How to make a quilted baby mat
This baby play mat is an easy sewing project that makes a perfect nesting project or a shower gift. It's best to use fabric that is high contrast and has lots of interesting pictures to look at. This baby playmat has quilted 'elements' but the actual quilting is very minimal. To 'quilt' you pick...
DIY Felt Car Play Mat-House Free Sewing Pattern & Tutorial: kids felt car racing mat into house storage
Learn to sew this easy DIY toy car carrier with play mat. Great gift for kids. Includes free sewing pattern
This is the Drawstring Play Mat pdf sewing pattern from the talented designer Peekaboo Pattern Shop. When you make one of these Drawstring Play Mats it means clean-up time is super easy! This simple sew is the perfect way to keep clutter contained. When playtime is over, just pull on the drawstrings to transform from […]
Explore the ocean with this fun DIY Ocean Felt Play Mat. It is simple to put together and children will love moving the ocean creatures around to create their own original sea themes. To make it super easy we have provided a printable for you to print and cut out which contains all
A simple DIY quilted play mat tutorial! Transform the Fishing Net quilt pattern into a toddler play mat for cars.
Learn to sew this easy DIY toy car carrier with play mat. Great gift for kids. Includes free sewing pattern
Ever wish you had something to take to the cafe for your preschooler to play with while you sip a latte? UM YES. Like, you don't even know how many little snot-fingers have been all over the grimy old plastic toys that are stuffed in a basket somewhere in the corner of many cafes. Not to mention often these cafe basket toys were donated for good reason - i.e. they are missing parts, don't hold kids attention, etc. Here's a simple DIY you can put together for playing on the go. I made this for my daughter's birthday and it cost me $1 thanks to my scrap fabric, and the fact that the little plastic dinosaurs came from a damaged package so they were discounted. This toy is open-ended, allowing for endless scenarios and habitats. My 4-yr old can go out into the garden and forage for twigs, bark, stones etc to create her own dino habitat for this, which combines fresh air and nature as well as having "ventures" as she calls them, and that makes me happy. Fabric you need: - Green felt for grass (this is an A4 piece) - Scraps of blue-ish fabric for pond - Scrap of sandy coloured felt/fabric for sand/swamp - 2 types of fabric for the drawstring bag, or one type if you don't want it double-sided (OR use a small bag you already have) - Ribbon / sewing tape / drawstring for bag chord - Optional: a smoother fabric for a backing. This is handy as it's easier to brush clean than felt. Step 1: Cut the fabric in the shapes you want. I made a pond and a sandy patch. If you are making a backing (I did, but the fabric is not pictured in the photo below) cut that the exact same shape as the green felt. Step 2: Sew your pond onto the green felt with a basic zigzag stick. If you are handy with "no sew" glue then you could use that, but I haven't tried it. Then your sandy patch in the same way: Then, place your backing on and zigzag stitch around the whole thing. Mine is pretty imperfect, as you can see. If you want it to be really neat, choose a much closer zigzag stitch. But this does the job, in my opinion. Now you have your mat! Step 3: Make the drawstring bag Ok, forgive my wrinkled fabric but I couldn't risk waking the baby by getting the iron out of the cupboard by his room ;D I used 2 scraps of linen type fabric. These were actually samples and are roughly 15cm x 20cm. Place your fabrics together with right sides together. (I.E the fabric pieces are inside out to how you want the finished bag to be). Sew a straight stitch on 3 sides. Fold down the opening and then fold it again, so the raw edge of the fabric is hidden, then (ideally ;D) iron it flat before sewing right around, leaving a 1-inch gap where your drawstring will go in. Turn it inside out and admire how crafty and talented you are. How cute! Get your drawstring or ribbon, pin it to a safety pin and thread it through, making sure to keep hold of the other end so it doesn't get lost inside. Step 4: Populate your mat! I used small balls of green plasticine, placed on a circle of card (shown below) as bases for my trees. Pebbles, twigs, and pieces of bark also make a great habitat. Have fun setting it all up. I store the plasticine and the small circles of card it a mini plastic sandwich bag inside the kit, so it doesn't stick on things. isn't it fun? Now you can roll it all up... ...store it in your handy drawstring bag... ...(which is so darn cute).... .... and gift it to your favourite dino-lover! For more dino-inspired fun, check out our super-simple girl's Dino Party and cake here. For more handmade toys and gift ideas, check out these posts: All the things I made A handmade Christmas
Little ones will love to be on this beautiful patchwork play mat! It is ideal to set their early-learning toys and allow baby to make beautiful discoveries whi
If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you may have watched a bit of my process when I was putting together this DIY felt farm play mat! This will eventually be used for grammar work, …
Toy and Lego Bags are a lifesaver for clean up! This tutorial is super easy to follow and do, and it makes a playmat, too.
So fun for little ones! Our peach farm bunnies felt play mat is simple to craft and includes movable pieces for interactive play.
