American Girl Elf on the Shelf

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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!

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J says
October 6, 2013 at 7:39 pm
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!
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- Diana - FreeStyleMama says
  October 7, 2013 at 1:51 am
  Thanks J!
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Paula Miller says
October 6, 2013 at 10:52 pm
Love, love, love this idea!!
Came out terrific!!
Thanks for linking up with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party :))
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- Diana - FreeStyleMama says
  October 7, 2013 at 1:51 am
  Thanks Paula!
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Lin says
October 7, 2013 at 1:32 am
I cracked up that you blocked out the American Girl's "private" parts. :P
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- Diana - FreeStyleMama says
  October 7, 2013 at 1:51 am
  That was my favorite part! Haha!!
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amy mayen says
October 7, 2013 at 1:56 am
I'm so glad you kept Ellie modest! Very cute:)
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- Diana - FreeStyleMama says
  October 8, 2013 at 12:24 am
  I want to set a good example for dolls everywhere!
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ohbentouk says
October 7, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Haha cute! I like that you saved her modesty :)
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- Diana - FreeStyleMama says
  October 8, 2013 at 12:24 am
  LOL!
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TaMara Simon says
October 8, 2013 at 1:11 am
Too cute! I'm sure she was thankful you covered up all her girly bits!
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Laura Kovacs says
October 8, 2013 at 2:21 am
Ummm... I love your censoring! What a lucky girl to have handmade clothes for her American Girls! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays.
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Stephanie Pass says
October 8, 2013 at 5:00 am
Adorable! Funny censoring! My kids are going to love this! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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2CrochetHooks says
October 8, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Love it :)
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Lynn@Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
October 9, 2013 at 9:40 am
Too funny! I wish Elf on a Shelf was around when my boys were little, it would have been fun:@)
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Dawn@ We Call It Junkin.com says
October 9, 2013 at 2:55 pm
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
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Carissa Rasmussen says
October 9, 2013 at 3:17 pm
seriously, too adorable!
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Alexis AKA MOM says
October 11, 2013 at 1:30 pm
Blocked parts ... lol

You are so creative!
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Ruth Soukup says
October 11, 2013 at 6:05 pm
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.
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Linda Sears says
October 11, 2013 at 6:22 pm
she looks awfully cute! I'm getting itchy for Christmas, too, just like your little elf there.
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Anne M says
October 16, 2013 at 10:31 am
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
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Alli Smith says
November 7, 2013 at 11:23 am
Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday. Your doll outfits are too cute!
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Crochet Hooks says
November 12, 2013 at 10:46 pm
So cute :) I am going to have to get my own doll! Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
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kukafera says
November 19, 2013 at 9:25 am
Fantastic!!
That reminds me of my childhood, when my mom did Christmas costumes for my dolls!!
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Mother of 3 says
November 18, 2018 at 6:16 pm
So much cuter than the real Elf on the Shelf! Pinned.
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- Diana Rambles says
  November 19, 2018 at 8:00 am
  Definitely not so creepy!
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T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
December 16, 2018 at 4:12 pm
This is so cute! My daughter has a doll that definitely needs this outfit for Christmas.
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- Diana Rambles says
  December 17, 2018 at 10:15 am
  Thanks!
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