Mrs. K (owner of Cupcakes and Lace) recently went on a trip with her 87 year old Grandmother to the southern Caribbean! While she was there they visited a childrens home called Casa Cuna. They purchased a few bags of childrens clothing from Little Lords and Ladies, packed it up in their suitcase and brought […]
This American Girl 18” Doll (or perfect size for your teddy bear or stuffed animals!) DIY craft is super easy and really cute! Check out the instructions below to make one for your own doll or favorite friend! C&L Winter Wonderland Ice Cream Cone Supplies: tacky glue (or any strong glue will work) mini ice […]
We recently had a Brownie Girl Scout Stone Age & Space Age Summer Camp here in Northern Virginia! The girls traveled back in the time of Dinosaurs then into the space age by playing games, making crafts and earning badges Dinosaur and Cosmic Adventures. The Dinosaur badge is super fun and is still being offered as a […]
Miss O’Neal, owner of Cupcakes and Lace is getting married in September! Here is a super fun DIY project she is doing for her wedding. Recycle old coke bottles and turn them into fabulous flower vases or decorations. This is a great idea if you really want that personal touch to your wedding, event or […]
The girls made these quick and easy smores pops in our recent American Girl Doll Camp Out Crafting Summer Camp! Check out the instructions below to make at your Girl Scout encampment, at home with the kiddos, or at a birthday party. Supplies: Marshmallows Graham crackers Chocolate chips Lollipop sticks or sturdy paper straws Microwave […]
At one of our recent summer camps for Girl Scouts in Chantilly, Virginia we celebrating the Disney Frozen movie by crafting all things Frozen! The girls made sparkly Elsa ice castles, sewed an Olaf and Anna cape, and crafted these cute Anna and Elsa wood dolls. Check out the tutorial below to make one for yourself! Supplies: […]
Imagine this! It’s your birthday and you want to celebrate with a crafty treat! You grab your 18” doll (or equal size teddy!) and gather up your close friends. Sitting on the party table is a pretty metallic pink box filled with surprises. Each of your friends are also sitting around the table and each […]
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 […]
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 […]
At one of our recent Girl Scout badge workshops in Chantilly, Virginia we taught the girls how to earn their Jeweler badge! We made tons of fun accessories and even a really cool animal figurine jewelry holder (Check out the tutorial right here to make one!). The girls favorite project was this awesome neon necklace. […]