Lemon Birthday Decorations Made from Felt

I just finished my second project for Ev's lemon birthday party.  These little lemon felt ornaments were so easy and fast to make.  I cut one lemon out of yellow wool felt and used it as the template for all of the other lemons.  I did the same thing for the lemon leaves.  To make the project even easier (than sewing) I used a dot of hot glue to secure the leaves as well as the hanging ribbon on the back.  I happened to have had all of the materials, so this birthday project was free and only took me about 30 minutes.  

I plan on hanging these wool felt lemons on this branch on my wall over the dessert table.

Grey and Yellow Birthday Banner

I'm getting read for Ev's seventh birthday.  I don't plan on spending very much money on her party, but I do want it to be special.  Her birthday has become the perfect reason to push me to finish some crafts that have been waiting in the wings.  Believe it or not, these crafts have a lot to do with celebration.

This birthday banner and three tiered cake in yellow and grey will go perfectly with her theme: lemon party.  I love that Ev was the one who picked the theme too.  Brilliant!

I have these little embroideries for sale in my Etsy shop.  They are the perfect, sweet way to celebrate any special day.  Just display them in your home in a high traffic area and everyone will know that there is a reason to celebrate.  

Homemade Birthday Gifts

Ev has been invited to several birthday parties this past year.  I love homemade gifts (probably more than most people do, especially if by most people I mean six-year-old girls).  Each gift Evelyn has given to her friends this year for their birthdays have been homemade by me.  They range from embroidered felt birthday crowns to flower wands and hair clips.  I even made a small thread wrapped, bendable Merida doll for one of Ev's friends who loves the movie Brave.

I think Ev might be getting a little self conscious about the whole homemade gift thing.  Come on!  There used to be a day when every gift was homemade and the gifts actually lasted.

Mama and Me Tiny Clay Owls

I made these little owls for my mom.  I told you she has a thing for owls and so do I.

I simply took two little balls of bead clay, shaped and cooked them following the directions on the clay package.  After they were cool, I painted them with acrylic paint and gave them a glossy coat of paint.

Cute Cupcake Toppers

 

Some of my cupcake toppers were just featured at ohdulcescupcakes.com.  I'm excited these little guys are finally getting some recognition.  I hope to have a little garden party with my kids this spring and make some toppers like the ones featured.  Problem is, I've got to grow a garden! 

 

 

My other cupcake toppers, like this little owl topper, can be found in my Etsy shop, Mama Do That.

Valentine's Day Celebration

Here's how we celebrated Valentine's day.  Hope you had a great day!

Valentine Felt Fortune Cookies

Evelyn has been begging me to teach her how to make a felt fortune cookie.  Since it is close to Valentine's Day I decided I would teach her how to make a felt fortune cookie and make a few extra cookies for myself in reds and pinks. 

We used the felt fortune cookie pattern that is in my shop.  It was simple enough for Ev to make with my help.  She had something a little fancier in mind for her felt fortune cookie.  She wanted a cookie dipped in felt chocolate and covered with felt sprinkles.  Smart move on her part.