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Doll Hairstyle: Triple Diamond Braid

Today it's such a rainy, gloomy day...perfect for some doll hairstyles! I was playing around with Saige's hair and came up with this one:

It's the Triple Diamond Braid! This style is actually very easy to do, just a lot of braiding! I thought it would be fun to share how to do it, with a video...

{You can also watch on the AmericanGirlFan Youtube Channel}

All you need are some hair elastics! I used the stretchy plastic kind (that's what I had on hand), but you can use cloth too. It's perfect for a fancy occasion or everyday casual! :)

I hope you have fun trying out this hairstyle! If you do, I'd love to see! Feel free to send me a picture at [email protected]

Happy Styling! :)

A Shining Night of Trick-or-Treat!

Between lots of laughs and sneaking candy from their bags, Kit, Samantha, Saige, and Kenley walked from house to house. Halloween night had just begun! With big smiles on their faces, they stopped by a familar house...

"Hey Rebecca!" the girls said together.

"Who's Rebecca? I'm Shine-Girl! And always ready for Lights, Camera, Action!"

"Shine-Girl, huh?" Kenley said. "Cool, I've never met a superhero before!"

"What kind of super powers do you have Shine-Girl?" Saige asked.

"I have lots of powers..." Shine-Girl said with a sly smile. "But what I want to know is if you all do too!"

"Us?" Samantha said, her brown eyes widening. "We're not superheroes! We just came here for candy...uh, Trick or Treat?"

Shine-Girl held up her bowl of candybars. "I'll make you a deal, a super one! I'll give you a treat, if you can show me your talent!"

Saige stepped forward. "Ooh, pick me! Pick me first! I have a talent!"

Shine-Girl smiled. "Go right ahead and show us what you've got!"

"Ok..." Saige said and set down her candy bag.

Stretching her arms, she pressed her palms on the firm ground and did a handstand!

"Ta-daa!" Saige shouted.

Next up was Kit...

She did the splits, while saying a knock-knock joke. (She was a clown afterall)

"What do skeletons say before they begin dining? Bone appetit!"

Kenley cleared her throat and sang a song for everyone.

"So hold your head up high, it's your time to SHINE
From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold!"

Who knew she was so great at singing?!

 

"It's your turn Samantha!" Kit said. "What are you going to show us?"

"Um...I don't know...I don't really have a talent." she replied, staring at the ground.

"Sure you do!" Rebecca...er, Shine-Girl said. "Everyone has a talent, a hidden superpower!"

"Well...I don't know..." Samantha muttered, still hesitant.

"Hey you can dance!" Saige spoke up. "I've seen you play 'Just Dance' at slumber parties, you're amazing!"

"Yeah, dance for us Sammy!" Kenley exclaimed.

"Well...I guess I could..." she said shyly.

Picking up her skirts, Samantha twirled and did some classy dance moves! Everyone cheered!

"See? I knew it! You all do have a superpower, just like me!" Shine-Girl said as she handed them each a piece of candy.

All of the supergirls had a very fun Halloween night! ;)

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Hope you all enjoyed the photostory! Most of the costumes are crafts I've shown, check them out below.

• Make a Princess Crown!

• Make Fairy Wings!

• Make a Clown Hat!

• Make Chocolate Candy Bars!

Have fun!! Are you or your doll's dressing up? :)

Rosie's Doll Clothes Patterns Bundle Giveaway!

Do you love playing with your American Girl doll but wish you had more clothes for her to wear? Have you ever wanted to make some doll clothes yourself but didn’t know where to start? Well, Rosie’s Doll Clothes Patterns are perfect for someone wanting to learn how to sew their own doll clothes! As well as the doll clothes pattern, you also get to watch video tutorials for each pattern where Rosie shows you step-by-step how to sew the outfit.

Last year I did a Review on her video courses! The videos cover everything, it’s just like having your very own sewing instructor sitting beside you as you make your outfit. It couldn’t be easier to start sewing doll clothes for your favorite doll. Imagine how awesome it would be to say ‘I made this myself!’

{I made Mia's shorts with Rosie's Patterns!}

Rosie’s doll clothes patterns are delivered online so you can download them straight from her website to your computer, print them out and start watching her instructional videos straight away. Because most pattern pieces are small you won’t need much fabric to make a cute outfit for your doll. You can use fabric left over from other sewing projects or even cut up clothes that you no longer wear (but check with a parent first).

Rosie now has a super discount if you purchase all the patterns from the one category, for example, if you purchase all her doll clothes patterns in the Bedtime Collection you will receive a 10% discount.

This is an awesome deal and to celebrate this new offer, Rosie is generously giving away a whole “Bundle” of doll clothes patterns to one lucky winner!

If you are the winner, you get to choose which Bundle Offer of doll clothes patterns you would like from Rosie’s website. Though if you’re a beginner sewer, I would recommend the Summer Bundle as this includes lots of great patterns that are super easy to sew. The winner will have access to their online patterns for 12 months. A value of $35.75 will be yours, FREE!

Are you ready to enter to win? Here's how you can:

-First have a Parent's permission--I will have to give Rosie your email if you win, so she can send you the patterns online.

-In your comment say that you would like to enter

-Say your name or nickname (tell me in the comment or sign the comment with your name)

-Go visit RosiesDollClothesPatterns.Com (<--click the link). Then come back to tell me which doll pattern is your favorite!

-Make sure that the email address you use to publish your comment is the one we can contact you by.

Be sure to follow those instructions! This Giveaway is open worldwide. But, you can only enter once, one entry per person.

The last day to enter is Sunday November 3rd, at 11:59PM EST. I will pick and reveal the winner on Monday November 4th. I will pick the winner randomly.

When you write your comment to enter it will be saved until I approve your comment. This means you won't see your comment right away, but it will be posted. Please be patient and it will appear after I approve it.

If you are unsure of how to comment or have questions about my giveaways you can find the answers in My Frequently Asked Giveaway Questions Page. Also, feel free to ask me by comment or email.

Good luck to everyone who enters!!