2017-04-19 19:53
Do you like to sew your own doll clothes and accessories? The Too Cute Doll Designs magazine newsletter is for you! The publisher, Margie, sent me her Spring issue. The… Read More
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2017-04-18 00:28
Melody and I are excited that Spring weather is finally here and soon, Summer! I listed lots of new leather hair bows today in my Etsy Shop, Creative Doll Crafts. They are perfe… Read More
2017-04-16 12:30
Happy Easter!!! Kenley and Clara are having a fun time doing an Easter Egg Hunt together...
So many colorful eggs to find!
I hope you have blessed Easter with your family & frien… Read More
2017-04-15 19:30
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some awesome stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to c… Read More
2017-04-14 19:01
Clara is loving her Easter Basket! I saw it when I went to Toys R Us the other day. They must be very popular, since it was the last one left--I couldn't believe my luck! It's the cutest h… Read More
2017-04-14 16:28
Happy Friday! I'm so excited for the Easter weekend and am looking forward to spending time with my family! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures sent in this week... … Read More
2017-04-12 16:53
Decorate your doll's house or room for Easter with this Easter Egg Wreath! Colorful, cute, and festive; it will set the mood for all the Easter fun to come.
Melody and I will show you ho… Read More
2017-04-11 19:00
American Girl introduced their Shop-In-Shops at Toys "R" Us back in November and recently updated their displays with some of the new Truly Me and Wellie Wishers items. I went to my local… Read More
2017-04-10 22:34
I love making Easter sweets & treats for my dolls and this year, I made Easter Chick Cookies! They would be great to include with your doll's Easter basket. I have a free pattern you… Read More
2017-04-09 18:08
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to ch… Read More
2017-04-08 20:12
I love Easter crafting for my dolls! Since it's right around the corner, today I wanted to share fun crafts I've made for Easter to give you some ideas. I hope you enjoy th… Read More
2017-04-07 16:54
I'm so happy it's Friday!! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Pauline--Melody and Jenny Anne (Maryellen) are getting ready for Easter. They are… Read More
2017-04-06 20:43
Earlier this week I went shopping at Kohl's and I was excited to see the Tenney and Logan dolls, plus some of their collection in person! It's really awesome and surreal to see… Read More
2017-04-06 20:05
Thank you so much to everyone who entered in the giveaway for the doll dance leotard & skirt set from Rosy Cheeks By Mary Lou. I loved hearing what your favorite items were!
A… Read More
2017-04-05 22:47
Grace is here to let you know I've listed some new doll hair clips in my shop, Creative Doll Crafts! The bows are like the ones on my doll headbands except they have an alligato… Read More
2017-04-03 21:01
Happy Opening Day for Baseball! Kit can't wait to cheer on our home team, the Cincinnati Reds. Back in the early 2000s, the Reds used to have an event sponsored by American Girl cal… Read More
2017-04-01 21:28
Happy April! I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links… Read More
2017-03-31 17:44
Happy Friday and last day of March! I can't believe how quick this month went by! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Abby--My doll, Tenney, has bee… Read More
2017-03-31 17:38
Thank you so much to everyone who entered in the giveaway for the matching dresses for American Girl & Wellie Wishers dolls from Doll Clothes By Chun Etsy Shop. I loved hearing wha… Read More
2017-03-29 23:28
Samantha is looking gorgeous in her new Princess Crown! I had a great response from you all when I did my craft, so I decided to sell a few of them in my shop Creative Doll Crafts. Now you… Read More
2017-03-28 16:28
Clara is ready for her performance with her outfit from Rosy Cheeks By Marylou! Their shop features beautiful leotards and dance wear for girls and their dolls. Today we're giving aw… Read More
2017-03-26 22:04
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some awesome stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to… Read More
2017-03-25 16:15
Kit is welcoming Spring, but I wanted to back up to February and thank you all who sent a Valentine during my card exchange! I loved hearing from you and sending out cards. All o… Read More
2017-03-24 19:01
Happy Friday! I hope you've had a nice week! Let's take a look at all of the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Arabella--My dolls Isabelle, Julie, Kit, and Chloe, just hang… Read More
2017-03-24 00:33
I love writing American Girl Wishlists not only during Christmas, but year round! To make it easier to organize my thoughts, I write them out in categories of what dolls I want, clothes, a… Read More
2017-03-22 22:54
Spring has sprung and every doll needs a new dress for the season! My sponsor Doll Clothes By Chun has a little bit of everything for American Girl dolls, Wellie Wishers, and Bitty Baby… Read More
2017-03-21 15:01
Happy Spring! I have a new hairstyle for your doll to celebrate the new season. I love how this floral braid turned out on Lea's gorgeous hair! I'll show you how to do it too...
