I am so excited for today’s DIY Friday! Almost two years ago I started following one my first blogs ever, Joyfolie, which was formerly called Mia Joie. I had just had Evy and was looking on Etsy for some cute girlie stuff and came across Jessica of Joyfolie {who has become a very close friend}. I fell in love with her shoes as well as the community of women who would crazily stalk her blog for a chance to buy a pair of her shoes for their little ones. One of the ladies I met there was Jenni…I did some blog hopping, one thing led to another and eventually I found a new blog friend!
Jenni and her family are so sweet. She is ultra creative and does photography on the side as well as teach 8th grade. Her kids are the cutest things ever and Jenni and her husband make such a cute couple. I admit that her blog is one of the few I am completely faithful to read. I love her family!
I have been sooo overwhelmed with our move that I just can’t get myself together for a DIY Friday, so Jenni is filling in for me today and next week. I hope you love what she shares and love her too…she’s pretty amazing! xoxo
you can sew a straight stitch {or can get close to it} you can do this
project! I have made both of my kids their
own crayon rolls and plan on making these for family/friends children
for Christmas and/or birthdays this year, just going to add a coloring
book or two to give with it!
Take the larger piece of fabric (6 x 16 and 1/2 inches) and fold it in
half. Pin it to the fabric/flannel, with the two ends towards the
bottom.
and to the right and mark. Continue to do so until you get to the end
of the strip.
bottom of the fabric (that has the added folded fabric) until you get to
the top of the folded fabric, back stitch to make sure it holds. Clip off extra thread.
sides together. Sew a straight stitch over the ribbon. I went back
and forth to make sure it would hold!
like sides together. Sew around the edge using a straight stitch,
leaving {about} a two inch gap where the ribbon is. It will make it
easy to do the next step.
straight stitch one last time {I ironed the piece out before I did so}.
When you sew along the edge, you will close up the 2 inch gap/hole that
was previously there!
weather here in Arizona to cool off so I can bust out my hoodie!
Oh, this is Amy…I almost forgot! The winner of the fabric coasters:
If this is you, email me within 48 hrs at amy@evystree.com with your address and we’ll get it out to you! xoxo
What a cute project!! My grandkids would LOVE these!!
love you amy and am so happy to be guest posting this week and next while you get settled into that beautiful new house of yours!
see you back next week!
I love Jenni! I teach her little girl and she is the cutest little thing ever- not to mention, the best dressed!
LOVE this post Jenni! Such a great gift idea- you are so creative girl. Amy, so excited for your move and cannot wait to see pics when you get settled in! xoxo