I just wanted to thank everyone who helped me with my "earring dilemma."  It took me about an hour but I did poke holes through the ears.  The plastic wasn't as hard as I thought it would be but ended up using some very sharp, fine scissors.  What a relief, LOL!  Unfortunately I did break a really pretty earing that I was trying to take off a Kira Barbie - they were long and dangly, like CZs.  But I think I can two-sided tape the one that broke.
 
Again, thank you so very much for your valuable information.  Now all my dolls can have earrings!!
 
Thanks,
 
Karla