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Girl Scout Sew For Service Project: DIY Dog Heating Pads For Animal Shelter Donations

We recently hosted a really fun animal themed sewing and crafting class for a local GSCNC Daisy Girl Scout troop near our studio here in Aldie, Virginia! The girls learned how to hand sew and each made themselves a small kitty cat stuffed animal to take home.  Since the girls are working on their animal journey […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Kids Craft: Mini Green Drink: Girl Scout SWAP Idea Too!

St. Patty’s Day is coming up and we have a very fun craft for you to make!  This miniature green pretend drink is perfect size for your American Girl Doll.  It also doubles as a fun SWAP idea.  Hot glue a safety pin on it and you are good to go!   Supplies: small cup […]

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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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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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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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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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Minion Inspired Kids Jewelry Craft: Jeweler Junior Badge Idea

We have a super fun Minion inspired kids jewelry craft that you can make with your friends or use it to work towards your Jeweler Junior badge! Supplies: blue pony beads yellow pony beads thin elastic jewelry string bottle cap (with holes drilled on the side-can find these at the craft store) large googley eye […]

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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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Mini Mad Hatter Tea Party Hat: Alice In Wonderland Tea Party Craft Idea

A very merry unbirthday to you! This mad hatter miniature version is such a cute idea for an Alice and Wonderland themed birthday or tea party! You can make this craft for your American Girl Doll, Build A Bear Teddy, or yourself! Supplies: one small top hat (we bought these for about $1.50 from JoAnn […]

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