Inspired by Pinterest- Easy Duct Tape "TOMS" for 18" American Girl Dolls

So I have seen quite a few pictures of this idea on Pinterest. Some are made from scratch and others are similiar to this idea. I decided to go with a ready made shoe, I liked the idea of having a form to work on. It was very easy and I thought they turned out really cute.

Supplies needed:

Pair of plain doll shoes
Duct Tape Sheet
Black Fine Tip Perm. Marker
White sticker paper ( I used just the edge of a labels sheet I had)
Craft knife

Cut out your pieces:

 Check your shoe and make necessary adjustments

Back Piece-  4" x 1"

Front Piece-  3" x 1 3/4"

Overlay-  3" x 1 1/4"

Lining for front ( not shown ) scrap

Small wedge cut from white sticker paper (not shown)

 

Wrap the back gently stretching tape and smoothing as you go.

Wrap the front, once again gently stretching and smoothing over the front.

Now the overlap (where the foot slides in ) on the front will be sticky on the inside, cut a small scrap and line this spot working from one side to the other. Duct tape stuck to itself is hard to pull off so work carefully.

Now place on your overlay on the front. 

Firmly slide your fingernail all around the shoe where the sides of the shoe meet the sole.

Pressing firmly work all the way around.

Place on your white wedge and with your craft knife ( adults please do this step) trim off the excess tape and then press down firmly to seal the tape to the shoe.

With a fine tip permanent marker you can make small seam marks to accent the shoe.

And your done, a fun and easy project and great for duct tape scraps !

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Inspired By Pinterest- 18" Doll Duck Tape Hangers

With Duck Tape crafts being all the rage these days, and when I saw this idea for Duck Tape doll hangers, I thought I would give it a whirl.

They were pretty easy, the second was was much easier than the first. I did not see a template on the original site so I have provided one here for you.

With all the cute tape prints available, you are sure to make some really cute hangers.

Doll Hanger Instructions

Doll Hanger Template

And if you have some extra duck tape you can even make a Duck Tape Purse

Duck Tape Purse Craft

Thanks for stopping by :)

Inspired by Pinterest- Doll Size AG Magazine

I thought this was the cutest little craft and so simple too. A doll size version of the AG magazine. Find all the instructions below and make one today :)

AG Magazine Printable

Also I picked up two new used dolls for new models for our website. I could not be happier, they are both such cute dolls and have unique faces that are different than my other dolls.

So the doll on the left in the Bear Hugs shirt my 3 year old named Rebecca,  and the doll on the right I named Jessie. We are so happy to add them to our little doll family. Be sure to look for them on our website showcasing our cute fashions. Thanks for stopping by :)

Inspired By Pinterest- Whimsical Princess Crowns for 18" American Girl Dolls

So I saw this cute idea on Pinterest. They actually made it for little girls but I thought it would be perfect for a doll craft at a birthday party, summer crafts or anytime.

They are super easy and use items you might already have.

Supplies Needed:

Toilet Paper Rolls
Paint or markers
Embellishments such as sticky gems, feathers, stickers etc.
Stretchy elastic( I used sewing elastic I had bought from Hobby Lobby)



  
1) Cut your rolls in half.
2) Trace your shape you want and cut out.
3) Paint, I did two coats.
4) Decorate, and voila, your done !

On mine I used stickers and stick on gems and embellished with a marker.

Inspired By Pinterest- Doll Clothes Organization

I just love this idea I saw on Pintetest. My daughters doll clothes are all mixed up and parts of outfits are in different places.

This is so great with all the pieces together, I also love that each bag has a color paper background. It makes it easy to see what outfit it is. Love this idea !!  Now just to incorporate it.....  :)

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Inspired by Pinterest- Doll Spa Kit

Ok, so I am in love with this little spa kit I saw on Pinterest. And I don't think it would be to hard to make. Will work on that..... but here is a picture. The set includes an eye mask, slippers and cucumber stickers for the dolls eyes. So cute.....I just love Pinterest :)

Inspired by Pinterest- Old Dresser-New Doll Closet

So one thing I love to do is roam around Pinterest looking for fun ideas, and there are plenty. But how many of these pins are actually worth our time ? Well I am going to find out . Our Inspired by Pinterest will now be a regular feature on our blog.

We are going to feature the best pins for creative American Girl 18" Doll creative ideas and bring them to you here. So let's all get inspired..

 The first pin I wanted to share was this really creative bookshelf or old dresser doll closet. I have seen so many bookshelves and old dressers at garage sales for $5-$10.  So not only is this functional but very cost effective. I also love that they used tensions rods to hang the clothes on. So easy, no hammering or extra building.

 And what little girl would not want a doll closet this big. It's also an easy way for them to see what they have. My daughter has all her doll clothes stuffed in drawers right now and I can never remember what clothes she has. I really love this idea and I hope you do too.  :)

P.S. I am going to look for a bookshelf or old dresser this summer at garage sales and give this a try. 

I will post it when I am done.