18 inch Doll Giveaway -Summer Fun

Doll Diaries has been giving away some awesome 18 inch doll items this summer and this week they are giving away an 18 inch Madame Alexander doll - Summer Fun.   click here to enter and be sure and follow the instructions to enter Doll Diaries giveaway





http://dolldiaries.com/giveaway-18-summer-fun-doll-from-madame-alexander-doll-company/


GiGi

DIY Tutorial 18 inch doll Pencils and other School Supplies

I was needing some pencils to go along with my school theme background sets for photos and for my granddaughters to play with.  I decided to make my own pencils and folders.

 I remembered I had some wooden skewers and thought they would be the perfect size for the dolls hand. I had two sizes, and I decided to go with the larger skewer.  I cut the end off of one as you can see in photo below - about 3 inches.  I continued to cut the remainder skewer and used a small hand held pencil sharpener to give the faux pencil tip.

I made coloring pencils in the bottom two photo's in the above photo.

Below are the different color sharpies and highlighters I used to create faux doll pencils and coloring pencils. 

 Metallic Silver Painters Pen (can buy at Wal-Mart or any craft store) 

I used the black sharpie to create the black lead for the pencil.  I used the red sharpie to create the faux eraser.  I think used the silver paint pen to create the metal piece on a pencil that hold secures the eraser on to the pencil.  then I used a pink highlighter to color the pencil pink.  

Here is a backpack I made, school folders and one of the pencils. 

I purchased the American Girl "Doll School" book kit with book and school supplies for your dolls from Michaels. These can be purchased at Books-A-Million or Barne's and Noble also.  

I printed off these school papers and pattern for school folder from  Doll Diaries day 82  or you can purchase the school PDF  that contains Included: Doll sized teacher letters and manilla envelope template, folder template and school accessories printable, 3 different types of lined paper, worksheets, story starters, journal pages, and instructions to make a doll sized locker. Bonus full sized story starter and journal page for girls, too. Fifteen pages total. from  Doll Diaries on Etsy

I hope you have found this tutorial inspirational and will make some for your dolls. As always, thanks for stopping and reading my blog.

GiGi

Patriotic Doll Outfit Giveaway

I made a capri set - patriotic with Red, White, & Blue stars and I donated it to Doll Diaries to use in a giveway.  I love how she paired it up with a beautiful headband and the love patriotic chair she used in the photo.   Be sure and click on link and enter to win this outfit.

http://dolldiaries.com/giveaway-patriotic-outfit-by-gigis-doll-creations/

Thanks GiGi

Pattern Roundup for Isabelle - 2014 GOTY

I have been purchasing patterns and pinning items for crafts and handmade items for Isabelle - American Girl Doll of the Year 2014 (GOTY).  I decided to make a post here on my blog that is handy for references for patterns to purchase to make ballet clothing and accessories. I have also included tutorial links for ballet studio.



Here is Isabelle Palmer 2014 American Girl of the Year

Here is a pattern Ballet Class from Doll Tag Clothing sold on Pixie Fair website, that I purchased and love making the leotard and tulle skirt.  I do not knit but the pattern includes a tutorial on knitting the leg warmers. http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/ballet-class-18-doll-clothes

Here is a pattern for ballet slippers by Miche Designs sold through Pixie Faire website. http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/ballet-slippers-18doll-shoes

Here is another great pattern from Doll Tag Clothing for gym class clothing for top and pants. http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/gym-class-18-doll-clothes

Here is a Yoga pant pattern from Liberty Jane clothing sold on Pixie Faire website.  Comes with bonus pattern for shorts and basic pants.  http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/yoga-pants-18-doll-clothes

Leotard pattern can be used for Ballet or gymnastics made by Stacy and Stella and sold through Pixie Faire at http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/gymnastic-leotard-18-doll-clothes

Every doll needs a sports bag to carry her items in and here is a new pattern just released this month Sporty Bag by Doll Tag Clothing.  I cannot wait to make this bag.  So many fabric choices to use with these bags.  Here is the link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/sporty-bag-18-doll-accessories

Here is a pattern for Wrap pants made by Doll Tag Clothing that can be used for Isabelle or any other 18 inch doll for workout or dance routine. This pattern is sold from Pixie Faire.  Here is the link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/wrap-pants-and-bikini-top-18-doll-clothes

Liberty Jane clothing has a free swimsuit pattern that can be used as a leotard  - link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/free-swimsuit-18-doll-clothes

Here is another pattern  from Liberty Jane clothing that can be used for gym workout - love the shorts http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-swim-dance-patterns/products/rash-guard-and-swim-shorts-18-dolls

Here is a pattern to make the wrapped top to go over leotard sold by All dolled up at http://www.alldolledup-dollclothes.com/patterns.html

Strappy leotard by All Dolled Up

Warm up top by All Dolled Up

Fingerless gloves  free tutorial by Doll It Up http://www.doll-it-up.com/doll-size-fingerless-gloves/

Doll Diaries has a free tutorial in leg warmers http://dolldiaries.com/doll-craft-doll-size-leg-warmers/

Here is a pattern from Simplicity 1711

 

McCalls 4986 Has some patterns to use for ballet/gym class

I just love watching video tutorials from My Froggy Stuff.  Here is a video tutorial on making a ballet studio

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0QdPMsw7Q and here is the link for the printable items to use for studio

http://myfroggystuff.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-to-doll-martial-art-room-and-ballet.html


Isabelle sews and designs clothing also.  Target sells Our Generation  toys for the 18 inch doll and they sell Our Generation sewing dressmaker that has a sewing machine, pattern, sewing box, garment bag, sewing notions iron, ironing board that is the perfect size for the American Girl doll or any 18 inch doll.



Here is a link to my Pinterest board that is dedicated to items for and related to doll sewing that I have pinned that can be purchased or make your self.
http://www.pinterest.com/instgigi/ag-doll-sewing-toy-accessories/

Liberty Jane clothing sells the pattern on Pixie Faire to make your own dress form. Here is the link http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-accessories/products/dress-form-for-18-doll-clothes


Here is the link to my Pinterest board that is dedicated to Isabelle GOTY 2014 and ballet items.  http://www.pinterest.com/instgigi/american-girl-2014-isabelle-and-ballerina/

Hope this helps you with your sewing and crafting for your Ballet doll(s).

As always thanks for stopping by.