Happy Thursday! I'm still knee-deep working on my daughters closet makeover but I thought I would share a fun craft with you today that will be included in the reveal!
I save all the clothes that my kids have worn as babies up until about age 2 unless it's something special that I would like to hang on to. Now what to do with all of those clothes!?!
This is a fun project that will help you cherish those little tiny baby memories forever in a way that can still be displayed and enjoyed! I can still remember the particular outfit that my baby was brought home from the hospital in or blessed in or wore for their first pictures so keeping these special memories alive is important to me!
Fabric Button Initial Art
(using your babies clothes:)
Here is what you'll need to re-create this gorgeous initial art:
Supplies:
wood initial (found at craft store)
button making kit (2 sizes)
baby clothes
hot glue gun
frame (mine is 11 x 14)
scrapbook paper
First, start by cutting out circles in your clothes. Follow the instructions on the cover button kit. I covered the cardboard in the frame with scrapbook paper and then hot glued the letter to that. Make sure to cut off any shanks on the backs of your buttons so that they lay flat :) Hot glue your buttons to your letter and display! Easy as that and you have a unique piece of art that will be special for years to come!
And just so you're not worried......I will use the cut up piece of clothing for a memory quilt so it will not go to waste :)
Enjoy your art and have a beautiful day!
Enjoy your art and have a beautiful day!
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Oh I love it! My best friend just named her daughter Bonnie so I think I might do a beautiful B for her. Thanks for this! It's gorgeous! Just found your blog and have enjoyed getting to know you better. I'm excited to follow along!
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bonnie
bonnielouisa.blogspot.com
Thank you so much Bonnie! You are so sweet! I think your friend will really love getting this as a baby gift :) Glad to have you following along!
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ReplyDeleteLove it! Too cute. Pinning this.:) Thanks for linking up. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hani.....love your party :)
DeleteVery very cute!!
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Thank you Daisy......your blog is adorable :)
DeleteThese are adorable. I've been looking for a project to decorate my daughters room. She loves to play with my fabric stash and this would be fun to do together. I'm a new follower from Happy Hour Friday. It would be great if you'd follow me back at http://parklandparish.blogspot.com/2012/09/pillow-cases.html
ReplyDeleteThese are very easy and would be a super fun mother/daughter craft! Happily following you :) Thanks!
DeleteThis is so adorable I'm thinking of making something like this for my beautiful niece. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you Haniela, this would be a perfect gift :))
DeleteI found you through The Cozy Little House blog.. I really like your idea of covering the pole in your daughter's closet.. That would be a good idea to do in anyone's closet..
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make your pumpkin spice cookies, but I think I'll put walnuts in mine.. I'm sure the chocolate chips are lucious too.
Have a great weekend.
Charlotte
Thank you so much for visiting!! Let me know how your cookies turn out with walnuts....that sounds yummy!
DeleteThis is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristy!!
DeleteThis is so perfect! You have created some inspiration for my little girls room. Visiting from French Country Cottage
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ReplyDeleteSo sweet idea!Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a look at my blog I’ll be so glad.
Hugs from Portugal
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I love this project! I'd love it if you'd join me on my T.G.I.F. Linky Party that I host every Thursday evening - Sunday.
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Hugs,
Tracy
This is really cute! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteDee Dee @ TheSunshineMoms.com
New follower - hope to get a follow back!
ReplyDeleteTotally DARLING!!!
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ReplyDeleteNatasha @ www.serenityyou.com
Love it so very pretty. Great project that could be used in some many different ways. Adorable! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
ReplyDeleteCute! I love how you personalized it with fabric buttons instead of regular ones. I'd love for you to share at my link party!!
ReplyDeleteKathryn
destinationcraft.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for sharing this at the Weekend Wonders link party! Hope to see you back on Thursday Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. I love the fabrics you picked, too. I would love it if you would link up at my Tip Toe thru Tuesday party that is happening right now. It is co-hosted by me and two others so you have three different sights to be seen on. I hope we see you there. Christy
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Adorable! Such fun and girly colors!
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(Visiting from Made in a Day.) I'm new to your site, and a new facebook follower. This is adorable, and I especially love the buttons! If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll visit "One Creative Weekend" on OneCreativeMommy.com (open every Fri-Wed) and link up this idea and anything else you’d like to share.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in with this week's Say G'day Linky Party! This project looks amazing! I am featuring it at my blog today! I also pinned your yummy recipe that you shared too!
ReplyDeleteHope to see you again this Saturday.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
i've seen your project linked up a bunch of places! its so so cute, something i'd like to try for my little girlies room!
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