4 calling birds... (well, more like 8)

First I cut out these cuties.

Then I looped 3 inches of ribbon.

Then I put right sides facing eachother...

And pinned the ribbon on the inside.

Next sew right along the outside keeping the tail open.

These birds are awesome because my one year old can hold them and love them and not break or destroy them!

I stuffed them and then did a blind stitch on the tail.

Add some buttons or beads for eyes and you're all done!

PS~I found my cute Holiday fabric at Jo Anns:)

Merry and bright

I found these chairs at DI (thrift) for 5 dollars each!

I love the rustic wood but I can't help thinking how awesome they would look painted a bright color.

The pillows actually aren't pillows at all. They are place mats bought at Tai Pan for 3 dollars each and I stuffed them. They match our tree skirt!

Mommy's stocking...

Daddy's stocking...

                       

Baby's stocking...

Step one: I took a dollar store stocking that we used last year and traced around it on a double layer of felt.

Step two: I cut out around the trace leaving an extra half inch or so.

Step three: I pulled out all kinds of scrap fabric and trimming.

Step four: I added the trimming and sewed it on to one side of the stocking.

Step five: with the right sides of the fabric facing each other I sewed the stocking together.

Step six: I sewed the trimming on the top.

Step seven: I cut out a strip of felt with angles at the ends
Step eight:  I sewed a piece of red ribbon down the center.

Step nine: With angled ends touching I attached my loop to the inside seam of the stocking.

Hooray!

I was a little intimidated to start this project, I had high hopes and wasn't sure I could reach them.... I'm so glad I tried.  It really feels good to make something completely yourself.



Easy way to display pictures and art

All you need is ribbon or string...

One of these (I found in the mini tool kit at the dollar store)...
And some of these (less than 2 dollars at Walmart)...

Sophie's tip: This is a great way to display all of those fantastic art projects your little ones do or you can use it to string Christmas cards across your living room next Christmas!

PS SOOOO sorry for my leave of absence. Being a new mom hit me like a whirlwind and it has taken me months to do anything remotely creative. I think I have my bearings now:)

Free/Cheap Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Marble Magnets:
I recently made some of these and it was so easy!
The cool thing is you can put interesting scrapbook paper, old dictionary pages, or favorite quotes.
Click on this link to view the HOW TO.

Personalize A Box Of His Favorite Cereal:
I saw this great idea on Apartment Therapy.
I thought it was too cute.

Make a Homemade Card:

Paper. Scissors. Love.
Done.

Wash/Clean Out His Car:
Easy and probably very much needed.

Make a video of interviews of all of his Favorite People:
This could be just the kids to family friends and other relatives.