1. Star… Read More
2017-03-18 20:17
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check th… Read More
2017-03-17 18:06
Happy Friday & St. Patrick's Day! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in this week...
From EG--Maryellen and Cory are dressed for St. Patrick's day.
From M… Read More
2017-03-16 20:52
Nellie is ready for St. Patrick's Day! I found her glittery green hat and cute shamrock pin at Dollar Tree. They add the perfect touch to her outfit, I love them!
They hats came in… Read More
2017-03-15 23:30
Kenley is celebrating that there are some new headbands in my shop, Creative Doll Crafts! I've listed new American Girl doll elastic headband sets for Spring & other fun headbands.&n……Read More
2017-03-15 23:24
Thank you so much to everyone who entered in the giveaway for the mini doll clothes and Samantha mini doll from Polar Creations World! I loved hearing what your favorite items were.
An… Read More
2017-03-12 10:30
Today I am 23!!! I dressed up Molly in her own Birthday outfit to celebrate. Molly has been with me for so many Birthdays, doesn't she look sweet?!
I can't wait to see what thi… Read More
2017-03-10 14:24
I'm so glad it's Friday & I hope you've had a good week! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Pauline--Samantha and Nellie are in the doll sh… Read More
2017-03-08 23:12
Introducing...Princess Clara! Her new lace crown is so elegant and beautiful, I loved making it!! With a few steps, you can make one for your doll too. Let's get started!
The s… Read More
2017-03-06 22:57
March is here, which means Spring is right around the corner! My friend Polar Creations World on Etsy has beautiful clothes, perfect for the new season. She makes all kinds of handma… Read More
2017-03-04 23:27
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check… Read More
2017-03-03 21:52
I'm so happy it's Friday!! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Rachel--Here are Julie and Soleil modeling fabulous flower crowns and just hanging ou… Read More
2017-03-03 00:11
Every doll needs her beauty sleep! Mia loves wearing her glamorous sleep mask as she drifts off. This was a lot of fun to make and I have a free pattern so you can make it too… Read More
2017-02-28 19:43
Kit and I have been inspired by other famous women photographers lately! One in particular is Margaret Bourke-White, a photojournalist and photographer from New York. Her photographs… Read More
2017-02-26 20:32
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check th… Read More
2017-02-25 15:47
The weather here in Kentucky has been amazing and crazy! I've been wearing Summer clothes in February which has never happened before. Melody took advantage of the beautiful day too and re… Read More
2017-02-24 18:15
Happy Friday! It feels like Spring today and I hope it's here to stay! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Linda--Some of my girls enjoying a Va… Read More
2017-02-23 22:59
Spring is in the air today and Willa loves wearing her new skirt apron as she works in the backyard! Thanks to our friend Angel here at American Girl Fan for requesting this idea. Th… Read More
2017-02-22 00:01
Since I got Truly Me #66 who I named Clara, I had a few requests to do a photoshoot of her with my sister's Josefina doll. Josefina is from 2003 and pre-Beforever, but her and Clara l… Read More
2017-02-20 19:56
The Valentine's Day Doll Photo Contest was so much fun! Now, it's time to reveal the random winner!
And the winner of the $25 American Girl Gift Card is...
...Lu! &helli…Read More
2017-02-19 20:28
Thank you to everyone who entered in my Valentine's Day Doll Photo Contest! All of the pictures are so creative and full of Valentine's Day fun! I'm very excited to share th… Read More
2017-02-18 16:35
Rebecca being the actress she is, decided to dress up as one of her favorite childrens authors, Beatrix Potter! I had a lot of fun with this photoshoot on this beautiful sunny day.
