!!  Here's the link for the article: Barbie clothes from wallpaper!