show animals (and let's be honest, probably trains too!) that they can play and rest in the shade,
and help dragons and dinosaurs reach up to munch on the leaves to fill their bellies,
and I look forward to sometimes sitting back and watching the adventures, and sometimes being part of them.
This thrifted woollen blanket is going to be a playmat for my kids. The plan is to dry-felt a river and make trees and rocks and flowers and hills and lots of things the kids can move about and set up in whichever way they want.
I started with this tree. It is made using beautiful felt that I got from a new online shop, Me & Ewe. It is 100% wool and hand-dyed.... by my sister. She's taken a big jump into her own business and I'd love you to stop by and check out the gorgeous pure wool felt she has... and to say hi to my taller-but-she's-still-little sister!
For other spaces full of creative goodness, Kirsty's got the list!
53 comments:
I lovethe tree !!!! I have an older shorter sister too!
I love the tree too & I've just come from your sis. Good on her & good on you too.
Oh Nikki!! its stunning your plan sounds glorious I can't wait to see it all unfold! I will definite check out the felt too I have been looking for some pure wool felt! Thanks.
Wow, i thought that was a real branch then! Brilliant!
Oooh - you've done it. I have been looking forward to seeing your tree ... and of course its totally fabulous, you clever thing! The blanket finished blanket is going to be amazing. Can't wait to see.
(PS. I have a theory that all younger sisters are taller ... mine is 4 inches taller than me!)
wow it looks great, awesome stuff.
just visited your sister. who knew!
love the tree and the playmat idea and especially the post. you always make me smile Nikki and always reinforce to me what a great job being a mum is. thanks
Brilliant idea and the tree is beautiful. Such a lovely post, I like a bit of make believe and fairytale...
The tree is fantastic....so much future fun to be had there.
My son has been after a farm-play-mat for ages now, I should get going on it....but I wouldn't even know where to start with making a tree like yours!
this tree is seriously good IRL ... your plans are so amazing i can hardly wait to see it finished.
Liesl .. lots of younger sisters are taller but I have two younger sisters who are both shorter: one by half a head and the youngest to my shoulders. But my youngest daughter is shorter than her sister! go figure.
My little is a taller than, but younger one too. Love the tree :)
How gorgeous. I've got a playmat in mind for little owlet too. Yours sounds beautiful. x
Having seen that tree and the felt up close, I so know your Sis does a SUPERB job - no fear she'll have orders from me (once I can stomach another felty sandwich)...
It's just a gift when we can see into the future!! I like it a lot and the river is just the beginning of all the fun times ahead. I bet you are just itching to drive a train into the branches... you know you do!!
xo Steph
What a beautiful tree! I can just imagine how exited those little hands will be to play with the tree and it's lovely accessories.
That tree is amazing ! I have a younger taller sister , maybe there should be a club ?
I just love your tree. I think your kids must be the luckiest ducks in the universe :) K
So lovely, Nikki. Can't wait to see the rest.
What a sensational play mat that will be. You know as soon as I started reading this I thought of Me&Ewe’s felt (I have just dropped by her space) The green that has just come out of the pot will be great if you want to make a spring time tree!
I love your idea for the playmat. I think that tree is the perfect start. I must go and look into this shop.
I love it and the whole idea of what you are making. I can imagine the fun to be had in your hand made felt world.
Oh...that tree is good..really good... in fact!!
Heading over to your sis..right.now.
You are such a clever girl and creative mother! My little sister is also of the taller variety! Thanks for the felt tip off. Lisa x
i've just come from your sister's too!
this is such a great and creative idea ~ and sounds like a whole lot of fun for little {and big} kids
I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOUR TREE!!! It's utterly BEAUTIFUL!!! You are sooooo clever!
Whenever I read you posts I am always filled with awe and excitement at your projects! What a fun and fantastic idea Nikki. Can't wait to see more! :)
That's awesome! I can imagine the kids would LOVE their playmat - beats cartoon characters anyday!
Love this tree...the shape and textures are just perfect!
your chickadees are going to have so much fun. they are lucky to have such a telented mama
Such a GREAT idea! My daughter would be in love with this. I now have way too many things on my list of things to make for her! ;)
The tree looks great - yay or your sister -thanks for the link off to check it out now. Amelia's kinder want to make a fairy garden and I am thinking of making them some toad stools etc.
Perfect timing for me I want to make a felt ABC book. Im in love with your tree!
I love the tree, so beautiful!
My little sister is taller than me as well... actually everyone in my family is taller than me =D not much of a challange
fabulous idea! Would love to see the finished product
Your tree is amzing - can't wait to see the finished playmat.
Off to check out your sister now
Great idea with the blanket - the tree is cool - looking forward to seeing it finished. Your sisters blog and shop are brill! Nic
LOVE you play mat idea...and the colour of the blanket...and your tree...
PS Now that it's Autumn do we see a new header?
Oh my - LOVE - any chance of adoption as your little ones get all the great stuff. the felt looks divine too
Ha ha... I have a taller- but-she's-still-little sister too! Love, love, love the tree.
Nikki you brighten my day so I'm passing on the sunshine awad - don't feel you have to particpate if awards aren't your thing but here it is for you.
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I'm a tree hugger... just thought you should know because I would certainly be hugging your lovely tree made of felty goodness if I popped by.
What a truly brilliant and inspired creation. Your children will have years of fun developing their imaginations.
What a great project, the tree is just fantastic, I can just imagine the felted river on that lovely old blankie - it will be brilliant!
P.S. The doll re-vamp was excellent.
I can't wait to see all of the bits together once you're done! If the tree's anything to go by, it will be a very cool playset!
Oh how completely gorgeous! You have me all swept up in the Land of Felt. I know just how important it is for dinosaurs and dragons to have good nutrition, I say that as my resident dinos snooze under the paper tray of my printer having had a delicious crayon dinner. : )
Its all gorgeous! The tree and the plans for the playmat and the fact that your sister dyed the felt. Love it all. Lucky kids you have. X
What an awesome tree. And the entire project sounds very inspiring! I'll bookmark your sister's shop and look forward to checking it out some time.
Would you believe I've had this page bookmarked for over a week now because I just had to say (as soon as I got around to it) how gorgeous that felt tree is! Love it! xo m.
I'm in love!!! What a gorgeous tree. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole play mat - what a great idea!
Good luck to yor sister. Off to check out her store now.
what a fabulous creation this will be and the tree is already amazing!! it sounds like it will be a wonderland, I have already popped into Me and Ewe and wanted soooo many things, now I know it's your sister's business! what a small world. Once the little spending spree I have had lately on some crafty supplies and dvds is well, kind of forgotten, I will pop back and buy some goodies
What a beautiful tree Nikki and a great idea for play time.Trudi shop is looking wonderful, I am sure it will be a great journey! x
Nice one Sister! I've had a similar tree (in my head) for ages - seeing yours has inspired more imaginings and machinations. My play rug in still in rug form.....one day soon I will get moving.. Just gorgeous Nik - love it loads. P
Gorgeous tree, Nik. I can just see Thomas and Chuggington rolling their way out to the end of the branches. Looking forward to seeing the playmat.
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