A few months ago I bought a pack of felt with the grand notion that I would make Freya a weather board.
My idea was that each morning we would look out of the window (ideally after the sun had come up) and she could decide whether it was sunny, rainy, snowy (or more like frosty) and windy etc and then go to a lovingly crafted chart where she could stick the right, beautifully sewed, symbol on.
Yeah, never happened.
Every time I opened that bloomin’ craft box the pack of felt glared at me so I got on Pinterest and decided this version of a Christmas garland from It’s Always Autumn looked fun (and relatively easy).
We set to work with Freya making use of her new scissor skills.
And eventually came up with this:
About 30 seconds after I snapped the photo everything fell off and I had to velcro it all back on. Despite that I think it makes a nice colourful addition to the photo wall (although maybe calling our version a garland is pushing things a bit far?).
Talking about crafts, how do you feel about handmade gifts for teachers? The mum of one of Freya’s friends is making all the teachers something but I think with my…er…skills…it might be best to buy something? Is this an occasion where it isn’t the thought that counts?
After The Rain 
I think it looks lovely. 😊
I’ll be honest, teachers mostly appreciate a nice drink. 😉 It’s a stressful job and they are lovingly presented with handmade tokens of affection every single day. A happy staff room is one adorned with wine bottles on the last day of term 😉
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Eurgh that sounds like a huge generalisation. Obviously I mean in my opinion from knowing many people in the sector.
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No, that’s perfect. Your suggestion isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. I think it’s find to hand out crafts to family, especially when they are rather…unique, but I don’t think anyone else would want them. I didn’t want it to seem like I didn’t appreciate the care they give Freya though.
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Awww that’s so cute! And very festive. I get so nervous about scissors – I am convinced Boo is going to chop her fingers off – though she is really good and sensible (so far!).
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I know what you mean. There was a lot of flinching on my part.They are those kid friendly metal ones so hopefully she shouldn’t be able to lob off a finger 🙂
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If I dont run out of time before Christmas, Im going to try this!
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I’d love to see it, if you do. The one from the website I linked is a much better example 🙂
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Lovely handmade garland! It is the thought that counts!💗
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Thank you 🙂
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I loved it when someone baked me something
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And a card with a nice message meant more than any present
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Thanks Jane. My baking is slightly worse than my crafting but I haven’t written them a thank you card 🙂
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I think this looks great 🙂
And I do think it’s the thought that counts, whatever you choose to give, i’m sure they will love it.
Thanks for being part of #MMBC. Hope to see you tomorrow xx
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Thanks, Jayne, that’s very kind.
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Your garland is gorgeous and something that you can bring out every Christmas as your little girl grows 🙂
As a teacher I think that it’s the thought that counts (can you imagine how much we’d have to store if every mum crafted every year!!).
#MMBC
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Aww! That looks lovely! What a great decoration x
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Thank you, Kim 🙂
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