Thursday, July 29, 2010

Handmade Doll Clothes & Pillow!

Hi everyone! :)

This week I have been doing a sewing camp and I have been doing lots of projects! I got all of my fabric

from Jo Ann's Fabric Store.Here is what I've made so far this week!

Watermelon Print Skort and White Shirt
Modeled by: Chrissa





















Chrissa models it





















Closeup

Polkadot Shorts- Modeled by: Lanie





















Cutie :)







































Closeup- These were really easy to make!

Personalized Name Pillow
















It says my name! :) I think I'm going to make more of these for my family members.

I'm going to be making a lot more clothing for my dolls at sewing camp! I'll be doing more posts as I make more clothes!

Do you like to sew? Have you ever made any outfits for your doll?

~Anne~

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Winner of My Giveaway!!

Hi everyone!

It is time to announce the winner of my giveaway! First, I'd like to thank all 8 of you for entering my giveaway!

Now, right now I have everyone's name on a slip of paper folded in half in a large bowl.

Now I am mixing them up.......................................................................

Mixing them up some more.....................................................................

I have a folded slip of paper in my hand...................................................

And the winner is....................................................................................

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CLAIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Claire! You won the pair of doll flip flops! :)

I just sent you an email, telling you! :)

Thank you so much to everyone that entered!

And don't worry if you didn't win this one, I will have another giveaway soon! ;)

~Anne~

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Last day to enter my Giveaway & Updates!

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder, that today is the last day to enter my giveaway! So, if you'd like to enter, please do so soon.  I will announce the winner tommorow! :)

Also, I am getting the campus guide for Inner Star University! My mom surprised me and ordered it today! :) Thanks, Mom! I will tell you all my username once I get it. Did any of you get it?

I am also putting a poll on my right side bar. This time I'm asking you what song you'd like to hear me sing in a future video.

Also, I am planning a special video post later (not singing) for this week along with some other projects I have been working on just to let you all know! :)

~Anne~

Monday, July 26, 2010

Rebecca Photo Shoot- Poll Results!

Hello everyone! :)

So for a few weeks, I had a poll on my right sidebar. It said "Who would you like to see more pictures of?" Then is had all the names of the dolls I own underneath it. The doll with the most votes was.........................
REBECCA!

So as promised, I took many pictures of the winning dolly.... Rebecca! Here are the photo shoot pictures:






















Pretty Becky outside






















Becky on the bench






















I like this dress on her. :)
























:)

I hoped you liked the pictures! :) Did you like this idea? I may do a poll like that again! Also, tommorow is the last day to enter my Giveaway! Thank you to everyone that has already entered!

~Anne~

Saturday, July 24, 2010

COOL TAG!

Hi everyone!

I found this tag on Jerica's Blog, it's an old tag, but I want to do it! She tagged anyone that wanted to do it.

Thanks, Jerica!

Here I go:

FOOD-OLOGY

What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch! I love ranch dressing on salad and on cucumbers!

What is your favorite sit down restaurant? Outback Steakhouse

What food could you eat for 2 weeks straight and not get sick of it? Chocolate Chip Cookies and macaroni and cheese that's not from a box.

What are your pizza toppings of choice? I like plain cheese, or with just some pepperoni.

What do you like to put on your toast? Butter & Jelly

TECHNOLOGY

How many televisions are in your house? 3

What color is your cell phone? Blackish-greyish with a pink cover on it. ;)

What does the first text message in your inbox say and who sent it? Well, at the moment my cell phone is out of battery. But I think it's from one of my friends.

Who was the last person to call you? Well my older brother called my mom and me today.

BIOLOGY

Are you right handed or left handed? Right handed

Have you ever had anything removed from your body? I've had teeth pulled.

What was the last heavy item you lifted? Groceries

RANDOM-OLOGY

If it were possible, would you want to know when you were going to die? I don't think so.

If you could change your name what would it be? I like my name, so I woudn't change it.

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? No

DUMB-OLOGY

How many pairs of flip flops do you have? 2

Last time you had a run- in with the cops? NEVER
Last person you talked to in person? My mom

Favorite month? October, December, and summer months

CURRENT-OLOGY

Missing someone? Yes

Mood? Excited to sew doll clothes next week!

What are you listening to? My mom

Watching? The computer screen and the TV

Worried about? I'm not really worried at the moment.

RANDOM-OLOGY

What's the last movie you watched? Little House on the Prairie and How the West was Won

Do you smile often? YES!

Do you always answer your phone? Most of the time

It's four in the morning and u get a text, who is it? My friends don't text me that late. It would probably be a wrong number.

