Animal Bed Tins

Animal Bed Tins

            I love making little things for little children to play with.  These little felt animals are so perfect for little hands and fingers. Eye hand coordination and manual dexterity certainly needs to be developed in young children.  This is a great you for quiet time or interaction between children.

   

         Left over felt and mint tins are a good combination for a little summer project.  During the summer our family will be getting together for a week long extended family summer vacation.  I told my nieces that we would do some craft projects.  I thought that these might be a good jumping off place to get us started. Some years have been so very nice Up North in Michigan, but some have been cold and rainy.  You have to prepare for both.

       So, I made these little animals that the kids could play with. Possibly the older girls might make more for themselves. Basically, an egg or oval shape for the body and some small scraps of felt for the arms, legs, and ears.

        

    
                    Today I am linking up with Tara at 4th Grade Frolics for 

Monday Made It! 

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I gave this penguin a fish.

    
       I started out sewing them by hand.  The little brown bear is hand sewn,  All the others are mostly done on my sewing machine. 

       Here they are tucked into their little beds. They each have a tiny pillow, sheet, and blanket made from felt scraps.

Raccoon

Brown Bear

Wise Old Owl

Of course the bunny needed a carrot!

                     This tiny bunny would make a darling addition to any Easter basket this year.
    
   My nieces and nephews enjoyed playing with their new little friends. Tucking them into bed each night was a great way to end a busy day while on vacation.

 I saw this idea, Bedtime and Picnic Playset  on www.jenimadeit.com

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 Enjoy your day!

Beti  

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