Z with one of our trees.  [We've got 2; the heavy ornaments go on our fake tree and the lighter ornaments go on the real tree which happens to be right next to the front door.

Z and me

Recently we made some tutus for my dolls.  I think they came out really well.

My mom learned how to make the tutu from aheartfulloflove.com, but then we just cut them shorter.  I think it came out really cute.

Rachel also has a new headband made from a doll headband form from Punch Place Plus and ducktape.  On a website my mom found, the headbands were decorated with fabric not duck tape.  I will do a "How to" in the near future.  I also have a request how to make the scarf that Marisol is wearing in this photo as well... I will try to do those two posts before the summer!

Have a great week or two (no more than that hopefully)!!
Lily

Once again, I've missed my one week goal, but you have to admit that I have been doing much better than I have been!  I used this book (again) to make a duck tape purse for my doll.  In the book, you use a box for your "mold."  (You get this box back after you have finished your form).  I followed the instructions in the book, but a box from a deck of cards.  I think the purses came out really great!

If you use a bigger box, you can make a purse for you.  My mom is in the process of making one for herself (it'll be a lunch box), and it looks like the one on the cover of the book!  I can't wait to be able to show more duck tape crafts soon!

These are the purses I made!  Nicki modeled a few that went with her dress, and would like to know which one you think goes best!  Leave your comments below!

As always if you make a duck tape purse for you or your doll (using any pattern you find), I would love to see pictures, and will be happy to post them for you!!

I should have another post this weekend (since I have a long weekend)!!
Lily

You can also make a duck tape bows for mini-dolls.  I cut about 1 1/3" of duck tape for these, and then when I was finished, I cut some off the ends because it was too big for the mini-doll (and it's really hard to work with a really small amount of tape).

If you make any duck tape crafts, please email me a picture and I will definitely post it!  I'm so happy to have found a new hobby. ;)
~Lily

I really do enjoy blogging (again)!!  I am thinking of doing another craft for next weekend.  Can't wait to share it with you once it's finished. :-)  If you try this craft, please send me a picture agpixplace@gmail.com. 
~Lily

JJ, Pita (Karito Kids*), and Marisol (2005).
*It appears as though Karito Kids has gone out of business.  The Karito Kids website address isn't active.  These dolls were really nicely made, and I was disappointed when I learned that the company was no longer in business.

Here is the scene itself.  I don't like that the door is shorter than dolls just three inches taller than American Girl dolls because if this is supposed to be an elementary school room (which it looks like it would be), then the teachers would be at least three inches taller than the students. 

As I've said before, these posts won't be big, but it feels good to be back blogging.  Please remember that I have to approve your comments before they are posted, but this should take 48 hours or less.
~Lily

Nicki brings the pancakes she cooked to the table for her breakfast with Holly and Rachel.

Here are the doll-sized pancakes on a plate.  The forks are Mozaic brand forks (and the white plates too).  They are sold at Kroger, but are probably sold at party stores (they're for appetizers).  This company also sells little square bowls, spoons and knives.  These are are a little big for the dolls, but they're close enough.  My mom made the pink plate and pitcher at the "paint your own pottery" place uptown.  It was part of a miniature tea set.

While I'm at it, here's a much better picture of Holly than the original picture I posted.  :-) 
Hope everyone has a great week!!
~Lily