Craft: No Sew Tie Blanket

When Courtney is ready to snuggle up for a nice long movie, she uses her tie blanket. This blanket does not require any sewing, so it is a very easy craft!

What you need for this project:

• ruler
• fabric scissors (regular will work too)
• fuzzy fleece fabric in two colors

To start, lay out your first fabric and cut it to these dimensions. Length: 25 inches (2 feet, 1 inch)
Width 18 inches (1 foot, 6 inches)

Now lay the piece you just cut on top of your second piece of fabric.

Cut it to the same size as your first piece of fabric.

With the materials on top of each other, cut the corners out in squares. The sides of the squares should be 2 and 1/4 inches long.

Cut strips all around the blanket the same length as the squares. (2 and 1/4 inches)

Tie the strips on the top to the strips on the bottom in a knot.

Here is a finished blanket.

Courtney can stay warm with her new blanket.

Here are some fun facts about today's post:

• Courtney is from American Girl
• Her pajamas were sewn by my sister

My Extra Special Christmas Present!

This year for Christmas, I got a BIG surprise! No, it's not as big as a doll, but it's still pretty cool! My uncle and my cousin built me a bunk bed for my dolls! Yippie! I am glad because right now the bed that I have is a pretty tight squeeze for my 4 dolls to fit in. 

What a great gift! Thanks to my uncle and cousin again for building this for me! 
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Fun With AG Fan Giveaway with Sew Sweet Doll Boutique

Fun With AG Fan is giving away the most adorable western/ cowgirl outfit from Sew Sweet Doll Boutique. If you'd like to win this, visit Fun With AG Fan!

 Hurry! Giveaway ends December 24, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. CST!

I Made an Award! The Dandelion Award

I've made up an award! The Dandelion Award! It may be a little chilly this time of year to be thinking about dandelions and flowers, but it will be fun anyway!

• Here are the rules:
• Thank the person who nominated you and link back to them
• Answer this question: If you could blow a dandelion and make a wish, what would you wish for?
• Answer 5 this or that questions
• Nominate 3-5 other blogs and comment on their blogs so they know they were nominated
• Make up 5 this or that questions for the people you nominated

I nominate:
Emily and Friends
Darling Dolls
AGDTime Blog
Small Town American Girlz
American Girl Place

Here are my this or that questions for you:
Which do you prefer?

• Ice Cream or Cake?
• Inside or Outside?
• Pen or Pencil?
• Tennis Shoes or Boots?
• Sweat Pants or Jeans?  

If you do not want this award, don't feel forced to take it. There will be no hurt feelings on my end. :)

Have a great Day!
P.S. 20 days 'till Christmas!

News: Springfield Dolls Holiday Blowout Sale!

Springfield is having a Black Friday Sale! Buy 2 gift sets, and get 1 free! Use Promo Code: FreeSet

 

• Offer valid for a limited time only at store.SpringfieldDolls.com

• PLACE 3 GIFT SETS IN YOUR CART.  AFTER ENTERING THE CODE FREESET, THE LOWEST PRICED GIFT SET WILL BE FREE.
• To redeem offer online, promo code FREESET must be entered at checkout.
• Offer is not valid at retail stores.
• This offer may not be combined with other promotions.
• Taxes are excluded from the discount.
• No adjustments to prior purchases.
• Not valid for cash.
• One use per customer.

**Offer valid through DECEMBER 1, 2014 online at store.SpringfieldDolls.com.

Hurry! Offer ends December 1, 2014!

Doll Diaries Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate to Laurent Doll

Doll Diaries is having a giveaway! If you'd like to win a $75 Laurent Doll gift certificate, visit Doll Diaries to enter.

Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, November 30, 2014!

Craft: No Sew Tutu for Your Doll

Looking for a way to make a tutu for your doll without sewing? I've created a tutu for Addy.

What you need for this project:

•  a doll
• scissors
• ruler
• elastic
• hot glue gun
• tulle/netting/mesh fabric

Let's start with our elastic.

Wrap a piece around your doll's waist. Make sure you leave a little extra overlap.

Hot glue the elastic together. (This is what the overlapping part was for.)

It should fit nicely around your doll's waist.

Cut a piece of fabric 1 foot long.

Cut it into 1 inch wide strips. (Each piece should now be 1 foot by 1 inch.)

Fold the strip in half so a loop is created at the top.

Lay the strip under the elastic with the loop at the top.

Feed the bottom of the strip through the loop wit the elastic in between to form a knot. Pull tight.

Continue to cut strips and tie them to the elastic band.

Here is a finished tutu.

Addy is excited to start ballet!

