Monster Hand Puppets

Hola! Hope you all had an awesome holiday weekend for those of you in the United States. I definitely enjoyed having an extra day of rest as it is always appreciated.

While trying to find  a cute gift to make for my sons soon to be 3 year old friends Birthday Party, I came across the cutest monster pillows. I liked the monster theme but really wanted something that I could just lounge around and complete, and decided to create some toddler sized hand puppets. One was for my son Dylan's friend the other for the friends cutie little sister and the guy in the middle with the tie was for Dylan. When I originally came up with the idea, I envisioned a one eyed version like below. But after looking at the pic and sleeping on it, I decided that the puppets would be more toddler friendly if they had a second eye, and I couldn't be happier. The best part about this craft.... I sat on my couch watching a movie as I completed the first one, was on the deck with the family when I completed the second one and the third and final one Mr. D was finished off on my drive to the Birthday Party. Being a passenger definitely has many benefits and this is one of them. Yes I was able to thread a needle and sew as my husband was driving. The ride actually seemed much quicker than the half hour that it took to get there which was awesome.

Just the other day I was thinking that I needed to find a hobby that was really relaxing like reading fun fiction books. Although crafting is relaxing its really hard to just lounge around completing projects... well most of the projects that I work with... but then after hand sewing these babies I realized that doing little hand sewing projects and maybe even doing some crochet (more than the two stitches that I know) would be a great way to both relax and complete little projects. Now I really have to spend some time with my crocheting friends to get me on my way with some Barbie and American Girl Doll Blankets.

                 

             

Now tell me, do you think you could thread a needle, multiple times and do some hand sewing while riding around in a car? You can be honest or even try it and let me know.

Have a great Tuesday.

Darley~