What would you change your eye color to if you could? Blue

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I don't go to Sonic.

Doo you own a digital camera? Yes

Have you ever had a pet fish? No, but I'd like one.

Favorite Christmas song? I like so many Christmas songs, that I can't decide.

What's on your list for your birthday? A Vera Bradley Duffle Bag & Notebook, doll stuff, an AG doll, clothes, makeup, and jewelry!

Can you do push ups? Yes, they aren't perfect though. My PE teacher makes us do them.

Can you do a chin up? I don't think I've ever done one.

Do you have any saved texts? Not ones I've sent.

Ever been in a car wreck? No, thank goodness!

Do you have an accent? No, but I had a funny little kid accent when I was really little.

What is the last song to make you cry? I think it was "Only Hope" from a Walk to Remember. But I wasn't really crying.

Plans tonight? Babysitting my nephew while he is sleeping and watching Little House on the Prairie.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? What does that mean?

Have you ever been given roses? Yes, I think for ballet recitals and graduation.

Current hate right now? I really don't like when it is 101 degrees outside.

Met someone who has changed your life? Yes

What were you doing at 12 A.M yesterday? Reading in bed, but just about to quit and go to sleep.

What was the first thing you thought when you woke up? I wondered if my family was coming to visit.

This was a fun tag! Thanks for tagging me, Jerica! I tag anyone that wants to do this tag!

I'm up late tonight babysitting, so I am tired.

~Anne~

Friday, July 23, 2010

Daisy Cake & Ruthie!

Hi everyone!

This week I did a cooking camp and made many yummy things to eat! I had a lot of fun!

Here is a list of what I made with everyone during the week:

Pizza
Cupcakes
Chicken Pot Pie
Cream Puffs
Mini Biscuits Bites
Macaroni and Cheese
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Root Beer Chocolate Bundt Cake
Vanilla Ice Cream
Cinnamon Rolls
Salad
Taco Puffs
Neapolitan
Croutons
Shepherds Pie
And...... CAKE with fondant and icing!!

We made a cake and then put icing on it. Then we put the fondant covering on! After that, we put different colors and shapes of fondant on it to decorate it! I decided to make daisies with the fondant and put it on the cake!

It was all very yummy, except we didn't get to try the vanilla ice cream. I think the teacher forgot about it. Oh well. Anyway, we all got to bring our cake home with us! So, knowing me, I had to take pictures!

















The cake I made with fondant on top!

















Closeup! It's all edible!

















Ruthie wanted to have her picture taken with the cake! (She loves cake!) ;)

We ate some of it for dessert tonight! It was delicious!

Do you like to cook or bake? Have you ever made a cake or decorated one? I'd love to know! ;)

Also, my giveaway is still going on if you'd like to enter!

~Anne~

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Video of Rebecca!!!

Hi everyone! :)

Here is a video I took when I got Rebecca! My computer wouldn't let me save it when I tried before. But now it does, so I can you show you all! :) I will post more later! Hope you enjoy! :)

(Also, the person singing in the background is my sister.) LOL Also, please enter my giveaway below if you haven't already! Thanks!


~Anne

Monday, July 19, 2010

My First Giveaway! The BIG SURPRISE!!!

Hi everyone!

This is the BIG SURPRISE you've all been waiting for! It is my First Giveaway! I am very excited!

So you probably want to know what I'm giving away. LOL Since it's summer time, I am giving away.........


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Doll Flip Flops!

















You could win this adorable pair of flip flops for you American Girl doll! :)

Here is how you can enter! :)

1. You must have a parent's permission.

2. Comment below with your name/nickname along with a sentence of what your doll/s likes to do in the summer. Please include your email, so I can contact you if you win. If you are not allowed to post your email here, you can contact me if you win.

Deadline to Enter: Next Tuesday: July 27, 2010

On Wednesday, July 28, I will put all of the names of the people who entered in a bowl, mix them up, and draw one out without looking. So the winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 28!

I hope you can enter my giveaway! Please tell your friends about my giveaway! :) Thanks! :)

~Anne

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Favorite Book Scenes- Pride and Prejudice

Hi everyone! :)

I recently took some pictures of Rebecca and Charlotte portraying similar scenes from the book Pride and Prejudice. I took them for AGC Round 3, My Favorite Book. Charlotte's favorite book is Pride and Prejudice. In these scenes, Charlotte is Jane and Rebecca is Elizabeth. It took me several tries to get the picture just right.

Here are my attempts until I got it just right.