Here are some fun facts about today's post:
Addy and her dress are from American Girl.

Fun With AG Fan Giveaway: Snow Queen Outfit

Fun With AG Fan is having a giveaway with Dreamworld Collections! If you'd like to win this snow queen outfit, click here.

Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, November 20, 2014 at Midnight CST!

Grateful Blogger Tag

Rylee at Picture Perfect AG tagged me with the Grateful Blogger Tag. Thank you, Rylee!

Here are the rules:

• Thank the person who nominated you, they will surely appreciate it! Also, leave a link back to the person who nominated you.
• Write ten things you are thankful for. Here's the tricky part though, you can't just say you are thankful for gum or video games, or whatever "little" things you want to discuss. Think deeply about what is important to you. Explain why.
• Tag ten other bloggers; our goal is to tag everyone. Comment on the blogs you nominated so they know you tagged them.
•  Add the pic above to your sidebar or award page and thank the person who nominated you.

I am grateful for:
1. Family
2. Friends
3. Life
4. Animals
5. Nature
6. Opportunities to do great things
7. A home to live in
8. My dolls
9. Being able to have a blog
10. God, who is always there for me and gives me so much to be thankful for.

I tag:
The dollies on creamsicle street
Fun With AG Fan 
All Things Doll
Girly Doll Type
American Girl Collage
Dollicious
Emily and Friends
Shining Star AG
Little Dollhouse on the Prairie
Simply Dollightful

Thank you again, Rylee.

Doll Diaries Giveaway: Frozen Dresses and Stuffed Olaf

Doll Diaries is having a giveaway with Daydream Doll Boutique. If you'd like to win these adorable dresses and stuffed Olaf, visit Doll Diaries.

 Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, November 15, 2014!

News: Springfield Dolls Fall Sale

Springfield Dolls is having a Fall Sale! 30% off select items, and free shipping on orders of $65 and over. Use Code FALL14

• Offer valid for a limited time only at store.SpringfieldDolls.com
• To redeem offer online, promo code FALL14 must be entered at checkout.
• Offer is not valid at retail stores.
• This offer may not be combined with other promotions.
• Taxes are excluded from the discount.
• No adjustments to prior purchases.
• Not valid for cash.
• One use per customer.

Hurry! Offer ends November 19, 2014!

2000 Pagewiews Thank You And Printable Posters

Thank you everyone for 2,000 pageviews! It may not be a big number compared to other blogs, but it means a lot to me that people like my blog and visit it. When I had 1,000 pageviews, I created posters for your dolls that you could print. I am doing the same thing here, except these posters are to color in. I hope you enjoy them! Thank you again!

Download the posters here.

P.S. Keep visiting my blog! I will make more posters when I reach 5,000 pageviews!

Blogger Recognition Award

Hope Harman from All Things Doll nominated me for the Blogger Recognition Award. Thank you, Hope!

Here are the rules:

• Give a brief story of how your blog got started, and give a piece or two of advice to new bloggers
• Comment on each blog that you nominate so they know
• Provide a link to the original post on Edge of Night

My story:
When I first started looking at doll websites and blogs, I thought they were really cool. I had so many crafts and ideas that I wanted to post about. So then I decided to create my own blog. On May 31, 2014, my blog was created.

My tips to new bloggers:
1. Get your name out there. See if blogs you like do guest posts. If they do, send them a craft, photostory, etc. Have them give a link back to your blog. Chances are, many people will come to your blog and see all the awesome stuff there!
2. Follow. Follow the blogs you like on Google+ .(if you have Google+) They might follow you back. Then, people who visit their Google+ page or blog, might see your picture and come visit your blog.

I nominate:
The Salty Breeze
The dollies on creamsicle street
Emily and Friends

Thank you again, Hope!

Award: Famous People Tag

Ginny and June from Small Town American Girlz nominated me for the Famous People Tag.

Here are the rules:
Put up the Famous People Tag Button and link back to the person who tagged (nominated) you.
Answer the questions
Tag (nominate) the last 10 people that commented on your blog (excluding anonymytes or the person who tagged you)

