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About

Welcome to Doll It Up!

From Failure to Fabulous

My first doll clothes were a total flop.  They fell apart when I put them on the doll.  It was so frustrating, I had something wonderful in mind but I lacked skills and technique.

Fast forward.  Years later I set out with my sewing skills to make doll clothes for my daughter.  The excitement of each project was disappointed with the ill fitting doll clothes.

This time I left the patterns and started to experiment with design and fashion and realized a new hobby and passion.

Today I design doll clothes patterns.  From my experience with disappointments, frustrations and doll clothing failures I create patterns with 3 things in mind.

  1. Fun, trendy, beautiful designs.
  2. Creative options to add your own touch to the projects.
  3. Everything you need to know be able to sew the project confidently.

Check out the shop for my latest patterns.

Creating More than Messes

I am a creator at heart.  I love this creative work that I can do from home, while raising my 4 children.  I am a mother and wife first and fiercely dedicated to my family.  I am a stickler for family dinner, curfews, and making family memories.  With my oldest graduated from high school and my youngest in Kindergarten I know first hand the days are slow and the years are fast.  Life is beautiful and hard usually all in the same day.  I try to see both.

Thanks to my husband, who likes to experiment in the kitchen, I love my dark hot chocolate spicy with cayenne pepper.  I like to go barefoot outside.  I love to create with kids.  They are naturally so creative and I find it inspiring!  I know when my kids all leave the house I’ll host crafting Saturdays with my grand kids and my neighbors’ kids.  I am a messy sort of creator.  When I’m up to my eyeballs in my mess, I’m reminded I need to work on that one.

Together is Better

My oldest daughter and I first fell in love with 18″ dolls together.  The hair you can fix, the outfits you can teach your daughter how to sew on, and the fun of discovering doll size finds fueled it!

You’ll find a variety of doll projects around here that are inspiration for your own doll size creations.  This is a hobby that mothers, grandmothers and aunts enjoy with the girls in their lives!  I believe there is a lot of value in play and creating.   I hope you will make fun memories, learn something new together and create something with someone you love!

I have 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls ages 19, 17, 13, and 5.  They are at such different places and interests.   I have crafted and created with them all through the years.  I have always enjoyed making things, trying something new, and sharing the process with others.

I have a little spark deep down inside to create.  Whether it’s sewing or crafting, I hope you enjoy traveling this journey with me!

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23 thoughts on “About”

    1. Anna

      Caroline and Marie-Grace are visiting from grandma’s house. I think they are both such beautiful dolls and I love photographing them!

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  3. Abby

    I love this blog! I’m 12 and I own 1 AG doll ( Felicity ) and 1 OG doll, and a AG mini doll. ( Kirsten ) I love making things and I was wondering if you had any crafts I could make for Felicity’s horse Peanut. Thank you!

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    1. Anna

      Thanks for stopping by Libby! I am always working on projects to share and photograph, so doll scenes can always be seen in my work area. We do have a doll house that we like to set up scenes in as well! It is currently being remodeled. It is a shelf we fixed up to be a doll house!

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  7. Haley

    Hi I have kanani and my AG #25 like yours her name is bethanie I love her so much I am 12 years old I used to live by your nieces and nephew until they moved I miss them so much it’s so cool how they’re related to you I enjoy all of the crafts and other thing you do your an awesome person!

    Love,
    Haley

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    1. Anna

      Haley, I bet Kanani is a fun doll to have with all that lovely long hair! I’ve really enjoy our AG #25 too!

      I saw my nieces and nephew this weekend along with their new house. It is a good spot for them, but I know they miss good friends like you!

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  8. Diana Rambles

    Hi Anna,

    I love your creations and I would like to invite you to be a part of a great American Girl Giveaway I am setting up for Valentine’s. This is my 2nd in a series of doll related giveaways. I linked the information post above. Donating toward the giveaway would give your blog exposure and help you grow your social media. Please let me know if you have any questions!

    Diana of Diana Rambles

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  9. Christie

    I am 12 I absolutely love this site. Do you have any posts for Isabelle, like making a tutu for her and/or her cat??? 🙂

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  10. Lily

    I love american girl dolls! I had always wanted Rebecca, and I got her for Christmas last year. YAAAY! I love doing your projects for her. Thanks a bunch! 😀

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  11. Gracie

    Hi! I am 10 and at thrift stores, I always run around trying to find doll- sized items. I make beds out of boxes, shelves and everything you can imagine!! I have 3 dolls: McKenna, Saige and Caroline. I love these crafts!!

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  12. rebecca

    Hi! I am 11, love A.G dolls, i have Isabelle and Ruthie, love to craft stuff for my dolls, and love your blog! Do you think you could make some doll school worksheets printable, etc? Saw your file folder project and loved it!

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