Felt Playhouse #2

I am almost done with felt playhouse #2, which, now that I say that, I realize I didn't post any pictures of the first one I made for Maggie at Christmas time. Oh well. This one has a tent/camping theme and is for my two nephews (ages 4 and 6). It isn't assembled yet because I had to take pictures first. It will go on their dining room table, which isn't the same size as mine.



This is one of the sides where the side of the tent comes down. I thought about putting an owl or squirrel in the tree. Hmm...I still might add that. It looks a little plain now that I stare at it.


This is one of the shorter sides. It needed a picnic basket because I included smores ingredients. mmmm...
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Here's my favorite part! A fire for roasting marshmallows. Hooray!


And here are the supplies...what a tasty treat!


This is the top or roof of the playhouse.




This is the entrance. I'm going to attach velcro so the flaps can fold back and let some light inside.




This is the fish pond. The fish have washers or bolts or something inside and the poles have magnets.

Oh no! MONSTERS!

Before you run away, you should know that these monsters, although insanely vicious, are also incredibly friendly. :) I created them for four cute little boys for easter/ birthday gifts. Allow me to introduce them.

This is Squiggy. He's going places.

This is Mug. He's a remote hog.

Meet Lenny and Brick. They're twins. Not identical, of course.

They are a tight knit group. (Note: That was supposed to be funny. You see, I made them out of recycled sweaters, which have to be shrunk first. Get it? Tight knit? Never mind, one should never have to explain one's joke. Stop reading now.)

- Marli :)

Really Really Loving Felting!!

For Christmas this year, my cousin, a former employee of Baa Baa Zuzu, made these adorable felted hats for everyone from recycled sweaters. You can check out her awesomeness here. Anyway, I started growing curious so I went goodwilling and oh, what fun! I found way too many wool sweaters in fantastic patterns and colors. Here is what I ended up creating!



If you could only see the plethora of other ideas I've got stored away inside my head! Oh boy! Sweater dresses, jumpers.