I spent most of this morning working on my secret project.  I won't be revealing what this project is until later, when it begins to take shape.  I am having to rely on my not so reliable father for help in this project as it involves a lot carpentry skills that I do not have.  But I am learning so if I ever decide to do something like this again, I'll be ready.  More to come!

This afternoon was spent watching Doctor Who episodes and working at Vacation Bible School at my church.  I love being there!  Tomorrow I won't be working to much on my canned goods either, as I am going to attempt to learn how to make brotchen, small but delicious German bread rolls.  But who knows....maybe something exciting will happen! :)
 
Kailey went to the beach and had a camp out!  Watch out for the cooler I made myself (with directions from AG's DIY Doll Travel book)!
 
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I got my paint and brush and went to it!  All 24 wood pieces that I'll be using for dolly sized canned goods are painted!  I only did the tops and bottoms of 16 because I have labels for those.  The last 8 I painted fully so that regardless of what I decide to do with them, they'll be ready.  I have some "Cola" stickers from the AG Do-It-Yourself book "Doll Travel."  If you are not familiar with the the DIY books by AG, you are missing out.  Not only has my craft supplies stock been utilized, I also get some great dolly sized items you would never think about!  For example, I just made the doll sized cooler (those big blue chunky things you see on the beach).  It was a perfect addition to Kailey's beach camp out!  I'll be adding pictures of Kailey's summer fun soon! :)
The next step for my cans is to decoupage the labels on!  They are so close to being finished.

 
I've been trying to think of how I want to change this website around now that I have finally moved into my new house.  I am currently experiencing a surge of craftiness too, so I think I'm just going to write about whatever thing I do related to American Girl each day.

Today, well, I won't be doing much because I am helping to decorate my church for Vacation Bible School!  But last night, I started on this really cool project:  canned food for dolls!

I am following the instructions posted on the Pieces for Reese blog.  I really like this site because it shows you how to make furniture for your lovely ladies.  You can find the instructions for this project here:  http://piecesforreese.blogspot.com/2011/03/18-doll-grocery-store-or-bakery-canned.html

I cut a dowel rod I had on hand last night and sanded the edges.  I printed and cut out canned good labels.  Now I'm heading to the store to pick up VBS supplies and gray paint for the cans!

I can't wait to see how it turns out!