The Perfect Party - Part 2

"Let's have a... Retro Party! It will be fun. We can dance to 50's music and eat 50's food! What do you think, everyone?"

"Grace, you're amazing! I think a retro party would be great!", exclaimed Maryellen. Then all the dolls started working on the party.

First, I hung up a sheet for Maryellen. "Thanks Mom! It's perfect!".

Grace began to arrange the food...

While McKenna set up the game table.

Kit and Ruthie were in charge of the decorations. Things got a little messy, as you can see. :) "Be careful with those scissors, Ruthie!". "I will, Mom."

Kaya didn't have anything to do, so she watched Isabelle as she selected songs for the party.

Millie taped posters on the wall...

And of course Lanie and Maryellen were there to oversee all the party decorations!

Then, everyone rushed back to the dollhouse to get dressed in the most retro-looking outfits they could find! When they returned, Maryellen shouted, ''Let the party begin!''. Kaya turned on the jukebox and began to dance.

Isabelle and McKenna were deciding on what game to play.

''This sure is cool, Lanie!'', said Maryellen. ''I know! I love the jukebox Mom made us!'' 

(I made this using a jukebox template I drew. Then I covered a cracker box with brown paper.)

''Ooh, I want a soda!''

Soon, the girls were hungry. A long line formed at the food table.

Everyone loved the tasty treats that Grace made!

''Even though we... couldn't go... swimming, this party was still... a lot of fun!'', said Maryellen, through big bites of her cookie.

''It has been fun! I hope we can do it again.'', replied Lanie.

THE END!

Did you like the story? I'm hoping to make more photo stories soon. :)

-American Girl Doll Crafter

The Perfect Party - Part 1

"Girls! I'm going to set up for the party!", yelled Maryellen, as she walked out the house. It was Labor Day, and the dolls were having a pool party to celebrate! They didn't have to work at the diner

or do school, so this was going to be fun!

"Hey, Maryellen. I don't want to have to tell you this, but you can't have the pool party today.", I said.

"Why, Mom? We don't have to work or do school.". Maryellen looked confused. I guess she didn't know that it was storming outside.

"Take a look and see."

"Oh no!", she cried. "I don't understand! It wasn't raining earlier." Maryellen ran back to the house to tell her sisters the bad news.

"Girls, girls! I have some terrible news. Our pool party is canceled. It's raining cats and dogs!"

"But I've been waiting for the last 2 months for this party!", said Millie with a frown.

All the dolls began to wail. They were very upset.

Grace was downstairs baking. She was startled by the noise and went to see what had happened.

"Hey, everyone. What's wrong?"

Lanie turned to look at Grace. "We can't have our Labor Day pool party because of the weather!", she cried. 

Grace began to think. She was very smart and always came up with good ideas to solve a problem. 

"Well, we can't go outside, but we can have a party inside. Let's do a..."

What party do you think the girls are going to have? Stay tuned for Part 2!

-American Girl Doll Crafter

A new photo story....

Hi everyone! I'm working on a fun Labor Day photo story for y'all. Here's a sneak peek...

What could Maryellen be up to? Hmm... Maybe a pool party? :D

-American Girl Doll Crafter