I made my first Christmas gift (for my 2 year old) this weekend. Before you start thinking I'm totally OCD, let me clarify that I have a HUGE work deadline on December 19th, as well as about 15 custom orders to make for Christmas. So I am a little early on Christmas stuff this year, but for good reason! :)
Anyhoo, I saw the idea to make these
here. My hardware store didn't carry MDF, so I used 1/4" plywood. Bad idea. If you make them, please search for the MDF. My wood split and I ended up spending a whole day sanding them down.
Also, I used blue painters tape to get the perfect lines down the middle.
I had them out in the garage drying today after I sealed them this morning. I forgot about them, and when I went out to get them, my 4 and 6 year old were happily playing with them. Oops! I put them away and explained to them that they were for Little Bit. At least now I know for sure that they will be enjoyed!
My cuts aren't perfect, but I'm okay with that. If time permits, I will make another batch of them. If three of them will be playing with them at the same time, they will need more than the 40 I made.
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I received an early Christmas gift
here today. I highly recommend checking this site out.
I'll be traveling for a few days, but I'll be back soon. Have a wonderful week friends!
5 comments:
I love this idea- and you are not too early, in my opinion. I am getting started- December gets crazy, and I want to enjoy it.
wow! this is great! i wanta do this...for myself. i think i could spend hours making patterns.
chrissie, this is so cool! what a great idea. i need to make a set for my almost 2 year old. she would love it!
This is a wonderful idea! I was looking for another gift idea to make my niece for Christmas along with her new quiet-time blanket. Thank you and take care.
Love these. Warmly, Karen
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