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Felt Foodies Hot Dog & French Fries Kids Hand Sewing Project Idea

In one of our recent sewing camps for kids in Chantilly, Virginia we taught the girls to sew some cute food stuffed animals! Want to make a pretend and delicious hot dog meal?  See below for some sewing inspiration! If you know how to hand sew or have someone who can teach you this is […]

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American Girl Doll Craft: Make A Beach Lounge Chair For Your 18” Doll

Lets craft an awesome American Girl Doll Beach lounge chair!  This craft is super fun, eco friendly and only take a few supplies! Supplies: big box!  We used a cucumber or pepper sized Costco box.  Anything that is at least 18” long will work Duck tape or just paper to cover the sides stickers, gems, […]

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Sew Your Own Earth Day Inspired Pillow: Kids Sewing Project Idea

Today is Earth Day!  At our after school class at Arcola Elementary in Aldie, Virginia we showed the girls how to sew the cutest globe pillows. We used a pretty blue cotton fabric for the circle globe shape.  We cut a circle about 12 by 12 inches.  Then the girls sewed the globe right sides […]

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Girl Scout Jeweler Junior Badge Crafting Ideas

This spring we have been hosting several Jeweler Junior Badge workshops here in Chantilly, Virginia! We wanted to give those of you who are not local (locals can benefit too!) the chance to use some of our ideas at your own Girl Scout meeting or Jeweler crafting time.  See the ideas below to work towards […]

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Janome Sew Mini 10 Stitch Fast Lane Fuschia Sewing Machine For Kids: Sewing Machine Review and Recommendation

Janome Sew Mini 10 Stitch Color Sewing Machines are a great machine for any beginner sewer…especially kids! Here at our Cupcakes and Lace sewing studio for young girls in Chantilly, Virginia we have been using the Janome Sew Mini 2 Stitch Sewing Machine for about 8 years now!  First off we would like to mention […]

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Cupcakes and Lace Video Center: Blueberry Pie SWAP, Pet Rocks, and AG Doll Crafts,

Hey!  If you have not yet checked out our Cupcakes and Lace video center it is a great resource for Girl Scout leaders and moms! We have a video showing you how to make Pet Rocks to work towards your Playing the Past Junior Badge and also how to craft a mini blueberry pie SWAP. […]

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Handmade American Girl 18” Doll Clothes! Made By Grandma! Gym Uniforms, Cheer Costumes & More!

As some of you local parents know my 87 year old Grandmas has been make doll clothes for over 50 years!  She now has an Etsy shop where she sells her adorable American Girl Doll Clothes. Each outfit comes with at least 2 accessories (sometimes a headband, purse, shoes etc.) and each is one of […]

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Awesome Girl Scout Leader Resource: Retro Badges, Memorabilia & Unique Finds! Check out this shop!

A few years ago I came across a really cool Ebay shop called Girl Scouting with Annelies  that sells very unique and rare Girl Scout treasures! I want all of our readers to be aware of all the cool Girl Scout artifacts, memorabilia and badges that they sell.  Annelies is a Girl Scout Historian with […]

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DIY St. Patty’s Day Inspired American Girl Doll Treat Table Craft

Every year in March at one of our 18” Doll Accessory Classes we hold a St. Patrick’s Day themed crafting class! The girls make tons of mini pots of gold, pretend drinks, green ice cream sundaes (check out the DIY tutorial to make some of your own), shamrock themed items and more! The doll table […]

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DIY American Girl Doll Play Food Craft: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Do you love making miniature items for your American Girl Doll or 18” doll?  We have just the craft for you and your doll! Lets learn how to make a pretend plate of spaghetti and meatballs.  All you need is a few supplies and a big imagination!  Check it out below.   Supplies: Crayola Model Magic […]

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