"Once… Read More
2017-02-17 18:00
Happy Friday! I hope you've had a wonderful week of Valentine's Day fun! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Sophie--I released my first dress patter… Read More
2017-02-17 16:42
Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you all a reminder that today (Friday) and Saturday are the last days to enter in my Valentine's Day Doll Photo Contest! Get your pict… Read More
2017-02-16 19:32
It's a BIG day for American Girl Fans! Tenney Grant's collection & the first ever boy doll, Logan Everett are now available. Felicity has returned, along with new items for Before… Read More
2017-02-14 21:10
Happy Valentine's Day! This day isn't complete without some sweets, so I'm going to show you how to make these "Heart Eyes" Emoji cookies. I loved making them so much, I've included a fre… Read More
2017-02-14 17:18
American Girl has given us a big gift for Valentine's Day--the reveal of new American Girl Contemporary & Beforever Characters for 2017! Tenney Grant, Z Yang, Nanea Mitchell and the f… Read More
2017-02-12 18:43
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check th… Read More
2017-02-11 16:57
~I love looking at other doll blogs and websites to see what others are doing with their dolls! So, have you done anything fun on your doll site? Share it with us! Shout out your d… Read More
2017-02-10 19:05
I'm so happy it's Friday!! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Pauline--My dolls Melody and Grace with Grace's dog Bon-Bon.
Jenny Anne (Maryel… Read More
2017-02-09 21:48
Grace and I are getting Spring Fever a bit early, but we can't help it! The sun came out, so I snapped a few photos of her in one of my favorite American Girl outfits, the Flower Gard… Read More
2017-02-07 19:08
Today there were two new American Girl books released by DK, American Girl: The Story of America and Ultimate Sticker Collection: American Girl Dress-Up. The company s… Read More
2017-02-06 19:24
I'm excited to announce our Valentine's Day Doll Photo Contest 2017! I look forward to this every year and love to see dolls of all kinds having Valentine's Day fun.
This year the… Read More
2017-02-04 16:39
It's almost time to exchange Valentines with friends! Your doll can join the fun too with her very own Valentine box and envelopes. I got the idea for the Valentine box when I found a mini… Read More
2017-02-03 17:20
Happy Friday! I've missed you all this week and I'm so happy to be back! I was sick with a bad cold, but I'm feeling much better now. I can't wait to share all I have planned for… Read More
2017-01-29 12:58
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check th… Read More
2017-01-28 15:58
Valentine's Day is coming soon and I love sharing it with friends! I'm excited to announce I'm having my Valentine's Day Card Exchange. Here's how it works...
-If you… Read More
2017-01-27 17:28
Happy Friday! I hope you've had a nice week! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Melissa--Getting Isabelle ready for Disney World.
From Sophie--This… Read More
2017-01-26 21:47
Since I got Truly Me #66 for Christmas, I can't stop taking photos of her! Today I wanted to share a little country themed photo shoot I did with Clara. I bought the America… Read More
2017-01-26 00:35
Clara and Nellie are here to announce that I listed some Valentine's Day headbands in my shop, Creative Doll Crafts! There are lots of pretty new bow headbands & flower… Read More
2017-01-23 15:58
Give your doll's hair some love this Valentine's Day with a Heart Bun Hairstyle! This looks so elegant and only takes a few simple steps. I'll show you how, let's get to it!
1. Start by… Read More
2017-01-21 17:35
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check th… Read More
2017-01-20 19:20
I'm so glad it's Friday & I hope you've had a good week! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Kalea--Hello! Today I did a fun photo-shoot wit… Read More
2017-01-19 21:02
Melody and I want to thank everyone who sent us Christmas cards! I had such a fun time having my annual Christmas Card Exchange. It was great hearing from you and sending out cards. A… Read More
2017-01-18 22:13
Milkshakes, anyone? I got the American Girl Blender & Milkshake Set for Christmas and I love all the small details! It has a lot of nice pieces for dolls. It comes with a ble… Read More
2017-01-17 22:05
Shh...Clara is fast asleep snuggled up in her new sleeping bag. This was a lot of fun to make! It's a great afternoon project or an activity to do at your own slumber party. It's complete… Read More
2017-01-14 18:29
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check th… Read More
2017-01-13 16:35
Happy Friday! I hope you've had a nice week! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Victoria--With the AmericanGirlFan Halloween Costume Contest $25 gif… Read More
2017-01-12 23:51
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, mostly because of all the PINK! I also love all the cute candy and treats. While at Michael's craft store last weekend, I came across… Read More
2017-01-11 18:35
I'm excited to share my updated Meet My American Girl Dolls Page! You can find it listed on my top links or you can go right to it by clicking here. Each of my American Girl dolls hav… Read More
2017-01-08 20:53
We had a snow day! Clara, Lea, and Willa had fun going out in the winter wonderland together. (But, brrrr, was it cold!)
