If you live near our area in Loudoun County come to our crafty sewing studio and take some private sewing lessons! We are currently open for one on one lessons or very small size sewing classes for kids and teens (and beginner adults too). We have many project options to pick from. You can also […]
We have newly added hand sewing (and crafting!) kits for kids available on our website at www.cupcakesandlace.com! Click onthe store page here! If your child is into all things crafty or has been wanting to learn how to sew these kits are for them. Each hand sewing kit comes with clear written instructions plus photos, […]
Here in Loudoun County Virginia at Cupcakes and Lace, we love teaching Girl Scouts how to earn their badges! We love the new spin we put on the Brownie Painter badge…cake themed! Below are some ideas you can use to help your troop earn the painter badge with a fun cake twist! Teach them about […]
We LOVE making Jeweler here at Cupcakes and Lace in Loudoun County Virginia, especially for the Jeweler Junior Girl Scout badge. Make this super adorable (and totally wearable for adults too!) necklace when working towards your Jeweler badge…or just for fun! Supplies: Bead Landing brand Value Pack Pastel beads (you can really use any […]
We often get asked what sewing machine we recommend for our kiddo students (and adult students!). In our classes here in Northern Virginia, we use the Singer Styist 7258 sewing machine. We would strongly recommend these little work horses for any beginner or even intermediate sewer wanted to purchase a new machine. There are many […]
Here at Cupcakes and Lace we love teaching crafts inspired by the past! Clothespin dolls are one of our ultimate favorite! You can use this craft at school when learning about the prairie days, Laura Ingalls Wilder, or when working towards a Girl Scout badge or Journey. Think Playing the Past Junior badge! Also to supplement […]
Pretty much every girl we come across loves Disney’s Moana! We wanted to share this super fun Moana inspired headband we made at a recent Moana summer camp here in Northern Virginia. Supplies: Fake flowers (craft store or Dollar Tree!) Green card stock or thick paper (half sheet) scotch tape or duck tape hot glue […]
If your daughter is into anything crafty you will love our Cupcakes and Lace original crafting, sewing, and patch kits for girls! Here locally in Northern Virginia we have an adorable sewing studio where we offer year round classes, summer camps, birthday parties and private sewing lessons…all focuses on sewing, art and crafting. We developed […]
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 […]
We have a really fun Disney Villain themed birthday idea! Its edible too! Learn how to make the Evil Queen/Witch red apple treats! Supplies: jumbo marshmallows red icing (we just used food coloring to die vanilla icing small pretzel sticks green icing gel red sprinkles cardboard straws or lollipop sticks Make It: Start by putting […]