I guess I should just call this “Make it Tuesday” because here’s another unfinished project. I started these houses weeks ago.
First cardboard, where they were used in the kids’ “Recycled City”.
Then covered in junk mail…
…then notebook paper…
…and finally tissue paper.
All with a glue and water mixture. The next steps will be paint and glitter. So more photos and instructions tomorrow!
Lily Warf Salt Duo, $27.50 from Atelier BB.
Hedgehog with Cardinal, original painting (detail), $48 from Molly Jey.
Vintage 1960s Holiday Door Hanger, $16 from Sweetshorn Vintage.
Bubble Bath Dough, $10 from Red Leaf Bath & Body.
Sam the Reindeer, $32 from Bit of Whimsy Dolls. Pattern also available.
Antler Deer Cross Stitch, $18 from atlantic treefox.
Gingerbread Man Rubber Stamp, $3 from Norajane.
Round Table Runner, $50 from Karen Thurman Design.
Garden Gnomes Softies, set of 4 for $44 from sew sew suck ur toe.
Find out how to make these felted sweater ornaments with my tutorial over at Alpha Mom.
With both children sick last weekend, we’ve had some down time for quiet projects (and lots of television, unfortunately). Anyway, my older daughter made the ornament above using a small embroidery hoop. She has pretty much learned how to sew at her Montessori school, although we work on it occasionally at home. I asked her to draw a snowflake (convincing her that simple was better) directly onto this linen fabric with a disappearing ink fabric marker. Then she did the rest on her own.
I am also working with my younger daughter on one, though I drew the design for her. We haven’t finished yet. You can see in the photo below that I shouldn’t have put that embroidery hoop on my lap while she was putting the needle through it. Ouch.
We made some potato printed gift wrap the other day. We used tempera paint on butcher paper. Obviously, the simple shapes are easier to cut. This was a quick and easy project that the kids enjoyed.
