American Girl Crafts Kits
American Girl Crafts Kits, for the purposes of this article, are a series of various crafting supplies and kits with American Girl branding and logos, exclusively released through Michaels craft stores in collaboration with EK Success. [1]
Overview
Starting in 2009, EK Success--a manufacturer of various craft goods and supplies, a division of Wilton Brands, now a subsidiary of American Crafts--produced a line of branded American Girl licensed craft kits, crafting supplies, party decorations and supplies, and selected doll accessories under the name American Girl Crafts. These were exclusively sold through Michaels craft stores.
While most of the items were themed around the My American Girl line of dolls (as they were branded at the time), some items were themed on Historical Characters, as well as Girls of the Year. Kits were advertised as for being ages 8 and up; items that contained needles or other sharp points were marked as for use with adult supervision. All supplies required to make the finished product were included, sometimes minus items such as rulers and scissors. Most products had a female child model on the front unless specifically themed to a character.
The collaboration was later retired.
Historical Character-Themed Kits
While themed after specific characters, the items are of a more modern presentation and are said to be "inspired by."
- Fabric Flower Kit by Kit Kittredge
- Fancy Paper Flower Wreath Kit by Marie-Grace and Cécile
- String Art Cards Kit (themed after Julie Albright)
- Weave And Tie Bracelets (themed after Kaya'aton'my)
- American Girl Creative Card Making Kit (includes multiple Historical Characters)
Girl of the Year-Themed Kits
Similar to the Historical Character themed kits, selected kits and sets were themed around Girls of the Year.
- McKenna Movie Party Kit (McKenna Brooks)
- Wrap And Bead Belt (Saige Copeland)
- Saige's Punch Design (Saige Copeland)
- Sew and Stuff Dog Kit (Saige Copeland)
- Ballerina Button Art (Isabelle Palmer)
- Ruffle Tote Bag (Isabelle Palmer)
- Girl of the Year 2015 Travel Case (Grace Thomas)
- Girl of the Year 2015 French Bulldog Pillow (Grace Thomas)
Sewing, Craft, and Fabric Arts Kits
Doll and Crafter Sets
These kits include supplies for two items: one for the crafter (child-sized) and one doll-sized or mini item.
- Pom-Pom Pillows (two styles)
- Pom-Pom Scarves
- Mini Picture Bracelets
- Tote Bag Design Kit
- Felt Flower Purses
- Sew and Stuff Pillows
These kits did not include a child-sized item, but did include child-sized iron-ons.
- Doll Tote Iron-On Kit
- Doll Apron Iron-On Kit
Sew and Stuff Kits
The kits are designed for the user to make two stuffed items in two sizes: a larger item for themselves and a smaller one for dolls.
- Hedgehogs
- Raccoons
- Koalas
- Foxes
- Dogs
- Monkeys
- Turtles
- Cats
- Birds
- Owls
- Penguins
- Pandas
Sew-and-Shares Kits
The kits are designed to make two items: one to keep and one to give to another person, such as a friend.
The provided materials are advertised that the completed items made could be used to make pencil toppers, card decorations, or wearable pins.
- Butterflies
- Chicks
- Cupcakes
- Dogs
- Elephants
- Flowers
- Owls
Mini Animal Clip Kits
Kits include a pre-made mini stuffed animal with a plastic key chain, stickers of mixed materials that include facial features and fashion accessories, and an instruction booklet. These required no sewing.
- Panda Mini Animal Clip
- Dog Mini Animal Clip
- Raccoon Mini Animal Clip
- Owl Mini Animal Clip
- Bear Mini Animal Clip
- Fox Mini Animal Clip
- Bunny Mini Animal Clip
- Cat Mini Animal Clip
Sweet Charm Shoe Kits
Sweet Charm Shoe Kits include a pair of doll shoes as well as various items such as felt, embroidery floss, and buttons to let the user decorate the shoes as desired.
