This book was made for Sophie who is 14 months old, so I tried to make every page quite interactive. My neighbour Heather is buying this book for Sophie and as Heather is a music teacher I have included a musical page. The little felt notes slide across the ribbon. The sneaker is my current favourite and latest addition although the shape needs some work I think. The last two pages would be a challenge for littlies but hopefully a 1 year old can manage the press-stud and zipper!
June 21, 2008
Sophie's Book
June 18, 2008
Inspiration
I have started looking at things with different glasses on. I look for inspiration in children's books, advertising graphics/animations, motifs and details on Anya's clothes. Gordon loves to think of ideas for me too - he gets into it with as much enthusiasm as I do. Supportive man!
Felt is so easy to work with - I love that the edges don't fray!!!!!!!
I have almost finished my 3rd book. I am waiting for confirmation on the spelling of the recipient's name. I tried something different for this book, as her name was too long for felt. I chain stitched it, thanks to U-tube. Oh and I also sold another mobile for a baby girl. It was much the same as the first one except I used ribbon to hang the flowers not thread. I think I prefer the thread - it is slightly more whimsical and floaty.
I think the new style worked well leaving an allowance for the spine. I have done a cardboard template so it should be more efficient from here on in.
Now when I look back at the original book, I think, how basic it is, but it is also cool to see how much the idea has improved already.
Felt is so easy to work with - I love that the edges don't fray!!!!!!!
I have almost finished my 3rd book. I am waiting for confirmation on the spelling of the recipient's name. I tried something different for this book, as her name was too long for felt. I chain stitched it, thanks to U-tube. Oh and I also sold another mobile for a baby girl. It was much the same as the first one except I used ribbon to hang the flowers not thread. I think I prefer the thread - it is slightly more whimsical and floaty.
I think the new style worked well leaving an allowance for the spine. I have done a cardboard template so it should be more efficient from here on in.
Now when I look back at the original book, I think, how basic it is, but it is also cool to see how much the idea has improved already.
June 10, 2008
Lu Lu's bag
Jewellery Roll
I made this jewellery roll for my sister in law for her birthday. It can roll but functions better folded like a groovey purse! The button is really a press-stud and it has a ring clip, zipped section for small earrings and a big pocket section for bigger peices. This is the first 'adult' peice I have made and I hope to find the time to make myself one too!