Turn Child's Artwork into a Plush Toy!

 Turn Child's Artwork into a Plush Toy! It's so much fun for children to see their funny little artwork into a real toy! Plus, this one has his own little voice recorded in it! "I'm going to get you!  Roarrrr!" So the first step is simple. Go through that pile of drawings by your child...or get some paper and colored pencils and ask them to draw something!  Then buy about 12 inches of fleece in each color. We used Orange, blue, yellow, black and white.  You will also need cotton batting Sewing machine Embroidery floss and needle Electronic voice recorder  To get started, study the little shapes of the picture. My favorite part is that wonky little claw. The different sizes and shapes. If you are hesitant, go ahead and scan the picture into a computer, enlarge it and use that as the pattern.  Or draw it out on paper and use that as a pattern.   Or just wing it, like me. Cut all the pieces 1/2 to 3/4 inch larger than d...

Fleece Pillow Case!

 Fleece Pillow Case! My son was in desperate need of a new pillow and a new pillow case. So my daughter decided to make one for him for Christmas. She cut a big piece of soft blue fleece...and light blue fleece was cut in the shape of a D. She pinned it on and sewed the D on first.  She was 10, so she was thrilled with being able to sew a gift. It was complex enough for her skill level, but she was confident and successful.  Obvious wiggly lines, but adorable. I loved supervising but not helping at all!  Next she did a decorative stitch through the D...because, why not!?  Last we folded the fleece over on itself and the D and stitched up the sides,  leaving one edge open for the new pillow! She stuffed the pillow in and wrapped it up for her older brother! She was thrilled to give him such a big and substantial gift! And he was thrilled to get a new pillow and has used it every day since! I love letting my kids make things for ea...

Dragon Medallion Hoodie DIY!

Dragon Medallion Hoodie DIY! My son loves a soft hoodie. Even this time of year, there is plenty of reason to wear hooded sweatshirts in the mornings! Gildan sent us a variety of hoodies and we love them! They have a big selection of cotton fun for men, women and children .  We got a Carolina Blue hoodie...and our original idea just wasn't going to work on this  adorable baby blue.  So we went with a cool dragon medallion Celtic knot.  First I print of my desired design...this came from a button. Then staple it on top of a piece of freezer paper.  Use a hobby knife to cut away all the "black" lines.  Leaving a medallion and the outside paper...  Iron the outside circle shiny side down on the shirt.  Then fit the inside piece and iron it on. Freezer paper is amazing for diy stencils! You can get it in any grocery store near the wax paper, cling wrap and foil!  Next, we used fabric paint. You can use acrylic...b...