Charm

Hi, I just wanted to pop in a say hello.  We've been on spring break here, and now I'm on a deadline.  The above picture is my most recent piece for Wondertime.  It is a fabric charm made (theoretically) from a swatch of your child's clothing.  I made these from fabrics from Lucie's room, but also may make some from one of my Mom's old dresses.  Wondertime actually found a  donut shaped charm that did not require drilling for the magazine shot, but these are the ones I made. 

If you do this project, take your time and do several coats of mod podge on the charm, and you'll end up with a really nice and super smooth result.   The base is just a 1" wooden square. 

In the April issue, my project was the God's Eye with variegated yarn.  Those are really fun, and perfect for Cinquo de Mayo. Be back soon, I promise;)

Comments

[blair]

these are really pretty. Love those God's eyes too, I think I will put that idea in my back pocket for summer crafting, I can't believe I've never made one with the kids.

[Paper Dolls for Boys]

That's a great idea, I'm going to add that to my loooong list of projects to do.

How cool that you're doing stuff for Wodertime and how lucky for Wondertime!!! Tracey

[daria]

these are great, I love the look of m-p on fabric.

[Lori]

i love this idea!! :^D)

[Molly]

cute idea. I'd like 2 or 3 of these together on a tiny ball chain, worn close to the heart. Thank you Courtney.

[robinette]

I love them! I can't wait to pick up Wondertime and make some! It's perfect for all those precious fabrics I don't want to part with...

[Liz]

I'm curious how you happened into the Wondertime "thing." I sure do enjoy it when it arrives in my mail box each month.

[molly]

the charms might be one of my favorites yet! love how you have them photographed up here on the brown craft paper.

get back to those deadlines!
xo.

[Kim]

I saw this project in the magazine and I love it! I have had my eye out for the donut beads but haven't found them yet, looks like any bead might work though. Back to the craft store! : )

[Sharyn]

They look really beautiful. A lovely way to make a keepsake of favourite fabrics, I'd love to make something like this as a present.

[Liana]

what a great idea for a charm bracelet addition! A truly *memorable* charm!

[Lessie]

Do you get brush strokes in your mod podge?

[RB]

Can you tell me if they have holes for stringing, or do you use them as magnets?

Very cute!!!!

[erin]

i love these, courtney. they are wonderful!

[kristin]

how pretty! thanks for the great idea.

[alison]

It sounds like a really cool idea. What's Mod Podge??

[Arwen]

I didn't realize you wrote for Wondertime! I saw those in the magazine and thought they were a really cute idea.

[lynne]

so pretty! i love this idea, that the fabrics are meaningful, too. i loved the last issue of wondertime. what a great magazine.

[sanae]

these are so beautiful! i haven't seen Wondertime but now will need to definitely check it out!

[Kim]

So neat and very clever. You are a woman of many talents.

[catherine]

that is the CUTEST idea!
As Always, you are very inspiring!
I just might have to go out and make a terrarium too! :)
have a great day!
catherine

[Make and Takes]

What a fun idea. I have been wanting to quilt some of my kids clothes, but I love this idea too. Thanks for sharing.

[robyn]

love these!
will have to try my hand at this!

[patricia]

That's such a cute idea! I'll have to add this to my summer-time project list.