We started a new series in October called Designed & Made by J. This is a challenge to me to take the time to help my daughter, miss J, recreate one of her designs each month. She was always asking me to make her things, so I figured why not involve her as much as she wants and can for her age? This was suppose to be for last month, but I confess I got caught up in trying to make a pattern for it like we did Ellie. I decided that I just can’t fit in making a new pattern each month to share in the way I would like to, so I will just be sharing what she does. I hope that it inspires you to take time to create with your little one, no matter how small or elaborate.
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| Real life raccoon picture from here |
Above it our inspiration board. We began with her making a drawing. She’s been on a raccoon and skunk kick lately, so I bet the skunk will be what she wants next! We went through my stash and found some fleece material to use and she picked out the eyes.
Then I created a pattern, trying to keep it as close to her drawing as possible.
She didn’t want to trace the pattern on the fabric this time, but she did sit on my lap and help with a little bit of sewing.
shannonmakesstuffup says
December 7, 2012 at 9:51 amSuper Cute! And what a treasure for J!
Happy Together says
December 7, 2012 at 5:52 pmThank you :)I will tell her you think so!
eat. sleep. MAKE. says
December 7, 2012 at 12:08 pmHe’s adorable!
-Jen
Happy Together says
December 7, 2012 at 5:52 pmThanks Jen! I will tell her you think so π She is always so excited when I share her stuff on the blog and tell her what everyone says.
Doreen says
December 7, 2012 at 5:35 pmAwesome. That is one cute raccoon. (I think you forgot to give your helper credit in the title π )
Miss E. I think you will be a designer just like your mom!
Happy Together says
December 7, 2012 at 5:52 pmOops! I didn’t clarify very well π It is my oldest, miss J, who designs and helps make it (I just added that to the post). Miss E is the baby, trying to get her hands on everything that belongs to big sis. Thank you so much π I will tell her!
Erin V. says
December 7, 2012 at 6:42 pmI really enjoy your blog. This is my first time commenting. I’m always sad when you have to take a break! π
I have a 2 month old son and I can’t wait for him to be big enough to imagine some creatures and draw them. It will be so much fun to make something from scratch like your adorable animals!
thisblogisnotforyou says
December 7, 2012 at 6:44 pmthis is gorgeous! Cute idea. A friend of mine makes jewelry inspired by her children’s drawings. Sometimes the kids are the best designers!
Alissa says
December 7, 2012 at 11:01 pmI could tell exactly what her drawing was before I did any blog reading! Great job Miss j!
tini-uk says
December 9, 2012 at 3:41 amI wish I could just come up with a pattern like that! We are sticking to puppet and puppet theater making. My daughter and I made a Winnie the Witch puppet, I only helped with the papermache and she did the rest. She made curtains for the theater, sewing on my machine for the first time, she was so excited. I love sharing my passion for crafting with my children, that’s what my mum did with my sister and me and hopefully my girls will continue this tradition. Thank you for your inspirations!
feelincrafty says
December 9, 2012 at 4:00 amThis is totally adorable! I love making things my son designs. Not that I could come up with this design as well as you did. I do want to learn to make stuffies more professional looking like this!
IrΔna says
December 9, 2012 at 8:40 amBruno is very nice!! I also made some toys by children drawings:
http://recyclingismypassion.blogspot.com/search/label/rota%C4%BClieta%20p%C4%93c%20z%C4%ABm%C4%93juma
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says
December 17, 2012 at 10:44 pmThis is fantastic Jess!!! I neeeeeeeeed to have you on my next K.i.d.s. series, this is just awesome and oh so perfect!!!