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We took my daughter to the American Girl store for her 7th birthday -- so her party was modeled after our birthday lunch in the Bistro!

Idea

Party Highlights

  • Best Dressed

    the dolls in their handmade tutus -- made with love by Ellie's granna

  • Desserts

    Cupcakes, cake, chocolate covered pretzel sticks, cake pops, star cookies and marshmallow pops

  • Activities / Games

    When the girls arrived, they dressed their dolls in special tees & tutus, then they visited 3 craft stations -- personalized girl and doll bracelets, crown crafts and sparkly hair clips

  • Best Moment

    Watching all the girls dress their dolls! Such fun!

  • What People Ate

    Party food similar to the food in the real American Girl Bistro -- star shaped sandwiches, spinach and artichoke dip, special chips, fruit skewers & more

  • What People Drank

    Pink Lemonade in sugared cups

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Party Helpers

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23 comments

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    Traci K wrote:

    Adorable!!!!

  • Holly S

    Holly S wrote:

    Thank you, Traci!

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    Amber B wrote:

    Where did you get the tees? I want to have the partygoers decorate tees but I cant find anywhere to buy them. Thanks!

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    Holly S wrote:

    Hi Amber! I got them from an etsy seller -- http://www.etsy.com/shop/socute2 She made them for me at a great price, without the design, and then I had them printed locally. Thanks for asking!

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    Amber B wrote:

    Thank you! I ordered some from an etsy seller, dollies and daisies?, too and she even threw in free gifts for my twins!

  • Mary V

    Mary V wrote:

    I love the mini cake slices for the dolls! How did you make them? or were they purchased? we are planning an AG doll spa party for the end of the month and love all the ideas on Catch my Party! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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    Holly S wrote:

    hi mary v! thank you for your sweet note! i purchased the little cake slices on etsy, from this shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LemonadeSprinkles -- she was very sweet and designed them just for me, exactly what i had in mind, although it did take a while for them to arrive, so order in advance! have a fun party!! -- holly

  • Mary V

    Mary V wrote:

    Hi Holly! Thanks for the info and tip on ordering. We'll keep you posted.-m

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    Holly S wrote:

    Happy to help! I did just go back and read her feedback, and it seems like a lot of people are having trouble with orders taking too long, so you might want to try a different vendor. I did a quick search for "american girl doll food" on etsy.com and there are a lot of items that might work for your party from other sellers. Oh, just wanted to let you know that I paint child/doll sized tea cups - my shop is www.hollyslay.etsy.com. Have a great party!

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    Jen R wrote:

    Where did you get your invitations printed? I'd love to use them at my daughter's party next month. What a cute party!! Love all your ideas.

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    Holly S wrote:

    Hi Jen! I ordered them through Olliegraphic, they have an etsy site and a regular website. Here's a link to their Etsy site:http://www.etsy.com/shop/olliegraphic You could probably message her through etsy and send her the link to my party and she can find that file and change it for your party. Thanks for your sweet note! holly

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    Tina C wrote:

    Love all your ideas!!! Where did you get the hair clips?

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    Holly S wrote:

    I got the hair clips at a craft store like Hobby Lobby. Then we decorated them with stick on jewels, ribbons, etc.

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    Allison V wrote:

    LOVE IT! Can you please share where you found this invite? It is precious!

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    Tina C wrote:

    where did you find these jewels?

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    Holly S wrote:

    hi tina! i found the jewels at walmart

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    Danielle H wrote:

    This are adorable. Where did you find them?

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    Holly S wrote:

    Hi Danielle! They're from Olliegraphic -- http://olliegraphic.com/ -- They were a custom order (I sent her a photo of my daughter's dress and she was able to match it, along with hair style/color), I am sure if you contact the shop, she can design invitations for you!

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    Tina C wrote:

    Where did you order the shirt stickers from?

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    Tina F wrote:

    Love the shirts and tutu for the dolls! Where can I order?

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    Holly S wrote:

    HI Tina! I got the tee shirts from an etsy seller -- http://www.etsy.com/shop/socute2 She made them for me at a great price, without the design, and then I had them printed locally. My mom made the tutus -- they're just a ribbon as a waistband, with lots of different ribbons/tulle strips tied to the waistband ribbon.

  • April G

    April G wrote:

    Did you design the template for the shirt yourself?

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    Brooke B wrote:

    Did you order these or make them yourself? Great Idea!