March 4, 2011

DIY Felt Art

So, we all know how much I LOVE felt. So for this little guy's first birthday, I decided to make him a little present using the most amazing material ever.

Dear Wyatt, sorry I put you on a pink blanket.
ps. Happy first Birthday, sweet boy!
Alright, so here's how it went down.
ONE
I decided to make his picture a replica of the cover of The Giving Tree.
I also bought him the book and wrote a sappy message inside, of course.
TWO
I bought lots of felt! Instead of the good stuff, I got the 4 for a dollar cheap stuff.
But hey, it still works!
THREE
I printed out a the cover of The Giving Tree and cut out each little detail and re-made it in felt.
FOUR
Put it all together and....
FIVE
Viola! My masterpiece. I'm so proud :)
Close up of the little boy. Cute or what?

What do you think?


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8 comments:

Leah said...

This is AMAZING! I love the book and that was such a thoughtful gift for the little guy's birthday. How impressive! :)

Meri said...

That is so cool! I used to read that book all the time- he's a lucky little one!

Diana Smith said...

HOW CUTE! that is so creative!

Kym @ Travel Babbles said...

Mel I absolutely love this! I worked in a preschool and we were always working with felt -- this is very creative!

Ima said...

That is so awesome. You are so creative. I love it :)

linsey grae said...

freaking good job best friend! i'm super impressed! how did you do it so cleanly!?

Caroline Lange said...

ahh! love, this is incredible! miss you!

Brooke T said...

seriously? This is awesome!!!