Make a Rain Poncho

 Hey there!  I don't know about you, but where we live it's been raining almost non-stop for the past several weeks!  So to stay dry we are going to show you how to make a rain poncho.

First, your going to need an old shower curtain, table cloth, or plastic bag.  We found this plastic stuff in the scrap bin at the fabric store.  Place a dinner plate on it and draw a circle about 3 inches bigger all the way around it.  Cut out the circle.

 Fold the circle in half and place your doll on it in the middle.  Mark where her shoulders are.

With it still folded cut a half circle.  Open it and see if it is big enough for your doll's head to fit through.  If not fold again and cut a deeper half circle.

Stay dry (or cool if it is really hot where you live).
Nadia☺

P.S.  Thank you for 40 followers!  We will have another giveaway once we reach 50!!!!!

Make a No-Sew Sleeping Bag!

Today I went to the craft cabin.  When I walked in our camp leader, Grace, waved me over to her table. 
"What are we making today?" I asked.
"No-sew, fleece sleeping bags."

First, I picked out some scissors.

Then Grace handed me some fleece.  That's a lot of fleece!

Then I cut out the rectangle.  First, fold your fabric in half.  Your feet will be where the fold is.  Then cut a rectangle 14 inches wide and 20 inches tall/long.  Fold the top layer of fleece about 5 inches back like the picture below.

Cut slits 1/2 inch wide and 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.  Tie the ends into knots.  Once you get to a fold (either on the top or bottom) cut it like the picture below.  For the part you folded back you will have 3 layers of fleece to tie.

Cut off the extra fleece on the sides.

Your done!  Wasn't that super easy?  You can add a pillow by cutting another square of fleece and placing it on top of the top part/the part with no knots.  (If that makes any sense.)  Sew 3 sides, stuff with fleece, and then sew the 4th side.
After I finished I hurried back to our cabin to try it out and get some pictures.  As you can see Nadia photo bombed the first one. :)

It was so warm and cozy that I had to take a little nap!

What have you been doing at Camp Doll Diaries?

Marisol

Get Ready for Summer!

First off I want to say that we had an awesome DIY post planned today.  We took the pictures this morning and went to load them on and BAM!  They wouldn't show up!  But they show up on the card.  We tried other SD cards took a few pictures and the same thing happened.  I even tried putting the SD card in my mom's camera and it still wouldn't work.  So please pray that everything starts working properly again! :/  Now onto today's post.
With summer here your doll will probably need a few new items for her wardrobe.  Who doesn't like new things in her closet  First, there is this GORGEOUS pink, damask dress and this beautiful aqua blue and white dress from The Whimsical Doll 2.

 
 Wouldn't these be lovely for a picnic?

Next we have a neon, pink swimsuit from Mena Bella.  Isn't is adorbs?  Who doesn't want one?  Neon pink is the perfect color for summer.


Also from Mena Bella is this pretty peplum top and skort.  Peplum is very popular right now and the colors would compliment almost any doll.
 

From Cinder Frost Studios we have these two adorable necklaces. 



 
 Aren't they beautiful?  They would add the perfect touch to any summer outfit.

From Elegant Basics, is these adorable purple and black outfit.  It's perfect for that fancy occasion.
 

And finally, from Release Rain, are these colored, denim capri/shorts.  Colored denim is  all "in" right now so your doll with be stylish for summer in these!

  

Love,
Elizabeth♥

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First Day of Camp!

Today was the first day of Camp Doll Diaries!  As soon as we arrived we went to check.  We had to wait a while because the line was really long.

 Finally Marisol checks in.  Our camp leader, Grace, was checking in everyone.  She is super nice!

Elizabeth is still waiting!  She has a huge bag!  She is wearing a headband that Angelique from My American Girl's Story sent us.  Isn't it adorbs?!?!  She is also wearing some chocolate chips converse that our lovely sponsor Ada from Release Rain sent us.  They are very well made, super easy to get on, and they are a neutral color so they go with lots of outfits.

Sonali and I chatted about what activities we are planning to do at camp while we waited for the other to check in.

Finally everyone checked in and we head to our cabin! 

A closer look at the sign.

 

Oh no!!!  There is only room for three in a cabin!  Some of us are going to have to camp in a tent!

I called the top bunk right away.  Marisol wasn't to happy about it! :)

Elizabeth was reading the schedule for meals and activities.

Ahhh!  Know I'm going to snuggle under my warm covers for a nice sleep.  I can't wait for tomorrow and all of the fun camp activities to begin!

Have a nice night!

Nadia☺ 

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P.P.P.S This is our 60th post!!!;)

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This is our entry for the week 1 photo challenge.

DIY Swimsuit Cover-Up

Happy June!  To get into the summer spirit I decided to show you all how to make a DIY swimsuit cover-up inspired by THIS human sized one on Pinterest..  These are great to toss on when you want to take a break from the water or you want to grab a quick snack before you hop back in.  I know I will be using this all summer.  I practically live in the water in the summer!

 

1.  Cut a rectangle of cotton fabric (we recommend using an old t-shirt) 6 inches wide and 19 inches long

2.  Cut 3, 1/2inch strips and braid together.  

3.  Cut attach the braid to one end and the side like in the picture.  Repeat on other side.  Sew.

To Wear It:

4.  Lay it flat with your doll on top.

5.  Take one side, bring it across your doll and slide their arm through the braided strap.

6.  Bring the other side across.

What do you think?  I can't wait to use mine!  (She means OURS!-Elizabeth)

Happy Summer!

Sonali