Easy to Sew- Baby Rattle

 Today I wanted to make a rattle for my sweet granddaughter-

She is just starting to enjoy her toys and trying to reach for them.

Soon she will be able to grab them.

I found a perfect Rattle pattern, made by Crystal for

Makeit-Loveit.com

Crystal shares the free pattern here.

https://makeit-loveit.com/sew-plush-rattle-baby-bunny-cat-mouse

Don't forget to thank her !

Perfect project for using scraps.

I wanted some soft fur type material and I found some

at the Dollar Tree.

These small shaker/ rattle pieces can be purchased on Amazon,

but you will have to buy a whole lot of them!

I found puppy toys at the Dollar Tree for $1.25

I bought one to cut open and yes it was the same plastic piece.

Don't forget to thank her !

I fell in love with the bunny-

The pattern shows the stitch lines so add a 1/4'' more when cutting fabric.

I cut out the pieces needed 2 each of the gray and 2 each of

the contrast fabric.

I marked the stitch lines and pinned the piece together.

Stitch ears first !

 Leave the base of ears open and then turn right side out.

I used embroidery floss to stitch a face.

I pinched the base of the ears and stitched the fold.

Then pinned the ear to head with contrast fabric

facing inward toward the face.

Carefully pin front and back together.

Ears are inside the body when pinned together. 

Sew around the sides leaving a small opening to

turn right side out.

Turn right side out and begin to stuff head with

poly-fil stuffing.

When the head has been stuffed, then push rattle piece

into the center of head.

Stuffing should be firm so the rattle piece

 can not be felt when squeezed.

Fill body, pin together and stitch closed.

Here's the front-

and here is the back

Ears stand up on their own!

I folded them over for a peck-a-boo game.

.....quickly release

and the ears pop up!

My Granddaughter will love it and

I adore the giggles !

Thanks  for visiting today-

xo Lisa S

Cottage Cheese Chips with ' Everything Bagel Seasoning'

Hello,

The cottage cheese craze is real !

I didn't believe what I was seeing so I tried it myself.

Yes it's that simple and yes it's delicious.

You only need 1 ingredient plus the seasoning.

COTTAGE CHEESE CHIPS

1 cup ( or less) cottage cheese

any curd size

( 1/2 cup is 90 calories, 12 grams protein )

1 tsp. size spoonful's on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Slightly flattened with back of spoon.

Sprinkle with 'Everything Seasoning''.

The recipe is at the end of this post.

Bake 375 degrees for about 30 mins.

Keep an eye on the chips so they don't burn.

When they are ready,

 they will look golden on the edges.

The chips will easily peel off the parchment paper

 and will become crispy when cooled.

I couldn't wait for them to cool.

I was so excited to try them I ate them warm.

The chips were pliable. I folded them like a taco shell.

I filled the chips with some mashed avocado !

Delicious-

As soon as I ate them I was thinking I want these everyday.

They are gluten free and low calorie.

A wonderful high protein snack that can be used as

a substitute for bread or high carb crackers.

Great choice after a workout.

Thank you for visiting!

xo Lisa S

Trader Joe's has an inexpensive version of the everything seasoning mix.

I included the recipe I use below.

The seasoning is so good. I especially love it on hard boiled eggs.

EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING MIX

• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic 
• 1 tablespoon  dried minced onion  
• 2 teaspoons  flaked or coarse sea salt 

 

             Mix together and store in a clean jar.

             Keep in a dry place with other spices.

   Use this ratio to start, increase if you have a larger jar.

                        

Sharing Books about Bunnies

                                                             

                                                                    Hello there friend !

                                                               

                                                                  To me, nothing says 

'SPRINGTIME' like

Bunnies!

I see my Bunny Book collection is 

multiplying like rabbits.

Little Golden Books are an easy way to start a collection.

I've picked these up here and there.

The Bunny Book is a favorite of mine by Patsy Scarry

and illustrated by Richard Scarry.

For Little Golden Book's 75th Anniversary 

many classics were reprinted. 

 The Whispering Rabbit by Margaret Wise Brown's is definitely a classic.

This copy of The Lively Rabbit is from 1943

before Little Golden books had the gold foil spine.

Uncle Wiggily's Story Book was my Dad's favorite.

I was able to share it with my children.

I'm looking forward to sharing it again with

my Grandchildren .

The illustrations are so detailed

This Little Jack Rabbit is another adorable series.

Sometimes I will pickup a book just by the cover.

I haven't read read this one yet but I liked the cover.

I found these two books on my shelf-

both by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey.

This is a funny story!

I just started collecting these Beatrix Potter books 

for my Granddaughter.

Her mother told me they were her favorites from childhood.

Tell me if you have a favorite bunny

story I need to add to my collection.

I'm always on the lookout.

xo Lisa S

Book Page Envelopes

Hello,

How's your day?

I hope you are doing well.

I have shared in the past that I love my

local library. This library regularly fills a discard table

and I check it often!

I found this craft book published in the 1980's.

The book was in bad shape!

I picked up the book for

the beautiful

illustrations by Edith Holden.

Each page has a quote 

with a bird in a nature scene.

I was able to savage part of the book.

The pages are matte print on heavy cardstock.

I removed all the illustrations marked with the

months of the year.

I folded the page into an envelope shape.

Fold sides and leave flap open.

I used the sewing machine to stitch

around the sides.

I used a straight stitch with black thread.

Be careful to stitch slow on the corners.

Sewing on paper is so fun!

After I made the first envelope I used it as a template.

for folding the rest.

Beautiful on all sides.

Stitched all the way around-

top flap then the sides.

Here's the back of the envelope.

I have 12 lovely envelopes- so many possibilities.

Perfect for a monthly saving plan.

A place to tuck some extra cash.

Together the envelopes make a pretty stack!

Thanks for visiting!

I appreciate you!

xo Lisa S