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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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DIY Kids & Tween Emoji Necklace Craft: Jeweler Junior Badge Craft Idea

Everyone loves Emojis!  We have a fun tutorial to learn how to make an Emoji necklace! This is a great craft to make when working towards your Jeweler Junior Girl Scout badge or just for fun!  You only need a few supplies.  Note that we used felt for the Emoji face, but you can use cardstock […]

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American Girl Doll Mini Italian Gelato Ice Cream Craft

Who does love sweets?!  We sure love Italian gelato!  Want to make a pretend sized one for your American Girl doll or teddy bear?  Check out the tutorial right here!   Supplies: green, red and white Crayola Model Magic Mini clear cup (you can use communion cups, or Dollar Tree and Party City sell small […]

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Homemade Play Dough Recipe: Home Scientist Girl Scout Brownie Badge Idea

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 […]

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Kids Crafting Christmas Holiday Gift Idea: Crafting, Sewing & Teddy Bear Craft Kits

If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift for your crafty child we have you covered! We have designed and developed one of a kind crafting and sewing kits for kids available right here! If you want to give your child the gift of learning to sew we have a great sewing kit called […]

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Craft Your Own American Girl Doll Bedroom Vanity

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 […]

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Hooray! We are now Premier Program Partners for Girl Scouts Nations Capital (GSCNC)!

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. […]

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Little Crafty Girl On The Prairie: Our New Kids Crafting Prairie Activity Book

We are excited to announce our new kids crafting and activity booklet called Little Crafty Girl On The Prairie! Girls pack your covered wagon and experience a fun time learning about life on the prairie! Our 10 page booklet includes instructions and pictures to teach kids about what life was like during the pioneer times. […]

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Kids Sewing Project: Make Emoji Pillows

In last weeks After School Sewing Class here in Aldie, Virginia we taught the girls how to make Emoji pillows! Here is some inspiration to make one of your own.  The best part is you can really make this any size and any emotion! Supplies:   yellow cotton flannel, fleece or felt (our circle was […]

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How To Make A Minion Stuffed Animal!

In one of our recent sewing classes in Aldie, Virginia the kiddos learned how to make a minion stuffed animal! If you know how to hand sew or machine sew (or have someone who can teach you!) here are some ideas and inspiration to make one of your own. We hand sewed this cute minion stuffed animals […]

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