In a recent private Girl Scout troop workshops here in Northern Virginia we helped a Washington DC troop earn the Making Memories badge with a scrapbook theme! We think this is a great retired badge (they are still currently available on GSUSA!) and make a super fun activity for your troop. If you are local come […]
In one of our recent American Girl Doll Crafting classes in Aldie, Virginia we taught the girls how to make mini Italian themed foods! One big hit was this mini bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. We wanted to share how to make one at home for your doll. Supplies: Crayola Model Magic Clay (found at craft […]
We are celebrating our new sewing & crafting studio location grand opening in historic Aldie, Virginia on September 27, 2015 from 1-4pm! Local Northern Virginians please join us for a fun day full of crafts and cupcakes! Girls and Girl Scouts in 1st grade and up can come enjoy some fun miniature crafting for your […]
Lets make part two of the American Girl Doll Disney Ariel Little Mermaid inspired outfit! You will need: two sea shells (you can get them at the beach or buy them from Dollar Tree or craft store) purple paint (we used one shimmery purple on top of the solid purple) paintbrush hot glue gun (with […]
Everyone loves Disney…especially Little Mermaid! Such a classic! Learn how to make this adorable Ariel inspired outfit for your American Girl Doll! At one of our recent American Girl Doll camps in Chantilly, VA we had a fun week celebrating all things Disney…for our 18” dolls. Check out the tutorial below to learn how to […]
Are you planning your daughters birthday party and need a unique crafting idea? Our teddy bear picnic crafting kit would be so much fun for your next party! You and your teddy bear will craft a picnic basket full of flowers, frying pan with yummy bacon and eggs, 2 drinks (lemonade and orange drink), plate […]
Here is a fun and inexpensive kids craft to celebrate the Disney Frozen movie! Hey, you can make this for your 18” doll, American Girl doll, Build a bear or any stuffed animal! This would be a super fun Frozen birthday party activity! Check out the tutorial below. You will need: small handful of pony […]
Hey Girl Scouts and leaders! We have a really fun craft idea for SWAP making! In this below video tutorial we show you how to make a mini blueberry pie SWAP! Not a Girl Scout? No problem! This craft is still just as fun and you can use the pie for your dolls or stuffed […]
Hey all you local Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland parents…we now offer a super new birthday party theme: 18” Doll Disney Frozen Inspired Crafting Party! Here in Chantilly, Virginia area (and surrounding areas) we offer 2 full hours of birthday party fun! We supply all the crafting for the party and teach the girls how […]
Here at Cupcakes and Lace we are always inspired by things from the past…especially the 1970’s! We have a very fun 18” American Girl doll craft for you below. Learn how to make a mini hippie purse (perfect for the Julie doll) made from old jeans! This is a great eco friendly recycled craft. You […]