So here I am at week 1: The Plan. I decided if I was going to spend the time & money on something this big, those kids of mine better play with it. For more than 5 seconds too. So making each side interactive & good for loads of pretending themes was key. Each side is a different shopping experience: Market, Post Office, Bank & Ice Cream Parlor.
The market side will have (in theory) a door flap, removable basket and bins with fruits & veggies and flower pot.
The bank side will have an open window with roller shade, drop box for deposits and an ATM ('cause everyone needs to get money, am I right?)
The post office side will have a working mail box, bin with removable mail and stamps with velcro to attach to the letters.
The ice cream parlor side will have a window with shutters, a menu board and a cooler with ice cream scoops & cones that can be interchanged with velcro.
My table is 35"x35" and 29" high, so these are my guesstimates on what I need:
1 yd brown felt 1/2yd green felt
1 1/4 yd light blue felt 1yd light pink felt
1/2yd dark blue felt 1/4yd hot pink felt
1/2yd white felt 1yd tan felt
1yd cream felt
1-2yds velcro
1/2 bag filling
thread
Misc beads, embellishments, anything that would look decorative & fun
So now I need to get all my gear and get started! Fawnda's got some great reference ideas & links to other cool houses (including her own) for anyone who's looking to give making one a try. It's going to be fun sharing the experience as it goes and seeing what others come up with too. Come on & join in!
Lol, I know what you mean about the kids playing with it. Seems like a lot of fun, can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really great idea, I don't know if I could participate now because I probably wouldn't even be able to buy everything needed before baby comes but it is one of those ideas I will for sure want to save!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun! I know your kiddos are going to love it! Great ideas! : )
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the final product!
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I love your plans and am joining in and following your plans, hope you don't mind, I did note on my blog that I am using your plans because they are so cool!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see how it turns out. I'm definitely going to make a play house for my kid...I love how you have 4 different "scenarios". !
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your plan! So cute! I can't wait to see how it comes together!
ReplyDeleteHi-I just finished mine, You will be so proud when you see their little faces light up! Great plan, cant wait to see it completed!
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Yes, I'm in!!! I saw this on Jill's website and then looked at yours and saw that you were doing a Felt House along. I thought "perfect"!! It looked overwhelming and I was deciding if I was going to do this or not. Now that its broken down into steps I have decided I will do this. I am hoping to give it to my kids for Easter. Hopefully I will be done in time. My only problem is that I will have to order everything. The closest fabric/craft store is about 45 min. away.
ReplyDeleteI have never commented, but I have followed your blog for quite some time. I really enjoy it and am in awe at how you have time to sew/craft with 3 little ones running around. I have 4 and homeschool them. They range in age from 8 years old to 2.5 years old. My sew/craft time is after their bedtime and after all of my chores are done.
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I'm so thrilled you're joining in. Fawnda at Fireflies & Jellybeans came up with the Felthouse-A-Long idea, so it got me motivated to start rolling. I'll have my next step up soon!
Awesome!! Thanks-I was looking for instructions like these-LOVE the idea about putting a few on each side!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Thanks-I was looking for instructions like these-LOVE the idea about putting a few on each side!!!
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