American Girl Bowling Alley
American Girl Bowling Alley
Finally! My dolls can now bowl in their very own American Girl Bowling Alley! I started this project weeks ago and have just slowly been adding things here and there. Now that it is finally complete I am excited to share it with you. It’s actually not that hard to put together. My youngest helped a lot while the older kids were at school. It was always fun for her to show them what ‘she’ did for the day. Also, I did a few printables that you are more than welcome to use for yours.
*Funny story. I originally bought a tube of glow sticks from Target One Spot to add to the scene. Because I did this project over several weeks, my kids got impatient and opened the glow sticks to use them for themselves. So, I bought a second tube. Same story, they grew impatient and opened them up. I bought a third tube, came home, hid it, then when I put the scene together I forgot where I hid it! Anyways, I think glow sticks would be really neat to add to a bowling alley scene!
Materials Needed:
- Large Cardboard Box (Home Depot)
- Scrap cardboard for the floor & Bowling Lanes (I used a trifold I had on hand)
- Scrapbook paper for the walls, locker, ball return, table and stools, etc.
- Locker Printables
- Empty box for counter (I used popcorn box)
- Display Case Printable (You might need to resize it when in print preview depending on the box you are using for the counter)
- Empty Button Jar (Like this one)
- Empty Soup Can
- Toilet & Paper towel rolls for table and stools
- Extra paperboard on hand (like cereal boxes)
- Scissors (I also used an Xacto knife)
- Hot Glue
- Glue Stick
- Shoebox Lid (for snack bar window)
- Scorecard Printables
- Clear Packing Tape
- Bowling Sign Printables
- Craft or Spray Paint
If you have any tips or tricks that you did differently, feel free to share them in the comments!
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July 19, 2016 at 3:35 pm –
About how tall and long are these boxes? Would they work to make an American girl Room?
July 11, 2015 at 5:05 pm –
I made this today and the results were amazing!
June 29, 2015 at 7:08 am –
My doll and my sister’s doll really enjoy having a hot lunch!!! Thank-you sooooooo much!!!
June 15, 2015 at 3:18 am –
Do you think that I should put my bowling alley on the brags page? What do you think your next project will be?
June 15, 2015 at 9:02 am –
Yes! We want o see yours too!
June 5, 2015 at 3:03 am –
I have a PD day today so I can make my bowling today!!
June 5, 2015 at 8:09 am –
That’s exciting!
May 13, 2015 at 9:31 am –
Hello, I love your site! I was wondering if you were going to continue the french bakery. Thank you
May 13, 2015 at 9:04 pm –
I am! Final details should be announced June 1st and you don’t want to miss it!
May 12, 2015 at 8:57 am –
THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!! You have saved me a ton of trial and error!!! I bought three bowling outfits from Our Generation and planned to make three different ones for the opposing team. I haven’t been to a bowling alley in years, so stopped to see how they have changed. Of course they were closed. I was going to try to figure out how to make the ball return. You did it for me. Thank you!!!! It will be awhile before I get around to making it, but I will be sure to give you the credit!!!!
May 12, 2015 at 10:39 am –
You’re welcome! As for the ball return, I have seen so many different types! It came down to what I had on hand and what I thought would be easiest for someone to replicate.
May 12, 2015 at 8:28 am –
This is beautifully done!! So very creative!!
May 12, 2015 at 10:39 am –
Thank you ?