Raising American Girls » Crafts for Girls

CRAFTS TIME! Your Own Doll Skating Rink!

Nina — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:00:49 +0000

I am envious of people who get to experience snow – play in snow, make snowmen, lie on the snow and make snow angels. Unfortunately, I live in a place where we never get snow. 

I found the next best thing. While I was browsing on Wiki How, I found this article on how to make an American Girl Doll skating rink using tin foil, old boxes, business cards, tape, scissors and maybe some cotton.

It seems pretty easy. Want to give it a try? Click here for the full article.

American Girl Event at Michaels

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:30:58 +0000

We love when Michaels has American Girl events. They always have so many great craft ideas for your 18 inch doll that will keep your American Girl happy and busy for a few fun hours. Visit your local Michaels store to participate in the “Throw an American Girl Party” event – where your American Girl will learn how to put together everything she will need for a great doll party. Click here for more details.

How to make Flip Flops for your 18 inch Doll

Nina — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:00:27 +0000

Here is part 1 of our summer DIY series for your American Girl Dolls. This one is also from Felicity Merriman (felicitymerriman). In this video, she will teach us how to make flip flops for our 18 inch dolls.

This craft project is quite easy, and I am sure your little girls would love to do this!

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4S8HVg60w4

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM1mcNkGB-M

Enjoy!

-Nina

Crafts Idea – Patriotic Pin

Nina — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:00:02 +0000

This is a great craft idea for your kids to do in preparation for the 4^th of July celebration. Thanks to the people from Craft Ideas, your kids can show their patriotism with their handmade patriotic pins.

Here’s how to make one:

You will need:

- cardboard such as from a cereal box or
heavy cardstock
- tissue paper in the colors of red, white
and blue
- liquid school glue
- pencil
- ruler
- pin backing

Instructions:

1. Print out a star you like or use a cookie cutter star and transfer the shape to the cardboard and cut out.
2. Draw 3 straight and even sections down the front side of the heart using pencil and ruler.
3. Tear each colored tissue paper into small 1 inch pieces and create a wad with each piece. Add a good amount of glue to the first area you wish to fill. Adhere the wads next to each other filling up the spaces and making sure not to leave any openings.
4. Start now with the next color on the next section and repeat step 3.
5. Complete the last section with the 3rd color and repeat step 3 again.
4. Cut a thin strip of cardstock or cardboard. Turn the finished and dry heart over, lay the pin in the center, and insert the strip through the pin and glue it to hold the pin in place. Let the glue thoroughly dry before wearing.

I love going to Craft Ideas for my crafting needs, because they provide simple and easy to follow instructions, and even provides you with patterns!!!

Summer Craft Idea – Drawstring Shoe Bag

Nina — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:00:17 +0000

Summer is a great time to work on craft projects with your kids. I found this really cute and easy craft project on Craft Ideas, that your kids can use for travelling and even going to school! There is some sewing involved.

For the materials and instructions on how to make a shoe bag, visit the Craft Ideas website!

Enjoy!

-Nina