Chrystal ([info]kickandslide) wrote in [info]craftgrrl,
@ 2005-09-10 17:03:00
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Felt Book
This community is SO great! I've been mainly lurking, but I am dying to get some feedback on my latest project.

I made a felt book for my daughter's first birthday. It took me about 2 months to do - 1-3 hours a night.




Book end detail


Book cover


C for Cat | H for Honeybee


A for Alligator | R for Robin


L for Lamb | O for Octopus


T for Toad | T for Turtle


E for Elephant


Back cover


Book spine detail

Up close details:
















Thanks for looking :)

ETA: Thank You SO much for the amazing comments!

I also want to add, that this book is something that we ALWAYS look at it TOGETHER. I don't let her play with it alone because of the buttons and beads and the safety concern. They are definately fastened properly, but you can't ever take the chance. If you are going to use this as inspiration, please keep that in mind. (Thanks rocks_in_riots!)

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[info]shortnsuch
2005-09-11 12:08 am UTC (link)
I LOVE THAT!!!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 01:32 am UTC (link)
Thanks :)

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[info]gemme
2005-09-11 12:10 am UTC (link)
ahhh!
that is so amazing.
i would LOVE to get that for my birthday..and i'm 16. ;P

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[info]camkin
2005-09-11 12:16 am UTC (link)
i want one, too!
and i'm 29!

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(no subject) - [info]kickandslide, 2005-09-11 02:05 am UTC

[info]temptress
2005-09-11 12:11 am UTC (link)
That is SO cute.

Cute enough to show my husband who said "Oh! That's really sweet!"


I love all the details. *squees at the cuteness*

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 01:36 am UTC (link)
Thank you!

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[info]zreekee
2005-09-11 12:12 am UTC (link)
that is so absolutely fabolous...amazing great.

A keepsake forever. WOW WOW WOW

Well done Mama!!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:06 am UTC (link)
Thanks :)

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[info]pisceandreamer
2005-09-11 12:12 am UTC (link)
Wow, that is awesome!!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:13 am UTC (link)
Thank You!

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[info]camkin
2005-09-11 12:15 am UTC (link)
oh my!!
this is absolutely wonderful!
your attention to detail is especially nice.
i'd love one of those for my birthday!
(and i'm 29!)

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:06 am UTC (link)
Thanks :) Your icon reminds me of Oolong...

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(no subject) - [info]camkin, 2005-09-11 02:42 am UTC
Oolong is an internet legend. - [info]kickandslide, 2005-09-11 02:45 am UTC
Re: Oolong is an internet legend. - [info]kickandslide, 2005-09-11 02:46 am UTC
Re: Oolong is an internet legend. - [info]camkin, 2005-09-11 03:11 am UTC

[info]timeforcopper
2005-09-11 12:16 am UTC (link)
oh my! fantastic!!!!!!

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Love your icon!
[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:13 am UTC (link)
Thank You!!

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[info]sparkler78
2005-09-11 12:16 am UTC (link)
That is AMAZING! What a wonderful gift, she'll love that forever! It's beautiful!!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:14 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much!

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(no subject) - [info]sparkler78, 2005-09-11 04:41 am UTC

[info]overanalyzation
2005-09-11 12:17 am UTC (link)
::Jaw drops open::
Wow.

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:14 am UTC (link)
Thanks!

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[info]oh_flounder
2005-09-11 12:17 am UTC (link)
heres some feedback:

that fucking rules.

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:00 am UTC (link)
Thank You!

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[info]heathercm
2005-09-11 12:22 am UTC (link)
Wow. That is totally impressive and really cute. Two months? That is way longer than I think I could work on something that long. :p

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Thanks!
[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 01:31 am UTC (link)
Man. It took FOREVER. I started it in the middle of June (her birthday was July 22) and I wasn't done till the middle of August.

I did watch TV while I made it, so i'm sure that if I had been totally focused it would have gone faster.

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[info]aishason
2005-09-11 12:43 am UTC (link)
That is absolutely beautiful! I'm sure she will treasure it forever!!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:01 am UTC (link)
Thanks! I hope so... the thing took me long enough! lol

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[info]sunfleur
2005-09-11 12:43 am UTC (link)
HOLY CRAP - that's amazing. WOW.

