Thursday, February 10, 2011

My Creative Space

One of our little friends turned two this week so I thought I'd make him a little something for his birthday. I needed it to be quick and simple as I am very much a beginner sewer! After a bit of googling I found this tutorial for a magnetic fishing game.

I made 3 spotty fish and 3 stripey fish for each game set.

Love some pinking shears!

Family crafting time
The boys just had to give it a test run!

With a quick drawstring bag and a handmade card we had a simple, fun birthday gift!

It was very quick and easy, so easy I got a bit carried away and made a set of fish for Archie for his upcoming birthday!

For more creations head over to Kootoyoo!
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12 comments:

  1. LJFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Such a clever idea Vic. Love it!

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  2. RieFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    It looks great = Indoors fishing!! AND I want pinking shears, I've been searching for them online, where did you get yours from?

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  3. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    That's so awesome. What a great idea. I'm totally filling this away for future use!

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  4. MichelleFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Oh that fishing game is great! I will have to keep this in mind for my nephews! it's something they play together when the youngest is a little older.

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  5. Seaweed and RaineFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Brilliant! I love handmade gifts - and ones that are easy too (Not enought time with two littles around ;) )

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  6. VicFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Rie, I just got them from Lincraft, about $20 I think?
    Thanks for visiting guys! xx

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  7. seabreezequiltsFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Excellent, mine are past this but it is an excellent game for little folk

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Very cool! Thanks for the link - I'll definitely be giving this a go.

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  9. Cotton KiwiFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What an awesome gift! I'm sure your little friend will love it.

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  10. sueFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Wow - they are way more spectacular than the old cardboard with a paper clip ones I used to make for my kids! Great idea and awesome to give a handcrafted gift.

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  11. PhotographyFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    What a great idea! Did you put a magnet or something inside?

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  12. VicFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Yes, there is a little magnet at the mouth end and then Matt tied a washer onto the end of the fishing line. It works a treat!

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