Monday, November 3, 2008

Quiet Books

Taken with permission from the book “How to Make an LDS Quiet Book” by Ann F. Pritt, with adapted instructions. Website: http://theideadoor.com/Printables/how_to_make_an_lds_quiet_book_by.htm

*Materials:
1 yard 48” wide Muslin
½ yard lightweight iron-on/fusible pellon
1 yard 48” wide medium to heavy weight iron-on/fusible Pellon
OR 2 yards 24” wide medium to heavy weight iron-on/fusible Pellon
Iron and Ironing Board
Presser cloth
Cutting Mat
Rotary Cutter
Scissors
Ruler
Sewing Pins
Sewing Machine with thread
*These materials will be needed for every page*

Instruction for Pages:
Cut 12 strips 12” x 24” out of the muslin and the medium to heavy weight iron-on/fusible pellon. This will give you 12 pages, 6 front to back, in which to make into a quiet book.


‘Josephs Coat of Many Colors’ Instructions
Materials:
5 sew-on snaps, all the same color
Fabric Markers
5 pieces colored felt

Instructions:
1. Folded edge will be outside edge, Place pattern under one sheet Muslin and pin in place. Leaving enough room on all sides for finishing the edges, and having the pattern page a little extra on the unfinished edge to allow room for eyelets, or sewing into the book.
2. Trace the pattern onto muslin (leaving pattern pinned under muslin). Trace all but the snaps placement.
3. Use the coat strips pattern and trace onto lightweight pellon (when tracing onto Pellon trace onto non-bumpy side).
4. Cut pellon pattern and iron onto lightweight pellon using a presser cloth. Make sure when you iron on you are doing it correctly so you don’t flip your colors on your coat.
5. Cut out coat strips and place on traced page to see what order to color Josephs coat.
6. Color traced page.
7. Hand sew snaps onto felt pieces and Joseph’s coat.
8. Remove pattern, and flip over to do the next page.


Tower of Babel’ Instructions
Materials:
Two pieces different colored felt
Fabric Markers
Pinking Shears

Instructions:
Folded edge will be outside edge, Place pattern under one sheet Muslin and pin in place. Leaving enough room on all sides for finishing the edges, and having the pattern page a little to the unfinished edge to allow room for eyelets, or sewing into the book.
Trace the pattern onto muslin (leaving pattern pinned under muslin). Only trace the people and the title.
Color people.
Trace both tower patterns on non-bumpy side of lightweight Pellon paper.
Cut out each of the whole tower pattern (not individual pieces of each tower).
Iron each pattern onto different colors of felt using presser cloth.
Use pinking shears to cut out individual tower pieces, keep pieces in order.
Place tall(up/down pieces) tower first onto muslin, pin and sew into place.
Place side tower on muslin, pin and sew into place.

Instructions for finishing page once both sides are completed:
Iron-on medium to heavy weight pellon to back side of Muslin using a presser cloth.
Sew right sides together, leaving a space on the bottom of the page to flip to correct sides.
Cut corners off, and trim thread.
Invert page, and press corners in from inside.
Hand sew bottom to finish page.
Admire your finished product!!!!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Super Saturday!!

Here are the six crafts we are doing for SUPER SATURDAY!!




Christmas Tree Air Freshener
$2.00
I don't have any directions or links to this craft, because it was developed and found by someone else. When I get instructions I will link them. Basically, its one of the standing air fresheners with Christmas fabric, buttons, and straw to make it look like a tree on top.


Proclamation to the Family
$12.00


I don't have any instructions for this quite yet, I have yet to develop the instructions. When I have them I will link them. For now, here is a link to the "Living Christ" frame this was adapted from. http://theideadoor.com/RS/crafts/living_christ_picture_and_matt.htm

Tile Magnets and Coasters

$2.00 for a set of 4

The link will show you how to make the coasters, we made them magnets because we found that the coasters would cause the color to spread. http://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/holiday-crafts.asp

Pot-Holder First Aid Kits

$1.55 for Basic Kit, $6.00 for Complete Kit

Potholder First-Aid Kit - You will need a simple square potholder with the loop in the center of one side, some "snack" size Ziploc bags and a button. Stitch the bag bottoms in the center of the potholder. It helps to put half of the bags on one side and the other half facing the other way - bag bottoms overlapping in the center. With a sewing machine just zig-zag them to the potholder. Sew the button on the opposite side of the loop so you can close the kit. Then fill it up with supplies like band-aids, safety pins, coins, hard candy, button, wipes, sample packs of Pepto-Bismol, Motrin, Neosporin, etc. It's quick and simple!

We made each seperate baggie have a different 'kit': First Aid Kit, Personal Kit, Sewing Kit, Feminine Hygiene Kit, Medicine Kit, and Misc Travel Kit.

Here is another website with detailed info on how to make this: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/75639/potholder_first_aid_kit_a_great_last.html?page=2&cat=24


Holiday Cards

$3.00 for 3 cards

The crafter in charge, found their own cards to make. Here are some websites that contain instructions on how to make some holiday cards:

http://www.bhg.com/bhg/search/results.jsp?searchType=content&searchString=Christmas+Cards&_requestid=268393

http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/cards/make-your-own-christmas-cards/?page=1


http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/crafts/christmas-nativity-cards/

Snow Globe

$7.00

Adapted from this website: http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/gifts/do-it-yourself-snow-globe/ We found that plumbers glue worked best for sealing the water in.

FHE

Here is an activity that I found online, that I am really excited about doing (when I have the time). I think it will be great for the those last minute preparations!

http://www.sugardoodle.net/Family%20Home%20Evening/FN_Scripture_Activity.shtml

Quiet Books Websites

Here are a few links with quiet book patterns and information.
http://www.theideadoor.com/Printables/how_to_make_an_lds_quiet_book_by.htm

http://fowlerfam.blogspot.com/2008/02/quiet-book.html

Enjoy!!

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Welcome

This is a blog were we can share fun things we do with our families. Especially teaching our dear children and family home evening ideas. This is an open forum to share and learn.