Modern family on holiday themed felt play mat with all accessories on the pictures. Perfect for little people with a big imagination. Take it on a trip or visit to a restaurant, it will keep little ones entertained for ages. What you get: felt play mat (33x54cm) , 3 peg dolls, 2 felt palm trees, 3 felt bushes ,a surfboard, a blanket, a sandcastle, all the animals pictured, shells and glass beads. Suitable for children 3+ but definitely not for chewing enthusiasts. My creations come from a smoke free environment. NOTE To My International Customers: Any customs fees, taxes, tariffs, duties, etc. that may be incurred at the time of delivery would be at the discretion of your country's tax regulations. I have no way of calculating how much these fees would be, should they occur, and I am not responsible for those charges. For any additional information refer to your local customs agency. Returns will not be accepted due to customs fees. Refunds and Exchanges If you are not happy with your purchase in any way, please contact me to resolve the issue. Please notify me immediately and return item within 7 days. P&P will not be refunded and it will be your responsibly to pay for return shipping cost. Customized orders will not be excepted as returns as they can not be resold.
I launched the reopening of my Etsy shop today! I am so excited to share this with you. It's been a labor of love (and some crying, too!) for the past several months. There is a saying that goes something like, "there is good in the bad." When my father in-law was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer in September 2014. that's all we could think about. I needed a distraction, something to take my mind off this. I needed a project. So in between visiting them and helping out and working, I started sewing. It was therapeutic and a good distraction. I am passionate about early childhood education (as most of you know) and I am a self-proclaimed geek when it comes to small toys like Schliech, Safari Ltd., Papo, Peter Rabbit, Tinkerbell, etc. So why not combine the two? Playscapes are landscapes for imagination. All hand-stitched with tiny details, these wool felt play mats are designed to encourage children's imaginations. Maybe Peter Rabbit is in Mr. McGregor's garden again or... Maybe the fairies are hiding their treasures in this cave or the animals are having a camp out or... Maybe Hello Kitty and her friend are tending to their garden in the forest beside a stream of lily pads. Or maybe Mama Bear is watching her cubs play with their toy boat by the stream. The possibilities are endless really. Each whimsical playscape is all hand-stitched and filled with tiny details like tufts of grass, enchanting gardens, caves, twisting streams, hollow logs, stone pathways, 3D bridges, mossy patches, ponds, etc. I have 4 to 6 hours in each playscape, but I love how they turned out. Each one is approximately 15 inches by 15 inches. Ready to ship. Ready to play. There's a link over to the right hand side that will take you to my shop. Have a fun & playful day! Mel
DIY Felt Car Play Mat T..G..I..F..!! The weekend is almost upon us..Whoo Hooo! Last year I made this DIY Felt Car Play Mat for my younges...
DIY Fabric Bubble Baby Play Mat Free Sewing Tutorials
Make a no-sew play mat with glue and felt- great kids craft! This one has a beach, park, farm, and concert stage for Littlest Pet Shop animals.
A significant part of every day in my life with a toddler revolves around cars—from pointing at school busses on our walks, to waiting for the mail truck, and excitedly exclaiming "vroom" at every car that passes our house. And, of course, playing with toy cars! I knew my daughter needed the cutest play matContinue Reading...
Hadley is VERY into cars right now so I thought she would enjoy a play mat where she could drive the cars on the roads. After looking at the prices of some play mats, I thought surely I could make her one for much less! I also needed one that I could roll up and put away instead of leaving it out on the floor all the time. Once again, Pinterest to the rescue! I found this one at While He Was Napping (http://www.whilehewasnapping.com/2011/03/felt-play-mat.html) and decided these instructions were the clearest that I had come across. Plus I really liked her layout of the buildings. Then it was off to Hobby Lobby for the supplies! I spent around $10 for all of the felt, which included a pack of green and a pack of black that come in roughly 3x3 foot squares. I already had plenty of hot glue sticks at home. The first step was to lay out the big black square which would be the road. I used pieces of paper to mark roughly where I wanted to put the various buildings. Then I used a piece of white chalk to draw out my roads around the buildings. I drew very lightly with the chalk so that I could rub out any mistakes that I made. Then it was time to cut out the road. I flipped the cut out road over so that the chalk lines weren't visible. This meant all of my buildings needed to be flipped as well so it was a mirror image of how I first laid it out. Then came the fun (but oh so time-consuming) part of cutting out the buildings. And more cutting... I glued all of the roads and buildings to the large green piece of felt with hot glue. Lots and lots of hot glue. All total, it took me about 7 hours to complete this project, so it was more time-consuming than I anticipated. Hadley absolutely loves it though, so it was worth it. It probably wouldn't have taken as much time if I hadn't wanted to fill in with the little details like flowers, but I think it makes it much more colorful and fun. There are a couple of downsides to this mat. Felt attracts cat hair and little fuzzies which is annoying, but I figure I can just go over it with a lint roller periodically. Also, the durability factor is questionable, but only time will tell if it's able to withstand a toddler. I can touch up with more glue as needed. Here's a look at the finished product!
Learn to sew this easy DIY toy car carrier with play mat. Great gift for kids. Includes free sewing pattern
Thinking to get a play or nap mat for your baby? If yes then change your mind of purchasing as after viewing such spectacular DIY mats you will definitely want to make one yourself: 1. An Owl-dorable Mat Design Image via: goodshomedesign , 1800flowers , ldembroidery 2. A Play Mat With Hidden Storage Image via:
A significant part of every day in my life with a toddler revolves around cars—from pointing at school busses on our walks, to waiting for the mail truck, and excitedly exclaiming "vroom" at every car that passes our house. And, of course, playing with toy cars! I knew my daughter needed the cutest play matContinue Reading...
Craftster user HollyRH shows us how she made this portable Dinosaur Play Mat for her son. I love that it looks like a volcano when closed.
