Aloha Bloggerinos,
It's been a loooonnnngg time coming, but I thought I'd throw a crafty post out there, since we have had so many beauty related things in the last few months. I go through phases with crafts, I have to be super in the mood to get my sewing machine or glue gun out and for the past few months I've felt a little bleaugh towards it all. However, this little project was so quick and easy, it didn't seem like a chore- woop!
Anyhoo, a few weeks ago, whilst in Hobbycraft, Matt spotted these cute little letters for £1.25 each. They had girlie ones and boyish ones, every letter of the alphabet. We picked up her initials and I decided that I would have a hunt for something to personalise for her, just to jazz up her stash a bit and make something a bit special.
Little moan here- I just saw the website in the photo, looked it up and saw that you can actually buy individual letters for 70p, which is a lot less than £1.25!! Naughty Hobbycraft!
I attached the letters to one of her shoulder cloths because I know I can hang the motiffed part over my back so it doesn't scratch her face at all and I thought it looked a little plain. Other applique contenders were blankets, muslin squares, little tops or towels, so it goes to show how versatile this project is :)
It was beyond easy! I positioned the letters where I wanted them, dampened a different cloth (I just used a muslin square as it was to hand), popped the damp cloth over the letters, ironed it thoroughly for about 15-20 seconds, removed the iron and damp cloth and voila!
I really think this is something I would like to do more of, not only for Baby Glitter but I also think it would make a unique gift for other mummy friends or relatives. I think this is ideal for someone like me who is now pressed for time but still has the urge to craft and customise :)
Is this something you might try?
Toodlepip!
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my first little neice or nephew is due in 5 weeks, i think i am going to have to personalise a few things this way for him/her!
ReplyDeleteso excited waiting to hear your baby news, i am actually uncontrollably excited about my neice or nephew coming so im loving reading baby posts!!
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Awww so cute! I'd like to get into sewing and stitching but I think I'd be rubbish at it! x
ReplyDeleteAww, that's a lovely idea! I'm definitely going to try this out! It seems so simple and looks really cute :) xx
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute :) xx
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteSarah xx
so cute :)
ReplyDeletealoha....thats sooo cute, i would totally do this if i had or was having a child......
ReplyDeletep.s. why havent you accepted me on twitter? i keep trying to follow you as NilufarLoves....i lurve your youtube videos...very funny..xx
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This is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriends sister is due in a few weeks. Once they settle on a name I may use this idea on a few items as gifts for the new addition! :-)
Leanne. xx
leannemariea.blogspot.com
This Is so cute :) I love it x
ReplyDeletethis makes me want a baby! they're so cute :)
ReplyDeletelove all your posts and videos!
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I love this idea, it looks gorgeous! My niece's baby is due soon and she has pretty much bought everything already, so this kinda thing would make a lovely present! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous! I'm awful at sewing and crafts in general, so something that can be ironed on is perfect for me :)
ReplyDeletexxx
Soooooooooooooo cute :) xx
ReplyDeletesooooo cute! what a great idea louise xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Lou, this is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHope you don't mind but I mentioned you in my latest blog post - its just about how fabulous you are! Hope you are doing well :)
Joanna xxx
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Still no baby glitter! you must be getting so impatient! youve obviously made it too comfy for her! Love this blog, i love a bit of arts and crafts xx :o)
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That is such a good idea! I definately want to try that for my little baby and niece :)
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