The girls got on their warm coats, boots, hats, and gloves… Read More
2017-01-06 20:41
Hope you're having a happy Friday and start of 2017! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Scarlett--Over the weekend, I went to Wisconsin with Au… Read More
2017-01-05 23:33
G is for...Grace! I must admit while doing this craft I was reminded of the good old days of learning the alphabet on kid's TV. Haha! I was browsing through Michael's Craft Store and… Read More
2017-01-04 22:10
Writing and vintage are two of my favorite things, so when I saw this Our Generation "Take A Letter" Typewriter Set at Target I had to get it! The accessories are so detailed and fun for… Read More
2017-01-02 20:27
Willa is dreaming of making snow angels! Sorry, no snow here yet Willa. She's still looking super cute wearing the American Girl Winter Friends Skating Outfit!
She got this new set for… Read More
2017-01-01 23:12
Happy New Year!!! I was excited to start off the year seeing Gabriela McBride, Girl of the Year 2017 on the American Girl website! I love her curly hair and bright, colorful outfits… Read More
2016-12-31 17:14
Happy New Years Eve! 2017 is almost here and that means we have to say goodbye to Lea Clark as the Girl of the Year. I loved picking out my Lea doll on her opening day at t… Read More
2016-12-29 23:53
On Good Morning America today they revealed the new Girl of the Year 2017, dancer and poet Gabriela McBride! Her collection looks like it will be very cute!
I love her headphones and outf… Read More
2016-12-29 00:46
Melody is keeping warm wearing her new fancy coat she got for Christmas! It was a nice, crisp day for a little walk outside.
The coat is so well made! I like how the gold threads and… Read More
2016-12-26 23:26
This Christmas I was so thankful and blessed to receive some American Girl gifts, including...my new doll Clara! She was the last gift I opened from my parents and I was super&n……Read More
2016-12-24 17:49
On behalf of all of my dolls, Kit wishes you a Merry Christmas!!! I'm so excited to celebrate with my family this weekend. I hope that you have blessed holiday that's filled with love… Read More
2016-12-22 00:51
I've always loved making a Gingerbread house for Christmas, but this year I wanted to make one for my dolls! The best part about this craft is that everything is craft… Read More
2016-12-20 22:28
Christmas is right around the corner!! Here's a pretty hairstyle to go along with your doll's holiday outfit. This pull through braid is fun to make and you can dress it up to look like a… Read More
2016-12-20 17:57
The Holiday Doll Photo Contest was so much fun! Now, it's time to reveal the random winner!
And the winner of the $25 American Girl Gift Card is...
...Ashley! Congratulation… Read More
2016-12-19 20:15
Thank you to everyone who entered my 2016 Holiday Doll Photo Contest! All of the doll pictures are amazing and creative. It's fun to see so many dolls celebrating!! Let's&nb&hellip…Read More
2016-12-18 18:05
I love browsing online and looking at unique doll items, there is some great stuff out there! Here are some of my favorite things I saw this week. You can click the links below to check t… Read More
2016-12-16 16:45
Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you all a reminder that today (Friday), Saturday, and Sunday are the last days to enter in the Holiday Doll Photo Contest! Get your picture in so… Read More
2016-12-16 15:25
Happy Friday! I hope you've had a great week! Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were sent in...
From Victoria--Brooke went for an adventure last week!
You can see more… Read More
2016-12-12 22:59
Wearing festive jewelry can really put you in the Christmas spirit! I am very excited for Christmas and Samantha can't wait either. I made her necklace with a craft kit I found at Michael'… Read More
2016-12-10 20:23
Rebecca and Daisy are looking so sweet in their pretty pink bow headbands! I've listed many new sets of headbands in my shop, Creative Doll Crafts. They are the perfect size and fit… Read More
2016-12-09 21:30
Happy Friday!! This week I've been busy with all things Christmas and I'm so excited that it's almost here! What about you? Let's take a look at the creative doll pictures that were se… Read More
2016-12-09 21:21
Thank you so much to everyone who entered in the giveaway for the holiday doll jewelry set from my sponsor BFF and Me Jewelry! I loved hearing what your favorite items were.
And, the w… Read More
2016-12-06 17:45
It's time for my annual Christmas Card Exchange! I love making and sending out Christmas cards, and I want to share in the giving of cards with all of you too.
Here's how it works:
If you… Read More
2016-12-06 00:29
Ivy has some new polar bear friends! I found this adorable American Girl Crafts Sew & Stuff Kit at Jo-Ann Fabrics store. The set retails for $19.99, but I got it while on sale and th… Read More
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