At our sewing and crafting studio for kids in Aldie, Virginia we recently hosted a Junior Drawing badge for a local GSCNC troop! If you are local and interested in earning this badge with us let us know! We would love to schedule a private troop workshop. We are official premier program partners with our […]
We recently bought a bunch of new sewing machine for our sewing studio here in Aldie, Virginia and the Singer Stylist 7258 is our new favorite! For my personal sewing I love my Bernina I bought about 15 years ago, as well as my Grandmas Singer Featherweight from about 60 years ago! But for beginner […]
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 […]
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 […]
St. Patty’s Day is coming up and we have a very fun craft for you to make! This miniature green pretend drink is perfect size for your American Girl Doll. It also doubles as a fun SWAP idea. Hot glue a safety pin on it and you are good to go! Supplies: small cup […]
Working on your Girl Scout Painter Brownie badge? (This makes a great add on for that badge!) Love making mini items for your American Girl Doll? Enjoy anything art related? Then you will love this mini sized pretend paint palette tutorial below! You can also buy the mini paint palette like we have in the […]
We recently tried out our own Play Dough recipe and it was so fun! This activity would be great if you are a Brownie Girl Scout troop working towards your Home Scientist badge, great birthday party fun or a snowy day project with the kiddos. Note that we did ours per bowl/per color in the ingredients […]
The holidays are less than a month away and we have a super fun American Girl Doll craft that you will love to make! See below to learn how to craft a mini sized Holiday turkey meal! You can make this for your 18” doll, stuffed animals, or just for fun! What you need: Crayola […]
In one of our recent American Girl Doll Crafting classes here in Northern Virginia we used recycled boxes and turned them into bedroom vanity sets for our dolls! Check out this tutorial to make one for your doll! Supplies: Recycled detergent box to similar box that has a back to it and an opening in […]
Cupcakes and Lace just made ‘premier’ Program Partners for Girl Scouts Nations Capital council! We are super excited! We have been partners with the council for several years but recently made the premier status! If you are a local Girl Scout troop we would love to have your troop in for a private troop workshop. […]