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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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VIDEO: Make Mini Pancakes For Your 18” Doll or Teddy Bear

Do you love crafting for your 18” doll or teddy bear? We have a yummy project for you to make…a plate of mini pancakes!  Check out the video tutorial below. Cupcakes and Lace offers unique and original Sewing and Craft Kits, Patch Kits,  Sewing, Crafting, Doll Workshops, Badge Workshops for Girl Scouts and Birthday and Special Event Parties.

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VIDEO: DIY Mini Lollipop Craft For Your 18” AG Doll!

We have a super special crafty treat for your and your 18” American Girl Doll or teddy bear! Below is a DIY video where we show you how to make miniature lollipops only using two supplies…Crayola model magic and a mini straw!  Check it out and see how you can make one.     Cupcakes […]

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VIDEO: Craft A Retro Pet Rock Family! Idea For GS Playing the Past Junior Badge

Check out this video tutorial below to see how to craft a pet rock family! This craft is a great idea for Girl Scout Juniors to work towards their Playing the Past badge or a GS journey. Cupcakes and Lace offers unique and original Sewing and Craft Kits, Patch Kits,  Sewing, Crafting, Doll Workshops, Badge Workshops for Girl Scouts and Birthday and Special Event […]

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Grandmas Online 18” Doll Clothes Shop! Buy Them Here!

My amazingly talented 86 year old entrepreneur Grandmother (who taught me to sew!) now sells her 18” doll clothes online! I know many of you local moms and doll lovers (in the NoVA area and NJ area) have been asking me if she will ever sell online…and now she does.   Now girls everywhere and […]

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Make Your Own 18” Doll/Teddy Bear Candy Cane Sled! DIY Doll Tutorial Craft

At one of our recent 18” doll accessory crafting classes in Chantilly, Virginia we showed the girls how to craft the coolest sleds! These sleds only take a few supplies and are the perfect craft for the holiday season.  See below to make one for your own doll. Cupcakes and Lace 18” Doll Sled Supplies: […]

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Santa’s Elves Toymaker Junior Badge Workshop

Santa’s little Girl Scout elves earned their 1960’s retro Toymaker Junior badge at one of our recent winter classes in Chantilly, Virginia! Since Christmas is right around the corner we decided to put a whimsical holiday spin on this Toymaker badge.  We discovered these awesome retro 1960’s Girl Scout badges from Ebay. This badge is […]

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Make Your Own Mini Christmas Tree-For Your AG 18” Doll!

Christmas is right around the corner… and your American Girl 18” doll needs her own mini Christmas tree to decorate and put presents under! We made the cutest trees complete with decorations and presents at one of our recent 18” doll crafting workshops in Chantilly, Virginia.  See below for directions on how to make one […]

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Girls Christmas Gift Idea! American Girl Doll Princess Gowns! Handmade too!

Are you looking for a unique Christmas or Hanukkah gift for that little American Girl doll lover in  your life? My grandmother and I make these adorable 18” doll outfits!  My 86 year old Grandma (who taught me to sew when I saw about 8) makes the cutest doll clothes.   She used to make […]

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Turn a $1 Store “Barbie” into a cute Native American Barbie! Craft Ideas for Girl Scout Badges!

In one of our recent Girl Scout Badge Workshops here in Chantilly, Virginia we helped the Brownies earn their super fun retro Indian Lore badge! Since we stocked up on some of the really unique ‘council own’ badges before the GSUSA badge change we decided to have a “Pioneers and Native American Day”!  The first […]

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