Okay, today might be my favorite day of the series. Because I get to make some lucky winners very happy! Yay! Thanks to everyone who entered, and HUGE thanks to our sponsors! See Kate Sew Fancie Fannies IHEARTbricks MinneBites Buildeez Sew Chatty Fabric Fairy And now, the winners, chosen by random.org! The winner of the … Continue reading Boys Will be Boys: Giveaway winners!!
What a fun week! I hope you enjoyed our Boys Will be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys series! Stacey and I had a lot of fun putting it all together. But I have to admit... I'm exhausted! At least now I have some Christmas presents finished, though, and didn't wait until the very last minute. … Continue reading Boys Will be Boys: The End.
As Boys Will be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys comes to a close, I wanted to share with you some other fun handmade boy gift tutorials I've found. Superhero Cape Tutorial at Skirt as Top Skateboard Sling at The Boy Trifecta Star Wars Finger Puppets at The Idea Room Superhero Cuffs at See Kate Sew … Continue reading Boys Will be Boys: a Roundup of More Handmade Gift Tutorials
My three-year-old is really into letters right now, so we're working on recognizing his name. Yep, that's the teacher in me... giving my kids educational toys for Christmas. And I know that the nerdy, educational parent part of you wants to help your littles learn their letters too! Supplies: Three coordinating fabrics Chalk or water … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys: Name Bean Bags Tutorial and a GIVEAWAY! [giveaway is now closed]
We're already halfway through our gift series, Boys Will be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys! So far in the series, I've shared a lot of tutorials for toys your little boys are sure to love. [well, mine are sure to love them anyway!] But sometimes you want to be a little more practical with your … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys: Soft Soled Baby Shoes Tutorial and FREE Pattern!
Welcome back to Boys Will Be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys! Today I have a tutorial for a game that even the youngest boys can play. Bonus, it's a game that doesn't make any noise. [not that I can promise anything about your kiddos...] Supplies: Two different materials - something sturdier than quilter's cotton is … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys: Fabric Dominoes Matching Game and a Pattern Giveaway! [this giveaway is now closed]
It's another day of our gift series, Boys Will Be Boys, so Handmake Their Toys! Today's tutorial is sure to win over the hearts of any boy who has a love for Star Wars. Or turning things into a weapon. And for you, the lovely handmade gift maker? An easy sew, but one that your … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys: Cloth Light Saber Tutorial
Welcome to the first day of Boys Will Be Boys so Handmake Their Toys!! A whole week devoted to handmade gifts for little boys. My boys love art. They like to color and paint and draw, and my five-year-old writes the best stories. Ever. So I decided to make an art carrier, and they can … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys: Monster Art Carrier [and a Fabric Fairy giveaway! – giveaway is now closed]
I am so incredibly excited to announce a super fun series that will be happening right on this very blog in just a couple of weeks. Stacey of Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy [another fellow boy-mom of three!] and I are teaming up to bring you ... We will be bringing you tutorials, giveaways, and roundups … Continue reading An Exciting Announcement – A Christmas Gift Series for BOYS!