I can’t believe that Christmas is almost here! If you are like me you are putting the finishing touches on the house, baking all kinds of treats, and buying the last of your gifts. This year I was lucky enough to snag an American Girl doll on a major sale. I paid less than $60 (including shipping!) for the doll, first book, and an extra set of clothes. I’m beyond excited to give such a wonderful gift to my six-year-old. She is going to be so excited on Christmas morning because she’s been asking for a “big doll” for months and months now. American Girl dolls will forever have a special place in my heart. They are a fairly expensive but such high quality dolls that really last well. Plus, the books that go with the classic dolls are such a great part of the package. When I was a girl. each of my sisters and I were given an American Girl doll the Christmas that we were ten years old. It was a very special present from my grandparents and one that we looked forward to with anticipation.
I still have my Addy doll and she is something that I’ve kept and really cherish. Part of the fun of the American Girl dolls is their size; they, or any other 18-inch doll are just perfect to dress and redress. And you know what that means, you need more than one outfit! I thought it would be fun to feature some of the best resources for American Girl dolls on the web and that is what this post is – the ultimate America Girl Accessory Guide. The collection is broken up into awesome retail deals, American Girl doll tutorials and patterns for the DIYers, and handmade (or small business) items for purchase. I’ve collected everything from dolly underwear and DIY bedding to matching outfits for girl and doll to free bunk bed instructions. There are some adorable things here, so take a look around and you are bound to find the perfect little extra to give to your favorite little girl. 1. Kohls : Dollie and Me Brand. Be twins with your doll. Features outfits and special occasion dresses.
2. Macy’s: Dollie and Me Brand. 3. Toys “R” Us: Cheerleading outfit 5.Target: “Shall Oui Go” Outfit 8. Walmart: Doll Table and Chairs 1.Ana White: Doll Bunk Bed 4. Boba Mini Doll CarrierDid you own an AG doll when you were a girl? Do your daughters or granddaughters have them now? What doll is your favorite? Thanks so much for stopping and feel free to share this collection with anyone who might enjoy it!SOFA FRAME SHOPPING LIST 1 - 1x6 @ 4 feet long 1 - 1x2 @ 3 feet long CHAIR FRAME SHOPPING LIST 1 - 1x6 @ 3 feet long 1 - 1x2 @ 14" long Cushions were made with 1" thick chair cushion pads and fabric 2 - 1x6 @ 6-1/4" (arms) 2 - 1x2 @ 14" (supports) 2 - 1x6 @ 14" (seat and back) 2 - 1x2 @ 7" (supports) 2 - 1x6 @ 7" (seat and back) NOTE: Round corners with jigsaw on arms and top back piece to prevent sharp edges Attach 1x2 supports to arms, so the front is up 3/4" and the back is up 1/2".
Use 1-1/4" nails and glue, if you have a Kreg Jig, you can use that (preferred). Attach seat back to seat bottom with 1-1/4" nails and glue. Place seat inside arms and attach through arms and also to 1x2 supports with 1-1/4" nails and glue. Quick Cushion Tutorial - Use 1" thick foam batting (I used seat cushion pads available at most craft stores). If your foam batting is thicker, you will need to alter these plans. Pillows are just stuffed with stuffing. SOFA CUSHION AND PILLOW FABRIC CUTS (2) 7" x 15-1/2" - seat cushion pieces (4) 4" x 7" - pillows (make two) CHAIR CUSHION AND PILLOW FABRIC CUTS (2) 7" x 8-1/2" - seat cushion pieces (2) 4" x 7" - pillows (make two) Step 1 - With right sides together, sew two identical pieces together, with 1/4" seams, turning corners. Near the center of a longer side, leave an opening big enough to inside out and stuff cushion or stuffing into. Do this on all cushion and pillow covers. Stuff the pillow covers with stuffing and hand stitch opening closed.
Step 2 - Box cushion corners. For the seat cushion, you will want to sew the corners on the inside at a 45 degree angle to create the box cushion ends. With the cushion cover sewed and inside out, find the corners and pull fabric appart, so that the sewed seams are aligned. Draw a line perpendicular to the seam where the diagonal is 1" long. When done correctly, your seam will look like this You can also pop over and read this tutorial here (note that the tutorial is for 2" thick cushions instead of 1" thick). Kids and Toys, Nursery and BabyChildren's and Kid's Room Furniture and Toy Plans Cardboard Table and Chairs for Dolls Turn a cardboard box into an easy-to-assemble set of doll furniture that your kids will love. Great tips & projects delivered to your inbox. Large pieces of corrugated cardboard Box cutter with several sharp blades Hot-glue gun and hot-glue sticks 1 to 2 rolls of contact paper (optional) Adhere 2 pieces of cardboard together with hot glue to create 2-ply corrugated cardboard (if your cardboard is already 2-ply, you can skip this step).
Enlarge and print the chair template Enlarge and print the table template Enlarge and print the bed template. Trace and cut the shapes from the 2-ply cardboard. To cut each line, place a ruler on the line and hold firmly in place while running the box cutter down alongside the ruler. Use several passes of the blade to cut instead of trying to cut all the way through at once. For the bed, score on the dotted lines with the box cutter. To score, only cut through one corrugated layer and bend the cardboard carefully along that line. Run a line of hot glue down the fold. Cover the cardboard pieces with contact paper, if desired. Assemble furniture according to the assembly diagram.1 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long 7 pieces of 1/4" thick x 5-1/2" wide hobby boards (poplar or similar) 21" long (you can buy 4', 6', 8' pieces and cut down) 1 - 1/4" plywood panel 24" x 48" 1-1/4" brad nails or staples Hot glue also recommended 2 sets of hinges with screws 1/4" in length
clasps for holding shut 5 - 1x6 @ 8-1/2" long - smaller section top, bottom and shelf 6 - 1/4" x 5-1/2" hobby boards @ 21" long - sides 2 - 1/4" plywood @ 9" x 21" - back of smaller sections 2 - 1x6 @ 17-1/2" long - top and bottom of larger section 1 - 1/4" x 5-1/2" hobby board @ 20" long - larger section divider 1- 1/4" plywood @ 18" x 21" - back of larger section Attach 1/4" hobby boards to the top and bottom 1x6 pieces with 1-1/4" nails or staples and wood glue. Apply wood glue to the back edges of the top and sides. Place back on project, and nail or staple to the top and bottom. TIP: Hot glue could be used to further strengthen the hobby board to 1/4" plywood joint. For the vanity side, add a shelf. The shelf will help tie the two pieces together. Apply glue to edges of 1x6 shelf and nail in place through the hobby boards and 1/4" plywood. Build the larger section of the doll closet, notching the top and bottom 1x6s for the 1/4" hobby board piece to fit inside.