Make this music stand out of craft sticks! It is just right for your doll’s musical performances.
The tutorial is over at Doll Diaries this morning!
Anna
Make a Doll Sized Music Stand
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Make a Doll Sized Lap Desk from the 1800′s
Do you love AG Historical Characters? Each one comes from a different time period and a different point in American History. It is easy to fall in love with their inspiring stories and period clothing and accessories. The effect of history intertwined with doll play is magical. I clap my hands because history is coming alive! Having only discovered my love of history in adulthood, I especially clap my hands for the next generation that is introduced to history through play!
Of course any doll can join in the fun and use the past for inspiration for crafting and play! Today I have a historical accessory for dolls from the 1800′s. It is a lap desk. Really, a wooden lap desk, spans a much larger time period. I took inspiration from a few design elements from desks during the 1800′s. Namely the sloped surface and the inlaid gold. Here is a great link if you want to know anything and everything about lap desks! Lots of pictures and lots of detailed information!
I first saw an old lap desk on Antiques Roadshow a few years back. Of course it was decked out with hidden compartments and beautiful details. It just looked fun to use!
Caroline is modeling ours today. She is visiting from grandma’s house. (Thanks Grandma! 
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Her lap desk is a portable desk so she sits down at the table with it to read and respond to a letter she received recently.
It’s from a dear friend that is coming for a visit this summer.
They are going to have such a fun time! Long summer days, walking on the beach, and picnics!
Caroline decides to reply later. She still has a few chores to finish up today.
She clears the desk.
The lid opens up for easy storage.
She safely stows the inkwell, feather pen, paper, and envelope. It’s waiting for her. She’ll be back to reply soon!
Would you like to make a lap desk for your dolls? I’ll show you how with pictures and how-to’s and tips! Come along!
Make a Feather Pen and Inkwell for Your Dolls
I discovered a love of history a few years back. It coincided with our discovery of 18″ dolls. So, you put the two together, history and dolls, and it is such a dynamic learning medium!
I created this feather pen and inkwell craft. It is a great historical accessory that would fit many time periods, for your doll.
The full tutorial is over at Doll Diaries today!
Anna
Make a Rustic Stage for Dolls
Camp Doll Diaries over at www.DollDiaries.com has finished the first week of camp. This virtual camp has sparked inspiration and ideas with many doll lovers as they follow along with daily crafts and activities!
I have to say it’s no different over here!
A couple weeks ago I was creating a camp sign for a weekly craft tutorial I write for Doll Diaries. I wanted to add a campground directory to the sign, pointing the way to different parts of camp. One of the areas on my brainstorm list for the directory was an amphitheater.
As a teen I went to camp each summer. Our amphitheater had an o-so-rustic-ish stage. It was where we met together as a camp each day.
I’ve had that rustic stage in mind, just percolating and doing it’s magic on my brain.
Two days ago I was thumbing through the open stock scrapbook paper at JoAnn’s (It’s all 50% off this week!!!). I came across paper that looks like a rustic wood floor. Then it hit me…bam…my rustic camp stage from yesteryear! Yes. Yes!! I came home and whipped it out.
Since camp is in full swing it is all decked out for Camp Doll Diaries. I printed their cute camp logo and decorated in the Camp Doll Diaries colors to join in the camp fun.
Now our camp really has an amphitheater destination!!
I am excited to explore the versatility of this little stage, for doll scenes and play. The wooden backdrop is changeable making it even more versatile!
So, let’s get to this little stage!!!
It is so simple. That is the reigning characteristic of the camp stage from yesteryear!
This awesome realistic looking wood paper launched the idea into reality!
Of course the dolls had to pose for a picture at our newest camp destination!
If you would like to make a rustic stage for your dolls I have a few pictures to walk you through the process. And don’t think this craft is possible only with wood paper. Oh, no, not at all! Any colored paper will do. After all, wood can be painted, right? Therefore stages can be colored, right? It’s just that the wood paper is what made the idea jell in my head and turn the vague idea into reality! And for me it’s the way creativity flows sometimes!! Read on and let’s get crafting! Continue reading
