Well we have finally purchased our first American Girl doll. My 7 year old got Lea for her birthday this year and now I am finally elbow deep in all the accessories and books and clothes for Lea. She is a fairly high maintenance addition to our family 😉
I thought I would put together a list of ideas if you have little American Girl fans at home. Some fun crafts, simple sewing projects and other things you can make yourself for your dolls.
I would love to hear about anything you have made for your little American Girl dolls. It is never to early to start thinking ahead to holiday gifts- so you might save this post for ideas to create something special for your little one.
DIY Rolling Closet
*Unfortunately I can not find the original source for this idea. I do have a DIY rolling crate tutorial here that is similar.
Darling matching legwarmers for little ones and dolls
DIY American Girl Quilt and Bed
American Girl Flower Crown and Bun
DIY American Girl bottles and napkins
DIY American Girl Star Wars outfit
DIY American Girl Lea’s Rainforest House
DIY American Girl Potting Bench
DIY American Girl Bean Bag Chair
DIY American Girl Picnic Table and Bench
DIY Sleep Mask (how fun for slumber parties!)
DIY American Girl French Bakery
Hula Skirts for American Girls
DIY Sports Accessories from a sock!
DIY Doll Swing from a Dollar Store tub
DIY Clothes Hangers for the closet
DIY American Girl Bedding sets
How to Curl American Girl doll hair
DIY sleeping bag- that rolls up!
Not specifically for American Girl dolls but should work nonetheless- Bike Bucket Tutorial
And one more adorable blanket and matching pillow set. Such a cute gift idea!
American Girl nightgown (there is a big girl version as well to make a matching set)
DIY Lighted Bakery for American Girl
If that isn’t enough inspiration, here are some fun items you can purchase for your American Girl dolls:
Scooter// Camping Set // Robe Set // Pineapple Purse to match the DIY above // Eye Mask (to match the DUY project above) // Hair Brush
Thanks for the fun ideas! The laptop link is not working correctly!
Hi Carrie!
Sorry about that. Here is the link:
I had the American girl bug as a kid and now the girl I babysit has Lea and Grace. We love to do lots of DIYs to save money and have a fun activity together. We made an adorable bakery cart out of a hinged shoe box. We taped 2 shishkebab skewers to the sides of the shoe box, the same side that has the hinged attachment. On the kebab skewers we hung a sign saying “la petite patisserie”. We made cakes and cookies out of polymer clay (there are lots of tutorials, but they are pretty easy to figure out without them). We put a napkin over the box as a table cloth. When she is done playing, all the foods and accesories all fit inside the shoe box. Took us about 10 mins and its been hours of fun. You can use this basic idea to make fruit stands, lemonade stands or whatever else you desire.
Also look at thrift stores and on craigslist and facebook yardsales for AG stuff. we’ve gotten a haul from facebook worth over 1000 new, for under 100. And I have found doll beds, small kitchens and other doll sized things in thrift stores for cheap. keep your eyes open.
You must be an amazing babysitter Rachel! Great ideas!
Thanks for posting links to some great ideas! My daughter decorated a small tree for her dolls, we even made them stockings for their fireplace! (I wish I could upload a picture! ☺) The dolls are my daughters favorite toys, we find lots of fun crafts and printable to make for them!
Oh my gosh that sounds adorable Sandy! What a sweet Christmas memory she will have 🙂
I have made a little bed side table and a matching pillow set for my american girl
her name is madeline
This is amazing, Can’t wait to try it for a friend’s grandchildren. Thanks so much.
I tried the Another Storage Idea link twice. It took me to a snowstorm pic once and the tent page the second time. Is there a working link? Love the tent, by the way! I will be making a couple for my grand daughters dolls.
Thank you!
Laptop is a great idea!!
Wow! What a great article. My daughters played with them, and now my granddaughter does too. I have had as much fun making them clothes and accessories over the years as they have had playing with them. Thank you so much for so many ideas.
Oh lucky girls to have a crafty Grandma. 🙂
Can u guys send me stuff like that
oh my gosh!!!!!! these things are soooooooo easy and cute! I have two dolls Gabriela Mcbride and Kirsten Larson I replaced her wig with a really long soft blonde wig. this is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!