Cupcakes and Lace Summer Camps are officially over for summer 2014! We had such a great camp season and are sad that it is over! We had Girl Scouts from GSCNC earning tons of badges throughout the summer such as: Dinosaur, Cosmic Adventures, Jeweler, Art in the Home, Dairy Delights, Science Wizardry and more! We […]
We recently had a foodie stuffed animal summer camp and the girls made pretend food monsters! They especially loved the pizza stuffed animals they made. This project would be great for an after school activity, or Girl Scout Daisy/Brownie/Junior troop event! Check out the directions below to make one for yourself. You will need: Red […]
Working on your Junior Girl Scout Jeweler Badge? Or just love making jewelry? We have an awesome DIY Jewelry idea for you! In one of our recent summer camps in Northern Virginia we made these neat yarn necklaces. Take a look below to make one for yourself. Supplies: Scissors Metal jewelry chain or you can […]
We recently had a Brownie Girl Scout Stone Age & Space Age Summer Camp here in Northern Virginia! The girls traveled back in the time of Dinosaurs then into the space age by playing games, making crafts and earning badges Dinosaur and Cosmic Adventures. The Dinosaur badge is super fun and is still being offered as a […]
In one of our recent crafting summer camps here in Chantilly, Virginia we celebrated the Kanani American Girl doll by crafting a shaved ice hut! Any doll lovers out there know that Kanani is the Hawaii doll! In the books her family owned a shaved ice stand/store. We re-created our own with a Tide detergent […]
The girls made these quick and easy smores pops in our recent American Girl Doll Camp Out Crafting Summer Camp! Check out the instructions below to make at your Girl Scout encampment, at home with the kiddos, or at a birthday party. Supplies: Marshmallows Graham crackers Chocolate chips Lollipop sticks or sturdy paper straws Microwave […]
In one of our recent crafting workshops in Chantilly, Virginia we helped the girls earn our original Cupcakes and Lace Butterfly Patch Kit! This super fun and enthusiastic group of Daisy scouts had a great day! We learned about the butterfly life cycle, made a butterfly craft and even enjoyed a very fun snack (the […]
This is a fun and easy kids craft to make for your little stuffed animals! It only take a few supplies. We made it for a cute Spring Bunny but you can make it for any 3-6 inch stuffed animal! This is a pretty fast craft that would be simple enough to do with a […]
We have a very fun kids craft using recycled thread spools! Turn them into miniature dolls with just a few materials! This is a fun and easy craft to do with your Girl Scout troop, summer camp activity or in your classroom! C&L Thread Spool Doll Supplies: Empty Thread Spools! (Any size or color! You […]
Here at Cupcakes and Lace we are always inspired by things from the past…especially the 1970’s! We have a very fun 18” American Girl doll craft for you below. Learn how to make a mini hippie purse (perfect for the Julie doll) made from old jeans! This is a great eco friendly recycled craft. You […]
