Quiet books are made of a compressed fabric called felt and these books contain many quiet activities to entertain young children. The 9x9 pages are constructed from felt that is sewn together. I thought i would embrace my inner sewing diva and sew my own busy book. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Dont forget to grab a copy of the free planning guide so that you can make an awesome busy book in no time. Just an idea to personalize your booki always sew our last name in the corner on the back page of my books. Laminating can be expensive, so if you dont already have a laminator and you know you will be doing future projects like this, i recommend getting your own pouch laminator.
We teamed up with chickabug, and have created, quite possibly, the most darling quiet book ever. With just a few materials and a hot glue gun that means no sewing required folks. Buy 1 or 2 canvas panels depending on if you want your felt book one or twosided. April 3, 20 by favecrafts leave a comment print this post. We are going to have so much fun learning about popular bernina feet, useful sewing techniques, and how to make the engaging busy book pages. Needle books also make excellent gifts for friends and family members who love to embroider or sew.
This is part of a felt craft series with a variety of pages as well as instructions on assembling a busy book. I hope that this post has inspired you to make your own quiet book. I used to recommend the apache for a cheap laminator, but it does not laminate the thicker pouches. Its super easy to craft one using freezer paper patterns to cut the felt pieces which are glued in place. Straightline sewing and buttons are the only stitching involved. This fabric activity book gives children handson experience in recognizing. Its been on my to do for ages and i even bought a lot of felt etc for it. This awesome book will keep your little ones busy while waiting at doctors appointments, restaurant, church, traveling, or any place where you want to keep your little ones busy. Diy felt color matching quiet activity for toddlers alifya. As the name suggests, sew york own felt advent calendar is a book filled with tutorials for 24 mini felt toys and a felt advent calendar to make before or during the holiday season. They are called quiet books because their content provides a quiet activity to entertain children and because they have the capacity to awaken their senses. Hand make kids quiet bookbusy book buy queit book,kids. Start by cutting fabric rectangles in desired size. A guide to making one of your own this blog uses affiliate links.
A quiet book, often called an as busy book, activity book, quiet time book or cloth book is set of fabric pages, filled with entertaining kids activities. Felt comes in acrylic, blended wool, and 100% wool. I will also show you how to make felt story board pieces with your cricut or silhouette. See more ideas about busy book, felt quiet books and felt books. Finally, students are put into groups to create a no sew busy book of activities that incorporate piagets relational concepts. Paint the box inside and out with black paint, leave to dry. Keep in mind that while gluing items to a felt page works in many cases, there are certain embellishments or slightly more advanced techniques that may require some additional tools or may benefit from a little sewing. Felt activity book are great for keeping smaller kids entertained. Make a stack of the pages so they are in the correct order.
Another benefit to making your own busy book is that you can focus on learning areas appropriate for your child. I would love to hear what you think below and dont hesitate to ask questions if you have any. Perhaps, like many things you can learn from my experience and make a better one. Busy quiet book will keep your little one entertained with its activities and colorful figures. I have put together 14 of the most popularand some new busy box ideas with the templates in ebook form so that you can access it it any time and at your own time to make up your collection. Mar 09, 2016 make your own football busy book page. Learn more about quiet books nosew i have created a new post felt quiet books to share the basics of what you will need to start your own quiet book. I like to show my students a sample of ideas via this website. One of the easiest ways how to make felt iron on letters. Busy books are often used to keep kids quiet on a trip, doctors office or at home when it comes to quiet play. Felt i recommend stocking up on the basic colors if you plan to make a whole book. Toddler quiet book, fabric felt busy book, soft cloth book with learning activities, educational sensory toys for toddler and baby items similar to jellyfish count custom quiet book page create a personalized busy book quiet book activity book busy bag for toddler preschooler gift on etsycreate a custom, quiet book, a busy book, or.
If you use a felt board or flannel board while storytelling you know that its hard to come by nicely made, reasonably priced pieces. At the end we will have a complete busy book that makes a great gift for babies and toddlers. Theyre especially fun to make around holidayswhen themes for books abound, and mom and dad are busy with preparations. This easy project starts with a small piece of embroidery. For this theme, youll need 15 pages including the front and back covers, using both sides of the felt so the book wont be too bulky. Dec 29, 2017 they are called quiet books because their content provides a quiet activity to entertain children and because they have the capacity to awaken their senses. Quiet book or busy book is a great sensory toy for toddler and baby.
