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Designed & Made by J: Bruno the Raccoon

December 7, 2012 by Jessica 13 Comments

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.

Raccoon
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.

Raccoon

Then I created a pattern, trying to keep it as close to her drawing as possible.

Raccoon

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.

Raccoon

Bruno has been all over our yard and house since being made. Miss E (little sis) keeps trying to get him as well! Let’s see if I can get in one this month. I’m hoping we can, but I cannot believe how busy this month has been! Please share if you made something with your little one last month ๐Ÿ™‚ I would love to see!
-Jess
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Comments

  1. shannonmakesstuffup says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Super Cute! And what a treasure for J!

    Reply
    • Happy Together says

      December 7, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you :)I will tell her you think so!

      Reply
  2. eat. sleep. MAKE. says

    December 7, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    He’s adorable!
    -Jen

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    • Happy Together says

      December 7, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks Jen! I will tell her you think so ๐Ÿ™‚ She is always so excited when I share her stuff on the blog and tell her what everyone says.

      Reply
  3. Doreen says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Awesome. That is one cute raccoon. (I think you forgot to give your helper credit in the title ๐Ÿ™‚ )

    Miss E. I think you will be a designer just like your mom!

    Reply
    • Happy Together says

      December 7, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      Oops! I didn’t clarify very well ๐Ÿ™‚ 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 ๐Ÿ™‚ I will tell her!

      Reply
  4. Erin V. says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    I really enjoy your blog. This is my first time commenting. I’m always sad when you have to take a break! ๐Ÿ™‚
    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!

    Reply
  5. thisblogisnotforyou says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    this is gorgeous! Cute idea. A friend of mine makes jewelry inspired by her children’s drawings. Sometimes the kids are the best designers!

    Reply
  6. Alissa says

    December 7, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    I could tell exactly what her drawing was before I did any blog reading! Great job Miss j!

    Reply
  7. tini-uk says

    December 9, 2012 at 3:41 am

    I 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!

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  8. feelincrafty says

    December 9, 2012 at 4:00 am

    This 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!

    Reply
  9. Irฤ“na says

    December 9, 2012 at 8:40 am

    Bruno 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

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  10. Jessica at Me Sew Crazy says

    December 17, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    This is fantastic Jess!!! I neeeeeeeeed to have you on my next K.i.d.s. series, this is just awesome and oh so perfect!!!

    Reply

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