This post is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. If there has been any theme to my projects this summer, it is definitely mermaids! This Mermaid Onesie DIY is a Cricut project with their brand new product - Infusible Ink! Infusible Ink is as cool as it sounds - it is INK that comes in sheets for the Cricut Maker to cut! After you cut your design, you infuse the ink permanently to a surface of choice such as a t-shirt, onesie, or coasters! Cricut has a bunch of blanks as ...Continue Reading
10 easy lol doll crafts to make today!
10 easy lol doll crafts The best part about LOL doll crafts is that you can make a bunch with supplies you already have! Since the dolls are so tiny, they only need little scraps of materials! I've been having lots of fun adding accessories to our ever-growing collection of LOL surprise dolls. These are so fun to make as gifts to go with a new doll and encourage hours of imaginative play! Since we've been making so many LOL surprise accessories, I wanted to put them all together in a round-up post for you! Get your craft on with these 10 ...Continue Reading
lol surprise crafts – DIY ribbon sash
We are super into LOL Surprise crafts right now and this one is really fast and easy! In this post I will show you how to make a DIY ribbon sash for your tiny little dolls. We made these look like beauty pageant ribbons but then say things like "clever girl" and "super nice" to emphasize more important things that each of the dolls can strive for! ;) These are perfect for adding to your LOL doll fashion show and great for bringing up conversations about worthy attributes to aspire to with your daughters! You only need a few materials! I used ...Continue Reading
lol doll craft ideas – lol pets pillows!
More lol doll craft ideas coming at ya! I love crafting for my kids current toys to extend their playtime. We have made quite a few LOL doll craft projects and here is one especially for the pets! These are little pet beds for your LOL pets! They are made with faux leather and stuffing and are super fast to make! We made these as LOL pet beds but you can also make them as pillows for LOL doll beds or cushions for the couch! Here are some more LOL doll craft ideas: -LOL size DIY Tent -LOL Sleeping Bags -LOL doll quilt -Bow hair ...Continue Reading
aldi quarter keychain sewing pattern
Aldi nerds unite! We have recently become Aldi addicts over here- such a fun store and it is saving us so much money on groceries! I never seem to have a quarter when I need one so I made my own Aldi quarter keeper. This tutorial includes an Aldi quarter keychain sewing pattern and tutorial to make it with faux leather and a sewing machine! I used my Cricut to cut out the faux leather which made it super precise and easy. You can use scissors or an X-acto knife if you prefer to create this easy Aldi quarter keeper. These faux ...Continue Reading
Glitter Pencil Pouch with Mermaid Vibes
This DIY Glitter Pencil Pouch has mermaid and unicorn vibes with chunky glitter inside! I love the chunky glitter I used, it's so fun! And the best part is, I upcycled the vinyl from a package from bedsheets! All you need is vinyl, a zipper and lots of glitter! This glitter pencil pouch is too cool for school and its perfect timing with back-to-school right around the corner! I sewed this pouch together using 4 layers of vinyl. If you've never sewn with vinyl before, it's not hard if you know one trick! Use a teflon or non-stick foot, which ...Continue Reading
DIY Mermaid Snap Coin Pouch
I can't stop using this mermaid scale faux leather, it's so fun to sew and craft with! Today I'm sharing this DIY snap coin pouch shaped like a mermaid tail! The snappy top of the coin pouch is made with a secret material - a repurposed measuring tape! The measuring tape allows the back to snap shut without using another type of closure like a zipper. This DIY pouch easy to open and perfect for stashing coins! The mermaid tail shape makes it great for your pool bag. Here's another coin pouch tutorial that uses cotton fabric and a ...Continue Reading
Mermaid Tails for Dolls DIY in 2 sizes!
Summertime is for MERMAIDS! This is a super fun craft that is perfect for a summer afternoon! These mermaid tails for dolls are faux leather glued together so they are very fast so your kids can get right to playing! The material feels a little bit foamy if that makes sense so it's really soft and fun to play with! They may even warrant happy shrieks from the doll owners! These fit LOL dolls in both sizes but I'm sure you can find other toys to fit them, too! Find more LOL crafts here: -LOL size DIY Tent -LOL Sleeping Bags -LOL doll ...Continue Reading
Custom Fabric Dolls with Glasses Add-on!
Have you sewn up any doll panels yet? The new TOP KNOT dolls are available now and they are like little ballerinas! I've been customizing them with accessories and I'm excited to share this tutorial to make the dolls with glasses! You can make custom fabric dolls from these panels to make them look however you want. Yesterday I shared this tutorial for making tutus for them to wear - they also work for any doll! I think the glasses make them so EXTRA! You can use a few different materials for the glasses. I glued them on with permanent ...Continue Reading
DIY Doll Clothes Tulle Tutu
It's tutu time! We love making DIY doll clothes and tutus are a wardrobe staple! This craft is super quick and easy - it's a great one to make with your kids! All you need a roll of tulle and some elastic. We made these for the Top Knot Dolls made from my fabric with Riley Blake! You can read more about them in this post- there's also a video to show you how to assemble them. These Doll Panels are also a great craft for kids! You can make these tutus for any size doll, stuffed animal or even child. But if you want to make them with doll ...Continue Reading
Make your own LOL Doll Hair Bows
Are you guys still in on the LOL Surprise craze!? We just can't quit! Recently, the dolls got HAIR with the new #HairGoals line which is super fun! I loooove them so much! And it brings up new opportunities for accessorizing these little dolls! In this post I will show you how to make your own LOL doll hair bows to clip into their soft hair/ We love crafting for our LOLs, especially since it's a creative project you can include the kids in. My kids play extra well with new accessories and I can see their sense of ownership and pride that they ...Continue Reading
