Doll Rings

All dolls need a cute ring to add a spark of style to their wardrobe. To make this ring you need:
*a tiny rubber band (rainbow loom works well)
*A tiny bead (as small as you can find)
Cut your rubber band. Then put on your bead and tie in the back. It's that easy!

Isabelle at the Anna Hart Dance Studio: A Photostory

Isabelle was so excited! Today she would start dancing at Anna Harrt! She packed here water bottle, yoga mat, ballet shoes, leotard, and tutu. When Isabelle finally arrived, her class was already practicing. She hurried to practice with them. Isabelle noticed the girl next to her had a very fancy leotard. "That's a pretty leotard" Isabelle complimented her. "Of course it is!" said the girl. "It has to be if I want to get the lead in the recital" Isabelle made a mental note to steer clear of her.

Soon the teacher arrived. "Today you can audition for the recital" she told the students. Everyone gasped. "Who would like to audition first?" The girl Isabelle met earlier's hand shot up. "Claire?" said the teacher. "Yes" said Claire. She did her solo nicely but nothing out of the ordinary. 

The other students cheered and Miss Kate took notes.

Then it was Isabelle's turn. "Would you like to go Miss Palmer?" asked Miss Kate. "Go on Izzy!" shrieked Claire rudely. Isabelle slowly and gracefully did the routine she had practiced in the mirror plenty of times. 

Miss Kate took more notes. More girls auditioned. "Results will be posted outside" said Miss Kate.

"Class Dismissed" said Miss Kate. Claire leaped out of her seat and ran out the door.

All the girls gathered outside the door to look at the list. Claire was at the front. 

Then. Lairs stamped her foot. "It's not fair!"she shrieked and ran off giving Isabelle a dirty look. Isabelle walked over to the list her heart beating fast. She had gotten the part! Isabelle jumped ten feet into the air. She was so excited.

Just Like Isabelle!

Do you want some of Isabelle's collection but are reluctant to pay such high prices? I found some other ideas so you get your own.



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1 Etsy Shop ToysByJohn        2 Dreamworld Collections  3 The Queen's 
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4 TableAndHome.com    5 Dessy Group

Photoshoot + Ballet Barre

Since I just got Isabelle, I wanted to make something from her collection for less than AG is selling them for. So I looked on Doll Diaries, and sure enough Karen had made an Isabelle barre craft! Here it is!

As you can see Isabelle's highlights finally went in her hair!

Product Review: I just got Isabelle!

Overall

I got Isabelle today! She is very pretty but there are some low points about her. I love her face mold;
she looks so sweet! I love almost everything about her, except one. Her highlights! Although they are adollable, they are impossible to get on! The hook things attached to her are microscopic! I couldn't even get them on.

I Wish AG had...

Made the hook things a lot bigger! I wish they could have made her highlights easier to put on. I was really looking forward to putting on her highlights.

Blog of the Year!

I love checking out AG blogs! Here is your chance to vote on your favorite. Rule: only vote once! You can vote for your blog or another blog you like to visit. Comment below your vote. The blog with the most votes will be the blog of the year!

Valentines Day Party!

Are your dolls ready for Valentines Day? Here's how to have the perfect Valentines Day Celebration!
Materials:
* Mini notepad (or cut paper)
* Glittery pens
* Red, white, and pink clothes for your doll
* Valentines day decorations
* Sweet treats for your dolls to enjoy
* Something you can use as a table
* Something you can use as a tablecloth
* Play cute music

 Step 1

Write Valentines for each of your dolls.

Step 2

Decorate with banners and hearts.

Step 3

Decorate your table with a tablecloth, sweet treats (cookies, chocolate, and cake), flowers, and of course Valentines!

Step 4

Play music, and let your dolls socialize!

Emily's Archival Party: A Photostory

Emily was having a party in honor of her archival. She was excited for her party and was inviting all her dolly friends!
"Emily's house here we come!" Ruthie exclaimed. Since she and Kit were best friends they were going to the party together.

As soon as they arrived they were greeted by an excited Emily. "Hello Kit and Ruthie! Welcome to my party!" Emily said as she helped her friends out of the car.

When they were inside Kit and Ruthie were appalled by all Emily's clothes. "Can I try these on?" asks Ruthie grabbing a pink shoe with white trim. "Ooh! I want them next!" exclaimed Kit.

Soon Emily heard a thump thumping sound. It must be Lindsey's clogs! Emily raced outside, leaving Kit and Ruthie surrounded by clothes and shoes. When she got outside not only did she see Lindsey, but Lanie as well. "Welcome! Come on in!" Emily said with a smile. The girls thanked her and came in.

Emily nervously showed Lindsey the shoes she just got at the AG store. She hoped Lindsey wouldn't make as big a fuss about trying them on as Kit and Ruthie did. Luckily she didn't. Wow those magenta flats are adorable! I love the little bows in the back!" Lindsey exclaimed.

A little later Rebecca came wearing her beautiful black cape. Everyone waved to her.

Lanie gave Rebecca a big hug. "I missed you so much Becka" Lanie said with a sigh. "Me too

 said Rebecca.

