Isn’t this puppet theater from Sister Diane (CraftyPod) awesome! It’s made from a cardboard box with some special touches like a pulley system for the curtains and a sheer back curtain to keep the puppeteer hidden. It’s such a clever project, you must check it out!
Irish Pixie Baby Hat
I find very few things more precious than baby knits. This one is extra adorable with it’s long tapered top and umbilical cord-looking dangly thing (because I know you like to hear the technical terms). Sew Liberated tells exactly how she knit this one up! Click
Homemade Hula Hoop Video
Check out this video of Jennifer Ackernam-Haywood demonstrating how to make a hula hoop on a local news program. Soooo cool! You can read more on Craftsanity!
Lily Marlene Doll Pattern
Sweet Tidings shares an absolutely darling little doll that she made using a free pattern from Smooch Designs. Doesn’t she look irresistibly squeezable? I want everybody to go make one of these to be loved by the special kiddo in your life. Off you go!
How to Make a Sock Snake
Have some unused socks laying around? Check out How To Do Something for instructions on making this very cool snake softie out of socks! Click
Fabric Chalkboard Pads
These fabric chalkboards from Anyone Can Quilt are just fabulous. Great for gifts, or for your own little ones to take on the go! You can read about how she made them here!
Monster Softie Tutorial
Fuldesign, a design group from Stockholm, takes you step-by-step through the process of making your own monster softie. Click here to see how they do it!
Drawstring Backpack Tutorial
Mama Urchin has the skinny on how to make these handy-dandy draw-string bags. Great for sleep-overs with the grandfolks, quick trips out, or just to help keep small toys bundled up. Here’s the tute!
Homemade Elderberry Flutes
I love the natural beauty and rustic look of these flutes made from Elderberry sticks. They play from both ends and are a great way to cultivate a love of nature and music in children. Visit Urban Organica for the details.
Flickr Inspiration: Japanese Crafts
The Japanese have mastered the art of cuteness. 1. Patchwork Ball, 2. Japanese Handmade Zakka Book 6/8, 3. Japanese Embroidery Applique Book 3/8, 4. mobile: ISBN4-7762-0113-5, 5. small articles made of wool felt for baby, 6. isbn 4-579-11066-8, 7. bebe: ISBN4-579-11017-X, 8. Japanese Beads Book 8/8, 9. ISBN 452904209 EmbCaterpillar And a few more… 1. […]
