Quiet book

Over the last week or so I've spend some time working on Emma's Quiet Book. I'm using this book which has made it less difficult, and way cute! These are the pages I've been working on.

The Seasons Tree:

This tree was a BEAST to cut out. I accidentally cut one of the branches off, but decided you couldn't really tell so I didn't take the time to redo it. I'm just glad the tree didn't need to be sewn on, I can't imagine cutting that thing out and then having to sew it. You trace it onto wonder under, iron that onto felt, cut the felt out, peel off the paper backing of the wonder under, then iron the tree to the background (a heavy Pellon). Ironing is definitely the way to go! Eventually I'll finish the snaps. It will have flowers, autumn leaves, and spring leaves that can be snapped onto the tree. Those things are stored in the grass. 

The Pond Scene

When I first saw this page I KNEW I wanted to make it. I want a quiet book that has function, not just cute things... and this page was exactly what I wanted! The sun, cloud, bird, rabbit, tree, duck and fish all button on and off. This is the first page I did from start to finish on my own, and I am super happy with how it turned out, except that I sewed the birds button too high so the wing goes off the page. That will be a quick fix next time I have time to work on it.

I've been working on a few other pages as well-- a temple page (like this one) and a Memory Match Game. I'm waiting for my rotary cutter and mat to come from Amazon later this week before I finish the memory game... I know I couldn't cut the big rectangles out even enough and it would drive me nuts!

I'm super excited to see her quiet book come together now!

I also have been getting a few more "little things" to put into her I-spy bags, and will probably be finishing those up pretty soon! I LOVE pulling my craft stuff out now after Little Miss's bed time!