Somehow this summer just flew buy and it is nearly time to start thinking about back to school already. If your little girl has an American Girl for a best friend she would love some mini sized notebooks for her doll to get ready to hit the books too! With just some common craft supplies on hand you can whip up a dozen in minutes to delight her, or make them together for some sweet quality time. Grab some supplies and create some back to school supplies for your American Girl Doll!
American Girl Accessories: Notebooks
Supplies:
Notebook paper
patterned scrapbook paper
washi tape
stapler/staples
ruler
scissors
*optional-stickers
Directions:
Measure and cut about 10 pieces of notebook paper and 2 pieces of scrapbook paper to 3″x 2 1/2″.
Slide notebook paper between patterned paper so that both patterned sides are facing outward. Staple 2-3 times as close to edge as possible.
Cut a piece of washi tape the same length as your book. Place it so that half overlaps the front and fold the other half over to cover the staples in back.
Now you can add additional stickers to create your dolls monogram or highlight their favorite activities.
That’s it, how cute are these little notebooks tucked in a mini backpack for your doll ready to head to school? My daughter is having a ball with her notebooks and her doll has nearly filled them with her “notes”.
With just a couple dollars worth of supplies you can create quite a variety of pretty notebooks.
For more back to school ideas, check out a few of my favorite blogs:
- Baked Eggs in Portobello Mushroom Caps from Confessions of an Overworked Mom
- Free Behavior Charts Printable from A Mom’s Take
- DIY Pen / Pencil Cup Holder from Mom Does it All
- Teacher Survival Kit from My So Called Balanced Life
- DIY Schultute for back to school from Two Girls One Boy and a Crazy Mom
- DIY Homework Station from Home and Garden Cafe
- No Mess Glitter Composition Book from How Was Your Day
- Personalized Pencil And Art Supplies Cup from Our Family World
- Mango Overnight Oatmeal by Upstate Ramblings
- 7 School Lunches to Pack Beyond the Sandwich from MommaDJane
- Out of the Blue College Gift Basket from Simply Southern Mom
- Fabulous Back To School DIY Notebook Covers from My Kid’s Guide
- Monogrammed Trinket Dish from Style on Main
Michelle James says
These are adorable little notebooks. I never got into the American Girl craze mainly because I have two boys but they really are nice dolls!
Thank you for linking up at #HomeMattersParty I hope you link up more fun posts next week too.
shelly peterson says
What a great DIY idea, these are really cute, my nieces would enjoy making these.
Pamela Smith says
Aww! These bring back such memories! My girls had (still have!) American Girls, but they are now packed away for future grandchildren. They had so much fun and spent hours playing with them. And school was definitely one of the story lines! Thanks for sharing this cute idea!
Melinda Dunne says
Oh how cute! I love the little fox notebook that is adorable.
Ellen Christian (@ellenblogs) says
That is the cutest thing ever! I love the little fox one. My daughter loved her American Girl doll when she was younger.