While her guests were socializing, Emily was looking around the room. Then she realized something. Where were Kit and Ruthie? Emily jumped to her feet to look.

Emily went to the closet first. No Kit. No Ruthie.

Then she checked her bedroom. Emily threw her hands in the air. They were supposed to be having fun at the party not sleeping!

Emily ran to get her friends. "Look! I found them!" Emily exclaimed. Everyone turned to look. "We should just let them sleep. They'll get up later" said Lindsey. They continued the party without Kit and Ruthie.

Lindsey and Lanie went to check out the Living Room.

Rebecca and Emily went to chat upstairs. The girls decided to stay the night.

The End!

Cool Doll House!

I've seen so many cute ideas for doll houses online, so I made my own. It's four stories high.

This is the shoe and clothing floor. You can see the clothing boxes a little in the second picture.

This is the bedroom. For this room I used a groovy girl bed turned upside down (otherwise my dolls 

feet would go over the headboard) and the trundle is an Our Generation blanket and pillows.

This is the living room. For this room I put in a couch made out of a shoe box (I used a sofa tutorial from Livingadollslife), the chandelier is from the American Girl Boutique Craft Kit, the lamp is a doll stand with a lava lamp top on top of it, and then I just added a wood basket for design.

This is the balcony I put two Our Generation stools there and card board box as a table. The headband Ruthie is wearing is from my Indian/Native American headband tutorial.

Here's my garage with my Our Generation car in it.

Here's my backyard. I made Mckenna's balance beam from a tutorial on AGdollplay. Nutmeg and Coconut are playing there!

Contest Ideas

Here are some ideas for my GOTY contest.
Hobbies: singing, playing an instrument, cheerleader, and good with animals. Have fun entering my contest!

Pictures of Jordanna! Finally!

As I try more AG clothes on Jordanna, I realize how much slimmer she is then my AGs. You can notice this in the pictures. She is beautiful though.

Note: Jordanna is wearing Mia's meet shirt and AG jeans. 

Emily's Princess Hairstyle

I love trying out new ideas for my dolls so I thought I'd show you my latest hairstyle. It's quick, easy, and fun! First leave some hair out on either side of your doll's head. Put your dolls hair in a bun. Then put in a tiara or a hairpin like I used.

Emily smiling.

Emily showing you what a proper English girl she is.

From the side.

Contest!!!

I've got exciting news! I'm doing a contest!

Here's How It Works!

Pretend you work at American Girl, and your job is to make GOTY 2015. You get to decide everything about her! 

To Enter You Must Comment the Following About Your GOTY

- Name

- Family members

- Pet

- Best Friend

- Hobbies

- Appearance

Prize

The winner will get a short introduction written by me about their GOTY posted on my blog.

Example: Kelly plays the guitar beautifully with her friend Jaqueline and they have always wanted to perform at the Spring Festival together. Now that they're old enough they can't wait to perform. It seems things are getting better and better for Kelly and Jaqueline until Jaqueline moves far away. Kelly is heartbroken and doesn't want to perform at the Spring Festival without Jaqueline. Can Kelly find the courage to play guitar at the Spring Festival without Jaqueline?

Rules

- Please do not copy someone else's work. 

- Have fun!

Tutorial: Doll House

Doll houses can be very fun to make! Here is how to make one, step by step!

House

1) Find a corner of your room big enough for the house you want.

2) Print out pictures of carpet, tile, and/or wood floors, glue them to cardboard pieces big enough for your room, and glue them to the floor.

Windows 

1) Make an x with cardboard pieces and glue them together.

2) Make a box around your x with more cardboard pieces.

3) Make as many of these as you want and glue them around your house.

Furniture 

1) Be creative! There are so many tutorials for doll furniture. For my couch I used a tutorial on Livingadollslife. I also have a doll bunk bed tutorial on my blog. 

2) Use cardboard for desks, tables, chairs, beds, closets, etc.

Small Accessories 

1) To decorate your house make sure to use posters and paintings done on mini canvases. 

2) Give your doll a hair brush.

3) Give your doll a phone like in my tutorial or any way you want.

Rooms

Make sure your house has a:

1) Bedroom(s)

2) Bathroom(s)

3) Living room

Have fun!

Answers to GOTY Quiz

Mostly A's - Isabelle
Mostly B's - Saige
Mostly C's - McKenna

Which GOTY Are You?

1) Your hobbies include:
A) Ballet and sewing
B) Riding horses and painting
C) Gymnastics and even more gymnastics

2) You have a pet:
A) Kitten
B) Border collie mix
C) Golden doodle

3) Your favorite outfit is a:
A) Cute pink shirt, grey pants, and sparkly gold dance shoes
B) Pretty blue dress, fun belt, and brown boots
C) Turquoise and grey striped tunic, turquoise leggings, and purple sneaker-like shoes

4) Your dream is to:
A) Become a ballerina
B) Become an artist
C) Become a gymnast

Isabelle is Here!

We have all been waiting for Isabelle and now she is here! If you are purchasing her and want to do a review on your blog, please comment. I want to get Isabelle and maybe do a review of  her. Happy New Year!!!