Upcycled Owl and Cat Treasure Keepers
Upcycled owl and cat treasure keepers by students feature incredible personalities and embellishments. Upcycled means to take one item and use it for another purpose. Worn clothing with holes can become toys. Upcycling is a fun way to repurpose fabric instead of throwing things in the trash.
Any fabric that doesn't fray easily and isn't too stretchy or thick for pushing a needle through it will work fine for fairy crafts. We see every project as an invitation to create. We welcome exuberant self-expression when children sew. The pattern and tutorials for the Owl and Cat Treasure Keepers are in the first Forest Fairy Crafts book. They're a wonderfully fun activity when it's chilly outside. The front decoration is actually a pocket. Perfect for little treasures. Or tooth fairy pillows. The Forest Fairy Crafts book shares patterns, tutorials, and photographs for making your own little critters.
And they’re so cute!
Spring Treasure Keepers
Spring means longer days, sunshine, and outdoor adventures. Every adventurer needs a place to keep stones, shells, and little treasure. Asia designed the perfect project for spring. First grade students (6 years old) at the Nevada City School of the Arts sewed these wonderful Treasure Keepers.
Aren't these adorable?
The class was studying insects. Each student chose an insect to feature on their treasure keeper bag.
Butterflies were popular for decorating the little bags.
Asia and I both love the Ladybug too :)
And this little one is so original. He's a little tricky to photograph with the black on dark blue felt, but he's an awesome beetle.
So cool!
Asia made the bags using the pattern on page 123 of our Forest Fairy Crafts
The children have lots of ideas for going on nature walks to fill their bags with found treasures. Welcome spring!
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Happy Spring!