1st Try



















The book is falling down. It took me three more tries before I got the book to stay.

4th Try



















PERFECT!

Rebecca (Elizabeth) is holding a flower and Charlotte (Jane) is holding a letter from Mr. Bingley.

It was very difficult to get the dolls to stay standing up, so I put a doll stand behind them both, so they'd stay up. I also got about 14 bug bites while I was doing these pictures. LOL

Have you read Pride and Prejudice or seen the movie? I read it this year and school and watched the movie too.

Also, I have a very big surprise planned for you all, it will hopefully be up tonight or tommorow!!! But right now it's a secret! :)

~Anne

Saturday, July 17, 2010

AG Decorated Binder- Craft # 2

Hi everyone! :)

Here is the 2nd craft tutorial for you!

AG Decorated Binder



















I made this last year and used it for history at school! :)

You can make it too!

Directions:

1. Find some AG related pictures you like.

2. Cut them out.

3. Attach the pictures with tape. *Note* It's easier to glue/tape them to a pretty piece of paper.

4. Insert into binder and you're done! :)

Hope you liked this craft idea! If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments about crafts, just comment below.

Also if you haven't voted on my poll on my right sidebar, please please vote!

~Anne

Friday, July 16, 2010

Double Ponies- Hair Style # 1

Hi everyone! :)

In addition to having craft tutorials posted on my blog, I will also be having hairstyle tutorials!

Here is the first one:

Double Pony Tails

1. Lightly mist and brush your doll’s hair to get any tangles out.

2. Gather a little bit of her hair from the front of her forehead and put it into a small ponytail on one side of her head. Secure with a ponytail holder.

3. Repeat on the other side.

4. Make sure the two ponytails look like they are at the right angle from each other.

5. Add a hair ribbon if you like and you’re done!

Here is what it should look like!


Note: (This hairstyle looks really cute on dolls with short, curly hair.
But it looks adorable on all of them!)

Doll: Ruthie
Hairstyle done by: Anne

If you have any suggestions or questions on hairstyles, you can comment below.
Hope you liked it!

~Anne

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Reading Tag!

Hi everyone! :)



I found a reading tag and award on May's Magical Blog and she tagged anyone that hasn't read any of the Harry Potter books. I have never read any Harry Potter books. Thanks, May!

So here is the tag:

What is your favorite book? I have a lot of favorite books. They are the Mandie Mystery Series, American Girl books, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Anne of Green Gables Series, The Little House Books, Cecile Gates if Gold, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

What was the last book you read? Pride and Prejudice and Anne of Avonlea

How many times have you read your favorite book? Well, I've read some American Girl books more than once, like Meet Kit, Meet Felicity, etc.

Which do you prefer: reading a book, or watching TV? I like doing both, but I prefer watching TV.

What book are you currently reading? The Chosen by Chaim Potok and Anne of the Island by Lucy Maud Montgomery

What was the first book you ever read? (besides little learning to read books) Probably Meet Felicity. ?? I don't remember.

I liked this tag, it was fun! I tag anyone that had read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe or any of the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis.

Thanks for tagging me, May! :)

~Anne

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The New American Girl Items!

Hi everyone! :)

American Girl has so many NEW cute outfits, accessories, and more! The JLY dolls are now called My American Girl dolls, which have new outfits and accessories! There is a new pet set, spa set, bathtub, braces set, earrings, horse, and much more! My favorite new things are the Pet Show Outfit for dolls and the Fall Treats Set! I'm asking for those for my birthday! The Pet Show Outfit is simply adorable! I also like the Pretty & Plaid Outfit and Western Riding Outfit & Hat for dolls! Some other new things are the Healthy Smile Set for dolls and the Sweet Treats Pajamas! There is so much more though! You can see them all on the website! What is your favorite new thing?

Although, I love the new stuff, I'm a little upset you have to buy a new doll to have full access to play the new games... it's so expensive. It also seems a little bit like Webkinz.

~Anne

Monday, July 12, 2010

Sneek Peek of the NEW AG things!

Hi everyone!

I just did a post, but I want to do another one! LOL

American Girl currently has JLY dolls, but is changing the name to My American Girl.

The dolls now have NEW outfits, accessories, and more that you choose from! :)

You can also choose which doll you want and make her look like you!

Here is a link!

http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/static/myag.jsp

Also you can check out my new Links page at the top of my blog!

~Anne

Doll Sized Food!

Hi everyone!

A few months ago, I went to Hershey Park and found these doll sized things!


Jolly Rancher Soda and Hershey's Syrup!




