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How To | Pearl Ribbon Necklace

By Alanna George, on January 1st, 2013

Jewelry is a staple in any girl’s wardrobe, am I right? Of course I am. So making jewelry to give as a gift is the perfect handmade gift idea. I made these pearl ribbon necklaces to give out at a gift exchange. Mix up the colors a bit and they would be a fun . . . → Read More: How To | Pearl Ribbon Necklace

Printable | Christmas Posters

By Alanna George, on December 16th, 2012

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? I have some more free printables for you because I am feeling so festive!

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Advent Activity | Holy Family Figures

By Alanna George, on December 12th, 2012

Christmas seems to be just around the corner! My kids are so excited to make Christmas related crafts. I came up with these easy to make Holy Family figures for my daughter to create and display in her room.

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Advent Activity | Pom-Pom Ball Wreath Pin

By Alanna George, on December 6th, 2012

This is a quick craft you can do with your kids during the holidays. This festive wreath is perfect to wear on a coat or backpack to show some holiday cheer!

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Handmade Holidays | Washi Tape Cards

By Alanna George, on December 4th, 2012

Have you ever thought about how many thank you cards a teacher has to send home with students at Christmas? What if all of her Thank You cards were already handmade for her? I decided to make handmade Thank You cards for my son’s teacher. Do you think she will be delighted? You can . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Washi Tape Cards

Handmade Holidays | Magnetic Paper Dolls Tin

By Alanna George, on November 26th, 2012

This sweet little tin has two paper dolls inside and magnetic clothes that can be stored inside when play is finished. A perfect Handmade Holiday gift for a little girl (or boy – boy option shown below). If you are looking for a gift to make on a budget you’ve found it. What little . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Magnetic Paper Dolls Tin

Handmade Holidays | Doll Dinosaur Tail

By Alanna George, on November 20th, 2012

Can you believe that November is passing so quickly? I can’t! Thanksgiving is already this week. For my Handmade Holiday Gift Idea this week I wanted to show you how to make a dinosaur or dragon tail for a standard 18″ doll or a Bamboletta. It is a super easy thing to sew and . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Doll Dinosaur Tail

Handmade Holidays | Doll Mermaid Costume Pattern

By Alanna George, on November 13th, 2012

We are already on week 2 of my Handmade Holiday posts. You saw in an earlier post that my youngest daughter loves mermaids. Of course her doll needed a mermaid costume on Halloween too. Now I have this mermaid doll costume pattern available for you to purchase. My daughters have had so much pretend . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Doll Mermaid Costume Pattern

Handmade Holidays | Doll Fleece Animal Hat Pattern

By Alanna George, on November 8th, 2012

Remember earlier in the week when I teased you with the hint of a free pattern? Here it is. A free pattern download to create a matching fleece animal hat for your daughter’s American Girl Doll or 18″ doll. This hat will also fit a 15″ Bamboletta or various styles of Waldorf dolls too.

Handmade Holidays | Fleece Animal Hat Pattern

By Alanna George, on November 5th, 2012

It is the first full week of November and I am kicking off my Handmade Holiday series with this adorable fleece hat pattern that is available for purchase! Wouldn’t your son or daughter love to wear one of these warm hats outside on a chilly winter day? Animal style hats are already really popular . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Fleece Animal Hat Pattern