Natural Toys Tutorials: Wooden Seesaw

Welcome to the sixth post of my “Natural Toys Tutorials” Series. Today I would like to introduce the Wooden Seesaw—a small but very cute project. This seesaw is actually rocking smoothly and is still robust enough to “survive” a 3-year old toddler. Little P. loves to let his fingers dance on this toy thereby rocking it on and forth…

DIY Felt Food: Complete Sandwich Set

It is so easy and gratifying to make felt food. I love the very realistic look. On top of that felt food is safe, colourful, soft, and long-lasting. This cute felt sandwich set will promote the imagination of your little ones and guarantees endless hours of joy of playing. If you are inspired now to

Natural Toys Tutorials: Feeding & Watering Trough

Welcome to the fifth post of my “Natural Toys Tutorials” Series. Today I would like to introduce the Feeding & Watering Trough—a really quick but very cute project. My son loves to play Zoo with his Schleich animals, which is why a

Natural Toys Tutorials: Ramp with Trees

Autumn Fairy. — “Wait. Please wait! What are you?” Little Red Cap was exhausted from running. He had been picking wild strawberries quite early this day. While following their sweet scent he had encountered a little meadow still

Natural Toys Tutorials: Lookout with Stairs

Higher and higher. — Birds are singing their cheap-cheap-cheap, while Little Red Cap is still asleep. He does not wake up until the sun tickles him under his nose. Yesterday has been an exciting day, when the boy had decided

DIY Huge Needle Threader for Little Hands

Threading a needle is such a simple task. Wait! SURE? Is it really so simple? Or are you, too, using a needle threader (and glasses…) from time to time? I have to admit that this inconspicuous tool has saved me from frustration

Modern Christmas Tree Ornament: Sushi Rollament

In many families it is a tradition to hang candy canes, gumdrops, gummy worms, sour tape, and other gummy candies on Christmas trees. In my opinion, it is time to revolutionize this tradition. From now on

Felt Sushi: Maki Rolls

12 strangers are looking at me. It is silent and we are sitting in a circle. The young girl next to me steadily bites her fingernails. When a man in his fifties encouragingly smiles at me, I finally start talking. Slowly first. Later I just let go.

Tutorial with Free Pattern: Felt Tomato Slice

We are going to make yummy tomato slices from felt today. Tomato slices complete the ingredients list we need to make a (fat-free) felt sandwich. You can find tutorials for the other ingredients here: sliced cheese, Mortadella and Pimiento Loaf sausage slices, salad leaves, and 

Free Tutorial with Pattern: Felt Sausage Slices – Pimiento Loaf

We are going to make yummy Pimiento Loaf style sausage (Paprika Lyoner in German) slices from felt today. As is true for the felted cheese slices, salad leaves, and Mortadella slices, Pimiento Loaf slices are perfect for felt sandwiches and easy peasy to make. This project is great for any felt food newbie, because it requires only one sewing step that is best done by hand. The tutorial comes in 6 steps, and