HTM - AG Addy's Ice Cream Freezer

A craft made with household/craft items turned into a pretty cool American Girl accessory.

I went on a scavenger hunt around my house once I decided what I wanted to try to make next for our AG dollhouse.  Looked at Addy's freezer (we don't have Addy) but I liked the freezer and it looked like it was something I could put together.  After scouring my house, I found popsicle sticks (small) a laundry detergent cap, craft paint, hot glue gun, beads, a paper clip and some jewelry wire and I was off and running.

I painted the craft sticks brown and glued them around the laundry cap.  I wrapped a small plastic bottle in silver tape for the middle piece of the freezer then topped it off with another craft stick.  I then glued on the paper clip which I cut and shaped as the turning handle of the freezer and added a bead to the handle.  I then wrapped 2 strips of black electrical tape around the laundry cap as the trim to the freezer.  I shaped the jewelry wire and secured it to the cap under the tape and glued it down with 2 beads in the middle to form the wooden handle on the freezer.  Then I added "Ice King" words to the front and mission accomplished.  Watch my YouTube video which gives a detailed description of how I put it together.

Of course, you can substitute some of the supplies, like using black foam for the trim and of course, different beads and wiring.  Pretty close to the real one and fun to make.....Now let's see....where will I put it. LOL

 

Happy Easter!



Homemade American Girl Dollhouse Projects

Take a look at Saige's homemade art easel. 

Easy to Make Project!

     I put together the easel with some items from Michael's.  First I cut 3 pieces of balsa wood (3/8" x 3/8") to 15" long.  Then I took a 1-1/2" thin panel nail and placed it through the 3 pieces of wood which ties the wood together on top.  I cut the back leg of the easel about 1/4" shorter so that it would lean back a little.  I cut another piece of balsa wood to fit in between the front legs to brace them apart.  I then cut to size the piece of wood that holds the canvas and glued that in place.  Next, I glued in a triangle shaped piece of fiber board that serves as the tray that holds the supplies.

Next step was to glue the orange cap from a glue stick that holds the brushes.

Here is the finished easel.  I was very happy with the outcome.

If you want to see the video tutorial you can look at it here art easel tutorial 

Hope you enjoy the pictures and tutorial!

Welcome Home Julie

It's been quite some time since I've posted......so I will try to catch up with our projects since last October 2012.  The first one with honorable mention is welcoming American Girl historical doll Julie.  We proudly tried to recreate her bed and we certainly did.  Take a look at our homemade Julie's bed.  I have a video on my YouTube channel "PlanetAG4U" with cliff notes on how we put it together.  I came out pretty good if I say so myself.  Take a look....

     One of the nicest things that happened in October was the opening of the American Girl Store in Miami.  We were able to go and that's when we got Julie.  It was a very exciting time.  The store is located in south Miami in the Falls shopping mall. 

     I can't imagine myself along with my granddaughter so involved with these dolls because they and their accessories are so expensive, but they are so beautiful and we have such a good time trying to recreate their items every chance we get.  We have started to visit Thrift stores and actually almost always find something that we can use in their house.  So have an open mind and patience and you can make and find things.  There are so many creative people out there to get so many ideas.  Keeping coupons from craft stores is also another great savings.  So you can save up money and get the doll and the rest you can put together.  Perseverance pays off.  Until next time.....Happy 2013!

Happy Halloween!

          Here she is.....our American Girl witch....We had lots of fun putting her together.

Fall is Here....All the Holidays are Coming!

How exciting that Fall is here, the kids are back in school.  Gosh, I already have my employer's Christmas gift selection catalog to choose from.  I have started to get excited about Halloween (although, not ecstatic) but since I have a granddaughter...the spirit of Halloween somewhat creeps up on you.  I have found some amazing decorating ideas and crafts from Pinterest.com that I am really beginning to get excited about.  There are so many creative people out there that are sharing all their talents.  So it's time to get excited....do some "Fall" time cleaning and get to work!

Here is a preview of our American Girl doll Halloween costume that we are working on....not quite finished.  I'll add her finished costume when it is completed....hopefully this weekend.

This long red hair I got at the Dollar Tree and feathers and hat from Michael's.  Still need to finish stockings and shoes, broom and final touches.  My mom just gave me a pre-Christmas gift, a new sewing machine, so I now have the get-go to do some special sewing projects. 

I already have the idea of how to decorate the front door entrance....can't wait to complete and show the pics.  Time to finish up and call it a day.  Come back and visit and get ideas for your holidays.  Take care and keep letting that sunshine peep in!  Bye for now!