This Christmas I couldn't think of anything Bella really needed toy-wise. Since we are moving soon, and she has tons of blocks, a couple dolls and lots of other odds and ends, I decided to buy some wool felt and MAKE her Christmas presents. We bought her the books "Where the Wild Things are" and "Fancy Nancy Spendiferous Christmas", and Alex and I made her everything else (of course I had to buy the wool felt which is quite expensive).Here's what I came up with:
Felt Fruit. I had to buy a pattern for the oranges and banana. It was a lot more complicated than it looked! Anyway, I thought Bella would get a kick out of these.
A warm winter hat. 100% merino wool, oh so soft! I'm also making an itty bitty one for Gouda.
Felted wool balls and a pom pom chick, made with love, by Alex.And, lastly, my very favorite...
Mr. Potato Head!!!, made of 100% wool felt, and stuffed with wool.
And we have the female version.
And here it is bare naked. All of the pieces can be attached with Velcro, and when they aren't being used, they can be stored in this handy dandy little pouch in back:
Sadly, I can't take credit for this idea. I found it on this amazing website.
Now, this girl has some talent. I start drooling when I look at all of her ingenious projects.
So there you have it. I hope you all have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I wish I could be there to partake in the festivities, but I'll be there in spirit. I can't wait to hear about all your fun Christmas adventures. Sending you all lots of love and big big hugs!
Love, Sarah
4 comments:
Oh I adore all of these items! That wool felt looks so great compared to the plastic versions of these same items! Thanks for the link too!
How do you do it all? I can't imagine finding the time to sew such neat things between Apollo and Sunny. They are awesome- good job! Bella is one lucky baby.
These are so awesome! I love everything, and can't wait to check out that link. Bella is so lucky to have a mom who makes her such cool toys!
You are one amazing Mama! That Mr. Potato Head is awesome!! And the Pom Pom Chick is sPECKtacular :) Nice job!!
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