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I've experimented with several different fabrics, and I've found that my repurposed waterproof mattress cover worked the best for these popsicle / frozen yogurt holders. I sewed the shiny part on the inside, quilted part on the outside.
 Have you met Charlotte? She's got a fabulous blog at www.handmadecharlotte.com, full of DIY, décor, and toddler ideas. Here are some of my favorite posts from her site:
 Scrapbook paper, old magazine, flower paper punch, glue stick
 My daughter loves alphabet games, so I decided to repurpose some old Jenga blocks to make her a new game. Supply list:
Scrapbook paper or designs printed on paper (see dryicons.com or allvectors.com for free designs.) Wooden pieces of idential size Scissors or cutting board Small foam brush Mod Podge glue -- matte or glossy Sandpaper Mod Podge sealent -- matte or glossy Instructions: Cut paper design to fit block size (Jenga blocks are 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm). Use a foam brush to apply a thin layer of Modge Podge glue to the block and adhere the paper. Let dry for several hours. Sand the edges of the blocks -- this will make them softer, will remove any excess paper, and give them a more homemade look. Lightly spray each block with Mod Podge sealent. Let dry for several hours. You are welcome to the patterns I used for my blocks. Download the PDFs below. I found this great link via Pinterest at Science Cafe for SLIME! See other three Pin-Tested projects here. I made enough to share with friends with children. It made a great Halloween gift.  See other Halloween projects here.
One of my goals for 2012 was to do 4 projects from my Pinterest board:
*a toddler sewing kit DONE Link to project *a mess-free finger painting DONE Link to project *a color recognition and sorting box DONE Link to project *homemade S L I M E DONE Link to project Feel free to send me your ideas!
This worked great! When she was done "finger painting", she used a Q-tip to make reverse designs. SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS PROJECT: Ziplock bags Paint (I picked up some cheap acrylic paint at Joanne's for 59 cents each) Plastic placemats (look on the seasonal aisle at Target -- $1.50 each) Strong tape -- I used duct tape Q-Tips See other three Pin-Tested projects here.  Second project from Pinterest board completed! Yahoo! Zoe had a bit more fun trying to peel the labels off than sorting the objects in the dividers! But she did sort them pretty accurately on her first try, and stayed with it for 15 minutes or so ... which in toddler time is, like, 4 hours, right?
 I always wished that I had learned to sew. I mean, I know how to replace a button or patch a tear, but I always drool over the homemade items on Pinterest. Well, maybe Zoe and I can learn together, if she takes to it. I started with a toddler sewing kit idea that was orginally based on a post I saw on Pinterest from Childhood 101. I've adapted it with some ideas of my own.
SUPPLY LIST FOR THIS PROJECT: Embroidery hoop Non-slip shelf mat with large holes (Target) Plastic embroidery needle Yarn Parmesan shaker Popsicle sticks Electrical tape Pipe cleaners Beads with large holes Felt Felt board Container to store all supplies See other three Pin-Tested projects here. |
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