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Girl Scout Junior Drawing Badge Ideas & Projects: Also Brownie Painting Badge Ideas

At our sewing and crafting studio for kids in Aldie, Virginia we recently hosted a Junior Drawing badge for a local GSCNC troop! If you are local and interested in earning this badge with us let us know!  We would love to schedule a private troop workshop.  We are official premier program partners with our […]

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Singer Stylist 7258 Sewing Machine Review: Sewing Machine For Kids & Adults

We recently bought a bunch of new sewing machine for our sewing studio here in Aldie, Virginia and the Singer Stylist 7258 is our new favorite! For my personal sewing I love my Bernina I bought about 15 years ago, as well as my Grandmas Singer Featherweight from about 60 years ago! But for beginner […]

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DIY American Girl Doll Bathtub Craft

Does your American Girl doll need a little relaxation?  Craft her an awesome bath tub! Supplies: silver baking tray (we found ours from Dollar Tree) gems/stones (from Michaels in a big tub) assorted craft materials for the bath accessories:  craft foam, Crayola model magic, mini plastic baggies, sponges, washcloths, mini clear containers/bottles etc. scissors, tacky […]

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Kids Easter Spring Crafts: Mini Bunny House & Miniature Furniture Crafting Projects

We recently had a Mini Bunny Hutch Crafting Class at our studio here in Aldie, Virginia.  We thought it would be fun to share this idea with others!  This is great for spring and Easter themed parties, Girl Scout meetings or home school activities. You can get really creative with this project and use just […]

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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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AG Doll Play Food Craft: Spaghetti & Meatballs For Your American Girl Doll

In one of our recent American Girl Doll Crafting classes in Aldie, Virginia we taught the girls how to make mini Italian themed foods!  One big hit was this mini bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.  We wanted to share how to make one at home for your doll. Supplies: Crayola Model Magic Clay (found at craft […]

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DIY Rainbow Sprinkle Candles!

Rainbow sprinkle candles are so colorful, and fun to make!  Check out this tutorial below to learn how to make one for yourself or with your kiddos!  This would be a great idea to do if your Girl Scout troop is working towards their Playing the Past Junior badge.  Or the Cadette or Senior Girls […]

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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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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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