This is the big project I have been working on for several months now. I have been so close to finishing, and so I set a deadline: Easter. I gave it to Ben for Easter because I couldn't bear to keep it from him a minute longer. I started surfing the 'net, looking in Etsy shops and online for ideas/inspiration/tutorials to make a toddler quiet book of my own. Although there were some cute ideas out there, there wasn't one that I really loved. Then I thought, hey, I can just make my own. Being the nerdy teacher I am, I wanted it to have some educational value. Being poor, I needed to make it with cheap or on-hand materials. Being a girl, I needed it to be a little cute, even if it was for a boy. I have to say, this is the project I am most proud of to date. I hope you enjoy it. Ben seems to love it, too, so I couldn't be happier.
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That is soooo cute. Now I want to make one. I especially love the fish bowl
ReplyDeleteOh my holy fishbowl. You are A-MAZING! Are you for real girl?!! You are one incredibly crafty chick for sure! I am seriously in awe at your clever craftiness! I would love to emulate you someday... don't know if that day will come in this life. I mean, WOW! I seriously am blown away. Standing ovation chica.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at all of your work. This is really cool--Seth even said so!! You make a mother proud!
ReplyDeleteway to be crafty!! do you want to make me one :p
ReplyDeleteDiana!
ReplyDeleteIt was so exciting to get your e-mail last night! AND, I *love* this awesome quiet book!!
Can't wait to read more of your blog and see what you and Mike have been doing...your boys are adorable :)
Diana,
ReplyDeleteIt's a really long story, but did you know that if you google "fish bowl quiet book" your blog comes up?
I have been wondering for so long how you are doing and what you are up to! It's fun to see your family and your cute boys! I couldn't find your email address on here, but I would love to hear from you: michellesmknight at hotmail dot com.
(And very cute quiet book, by the way!)
I know you posted this awhile ago, but I just came upon it now. This is the cutest quiet book I have ever seen. my LO would love this. I don't think I could make one though. Great job though.
ReplyDeleteWhat did you use for the barnyard animals? I love this book! I think it is so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteThe animals are buttons I found at Michaels and JoAnn's. They came in a farm pack and I had to buy a Southwestern pack for the horse.
ReplyDeleteThanks for answering my questions! I really appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI was also wondering is the background for all of your pages felt? My friend and I are going to make them over Thanksgiving, and I am just wondering what all I need to buy before hand! :)
Thanks so much for your help and your willingness to share! :)
The pages are felt, but the cover is flannel. Good luck with your project!
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