I don’t know about you, but I always seem to struggle to find a nice
present for a kids first birthday. I don’t particularly like the bright plastic
toys for these little ones and most other types of toys aren’t suitable for
babies. Since most babies don’t talk by the time they turn one they can’t tell
us what they really want for their birthday. Honestly, that first birthday is
more the parents’ birthday than the kids… I want to give something that will
last to those parents and help them retain their memories. What better way than
to give the baby a personalized art book?
How to make the personalized art book
Buy any sketchbook with blank pages and look in your drawers for fabric,
ribbons and other nice stuff to sew on. Cut the fabric at the size of the cover
of your book. Then write the child’s name on a piece of paper making sure the
letters all connect. Cut the paper, turn the name around and transfer to some
nice fabric. Cut the name and sew it on your cover fabric.
Add any other things you like on the fabric. I used some ironing pieces I
had laying around and flowers cut from fabric, but you can use anything you
like. Once you’re happy with the results it’s time to put the fabric cover on
the book. I used double sided tape that I stuck on my book. You could also use
glue but I found the double sided tape a little less messy and easier to use
with the fabric.
Once the cover is on, your present is ready! You might also like to add a
ribbon or a button on the side of the book, whatever you like.
I also had a
brand name on the back of the book and I wanted to hide that. I cut a smaller
flower from fabric and glued that on the back, using double sided tape.
I wanted something extra for this gift so I took some felt and sewed a
little envelope to hold some pencils I bought. Looks cute right? The little
girl that got this present was very happy with the small envelope, taking the
pencils out and putting them back in was her favorite activityJ.
Do you have a great (DIY) gift idea for a toddler? I would love to hear
about it!
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