Here are some links I have to share with you right now for ideas from across the web!
Not Made in China - a blog post that has some great links on ideas/instructions/etc. I do believe some of these ideas will end up on my list!
Handmade Toys - an article from Mothering Magazine that is just a nice read and has a few ideas at the end of it!
Flannel board instructions - hey, these look easy enough to follow and I enjoyed having a flannel board when I was a little one!
Instructables.com - a collection of how-to's that you can look through - there are all sorts of ideas there! (Some of them even have links to etsy stores if you don't want to make the things yourself - which I just might have to utilize for some of my gifts!)
Tummy Time Blanket - hey, this is a great idea to use even when it's not Christmas!
Jacob's Ladder - I see this still being sold in stores, but here are the (free!) directions to make it yourself. I'm not good with wood myself but I think even I could make this.
You Can Make This! - a website to purchase patterns that are ready for immediate down-loading!
Doll Clothes Patterns - these clothes would be lovely for a little one who really is into playing with dolls!
I will expand this list as I find, or as you share, more great ideas!
Don't forget, this list is also over at TheMotherhood.net group I started as well =)
This is great! I'm bookmarking this post so I can come back to it later.
ReplyDeleteGreat list! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have two things on my blog at the moment that would work for young children. They would be great stocking stuffers too.
ReplyDeleteCreate Your Own - Child's Sewing Card
Hand Stamped Memory Game Fot Children