Ginny and June's questions and my answers:
1. Who is your favorite singer or group?
Carrie Underwood
2. If your favorite male actor was in the same room as you right now, what would your reaction be?
I don't necessarily have a favorite.
3. Is there a famous person who you used to love, but you've suddenly changed your mind?
Taylor Swift
4. Name a famous person you like whose name starts with v.
Vanna White
5. What is one of your favorite red carpet dresses?
I don't keep up with that kind of stuff.
6. Who's your favorite royal person?
Kate Middleton
7. Who is your favorite child actor/actress?
Abigail Breslin (she was in Kit Kittredge, and Nim's Island)
8. Is there an actor/actress that you actually like all the private lives of?
I don't keep up on that kind of stuff.
9. Do you think the actors/actresses have improved over the past 100 years?
I don't keep up on that kind of stuff.
10. What is the weirdest famous people name?
Halle Berry
11. Do you think you look like a famous person? Which one?
Nope.
12. Share your favorite famous person quote.
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." ~Walt Disney
13. Who's your favorite dancer?
I don't keep up on that kind of stuff.
14. Who is your favorite actress and why? When did you decide she was your favorite one?
My favorite actress in Keira Knightley. She is my favorite because she is in one of my favorite movies, Pirates of the Caribbean.
15. Have you ever met/seen/been near a famous person?
Nope.
 
I nominate:
American Girl Place
AGDTime
Girly Doll Type
Oh My Dollies
Treasured Friendships with a Flair
All Things Doll  
Simply Dollightful
My Simple Sweet Doll Houses

It is fine if you choose to decline.
I ask you the same 15 questions Ginny and June asked me.

Frozen Lounge Wear Giveaway on Fun With AG Fan!

Fun with AG Fan is having a giveaway from Zig Zag Fashions! If you'd like to win this cute and detailed outfit, visit Fun With AG Fan.

 

Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, October 31, 2014 CST!

Doll Diaries Giveaway: Springfield Baking Gift Set & 2 Mystery Outfits

Doll Diaries is having a giveaway for the Springfield Baking Gift Set and two other mystery outfits. Visit Doll Diaries to enter.

 Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, October 25, 2014!

2014 Memories From Camp

Camp Doll Diaries ended in August for the dolls. Courtney, McKenna, Addy, and Saige all had a great time! Here are some memory photos that were taken while they were at camp.

Courtney sets up the tent.

 The dolls and their paper suns that they made.

Saige, Addy, McKenna, and Courtney enjoy a picnic supper outside their tent.

Saige catching insects with her net.

Here is Addy guarding her team's flag in a game of Capture The Flag.

McKenna and her new cookbook that she got from camp.

The dolls had a great time at camp this year! Did your dolls go to summer camp? What was their favorite activity?

Doll Diaries Giveaway: Sewing Machine For Dolls and Accessories

Doll Diaries has teamed up with Living a Doll's Life to bring you this fantastic giveaway featuring a sewing machine and accessories! Visit Doll Diaries to enter.

Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, October 16, 2014!

P.S. Also visit Living A Doll's Life!

1 Year Giveaway on AGDTime Blog

AGDTime Blog is having a giveaway to celebrate 1 year! There will be two winners. If you'd like to enter, please click here.

Hurry! Giveaway runs October 6-10!

American Planet Giveaway on Oh My Dollies

Oh My Dollies is having a giveaway from American Planet. If you'd like to win this fall outfit for your dolls, visit Oh My Dollies to enter.

Hurry! Giveaway ends October 9, 2014 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time.

Sunshine Award!

AGDTime Blog has nominated me for the Sunshine Award! This is my first award and I am very excited!

Here are the rules:

• State 5 facts about yourself.
• Answer the 5 questions that the people who nominated you asked.
• Make up 5 new questions and nominate a few other bloggers.

Here are my five facts:

• I like dinosaurs 
• My favorite color is blue
• I have a fear of singing or speaking in front of an audience.
• I like to read.
• My favorite singer is Carrie Underwood.

Here are AGDTime's questions:
Favorite App?
I don't really have one. I'm not much of a technology person.
Favorite Youtuber?
Anyone whose videos are about dolls!
If you could change anything, what would it be?
I would take away tornadoes.
Favorite post you have done?
I like my candy bar craft tutorial.
Are dolls your favorite things?
Absolutely!

I nominate:
Emily and Friends
Fun With AG Fan 
Simply Dollightful 

Here are my questions for you:
What do you like on top of ice cream?
If you could go back in time, what time period would you visit?
If you were a superhero, what would your power be?
Do you have a favorite movie?
What is your biggest fear?

Doll Diaries Giveaway: DreamWorld Collections Fall Fashions

Doll Diaries is having a giveaway for these fall fashions from DreamWorld Collections.

Want to win these amazing outfits? Visit Doll Diaries to enter.

Hurry! Giveaway ends Midnight, October 3, 2014. 

1000 Pageviews Thank You and Printable Posters

Thank you everyone for 1000 pageviews. To say thank you, I have created some posters for your dolls' rooms, lockers, or classrooms that you can download for free!

 Download PDF file here.

Thank you so much for reading my blog!