Etsy Shop Sneak Peeks

Hi there!  Today I have a super exciting post!  A few sneak peeks at some things that will be in our Etsy shop!  Our Etsy shop is called "Soda Pop Street."  Trendy fashions for every doll!  We hope to open it some time this coming week.

What do you think so far?
XOXO
Elizabeth
P.S.  Follow us on Instagram for more sneak peeks!

We Got Tagged!

Hi!  Another post today!  We got tagged by Clair from Carrot and Claire and Hello Little Birdy by Claire and from Our AG Adventures.  Thank you!

Ok, so here is the first tag.

1. If you could create any American Girl Doll, what would she look like and what would her name be?

Umm, she would be either Hispanic, African-American, or Hawaiian and her name would probably be Zecilia.  (I'm obsessed with that name right now!)

2. What american Girl Dolls do you have?

Marisol Luna (GOTY 2005), Josefina Montoya, Kirsten Larson, Elizabeth Cole, Sonali Matthews (GOTY Friend 2009), and Nadia Jakes (MyAG #39).

 3. Do you have any non-AG 18" dolls?

No, but I used to before I got an AG doll.

 4. What is your absolute favorite brand of dolls?

American Girl

5. What is the next doll (AG or non-AG) you want to get?

 Well, I would love to get Cecile, Ivy, Saige, and Rebecca.

 6. What is your favorite thing to do with your dolls?

Dress them up in stylish outfits and then photograph them.

7. Do you have a place for your dolls, like a corner of the room, where their beds are and stuff?

In the floor of my closet, but I am getting a doll house soon!

 8. Would you rather use the computer/watch TV/play on your electrical device/play video games/play with your dolls?

"Play" with my dolls and then use the computer.  (You know, to blog!)

9. If your parents told you could only have 1 doll, what would you do?

I would say, "What?!?!? Why?"

  10. Have you ever found an American Girl brand item (can be anything) at a second-hand store?

No, I wish. :(  I look every time.

  11. Do your friends share your love for dolls?

1 maybe.  I'm not completely sure though.

   12. What is your favorite non-AG doll brand?

Barbie

 13. Where do you get your inspiration?

Myself and other blogs.

 14. Does anyone in your family share your love for dolls?

Yes!  My little sister has two AG dolls of her own (so far...) and my mom really likes dolls too.  (She has ever since she was a little girl.)  She would buy some just for herself and "play" with them if she had the time. 

 15. Where did you get the idea to start a blog?

Well, ever since I started visiting blogs I knew that I eventually wanted to start one because I love writing and photography.  I sort of forgot about it until I discovered the Spicys and realized (some where back in my head) that I really, really, really wanted to start a blog, so I did!

I will award these blogs:

Forever American Girl

It's My Life by Grace

My American Girl's Story

Pretty Lily an American Girl

Doll Delight

Whispers of the Wind

 If you were one of the blogs picked above, answer the questions on your blog, award around 10 blogs, and let them know. 

Now on to our second tag!

  1. How would you describe your style?

Athletic, sporty, fashionable, stylish, and bold. 

2. What are your wardrobe staples?

 T-shirts, camis, and jeans.

3. Most expensive clothing item you own?

For myself I have no clue.  Doll wise, probably the AG Christmas dress from 2009.

 4. Most wanted item?

Again for myself I have no clue.  For dolls, well I have a lot of items that I want but from AG I would have to say Saige's Sweater Outfit.

 5. Favorite designer?

For myself I don't know.  For dolls Liberty Jane.

 6. How much do you spend on clothing? 

As cheap as possible while there is still great quality.  (Unless of course it's something I just have to have.)

 7. Favorite places to shop?

For myself, Aeropostale and Maurices.  For dolls, American Girl, Liberty Jane, and Etsy.

8. Favorite Fragrance? 

Uhhhh I hardly ever wear fragrances.

  9. Favorite way to do your hair?

High pony.

 10. Most prized possession?

I'm not really sure. 

 Five People to award:

Pretty Lily an American Girl

Forever American Girl

Doll Delight

It's My Life by Grace

My American Girl's Story 

Thanks for tagging us!

XOXO,

Katie and Adollable Dolls  

P.S.  DollDiaries is having to huge and amazing giveaways!  Check them out! 

 

Make Twisted Fabric Flower Pillows

Hi girlies!  So two days ago when we showed you here how to make a couch some of you asked how we made these pillows.  So today that's what I'm going to do.

You're going to need:

-fabric

-scissors

-hot glue gun (Don't we use this every time?☺)

-sewing machine or needle and thread

-stuffing

Cut a rectangle 3 inches wide and 4 inches long.  This is for the pillow part.  Cut a strip of coordinating fabric 2 inches wide and about 24 inches long. (You won't use all of this.)  This is for the flower part.

Put your pillow pieces right sides together and sew all the way round, but leaving about  1/2 inches open.  Right side out, stuff, and sew the opening closed.

Take your other piece of fabric and start twisting it.

Add a dab of hot glue and begin rolling it into a spiral/circle.

Once you have the size you want cut off the excess fabric leaving a little bit.  Add hot glue to the back of the flower and press the extra bit of fabric on top of it.

(The front)

Add some hot glue to the back of the flower and press on to the pillow. 

Ta da!

Aren't they so cute?!?!  Have fun with these.  Try making several in different sizes for one pillow.  Be creative!

Have a lovely day!

Kirsten

P.S. Thank you so, so much for 20 followers!!!!!  We are so excited!

Make a Couch

Hi everyone!  Today I'm going to show you how to make a comfy, cushy, couch.
You're going to need:
-fabric
-cardboard
-hot glue gun
-scissors
-pencil
-ribbon
-fabric scraps, fleece or stuffing

 First start off with a shoebox and some extra cardboard.  (And yes, that's a pizza box.)

Place the shoebox on top of the cardboard and place your doll sitting on the shoebox.  Draw a line where your her shoulders are.  Draw a line the width of the shoebox.

Cut it out.

Tape the piece to the back of the shoebox.

We taped another piece of cardboard on top of the seat to make it sturdier.

Draw a line on the back of the couch where your doll's elbow is.

Place the couch on it's side on the cardboard.  Draw a line on the cardboard where the elbow line is on the back of the couch.

Cut the piece out twice as long.

Fold the cardboard in half on the line.  Tape to hold it in place.

Tape it to the side of the couch.

Cover the couch with fleece, fabric scraps, towels, or any other kind of padding.  We put some fabric scraps in an old pillow case.  We added some fleece at the arm rests.

Cover the couch in fabric.

Hot glue the fabric to the bottom.

Hot glue a piece of cardboard on the bottom.

Hot glue some ribbon around the bottom to finish it  off.

And you're done! 

Enjoy your comfy new seat!
Marisol