Projects and Plans

THE PROJECT:

In my previous post you might have 

noticed how cramped Betsy and Lissy

were in that tiny bed!

Even though they had fun falling asleep reading 

their favorite book, it was not a situation 

for future comfort!

Hello Lissy

The solution is this kitchen rack from a thrift store.

After a coat of paint I started remaking the 

arch into something less kitchen-y.

I tried several different flowers and decorations.

I decided to use these felt flowers.

A little pink paint made them more interesting.

While the flowers were drying

I made some mattresses.

I decided on these fabrics for the bedding.

I hot-glued my felt flowers onto the

bunkbed back.

WANT TO SEE IT NOW?

HERE

IT 

IS!!

I think the fabrics and flowers

all worked out well!

Outside edges are wrapped with this

floral accent wire.

Hi Teddy!

Here is the girl's whole room.

Lissy is very happy with her new

bunkbed to share with Betsy.

THE PLAN:

NEXT I am planning a fun future winter 

post for my Little Miss Revlon dolls,

(and some other skating dolls)

But, they needed some ice skates.

The following is a tutorial showing

how I made some small doll skates.

DIY ICE SKATES.

Here is the finished skate.

HOW DID I MAKE IT?

I started with this sock that was missing it's mate.

I cut off 2 pieces from the top of the sock.

Turn pieces inside out and sew to fit doll's foot.

Be sure to sew in and out so extra fabric

can be trimmed off.

Trim off excess fabric and...

Turn right side out. Set aside.

Next I used a piece of thick cardboard and

covered it in silver duct tape. 

A second long skinny piece of cardboard 

I rolled up and covered in tape to create a heel.

I trimmed the heel at an angle before

hot-gluing to the sock/boot.

Last, I cut out a blade shape and

hot glued that to the heel and toe.

Other ice skate blade ideas:

A large paperclip...

Or silver wire or pipe cleaner are

both great alternative skate blades.

VOILA! A simple ice skate.

Coming up in another few days

our winter ice skating event!

Here is a sneak peek!

Stay tuned!