Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Preview of "Grace Stirs Up Success"

Tonight, on MasterChef Junior (on FOX) you can see a preview of Grace Stirs Up Success.
I am really excited to see the actors and actresses in the preview.

Here is the ad from American Girl's Twitter...

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I wonder whether or not we will see any sneak-peeks for new Grace releases in the movie.
Possibly a new dress, or accessory could be added soon.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Valentine's Day Outfits

 Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 
Today I am going to share with you some pictures of what my dolls are wearing for Valentine's Day.

Kanani (I am still debating over whether or not to rename her)



Outfit Includes...
Dress: I received this pink dress for Christmas a few years ago.
Shoes: These shoes came with Rebecca's Lace Dress.



Hairstyle Includes...
Hairstyle: A big bun on the middle of Kanani's head.
Accessory: A pink bow from the American Girl Store Bistro.

Elizabeth



Outfit Includes...
Dress: Elizabeth's Meet Outfit (the outfit she came in when bought)
Shoes: Elizabeth's Meet Shoes (came with her Meet Outfit)



Hairstyle Includes...
Hairstyle: A ponytail.
Accessory: None.

Felicity



Outfit Includes...
Dress: Felicity's Gala Gown
Shoes: Felicity's Meet Shoes (came with Meet Outfit)



Felicity's Hairstyle Includes...
Hairstyle: Hair down
Accessory: Lace Mob Cap from Felicity's Gala Gown set

Felicity & Elizabeth



This is a "just because" type picture. I had to take one of only Felicity & Elizabeth
because they are BFFs in the books! (sorry Kanani)

Group Shot



The Three Musketeers or Three Amigos (why is three always in these nicknames?)
are ready for Valentine's Day Action, or to sum it up, ready to eat some candy!

From the S'more AG Family...


Love Ness Two Medium





Monday, February 9, 2015

DIY Dolly: Valentine's Day Cards

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Decorations are up, candy is on sale, and of course there is lots of pink and red everywhere. One of the funnest things about Valentine's Day is making cards to give to friends, so today we will be getting crafty.

        Supplies Needed

  • 1 Template (either colored or black & white)
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Glue
  • Coloring tools (optional)
  • Sticker (optional)
There are two templates to choose from. One template is black & white, while the other is colored.
I made the black & white template in case you had a black & white printer, or if you wanted to color the envelope or card yourself. The colored one can be used with a colored printer. 

Colored Template

Black & White Template:




 Step 1: Print out the template you desire on a piece of paper. I used regular copy paper, but you are welcome to print this on card stock. To print the image, right click the template you want and than click on print. If you cannot do this, click on open image in new tab, than right click again and click on print. You can also right click on the image, click on open link, and then click on print. If you have any issues printing, please comment down below and I can try to fix the problem, and figure it out.

Step 2: Cut out all of the parts with scissors (Letter, Front of Envelope, Back of Envelope, and stamps) Note: If you are using the Black & White Template you can color it in now.

Step 3: Cut out the triangle on the Back of the Envelope

Step 4: Tape the sides of the Front & Back Envelope together. (Do not tape the top sides together, just the bottom and left and right sides).

 Step 5: Tape the triangle to the top of the envelope. Tape only the top side of the triangle to the top side of the front of the envelope. This should allow the triangle to move up and down like a flap on a regular envelope.

Step 6: Put the Letter into the envelope (Optional: You can seal the envelope with a sticker if you would like)

Step 7: Glue the stamp of your choice onto the top right corner of the front of your envelope.

Step 8: Write on the Front of the Envelope who the card is to and from.

This craft is awesome because you can use it with other holidays, not just Valentine's Day. You could make Christmas cards, Birthday cards, Get Well Soon cards, etc. The possibilities are endless!

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Valentine's Gift Set on SALE!

When I was at the American Girl Store, I noticed that the Valentine's Gift Set was on sale!
Usually, this set is $12, but now it is 50% off at $6.

This set includes...
  • A doll-sized tee with a glittery graphic of a Dalmatian puppy wearing a cute cupid costume
  • A pretty red-and-white gift envelope with scalloped edges

Personally, I thought that $12 for just a shirt was expensive, but the $6 sale price
seems more reasonable. If I was pricing this set, $3 would be the price for what it comes with.

On the American Girl website, the set is still $12, so I am assuming this is an in-store exclusive sale price.



Here is a close up image of the product from the American Girl website...

I will admit that the shirt is adorable, but I think I'll wait and see if American Girl puts this
item on sale on their website after Valentine's Day.