New Blogger Award

     I was nominated for the New Blogger Award by AJ, from American Girl AJ. If you have been blogging for less than one year and have leas than 100 posts, you are eligible!
     I will answer the four questions from AJ, and then I will make up four questions of my own for the nominee!
 
1. What is your favorite thing to blog about?

I like to post craft tutorials because I have a lot of fun making things.

2. What's your favorite holiday? Why?

My favorite holiday is definitely Christmas because it is one of the most meaningful. I also love all of the traditions that come with it, especially the yummy treats and picking out gifts for family and friends.

3. What would you like to see me post more of?

I would like to see more photo stories and photoshoots!

4. What's your favorite thing about fall?

My favorite thing about fall is the weather. I like wearing warm, comfy clothes.

     Now, I nominate Kaitlyn, from American Girl Place! Here are your questions:

1. Which of your posts is your favorite so far?

2. Do you prefer to eat using a fork or a spoon?

3. What is your favorite thing about school?

4. If you could have one thing from American Girl, what would you choose?
   

Cake Catastrophe

I am posting my first photostory today! It's not anything fancy, but I hope you like it. Please let me know if you want to see more! Thank you!

   "This cake looks so good! I can't wait to eat it!" Hannah said to herself.

     Libby thought it looked good, too!

     "No, Libby!" Hannah yelled.

     "This cake is for girls like Nicole and me, not for dogs! No eating our food!"

     Realizing she really needed to use the restroom, Hannah ran out of the kitchen.

     Just then, Nicole walked in. She couldn't help but notice the scrumptious cake someone left out on the counter. 

     "Hannah!" Nicole called. No one answered. 

     "I'm sure Hannah wouldn't mind if I ate a piece of her cake," she thought.

     Nicole put a slice of cake on a plate and walked to her room to eat it.

     When Hannah came back to the kitchen, where Libby was sleeping on the floor, she saw that some of the cake was missing.

     "Now, Libby, what did I tell you about eating our food?" Hannah scolded.

DIY Doll Food: Cake Slices!

     Does your doll need something sweet to snack on? You can make her some delicious and fluffy cake!

  You will need:
- a thin sponge (preferably yellow)
- a tube of Puffy paint (or any other fabric paint) the color that you want your icing to be
- Scissors
- a cup or glass

     First, keep your cup in place on the sponge, and carefully cut around it.

     Then, cut your sponge in half, and cut each half into two pieces. Now, you should have for equal slices. It's okay if they're a little uneven!

     Squeeze and spread fabric paint on the tops of two pieces.

     Stack one piece on top of each, and spread some fabric pain onto the sides of the seam.

     Then, cover the top and the curved side with more fabric paint. Let it dry for a few hours before serving to dolls.

    

Also, I am going to post my first photostory on Friday! This cake will be in it! :)

American Girl Magazine!

     Hello, there! Long time, no see! :) I recently subscribed to the American Girl magazines, and the first one came in yesterday. I ordered the special holiday package that comes with three books because... why not?

     There was a lot more than my pictures in the magazine, but I picked out a few neat things.
    
     Overall, I think it is great for younger or older girls. It's full of snack recipes, crafts, stories written by girls, good advice, quizzes (the fun kind!) and much more. I definitely think that the stories and advice, for the most part, can be relatable for all age groups.

     Here is a fall snack recipe that is is unfortunately titled, "Corn-y Concoction." At first glance, I thought, "gross!" I first imagined something like creamed corn and whipped cream. Thankfully, it turned out to be made of fruit.

     Later, there are some clever ideas for Halloween-themed candy bark. They look so clever and delicious!

     

 More snacks! I just might have to try some of these after school!

    

      One of my favorite parts was this amazing chalkboard poster. The cover of the magazine literally says, "Chalkboard Poster-Really Works!" When I tried it out, it was just like a real chalkboard! It's so much fun!

     There were two winners from a previous writing contest, and their stories were both published in the magazine. I really enjoyed reading them, and I liked the illustrations, too!

      

    The American Girl magazine is really great for all girls! I totally recommend it!

    

A New Fall Outfit

     I finished sewing an outfit for my doll earlier! It took me about six hours to make because I sew everything by hand. On Pinterest, I kept seeing an outfit from Etsy that looked something like this, and I had similar fabrics, so I decided to make one like it! I made the shirt, the skirt, and the legwarmers. Actually, I didn't finish the legwarmers because I was really tired of sewing, but they worked! The boots are from American Girl, and I found them in a box in the garage with my sisters' old American Girl stuff. I think they were part of Samantha's collection in the early 2000's. 

Here is a close up of the shirt and the skirt pattern!

I love these boots! They are like little combat boots!

It's so great for the fall season!

Be-YOU-tiful Award!

     I was nominated for the Be-YOU-tiful award by American Girl Place.

     Here's how it works:
- take or draw a picture that represents at least seven things about you
- answer the questions from the person who nominated you
- make up ten questions of your own
- nominate someone!

1. I chose to take a picture because I don't really like to draw much.

2. My doll, Nicole (in the front), looks the most the me.

3. She is wearing an outfit I made because I love to sew!

4. She is playing a violin because I play violin!

5. Hannah is in the back doing an... interesting dance because I'm not very good at dancing.

6. Her hair is a mess, well, because it has been in a fishtail braided ponytail for many weeks. I left it that way because my hair is a frizzy mess when I take it down.

7. There are Apples to Apples cards all over the floor because that is my favorite game!

Now... QUESTIONS!!!

1. Isabelle or Lanie?
I like Lanie because she is outdoorsy like me!

2. Sew your own doll clothes or buy them?
I do both!

3. Bitty Twins or Bitty Babies?
Bitty twins! I like that you get two, and I like that they have hair!

4. Bright pink or bright blue?
Blue is my favorite color!

5. Puppies or kittens?
I love kittens!

6. What doll do you want next?
I highly doubt that I will be getting any more dolls, but I would want Rebecca.

7. Curly hair or straight hair?
I have straight hair, but I like both.

8. Lakes or pools?
I prefer to swim in a pool.

9. Fall or spring?
Fall! I love the weather and going to the pumpkin patch!

10. Brushes or combs?
Combs barely even get through my hair, so I like combs better.

Now... my own questions!
1. Juice or soda?
2. Athletics or music/fine arts?
3. Light colors or dark colors?
4. Favorite American Girl doll?
5. Fruits or veggies?
6. Skirts/dresses or jeans/shorts?
7. Outside or inside?
8. What is your favorite school subject?
9. Hoodies or jackets?
10. Soup or salad?

Make A Doll Journal!

     This is the perfect craft for back-to-school or just for your dolls to document their day!

     You will need:
- 2 pieces of white copy paper
- a white index card
- washi tape
- ruler
- scissors
- pencil
- hot glue gun and glue

   Fold a piece of paper in three sections longways, and cut into strips.

   Then, stack them together evenly. Measure and make a mark every two inches, then cut them at the marks. You should have a bunch of doll-sized pages.
     Repeat the previous steps on the second piece of paper.

     Measure and make two marks in the center of the index card. They should be about half an inch apart.
Fold where the pencil marks are, making creases in the card. The blank side should be on the outside. This is your book cover.

    To decorate, cut strips of washi tape and cover the blank side. You can also decorate the inside, if you want to.
   
     Make sure all of the little pages are stacked evenly, and squeeze hot glue onto one long side, covering all the pages. Then, press into the inside spine of the book cover.
    
    
     Nicole can't wait to write in her new journal!

   
     What to write?