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Sewing & Art Summer Camps & Classes For Kids: Northern Virginia Loudoun County Aldie Virginia

Hi local Northern Virginia parents of young girls in Kindergarten to 8th grade!  Check out our super fun summer day camps!  Our sewing studio located in beautiful Aldie Virginia (Loudoun County) is the perfect spot for your daughter to keep busy (and learn a life skill!) this summer 2017! Offering a variety of themes and […]

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American Girl Doll Craft: Camping Tent

We have the best summer craft for you to make for your American Girl Doll or 18” Doll…a camping tent! See below to make one for your doll! Cupcakes and Lace AG Doll Tent Supplies:   one new flat cardboard box (we bought these from WalMart for about $1.5o each…make sure to get the larger […]

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Kids Felt Food Plushies: Super Fun Kids Sewing Project Idea

We wanted to share these adorable felt food plushies we taught the girls to make at a recent sewing class here in Aldie, Virginia. We made our own patterns ahead of time with poster board.  You can really make these any size.  Poster board patterns are great for kids because they are sturdy and easy […]

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DIY Painted Bead Necklace: Girl Scout Junior Jeweler Badge Project & Brownie Painting Badge Idea

Are you a Junior Girl Scout troop working on your Jeweler Badge?  A Brownie troop working on the Painting badge? This project would be great to use for either badge!  Also if you have a multi level of Brownie to Cadettes it would be great for all of those levels!  Grab some paint, jewelry string […]

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Kids Sewing Birthday Parties In Northern Virginia: Aldie Virginia, Loudoun County

Are you looking for a fun and unique birthday party for your daughter?  Come to our sewing studio in Aldie, Virginia and celebrate your big day by learning to sew! Girls in 2nd grade and up can experience one of our sewing parties!  The younger girls can learn hand sewing techniques and make some groovy […]

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Make Your Own American Girl Doll Yoga Mat

We recently hosted a super fun American Girl Doll Yoga & Spa themed crafting class!  The girls loved doing yoga poses alongside their AG dolls so we wanted to share the idea with you. AG Doll Yoga Mat: Real adult size yoga mat cut to about 18 inches long by 12 inches inches wide (we found […]

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DIY American Girl Doll Bathtub Craft

Does your American Girl doll need a little relaxation?  Craft her an awesome bath tub! Supplies: silver baking tray (we found ours from Dollar Tree) gems/stones (from Michaels in a big tub) assorted craft materials for the bath accessories:  craft foam, Crayola model magic, mini plastic baggies, sponges, washcloths, mini clear containers/bottles etc. scissors, tacky […]

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DIY Bath Salt Recipe For Kids: Spa Birthday Party or Girl Scout Spa Event Ideas

We recently hosted a spa class at our studio in Aldie, Virginia and the girls loved making these bath salts! Check out our recipe below to make some of your own!  This is an easy recipe to use at a spa birthday party or spa themed Girl Scout event.  Grab some paper bags or plastic […]

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Girl Scout Sewing Ideas: Girl Scout Cookie Samoa & Thin Mint Pillow Stuffed Animals and More!

Running out of fun ideas to do with your Girl Scout troop?  We have a few things in mind! Girl Scout Cookie Pillows: If you know how to sew this is a super fun sewing project to do:  Samoa and Thin Mint stuffed animal pillows!  The pillows we make in our sewing classes are about […]

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Groovy Pet Rock Craft Project: Great Girl Scout Craft and Journey/Badge Idea!

These groovy pet rocks are an awesome craft to do with your Girl Scout troop to work towards a retro inspired badge (Playing the Past Junior badge is just one idea), or at your daughters next birthday party! We also have a video tutorial to learn how to make these.  Or check out the instructions below. […]

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