- Sweet Charm Doll Flats
- Sweet Charm Doll Sneakers
- Sweet Charm Doll Boots
Albums, Scrapbooking, Stamps, and Papers
- Creative Photo Album
- Starter Scrapbook Kit
- My Life Scrap and Stuff Book
- Friends Scrap and Stuff Book Kit
- Friends Travel Size Scrap and Stuff Book
- School Scrap and Stuff Book Kit
- Mini Scrap and Stuff Books
- Mini Memory Book Kit (Outdoors, All About Me)
- Sparkly Paper Pad
- Super Paper Pad (12" by 12")
- Super Scrapbook Album Kit
- Stuff It Pockets
- Colorful Cards and Envelopes
- Design It Tape
- Petite Punch (dog, note, deer, heart, butterfly, flower)
- Border Punch (ladybug, star)
- Sharing Clear Stamps
Stickers
Some stickers were themed around Historical Characters (and included the BeForever branding when launched), selected My American Girl outfits and accessories, Girls of the Year, and Modern Style Pets.
- Historical Characters Sticker Pad
- Doll Stickers (Historical Characters and Girls of the Year)
- Pillow Stickers
- Stacked Stickers
- Glitter Iron-Ons
- Bubble Stickers
- Mixed Stickers
- Brilliant Beautiful Butterflies Stickers
- Sparkly Shapes
- Gem Stickers
- Color-it-Yourself Stickers
Party Accessories and Party Favors
These came in both child and doll sizes.
- Party Plates
- Party Cups
- Party Hats
- Sticker Birthday Invitations Kit
- Party Garland Kit
- Mini Cupcake Wraps And Toppers
- Favor Bags and Tags
- Party Purse Favor Boxes
Favors came in bundles, intended to be given out as party favors.
- Mini Sticker Pads (Historical Character themed)
- Fancy Stickers and Rub-Ons
- Mini Window Clings
- Nifty Nail Decals
Party Craft Kits incluided four kits that made up to three accessories each per kit.
- Doll Style Set
- Rub On Jewelry Kit
- Blossom Headbands
- Treasure Boxes
Jewelry and Accessory Making
- Wavy Color Bracelets Kit
- Wrap and Roll Bracelet Kit
- Wood Bead Bracelet Kit
- Oodles of Bracelets Kit
- Paper Chain Friendship Bracelets
- Circle Necklaces Kit
- Easy Stitch Headband and Bracelets Kit
- Fancy Flower Wreath
- Kitty Tote Bag
- Fun Fabric Bag (Pink, Green, Purple)
- Coin Purse Sewing Kit
- Zipper Twist Coin Purse
- Tech Case Sewing Kit (sized to fit cameras, phones, or popular music players of the time such as an iPod)
- Felt Applique Kit
- Funky Felt Pins
- Fabric Flower Style Set (headbands)
- Slide Charms
- Create and Craft Jewelry Organizer
Additional Products
- Friends Frame
- Mirror Message Board
- Create and Craft Bulletin Board
- Creative Room Pockets (Pink and Teal)
- Room Organizer
- Funky Felt Boxes
- Giant Paper Blossoms
- Paper Posies
- Paper Decorations
- Creative Caddy
- Pencil Toppers
- Horse Pillow
- Tag Stamping Kit
- Tie Together Frames
- Fun Frame-a-Name
- Flower Frame
- Craft Frames
- Flower Sticker Garland
- Letters and Frames Garland
- String Art Dangler
- Fancy Paper Danglers
- Mosaic Frame Kit
- Cootie Catchers Kit
- Create and Clip Cord
- Paper Doll Stylist Sets
- Doll Fashion Portfolio
- Mosaic Box Kit
See Also
- Simplicity, a manufacturer of various American Girl themed patterns from 2015 to 2019
Links
- Michaels Press Release, 2009
- EK Success Website
- Archived Brand page
- Archived webpage for Sew and Shares product category
- Archived Animal Clip page
References
- ↑ Line available exclusively in U.S. Michaels stores beginning November 1, 10/28/2009; accessed 7/20/2026.