Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Follow the felt road...

Back in February I decided to make something homemade for my two nephews for Valentines day ( I did make my two boys a few things but will have to look and see if I can find the pics).  Quite a while ago I had made my son a felt road mat inspired by ones I had seen on different blogs and my two newphews loved it.  I couldn't wait to start on this fun project.  The thing I love most about these mats is how portable they are,  whether it is bringing it from room to room or even bringing them out at a restaurant to keep my son entertained until his food arrives :)  This is an awesome project to use up lots of felt scraps. 




I wanted two that were similar so there wasn't too much fighting but different so if they laid them side by side it would be like a small neighborhood.  I even made little drawstring bags with car ribbon (how cute, I know!)  so it would be easily stored/toted :)



I forgot to get a close up of the football field, but remembered to get one of the golf course.  This was definetly the most detail I have done with the pieces of felt being so small. 


I  decided to add a small "garage" on the back of the mat for a small car to be stored in.  My nephews loved these mats and I can't wait to make more for gifts :)


Wednesday, October 13, 2010

A little bit of love.....

When I had my boys, some of  my favorite gifts were the ones that were homemade.  I've had several baby showers lately and really wanted to make something special for them.  I loved the idea of a homemade baby gift because I know how much they meant to me.  For one, I made small "taggie" lovie, a pair of baby shoes & a felt bee (theme of her shower).  You could tell by the look on her face that she absolutly loved them. 

Felt bee that I used as a package topper :)

Itty bitty fleece shoes


My 1st "taggie" lovie

(Had to show you my Halloween ones that turned out super cute.)





These adorable lovies have become a favorite craft of mine lately and are my go to gift for new babies.  (I've made so many lately with all different designs, ribbons etc., that I plan on selling them this fall at a craft bazaar)  I have another shower this Saturday and made her a big"taggie" lovie.  I can't wait to see her open it!