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Easy Spa Wrap for Dolls from a Washcloth

Today I picked up a pack of eight washcloths for $3.99 at KMart. I had seen spa wraps for 18-inch dolls all over the place and thought those are easy to make and relatively cheap with these washcloths. To make a wrap you need one or two washcloths depending on size of washcloth and doll. small piece of Velcro and two small pieces of ribbon. Since Hazel's dolls just missed being able to use one washcloth (except the BFC one) I used two and made a white stripe in both of the ones I made for the chubbier dolls. To do this, I cut a white washcloth in half and then sewed it with right sides together to the main washcloth.

Then I folded the white so it would add a few inches to the wrap and sewed the end of the white near the seam.

Next I checked the size on the doll and pinned where I wanted to sew the Velcro.

After sewing on the pieces of Velcro which I cut in half lengthwise so it would not be so wide on the doll clothes, I checked on the doll again for the placement of the straps (and the length). I pinned them and sewed them into place. Then the doll is ready for the spa!

The BFC doll's wrap was even easier since I did not have to add the white stripe. I just sewed the Velcro and straps on to it.

Now three of the four dolls are ready for a spa day or a beach day. I will make the fourth one as well. Maybe I should make myself one and just go to the spa.

For more doll ideas check out:

DIY Mermaid Tail for an 18-Inch Doll with Free Pattern

I have finally found time to give you the tutorial for the mermaid tail for the 18-inch dolls. I shared pictures of the first one awhile ago. I should mention that Hazel has of course lost the first one. Or at least misplaced it. I was hoping to tweak my pattern a bit but my tweaks without having the first one did not work well.

It is time for the Virtual Book Club for Kids and this month's author is Aliki. Now Aliki has wonderful children's books. Some are about historical people, some about things like the five senses and others about experiences. We have read several and Hazel decided her favorite is Quiet in the Garden.

Thank you to everyone who shared with us last week and to all who took the time to check out the amazing posts people shared! We did not have a most clicked this week. For features I have art and lessons with nature, math and science lessons, and a mixture of crafts I loved.

Nature Lessons and Art

1) From A Little Pinch of Perfect: Sun Melted Crayon Art

2) From Moosewood Connections: Constructing a Solar Oven

3) From P Is for Preschool: Nature Prints with Clay

4) From Betsy's Photography: Freedom Ignites a Love of Learning

Math and Science Lessons

1) From Living Montessori Now: Shells and Starfish Activities + Free Printable

2) From The Gift of Curiosity: Practicing Advance Sorting Skills with Venn Diagrams

3) From Every Star Is Different: Little House in the Big Woods Pioneer Unit (I only am showing a math lesson from it, but the unit looks great!)

4) From Left Brain Craft Brain: Feed the Shark Play Dough Geometry

5) From Some of the Best Things in Life Are Free: Shark Week Fun for the Kiddos

Crafts and Favorites

1) From Annemarie's Haakblog: Bobble Stitch Wallet

2) From There's Just One Mommy: Doll Camp Fire Tutorial

3) From Living Montessori Now: Montessori Inspired Knitting Activities

4) From A Little Pinch of Perfect: Olaf Magic Paint Recipe for Kids

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From Your Hostess: This week we shared Cinderella tales for older children and adults, a no sew doll purse, doll sundae tutorial and a doll wooden table tutorial. (Can you tell we are on a doll kick?)

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DIY Wooden Doll Table

Continuing with some of our DIY projects for 18-inch dolls, I made Hazel a table for her doll. I had her pick out a plaque at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts the other day. It was $2.99. For the legs I used clothespins and woman peg dolls. I glued one of each together and let the glue dry and then glued them on. Once the glue dried Hazel wanted to try it out. Here it is with a tea party and her Hazel doll.

Next I painted it white (well actually I reglued some legs since she insisted on taking it to Nonni's and it does not travel well). To make a stronger table you could use spindles instead of my cheap version.

Then I wanted to share a cheap find. We found this magnetic chalk board that is doll size for $1 at Target, I believe. It came with a piece of chalk.

It is made to put in a locker, but that makes it the right size for dolls. Here it is on the table.

Now her dolls are really ready for their tea party and ice cream party!

For more doll ideas check out:

Easy Spa Wrap for Dolls from a Washcloth

DIY Mermaid Tail for an 18-Inch Doll with Free Pattern

Virtual Book Club for Kids: Quiet in the Garden by Aliki

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DIY Wooden Doll Table

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