I’ve been having a lot of fun making usual things for my daughter’s American Girl Doll lately. I did the Candy Corn Dress, which was very popular and now I’ve done an American Girl Elf on the Shelf outfit.
American Girl Elf on the Shelf
Isn’t this a hoot? We call it Ellfie on the Shelf, since her doll is Ellie. I started out by laying our doll out on some paper and traced around her to create the pattern.
Then I laid the pattern out on some red knit fabric. I used the arms of an old shirt of mine. I cut out both pieces, sewed them together, and then cut open a slit along the back to squeeze the doll in.
I made a simple hat to match and my daughter added a bell to the tip of the hat. The collar is made from white felt.
I know that Ellfie is busy planning and scheming for the upcoming Christmas season, even though she *thinks* she’s an angel!
Diana Rambles says
Thanks!
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
This is so cute! My daughter has a doll that definitely needs this outfit for Christmas.
Diana Rambles says
Definitely not so creepy!
Mother of 3 says
So much cuter than the real Elf on the Shelf! Pinned.
kukafera says
Fantastic!!
That reminds me of my childhood, when my mom did Christmas costumes for my dolls!!
Crochet Hooks says
So cute 🙂 I am going to have to get my own doll! Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Alli Smith says
Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday. Your doll outfits are too cute!
Anne M says
Oh Diana, how fantastic! My daughter is wanting an Australian Girl for Christmas (not quite as popular as the American Girl) and this would be fabulous. I'm not really into the Elf on the Shelf but I love this. Thanks so much for linking up to Thriving on Thursdays. I'm featuring this at tomorrow's party. Thanks for coming!
Anne xx
Linda Sears says
she looks awfully cute! I'm getting itchy for Christmas, too, just like your little elf there.
Ruth Soukup says
Oh my gosh, how cute and what an adorable spin on the regular elf. I bet girls would love this way more than the boy elf. Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up to Thrifty Thursday.
Alexis AKA MOM says
Blocked parts … lol
You are so creative!
Carissa Rasmussen says
seriously, too adorable!
Dawn@ We Call It Junkin.com says
That's a great idea you had, use something you already have. The picture where you blacked out her unmentionables is hilarious! Thanks for visiting me. Take care – Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Too funny! I wish Elf on a Shelf was around when my boys were little, it would have been fun:@)
2CrochetHooks says
Love it 🙂
Stephanie Pass says
Adorable! Funny censoring! My kids are going to love this! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Laura Kovacs says
Ummm… I love your censoring! What a lucky girl to have handmade clothes for her American Girls! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays.
TaMara Simon says
Too cute! I'm sure she was thankful you covered up all her girly bits!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
LOL!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
I want to set a good example for dolls everywhere!
ohbentouk says
Haha cute! I like that you saved her modesty 🙂
amy mayen says
I'm so glad you kept Ellie modest! Very cute:)
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Thanks J!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Thanks Paula!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
That was my favorite part! Haha!!
Lin says
I cracked up that you blocked out the American Girl's "private" parts. 😛
Paula Miller says
Love, love, love this idea!!
Came out terrific!!
Thanks for linking up with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))
J says
What a super cute idea! I know those dolls really become part of the family and this design – and the candy corn dress – include them in all the festivities!