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Custom Made Girl Scout Inspired Thin Mint & Samoa Pillows: Thin Mint Sprint Pillow Stuffed Animals

We recently were asking by some troop leaders from Girl Scouts of Central Texas to create four custom Thin Mint pillows for an upcoming Girl Scout Thin Mint Sprint Event they had. We were given their Thin Mint Sprint logo they created and asked to make something similar (had the green sweatband and the “2016” […]

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How to Craft Mini Smores For Your American Girl Doll or Teddy Bear

Who loves smores?  We do and we bet your 18” doll or favorite stuffed animal does too!  Learn how to make mini pretend smores below.   Supplies: Tan craft foam or tan felt cotton ball or 2 small white pom poms brown craft foam or brown felt tacky glue scissors         How […]

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Sew Your Own Earth Day Inspired Pillow: Kids Sewing Project Idea

Today is Earth Day!  At our after school class at Arcola Elementary in Aldie, Virginia we showed the girls how to sew the cutest globe pillows. We used a pretty blue cotton fabric for the circle globe shape.  We cut a circle about 12 by 12 inches.  Then the girls sewed the globe right sides […]

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Handmade American Girl 18” Doll Clothes! Made By Grandma! Gym Uniforms, Cheer Costumes & More!

As some of you local parents know my 87 year old Grandmas has been make doll clothes for over 50 years!  She now has an Etsy shop where she sells her adorable American Girl Doll Clothes. Each outfit comes with at least 2 accessories (sometimes a headband, purse, shoes etc.) and each is one of […]

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DIY American Girl Doll/Teddy Bear Craft: Mini Winter Inspired Ice Cream Cone

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 […]

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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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