My niece Maggie and her dolls.

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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.

We post a lot of sewing and knitting plans on Raising American Girls.  Well here’s something for those Mom’s feeling a little more adventurous, or those Dad’s looking for a way to get themselves integrated in to this unknown doll world his daughter lives in

I think this 18 Inch Doll Sled plan from the Wood Workers Workshop is absolutely adorable!!  I somehow don’t see me tackling this project – and to be honest I think my husband would most probably lose his mind during the attempt – but I wish one of our readers would!  If you do please, please send us photos and let us know if it is as cute as it looks.

Sarah (better known as stephenswodadancer on YouTube) shares how to repaint your doll’s pale lips.

I love watching her videos, they’re very informative and interesting, and she always thinks of things to do with her dolls before anyone else!

Click here to view Sarah’s video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNyP9oqMCZU&feature=related

American Girl Fan is starting a summer photo gallery and you can send her photos of your American Girl enjoying her summer and join in the fun.  Check out the rules here - we would love to see some of your photos in the final gallery!