How To Make Macaroons for Dolls

Hey guys! Today, Valerie and I had no school due to icy roads. Yay! I decided to take advantage of the opportunity and make the doll macaroons I had been meaning to make. Let's get started!

1. Assemble your supplies. You will need...

-white oven bake clay

-pastel oven bake clay

-clay shaping tools (optional)

-aluminum foil 

-small pan

2. Cut a small slab of one of your pastel clays.

3. Roll the slab into a small ball.

4. Press down on the ball in the center with your thumb.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 two more times; once with the same pastel color, once with white.

6. Take the white circle and squish it between your fingers.

7. Use one of the clay shaping tools to make the edges wiggly (for lack of a better term).

8. Stack the three blobs together.

9. Repeat steps 2-8 as many times as you need to make multiple macaroons.

10. Line the pan with aluminum foil, and place the macaroons in.

11. Bake the clay according to the packages directions.

12. Voila! Tasty macaroons for dollies everywhere!

 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! If make this craft and want to show it off, email pictures to valerieandvera@gmail.com. Have a great day!

Love,

Vera

Caring for your American Girl Doll's Hair

I know dolls are for everyone to enjoy as they please, but sometimes I feel bad for the doll! Brothers coloring on their faces, kids yanking at the dolls tangled hair with a hair brush, or just plain beating on the doll. This may be fun, but is not recommended if you want to preserve the life of your doll.

A big struggle with most AG doll owners is the hair. AG dolls have some of the best quality hair, but even it wears out. To prevent the dolls hair from drying out and breaking, just follow a few tips. 

Make sure to use an AG wig brush when you're brushing your dolls hair. If one of those isn't available, a metal bristled brush should be sufficient. Also, do not brush your dolls hair with a brush that you have used in your own hair. The oils from your hair will damage the dolls hair.

Sometimes it is necessary to wash and/or cut your dolls hair. If you wash your dolls hair do not get water in the dolls eyes or excessive amounts on the skin. Make sure to wash out all of the soap when you are done. Only trim your dolls hair ONLY IF NECESSARY. Only cut off a small amount from the tips.

If you follow the tips, hopefully your dolls hair will stay soft and not break. Thanks for reading and have a lovely day styling your dolls beautiful hair!

Love,

Valerie