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American Girl BeForever Samantha & Sneak Peeks!

Tomorrow is a big day for American Girl Fans! The BeForever line launches its debut, a fresh new look to the American Girl historical dolls. American Girl released a new video sneak peek and I can't wait to see what else they come out with!

Here's a look at all the new historical meet outfits from the video. Which ones are your favorites? I love Kit, Addy, and Rebecca's dresses the most!

And, here's the American Girl video. I think it's so cool and well done, I love it!! In the video they show some peeks of Samantha's collection, but since it goes by fast, I took a few screen shots for a closer look.

Also, American Girl is coming out with new "Journey" books for the historical dolls, where you can decide what happens next. They are similiar to the InnerStar U books where you can choose the ending and where the story goes. 

Kathleen Ernst, the author of the Caroline books, had an interesting post on her blog about the process to create these "Choose-Your-Adventure" books. It's really interesting! Be sure to check it out: http://sitesandstories.wordpress.com/2014/08/21/its-up-to-you/

What do you think of the sneak peek of BeForever? Are you planning on buying Samantha or any of her new items? I'd love to hear your thoughts! :)

Happy National Dog Day With My Dolls!

Did you know today is National Dog Day?! I love that dogs have their own special day! I've never had one before, but my dolls have had so many adventures with their dogs, Coconut, Meatloaf, and Toasty. Let's go back to the past of some of my favorite pictures of my dolls with their dogs...

Here are some fun dog crafts and related posts you can check out:

• Make Pet Collars
• 3 Easy Dog Crafts
• Elizabeth's Dress Like Your Pet Show
• Kit's Outdoor Snapshots
• Saige Goes Skateboarding
• The Missing Puppy Part 1 
• The Missing Puppy Part 2

Do you or your dolls have a dog? Be sure to give them some love today! :)

 

Doll Food Craft: Make a School Lunch!

Lunch is everyone's favorite school subject, right?! Ok, it's not a subject...but it's still a very important and yummy part of the day!

I'm going to show you how to make a lunch your doll can pack for school, using all craft foam! It's so much fun and easy too. Let's get started!

First you'll need some supplies. Remember you can use whatever you have on hand! I used:

• Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Toothpick
• Pattern Felt
• Pink Foam
• Green Foam
• Yellow Foam
• Brown Foam
• Red Foam
• Black Foam
• Orange Foam
• And, White Foam (the 6mm thick kind, I found it at Michael's Craft Storeand at other craft stores too.)

First, we're going to make a doll sandwich! Begin by cutting off one of the corners. The top will be three inches across and the edges should be two inches. 

Repeat this step, so that you have two halves of bread!

Then, cut four strips of brown foam two inches long and a half inch wide. This will be the crust.

Put glue on the brown strips and line up to the edges, pressing gently.

When that's done, it's time to fill up the sandwich!

Cut a triangle of yellow foam for cheese, pink for the meat, green for lettuce, and red for tomatoes. 

Glue them onto the bread pieces and your doll's sandwich is done!!

Next, we're making potato chips! Start by cutting small ovals from yellow foam, they are about an inch in length.

To make them more realistic, use a toothpick to make ridges.

Then, give it a scrunch between your fingers for shape. So easy!

For carrot and celery sticks, cut strips of green and orange foam.

You can't forget the dessert! To make a cookie, cut out two small circles from black foam and one circle from white foam.

With a toothpick, poke holes on the black circles.

Then, glue together!

And there you have a yummy and healthy school lunch for your doll! Also, you can make a cute napkin by cutting a square from patterned felt.

Julie is ready to dig in! 

I hope you have fun making a lunch for your doll. If you do, I'd love to see! Feel free to send me a picture at [email protected]

Happy Crafting! Enjoy! :)