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| TerryGami, Animals, Birds, and Gnomes |
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Washcloth Duck  |
Welcome to washcloth crafts!
TerryGami -- The softer side of origami!
Hold on! New washcloth critters are here! This book includes a variety of animals and a complete gnome family (not all of the animals are on the front cover). Also, each gnome can have its own toadstool. Did you know gnomes only give birth to twins, one boy and one girl? Learn all about gnome folklore in the factoid lists provided for each project.
Remember the fable of the tortoise and the hare? Now children can make a washcloth tortoise and hare to go along with the story. Don't worry, the instructions show how to turn the girl tortoise into a boy tortoise! I guess I have a thing about hearts. :) Also, many possibilities exist for the other animals in the book to accompany other stories. The monkey, for example, just might be a bit curious.
Are you planning a pirate birthday party? Why not make a pirate parrot to sit on your child's shoulder? Or, why not make the parrots as the party favor? I suggest that the captain's parrot be for the birthday girl or boy and to make the mate's parrot for the party favor for the children attending the party. The mate's parrot is a better choice, if using the parrot as a group or party activity, because only two washcloths are used and the bandana head covering is easier to make.
While this book doesn't have any holiday items, there are some critters that can be adapted for the holidays. The gnomes can be made into elves by giving them green clothing, hats and pointed shoes. The hare can easily be turned into a purple, pink or blue bunny for an Easter basket. The bear can be turned into a Valentine's Day present by using red washcloths, instead of brown.
Oh, and did I mention that the baby gnomes can be Boo Boo Gnomes -- just tuck and ice cube in the tummy.
Remember the fable of the tortoise and the hare? Now children can make a washcloth tortoise and hare to go along with the story. Don't worry, the instructions show how to turn the girl tortoise into a boy tortoise! I guess I have a thing about hearts. :) Also, many possibilities exist for the other animals in the book to accompany other stories. The monkey, for example, just might be a bit curious.
Are you planning a pirate birthday party? Why not make a pirate parrot to sit on your child's shoulder? Or, why not make the parrots as the party favor? I suggest that the captain's parrot be for the birthday girl or boy and to make the mate's parrot for the party favor for the children attending the party. The mate's parrot is a better choice, if using the parrot as a group or party activity, because only two washcloths are used and the bandana head covering is easier to make.
While this book doesn't have any holiday items, there are some critters that can be adapted for the holidays. The gnomes can be made into elves by giving them green clothing, hats and pointed shoes. The hare can easily be turned into a purple, pink or blue bunny for an Easter basket. The bear can be turned into a Valentine's Day present by using red washcloths, instead of brown.
Oh, and did I mention that the baby gnomes can be Boo Boo Gnomes -- just tuck and ice cube in the tummy.
Stay tuned.
The new book is available online now!
The new book is available online now!
Happy Crafting!
~Terry
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