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DIY American Girl Doll Craft Project: Mini Tropical Drink

We have a really fun and inexpensive American Girl Doll pretend food crafting project for you in this article! Check out the directions below to make one for your own doll or stuffed animal! Supplies: Mini cup (we bought these online they are communion cups but you can also use any mini size clear cup) […]

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DIY AG Doll Craft: Disney Little Mermaid Ariel Shell Bikini Top Outfit Part 2

Lets make part two of the American Girl Doll Disney Ariel Little Mermaid inspired outfit! You will need: two sea shells (you can get them at the beach or buy them from Dollar Tree or craft store) purple paint (we used one shimmery purple on top of the solid purple) paintbrush hot glue gun (with […]

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DIY AG Doll Craft: Disney Little Mermaid Ariel Fin American Girl Doll Outfit Part 1

Everyone loves Disney…especially Little Mermaid!  Such a classic!  Learn how to make this adorable Ariel inspired outfit for your American Girl Doll! At one of our recent American Girl Doll camps in Chantilly, VA we had a fun week celebrating all things Disney…for our 18” dolls. Check out the tutorial below to learn how to […]

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Current Girl Scout Council Own Brownie & Junior Badges Available—Such Fun Ideas Here!

Hey Girl Scout leaders!  I am always on the search for the unique (retired or current!) council own badges in the US! Sometimes I am scouring Ebay for the really neat ones that are unfortunately now retired! However, I wanted to compile a list of the currently available council own badges we found to be really fun. […]

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Brownie Girl Scout Bugs Badge Ideas: Kids Cooking & Crafting Bugs Projects

Summer is a great time for kids to explore some of the creepy crawlers in the ground and in the air!  We have a few fun craft and cooking idea for your Girl Scout Brownie troop to work towards your Bugs Badge.  You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to enjoy these activities.  And […]

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Playing the Past Junior Badge Girl Scout Craft Idea: Recycled Denim Jean Purses Eco Friendly Craft

In some of our recent Girl Scout crafting classes here in Chantilly, Virginia we started making these adorable denim jean recycled purses! This is a great project to work towards your Girl Scout Playing the Past Junior badge!  Brownies this could be a fun idea for Its Your Planet Love It.  I am sure it […]

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Girl Scout Troops End of the Year Party Idea: Patch Kit Programs! Daisy, Brownie & Juniors!

We know many Girl Scout troops are getting ready to finish off their Girl Scouting year before summer starts! When you are planning your end of the year events, bridging ceremonies, and parties don’t forget our original patch kits!  This would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of the Girl Scouting season and […]

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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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Cupcakes and Lace Video Center: Blueberry Pie SWAP, Pet Rocks, and AG Doll Crafts,

Hey!  If you have not yet checked out our Cupcakes and Lace video center it is a great resource for Girl Scout leaders and moms! We have a video showing you how to make Pet Rocks to work towards your Playing the Past Junior Badge and also how to craft a mini blueberry pie SWAP. […]

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American Girl 18” Doll Mini Play Food Craft: Make Valentine’s French Crepe Platter

Valentines is around the corner and I bet your doll would enjoy some french crepes for a Valentines breakfast in bed! We will show you to craft a mini pretend Valentines inspired crepe (which are kind of like thin pancakes!) platter complete with whip creme and berries on top.  See below to make one for […]

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