Saturday, February 6, 2010

Handmade Birthday Presents

I LOVE making handmade birthday presents for my friends. And I LOVE receiving them too ;) I couldn't wait another second to share these handmade gifts that Sienna received for her birthday on Thursday...they are so special...and might just give you a few ideas too!

Emily and her daughter Abby made these beautiful frayed quilt letters as a present topper:

Note: Emily used this tutorial from Jessica at Happy Together.


Lisa and her daughter Elle made this adorable Dubble Bubble dress:


The fabric combo is SO yummy:


Shari and her daughter Finley made this amazing "super hero" backpack (Finley also made a special little card complete with ONE googly eye that she was extra proud of):

Note: Here is the pattern that Shari used for the backpack.


Tags labeled "Super Sienna" and "Hero Pack":


I love the fabulous fabrics she used:


Open up the pack and out comes this adorable monkey doll!

Note: Thank you Melanie for Larissa's link: get the Molly Monkey pattern here or in her store! So cute!


Wearing a Heather Bailey fabric skirt and a necklace saying "Zap" and "Pow":


Tiny felt shoes:


Out of the pack also comes a super hero cape......


......and matching super hero crown and cuffs too!


But there's more! Even the monkey has her own matching crown, cape and cuffs too!


Seriously, you guys are too much. We will treasure these forever! XOXO
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31 comments:

  1. JessicaFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    oh my word that stuff is all so adorable! Aren't you so excited to see what Sienna grows up to make surrounded by all these creative people?

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  2. Melanie@Crafty CupboardFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I love those Molly monkeys! Larissa makes the best softie patterns. Molly is free on her blog
    http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/
    and lots of other cute ones in her shop! I want to make the Mikey Monkey for my nephew due in April. I already made him a monkey quilt in anticipation :)

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  3. MichelleFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    So adorable! How fun it must be to be crafty! I dont have a craft-bone in my body! :(

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  4. Red Door HomeFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Wow! What beautiful and thoughtful gifts. You have some very talented and crafty friends. Loved them all.

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  5. allsewnupFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    These are just too cute. Any little one would love this. I really like the "name"!

    Carolyn

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  6. Polka Dot MoonFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    My absolute FAVORITE kind of gifts! Those are the kind that come from the heart :)

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  7. RhondaFebruary 6, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    How precious! I too love handmade gifts...not only to receive but to give.

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  8. MarjorieFebruary 6, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Wow! Sienna has some talented friends:)

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  9. feliciaFebruary 6, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Holy Moley! You have friends as creative and talented as you are!

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  10. SkooksFebruary 6, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Those are some amazingly thoughtful gifts! I wish more people gave like that, but not everyone has the inclination or talent. ;)

    That monkey has been on my list for awhile now. Missed out on making it for the kids for Christmas, but definitely doing it sometime this year. She put out a boy version (the Mikey Monkey) that is just as adorable!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 6, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I love handmade gifts and these are some great ones! Sienna is a lucky girl to have so many talented people in her life. Super-Hero capes and crowns are my favorite gifts to make for toddlers - I love how the capes transform little ones - pretend play is the best!!

    Lindsay

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  12. AuroraFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    WOW!!! I bet you inspired them to create these amazing gifts!

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  13. pink and green mama MaryLeaFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    best. birthday. presents. ever.

    such a lucky little girl to have such loving friends!

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  14. Crafty MomFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Those girls are soooo crafty!!! Shari, I know you're reading...you NEED your own blog!!! That back pack. Monkey, and all the accessories are adorable! I also love, love, love the dress Lisa made and I'm thinking I might have to make some quilted letters for Taylor! Happy Birthday, Sienna!

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  15. AmandaFebruary 6, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    Those are all amazing! Man, your blog always gets me so motivated to start crafting again... I need to just dive into it :)

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  16. AnnaFebruary 6, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    wow! that's a whole lot of homemade goodness right there. :)

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  17. emerzimFebruary 6, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Really glad you like them, Ash! The rag letter idea came from Jessica at Happy Together. I blogged it, in case anyone wants the details:

    http://emilyinthedesert.blogspot.com/2010/02/rag-letters.html

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  18. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.February 6, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Handmade presents make me so happy. You've got awesome friends! I'm usually the only one around here making stuff :)

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  19. Cole's CornerFebruary 6, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    All the gifts are sooo cool. I know Sierra was the happiest three year old around!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    LOL @ Crafty Mom, yes Deanna, I ALWAYS read the blog!! I'm addicted :) But no way I have an ounce of patience or time for my own craft blog, haha! :) In the meantime Ashley has to keep humoring me as a serial commenter ;)
    Shari

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  21. Sew Pretty DressesFebruary 6, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    Cutie cute!!! Love all the handmades!

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  22. Heather @ Glitter and GlossFebruary 6, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    You have some creative friends! I am swooning over the Dubble Bubble dress!!

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  23. ~*~ saskia ~*~February 6, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Wow, gimmy some of these creative friends!! I like the cute tags. Actually, I like all your pics!
    Have a sweet sunday,
    Saskia

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  24. ~*~ saskia ~*~February 6, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Oh, and I'm off to grab your button....

    Happy thoughts!
    Saskia

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  25. UnknownFebruary 7, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    Holy moly! Wow - I LOVE! I want my own cape. :D

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  26. JenFebruary 7, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    all of these are great! You are going to be invited to ALOT of parties now that people see what you give. these are the best!

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  27. Forever OwenFebruary 7, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Wow! Beautiful gifts! They are priceless treasures! SO CUTE! The Dubble Bubble dress and the Monkey with all the Super Hero stuff...Awww!

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  28. LissieFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    So lovely gifts! Wow!

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  29. AmberFebruary 8, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    What a bunch of lucky gift receivers! Keep having fun...I couldn't imagine you are having anything but fun making these gifts! :)

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  30. ChristelFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Most awesome presents ever? I think so!!! :D

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  31. Kim @ Everything EtsyJuly 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Too cute! I love the little monkey and all the goodies! :)

    ~Kim

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