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:14 am UTC (link)
Thank you for your comment :)

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I never, every comment...but...
[info]real_mandapants
2005-09-11 12:44 am UTC (link)
Wow. Really...wow. It made me so happy to imagine your daughter enjoying your hard work for years and years to come. It's just so lovely.

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Re: I never, every comment...but...
[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:07 am UTC (link)
Thank you for commenting! :)

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[info]grumpypixie
2005-09-11 12:44 am UTC (link)
That is so amazing! I love kids stuff and that takes the cake for cuteness.

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:16 am UTC (link)
Thanks :) You definately see a LOT of amazingly cute things when you've had a baby, so it's hard to tell sometimes...

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[info]houseofsporks
2005-09-11 12:47 am UTC (link)
That's so adorable!

Never ever ever get rid of it after she gets a bit too old for that, that would be such a beautiful childhood keepsake when she's older.

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:16 am UTC (link)
Oh, I agree. :)

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[info]huntz
2005-09-11 12:51 am UTC (link)
amazing!

i like your user icon, too. did you draw that?

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Thanks :)
[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 01:35 am UTC (link)
I didn't draw the icon.. I just photoshopped it a bit. I think I got it off of a tattoo community - someone posted a tattoo idea and I STOLE it for my icon. heh.

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[info]tuckspuddn
2005-09-11 12:51 am UTC (link)
That is too cute for words!!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:10 am UTC (link)
Thanks!

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[info]smiling_frog
2005-09-11 12:54 am UTC (link)
Wow that is so precious I'd love to get that too and I'm 28. So bright and os much detail.

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:16 am UTC (link)
Thank You!

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:)
[info]rocks_in_riots
2005-09-11 01:00 am UTC (link)
Just as a precaution... no children's toys meant for children under the age of two should conatin removable parts less than 2" in diameter. Can you tell I work at a toy store? Just make sure everything decorative is insanely fastened. Maybe glue as well as sew the buttons? better safe than sorry. Why do babies eat everything? lol :)
It is insanely beautiful!
<3
Adrianne

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 01:25 am UTC (link)
I totally agree. I am the most worrysome mom on the planet so I don't let her play with it alone. We always look at it together, partly for the safety factor (but believe me, those buttons are triple fastned) and partly because I spent so much time on it I don't want her to ruin it!

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[info]prettyinprint
2005-09-11 01:02 am UTC (link)
Wow! I am thoroughly impressed! You just gave me something to live up to when I have a child of my own! WOW!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:11 am UTC (link)
Thank You!

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[info]view_from_here
2005-09-11 01:14 am UTC (link)
ee! I love H the best!

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[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 01:33 am UTC (link)
Thank You!

I've had a few people comment that the "H" is hard to read because it's cursive, so it's nice to know that SOMEBODY likes it. LOL :)

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[info]theantibarbie
2005-09-11 01:14 am UTC (link)
That is freaking amazing!!!!!!!!

I think I may stal your idea.... I have 6 1/2 months until my little man's first birthday, hopefully that'll be enough time.

Seriously, I *love* that book... it is a-freaking-mazing... I can see the love you've put in there. What a lucky girl your daughter is.

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[info]theantibarbie
2005-09-11 01:15 am UTC (link)
*steal*

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[info]the_hobbles
2005-09-11 01:15 am UTC (link)

that is ridiculously cute.

i'd make one for my daughter, but it would be very very short (her name is Zoe) =) =) =)

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[info]lefthandpinkie
2005-09-11 01:18 am UTC (link)
you could do her middle and last name as well.

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(no subject) - [info]kickandslide, 2005-09-11 02:04 am UTC

[info]aqui_no_sera
2005-09-11 01:20 am UTC (link)
That is sooo gorgeous! The detail you've put in is amazing... I'm sure your daughter will treasure it forever. :)

You've just inspired me to go searching for some kiddy crafts and get started early on Christmas presents for all my little cousins.

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Thank you!
[info]kickandslide
2005-09-11 02:09 am UTC (link)
I'm hoping to make a stocking for my daughter for Christmas using felt. And yes! Start early!! LOL Time really flies when you're making something :)

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