Monday, May 26, 2014

Barbie Grill from Plastic Easter Egg and Pipe Cleaners

Barbie says girls grill too! Making a BBQ Grill for Barbie has been on my mind for a while and this simple kettle one is made from half of a large Easter egg. The grate and legs are pipe cleaners with the top bars of the grate just glued to the bottom bars.
The legs need some redesigning (while doubled up and twisted they're still a bit flimsy and a little sloppy looking) so I'll keep working on that... If you have a better idea, I'd love it if you'd leave me a comment! Hopefully I'll get it figured out and have a tutorial before the 4th of July.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
Barbie invited Earl over for a grill-out...
But somehow I don't think this what what he had in mind:@)


 Happy Memorial Day Everyone!
Eat well, play nice and have fun:@)
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15 comments:

  1. MaryMay 26, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    They didn't make Red, White and Blue grills for Barbie back when I had a dream house Lynn :) Love your creativity & patriotism! Wishing you & Earl a Happy Memorial Day!

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  2. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMay 26, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Love it - Barbie at the grill. Happy Memorial Day Lynn (and you too Earl).
    Sam

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  3. Musings from Kim K.May 26, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Genius! Run, Earl!

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictMay 26, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    I am loving your Barbie posts..makes me wish I had granddaughters! Hmmm...I guess Spiderman could have a grill! Hugs...Debbie

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  5. bj May 26, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Cute...enjoy your holiday.

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  6. TexWisGirlMay 26, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    oh, that is so cute! love the grill top you made. :) hi, earl!!!!!

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  7. thepaintedapron.comMay 26, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    I cannot wait until CC is old enough to have a Barbie and I can make her some of your cute stuff! This is one of my favorites, it is absolutely brilliant!! Tell Earl to stay clear of grills!! Happy Memorial Day!!
    Jenna

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  8. My Recent Favorite BooksMay 26, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I enjoy your Barbie posts! =)
    Have a wonderful day!

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  9. RettabugMay 26, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Lynn, you are like 'MacGyver" when it comes to putting together items for those Barbie dolls! Very creative!
    Poor Earl...he really gets a raw deal sometimes, huh? "Raw" "Grill" There is a very poor pun in there somewhere. *groan*

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  10. Tina@WhatWeKeepMay 26, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    LOL! I love this. Run away, Earl! Barbie is not your friend and she looks hungry.

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  11. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 26, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Any Barbie would love living at your house! Gosh, she has her own grill and her own whole pig - LOL.

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  12. UnknownMay 26, 2014 at 8:26 PM

    Haha, you're so funny although Earl probably doesn't think so :) You have an amazing imagination Lynn. I love how you're always coming up with something new.
    Hope you had a lovely Memorial Day weekend!

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  13. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeMay 26, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    LOL...I hope Earl hops off before he gets singed!!!

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  14. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 26, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    Barbie's grill is so patriotic and clever, Lynn, even if she is teasing Earl a little. I've missed that cute, little piggie friend. Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day.

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  15. UnknownMay 15, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    A possibility to make the base stronger would be to use coat hangers. Then they can be painted any color you like.

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