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Grand Opening Kids & Adults Sewing Studio in Aldie, Virginia on September 27th! Crafts & Cupcakes Day!

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 […]

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DIY AG Doll Craft: Disney Little Mermaid Ariel Shell Bikini Top Outfit Part 2

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 […]

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DIY AG Doll Craft: Disney Little Mermaid Ariel Fin American Girl Doll Outfit Part 1

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 […]

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DIY AG Doll New Years Eve Craft Ideas

We recently held an American Girl Doll New Years Eve crafting workshop! The girls loved making miniature items and accessories for their doll! You can make some items and accessories for your own doll at home! OR if you have a birthday party coming up this is a great idea for girls to make at […]

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18” American Girl Doll Mini Disney Frozen Icy Drink-Tutorial!

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 […]

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Northern Virginia Crafting Birthday Parties- New 18” Doll Disney Frozen Inspired Birthday Party!

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 […]

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How to Make A Miniature Bed For A Cute Stuffed Animal!

This is a fun and easy kids craft to make for your little stuffed animals! It only take a few supplies. We made it for a cute Spring Bunny but you can make it for any 3-6 inch stuffed animal! This is a pretty fast craft that would be simple enough to do with a […]

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AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CRAFT! How to Make A Mini Hippie Purse For Your 18” American Girl Doll

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 […]

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COMING SOON…18” AG Doll Birthday Party Craft Kit!

We are excited to offer our very first 18” doll birthday party craft kit…coming very soon! In addition to our other craft, sewing, and patch kits we will soon offer a super fun 18” doll kit. This kit will be great for any birthday party activity or a gift for that little doll lover in your […]

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DIY Easter Bunny Ears For 18” American Girl Doll

Springtime is finally here and we have the perfect craft for your 18” American Girl doll! Mini bunny ears! See below to make some for your doll. You will need: White craft foam sticky Pink glitter craft foam (or any color you want to use!) Jumbo fuzzy pipe cleaner (we purchased these in a […]

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