Lanie LOVES chocolate syrup! mmmmm LOL

They are a great size for your dolls!

Do you ever find doll sized things anywhere?

~Anne

Saturday, July 10, 2010

THANK YOU GABBY!! 20th Post!

Hi everyone!

This is my 20th post!

I want to say a BIG thank you to Gabby @ I Heart American Girl!
My prize from her giveaway came yesterday! Thank you so much, Gabby! My dolls and I really like the tank top!

Here are a few pictures:



Charlotte models the pretty tank top.





Closeup- It says Sweet as Sugar on it. The tank top is so cute! :)

Thanks again so much, Gabby! :)

Also, please vote on the poll on my right sidebar. I will show lots of pictures of which ever doll wins! :)

~Anne

Friday, July 9, 2010

New Feature: Award Application!

Hi everyone! :)

Since most everyone loves getting awards for their blogs, I decided to make some of my own awards! :) I made a new page at the top of my blog titled Award Application! If you are interested in getting an award from me, you can apply for it. The page has the directions, form and pictures of the awards as well. I will contact you, if you get the award. I hope you like it!

~Anne

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Vera Bradley Purse- Doll Sized

Hi everyone! :)

My sister got this mini key chain purse FREE with a Vera Bradley purchase a few years ago. She gave it to me, and it's the perfect size for your dolls!






You may still be able to find one at a Vera Bradley store or online. Do any of you like Vera Bradley?

~Anne

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Patriotic Picture!

Hi everyone! :)

This is Charlotte, Anne's doll again! This is what I did to celebrate the 4th of July!



I performed a patriotic tap dance in my sparkly costume! (In case any of you wanted to know, it's Molly's Tap Costume.) But I'm borrowing it!

Kirsten and Felicity wanted to watch. :)

What did you all do for the 4th of July?

(Also, you can check the Favorite Photos page to see more pictures of us dolls!)

~Charlotte

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Awards and TAG!

Hi everyone! :)

A while ago, I was awarded and tagged, but I wasn't able to post on my blog yet. So I'll do the tag now! Sammy @ Sammy Sleuth's Blog tagged me! :) Thanks, Sammy! Here I go! :)

Here is the first award:


For this award, I'm supposed to tell you 7 things about myself that you might not know.

1. I was born in Florida.
2. I don't like traveling on planes.
3. I am an aunt! :)
4. I am the youngest in my family.
5. I love watching Little House on the Prairie!
6. I go to a private school.
7. I used to really dislike pickles, but now I like them. LOL

I will tag:

Madeline @ American Girl Doll Central
Gabby @ I Heart American Girl
Karalee @ My View of the World
Miranda @ Sweet Pea Cove: A world for dolls

The next award is:



For this award, I'm supposed to tell you 7 things that make me happy, which are a little unusual.

1. Jumping on a Trampoline
2. Eating Ice Cream
3. Getting something in the mail
4. Getting a new pair of shoes
5. Going down a water slide
6. Water Balloons
7. A Beach

I will tag:

Madeline @ American Girl Doll Central
Gabby @ I Heart American Girl
Karalee @ My View of the World
Miranda @ Sweet Pea Cove: A world for dolls


The next award is for anyone who promises to be pure. So I don't need to tag anyone.



The last award is:



I don't have to write anything for this one, but I'll tag:

Madeline @ American Girl Doll Central
Gabby @ I Heart American Girl
Karalee @ My View of the World
Miranda@ Sweet Pea Cove: A world for dolls


WOW! This was a long post! Thanks again for tagging me, Sammy!

~Anne

Back from Vacation & 20 Followers!!!!

Hi everyone!! :)

I just got back from vacation in Florida! So that's whyI haven't posted for a few days. I'm very glad to be home! I hope you all had a great 4th of July! I had a great 4th of July! I saw lots of fireworks! There were so many of them ALL night! LOL My family and I got to watch them on the beach! What did you do on the 4th of July? I also want to thank all 20 of my followers! Thank you all for following my blog! :) I have some awesome posts planned too, so please check back soon! :)

~Anne

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Molly's Paper Dolls!

Hi everyone!

Yesterday, Charlotte told you all about how my sister gave me a few AG things to borrow! One of the other things I want to show you is Molly's paper dolls!



American Girl used to sell Molly's paper dolls with her Rain Coat Set, but they retired it. I think these paper dolls are really neat!


This is what the Rain Coat Set looks like!
I thought this was cool, so I wanted to show you!
I hope you enjoyed reading about them! :)

~Anne