Our financial situation is causing me to get creative for Christmas. I’m actually enjoying the challenge. John and I picked up a couple of things on Black Friday, but otherwise, we’re going to be making most of our Christmas gifts.
I am pretty excited about a project I’m working on for Rhys: felt food. I’m inspired by this Japanese site (click on the links and prepare to be amazed by the vast array of felt foods), though I assure you that mine won’t be nearly as fancy or diverse.
I’m also taking some inspiration from this awesome crafster, and this amazing crafter. Okay, now that you’ve seen all the links, you want some felt food for yourself, don’t you? I admit, the thought of playing with all that food is very exciting. I just hope I can pull off a few pieces by Christmas. And that Rhys likes them.
I’ll try and take some pictures of my finished products and showcase them next month. Plus, I have other homemade gifts in the works that are pretty fun as well. I haven’t done any crafting in a while, so this just makes me happy.
I have been seeing so much cute felt food online too! That Japanese website has some really cool stuff…all the sushi and the wontons and stuff, plus the hamburgers and American foods are so cute. A lot of work though. I can’t wait to see what you make! You’ll have to post pics.
That food is super cute! I think Rhysie would love it. Hurry and get some made so we can see it!
i have seen lots of felt food too and thought it looked really cool. im glad you are going to make some. i bet it will turn out great.
Found your blog from “Craft Tutorials”…and can relate – I had to get creative for Christmas gifts too and ended up making several gifts for my children! It was actually pretty fun and I learned a lot in the process…and my kids love their handmade gifts!
I have started a “Make It Myself Monday” theme on my blog that I would love to have you link up any of your recent OR archived posts to, anything that reflects something you made yourself (and as I can see, you have a talent in that.) Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7oObgs
Wow, who would have ever thought! 🙂 I have gone into furniture stores and those little Japanese food look-a-likes are on the table. They look so real! Makes me hungry every time 🙂 But your idea is awesome, too. And with musical notes on the front, instead of food, would be a great way to decorate a Christmas tree. Thanks for sharing.