Birthday Crafts.

I have been super busy this last week, getting ready all the projects that I wanted to sew for my daughter's birthday. I decided to try something new and work with felt! I have decided that I love it. It is so easy to work with.

I made this Princess/Elmo/Birthday Hat for my daughter. She loves everything Elmo, hence the hat being in Elmo colors.



I used this tutorial. I realized that the hat is a little big, but then she can wear it for years to come!



Then I decided, somewhat at the last minute, to make a Happy Birthday banner with all the left over felt. Well, I knew that I wanted to use ric rac (love it) and embroider but that was about it. This is what I came up with.



I was thinking of maybe posting a tutorial of how to make this, what do you think??



It is really long, I had to find some interesting ways to photograph it.



Well everything turned out great and I was really happy with everything. My daughter really didn't want to wear the hat so I gave her a cookie so she would sit still.

Gifts.

So it was my B-Day yesterday and I got some unexpected gifts. My SIL, Kami who is also one of my best friends, made this:



Really he is for my daughter, but we can share. I am shareful. (I don't care if it isn't a word) He even comes with interchangeable sweaters.

Then I got this in the mail:



My mom sent me this fabric that she has been holding onto for years and I have always loved it. I can't wait to find something to do with it, isn't it so adorable??? Thanks Mom, love ya tons.