Felt Tree

It's been a while. I've been working on Christmas presents for my nephews, but I didn't take any pictures because I was working right up until we had to leave and forgot. I did make a second set for my own tiny ones that isn't quite done, so I'll post those later. Today's project is one that I think everyone on Pinterest has seen--a felt tree for toddlers. I don't think my version will keep them out of the real tree, but they've had fun playing with it so far. And since none of the Pinterest versions say how they got them to stay on the wall, I glued mine too a foam presentation board. 

Fall Jewelry

I bought these beads forever ago, but never got around to doing anything with them until I remembered them today. Specifically, I wanted to wear earrings made with these beads, but they didn't exist yet. Luckily both tiny people took a nap at the same time today (the ONLY good part of the Daylight Saving Time switch) so I got to make them.

Squish Bunny

A few weeks ago we were all having a terrible day. I was grumpy, so were the kids. We ran into Hobby Lobby to see if they had rib knit (they didn't. Only place in town that carries it is Walmart, and they have two colors). Instead, I found this fuzzy fake fur in the remnants bin. Since it produced the baby's first smile in hours, it had to come home with us. I had to finish Halloween first, but I did cheat and make the little lovey blanket first. This morning I sat down to work on the bunny a little. I quickly remembered what a pain this stuff is to work with and just powered on though until it was finished so I only had to pick fuzzies off my clothes and machine once. Now that the bunny is done, she's been carrying it around nonstop all morning. I think she likes it.

Baby Shoes

At my baby shower for my first daughter, someone gave me a pair of homemade baby shoes. Once she got a little bigger, I discovered they were the only shoes that would stay on her feet. I loved them. Now that I've discovered how to make my own, I like to give them as baby gifts too.

Halloween

Halloween is done a full day before the first party. Well, the kids are done at least. I'm counting that as the same thing. Husband is on his own this year (which is actually his idea). We went with a superhero theme this year, which will surprise no one. Iron Man, Superman, Captain America, and Wonder Woman. I am most proud of the stripes on the Cap.  I had to do math! And then match the pocket too.

And now I can start Christmas sewing!

Vinyl and canvas sign

I can actually take very little credit for this one. I found the poem on Pinterest (changed it to be for a girl though). Someone else also figured out how to get vinyl to stick to canvas (Mod Podge). I just laid it out in Illustrator, had my shiny machine do the cutting, and attached the letters. But I really like it. Most days I need a reminder that this tiny phase will not last forever and that I'll probably miss it. 

Be Doo Be Doo Be Doo

The tiny one doesn't say much in the way of actual words, but she very often sounds like a minion. I looked all over town for blank yellow shirts, but no luck. So I made my own. And then her big sister needed one too.