~Easy, Inexpensive DIY Valentine's Day Doll Crafts~

Hey guys!  So I'm excited to {finally} be posting my video, after a long time of editing, is finally ready.  I meant to have this up on Friday but it took me forever to edit >.< Anyways, enjoy! :)

Valentine's Day bag, 2nd banner & valentines printout link-http://www.100directions.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/valentine-candy-doll-set-jen-goode.pdf
Hope you like it! 
What was your favorite DIY?
~Hope~

Digital Craft Corner: Making a Doll-Sized Movie Poster

Hey girls!
So, I made this poster for my upcoming video/stopmotion movie this late summer/fall, the Princess in Sneakers.  It's off the Secret Princess photostory.  Anyways, I decided it would be nice to have a mini poster I could hang in my doll's room.  Then I remembered a site where you could create movie posters.  After I created it, I thought it would be nice to make a video to show girls who make stopmotion and video movies on how they can create their own doll or human-sized movie poster!  Here's a quick little video showing you how to make it {Sorry, my phone rings in the middle of the video}
{Recommended you watch in fullscreen because sometimes the small screen will freeze}

Thanks for watching!  Please let me know if you enjoyed the video by leaving a comment below or contacting me :)
Coming later this week is a craft video on how to make doll-sized makeup!
And also, let me know if it would be easier if I created a video or a post on my future craft and hairstyle tutorials.
~Hope~

A Peek Into the Doll Dining Kit

Hey girls!
Recently I purchased the Doll Dining Kit from American Girl, and I thought it would be fun to show you what's inside.  I hope you enjoy the video! :)

Do you have the Doll Dining Kit?  If not, do you want it?
~Hope
P.S. Please let me know if the text on AG Dolly Sisters is unusually large or anything, it isn't on my screen but just wondering if it is for any of you :)

Day 9: Doll Christmas Lists (Part 2)

Hey girls!  Now it's time for Day 9!  Wow, December has gone so fast!  I can't believe it will soon be January (2014!!!) and in 2 months it will be my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  I can't believe it! ;)  Anyways, back to the present! :) 

For Part 2, you will need:

An AG magazine (that you don't mind cutting)

Your doll Christmas List

Tape

Scisscors

First, cut out of the magazine what your doll wants!

After you've cut it out, make sure it looks nice, then..

Put some tape on the back (but turn it over like that ^)

Then, stick them on your card, and write what your dolls want!

There you go! :) A simple, easy Doll Christmas List!

What do your dolls want for Christmas?

~Hope

Day 7: Make a Snowman Hanging

Hey girls!  Isn't it so fun to make your own decorations for your doll's room?  Well here's a fun, simple idea, and you'll probably have all the supplies to make it!

Remember back in the AG Magazine one or two years ago, when they sent little snowmen punch-outs and the craft?  Well now, I'm going to share how YOU can make your own Snowman Hanging!

Here are the supplies you will need:

Markers

Sharpees 

Hole-Puncher

Scissors

Thread

White Printer Paper (or Construction Paper)

Scotch Tape (just in case, not essential)

Step 1: Draw a snowman (you can draw three circles, I just drew two though ;)) on the white printer paper.  If you need to, practice drawing snowmen until you get the hang of it.

I added a little top hat just for fun ;)

Step 2: Next, cut the snowman out around the edges..  Careful though, you don't want to cut your snowman! :D

Step 3: Take your hole puncher and punch two holes side by side on the snowman's top hat

Like this :)

Step 4: Next, take the thread and pull it through both of the holes on the snowman's top hat!

Step 5: Repeat the same steps and make more snowmen, but do different shapes, sizes and looks!

Step 6: After you've made all your snowmen, start to customize them

I drew a little blue scarf on the first snowman I made! 

When your done, you'll have a beautiful snowmen hanging, just like the one AG sent out! :) 

What crafts do you make for Christmas decorating?

~Hope

Day 5: Make Your Christmas List!

Hey girls!
Today was a busy day so today's Christmas idea is going to be quick.  :)
So, since it is nearing Christmas--of course you need to make your Christmas list!  To decide, think of some things you really, really want, and just add them!  Stuck deciding between two things?  Make a list of pros and cons about each item.  Whichever has more pros, go for it!  Or, if it is going to retire soon (for AG items) try to go with the one you think will retire/be sold out soon.
Comment below and share your Christmas lists! :)
Once again, I apologize for the short post!  Today was super busy (with Christmas coming up), so I had to think of a different post instead of the one I'd scheduled
Thanks for understanding!
~Hope :)

Day 4: Make a Doll Christmas Card!

To celebrate the holidays, I always love making Christmas cards! :) And I thought it would be super fun to show you how to take the perfect picture, edit it, and make it into a Christmas Card!

First to make a Christmas card, I'd take some pictures of your dolly family.  I would also use some of your dolly pictures you've taken in the past! :D

It's always fun to take family photos! :) Arrange your dolls in nice positions and make them pose!

It's always fun to take funny pictures, too! :) Here's Sydney Lee photobombing the picture!

And now, time to start editing your card!

First, go through all the photos and choose  the ones you like best!  After you've selected them, use a few of them and edit them (make little Santa hats or something on them).  To do so, I'd recommend using FotoFlexer (www.fotoflexer.com)  After you have your pic ready, go to decorate and click on 'stickers.' 

Here's what I did with the stickers!

After your done, use all the pictures you want to use and make it into a collage, and I recommend Photovisi for that. :) Just create it into collage, add a "Merry Christmas!" on it and your doll's names, and your set!  Here's the finishing Christmas card:

I hope you like it! :) Go ahead and try it yourself!

~Hope and the dolls

Day 3: Doll Christmas Lists (Part 1)

Hey girls!  It's Hope, and for Day 3, AG Dolly Sisters is going to show you how to make a really simple Christmas Card for your doll :)

This is what your card is going to look like.  We are going to post Part 2 (what the inside can look like) in a few days :)

So, for this project you will need:

Paper (Printer or Lined)

A marker

Scissors

Tape or glue (either one you choose)

An AG magazine or a computer to print AG item pictures off of

First, cut some of the lined paper into a small square!

This is what it would look like.  Fold it in half after you've connected it to the right

Then write your doll's name on the front, next you can start customizing the inside! :)

You can use an AG magazine to cut out pictures of the items your doll wants, or print them off your computer!

That's all for day!  Part 2 is coming soon, which will be about customizing the inside! ;)

How do you make your doll's Christmas Cards?

~Hope