Oct 28, 2016 add a thick layer of glue to the bottom of the broken side and glue it to your blue felt. Custom quiet book toddler busy book felt quiet book fabric etsy. This diy learning book will keep little ones busy for hours. You might want to give it a second coat if you think it needs it. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. How to make your own no sew quiet book red tricycle. Beths adorable felt book for baby by jamie on january 28, 2011 29 comments 422 shares. The felt board can be used to promote shapes, colors and early literacy. Busy books are often used to keep kids quiet on a trip. Make your own quiet book or sensory book for children.
Quiet books or busy books have become a rage now, a highly indemand toy, for toddlers and preschoolers. This secret project has been over a year in the making. They could be single foldable sheets, elaborate books, books with. In this guide, youll learn three basic ways to go about making felt for your craft projects. Thank you for providing the inspiration to make something he can take along with him on his therapies. Aug 07, 2017 if you are a handson crafty parent, you can definitely make them on your own, according to what new skill you want your child to learn, or what interest of your child you want to be explored. I have three active kids and im always trying to come up with ways to keep them busy. He is autistic and some of his favorite activities are sorting, counting and dressing his mr.
Arteza 50 assorted stiff felt fabric sheets, 12x14 squares, 1. Sure, if youre crafty you can use glue and thread and create something nice. Templates or patterns give you something to work with and can make planning your quiet book and cutting out shapes a lot easier. You now have a secured sandwich of felt pages and are ready to make a quiet book. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all.
Felt is a super easy crafting medium to work with and its quite cheap, making it a favorite material of many crafters. If you plan on resizing the designs, i would recommend that the mermaid be no less than 8 inches or the tail becomes too thin. Quiet books are great projects to make for your own little ones or to give as gifts. I have a free monster svg file this month that can be used to make a diy felt board that your kids will love. I saw your quiet book and was inspired to do my own. Keep toddlers quiet and entertained with a colorful felt picture book full of touchable textures and shapes. The most adorable felt quiet book patterns with detailed instructions. Easiest felt board to make for preschool activities. Each page shows something that starts with the corresponding letter. How to make a quiet book includes 11 inside pages all no sew. Felt mermaid quiet book tutorial cricut maker sweet red poppy. One of the shapes should get the ribbon under the velcro as shown below. Mar 17, 2020 welcome to month one of the bernina busy book series.
Our factory has own printing machine for the cloth book,so can in good contral of the printing. A shape to trace or measurements for your desired size felt pages i used a broken board book. Use the templates to cut felt pieces for busy boxes, for quiet books or loose for story time on your felt board. Your felt board can be used to tell stories, explore colors and shapes, and generally extend or complement other handson learning in the home or classroom. All patterns are now available by download in the howdoesshe store here. See more ideas about felt books, busy book and felt quiet books. Here is an example of the dress up page as a mini quiet book. Couldnt imagine anything better than to make my boys their own quiet book. Remember the days before smart phones, when kids had good ole fashioned fun. Blank pages for diy quiet book set of 8 design and make your own activity.
By the end of this 10 month series, you will be on your way to making your own pages with more. The very much requested video tutorial of how i make my no sew quiet books. Zigzag the glue along the stack of pages, close the cover and firmly press the spine to get a smooth effect. Sew the shapes that do not have the ribbon to the stiff felt sheet randomly on the page. Basically, i make a small commission when you use these links, at no additional cost to you. This tutorial is brought to you by latrice murphy from any occasion. May 12, 2015 the very much requested video tutorial of how i make my no sew quiet books. I have the honor of knowing the grey family and the pleasure of calling their mom, shannon, one of my dear friends. Mar 07, 2016 this shapes busy book page tutorial will show you how to make your own page. If you are overwhelmed by the idea of creating a whole huge book, just make a mini version of your favorite pages. This blog is meant to be a resource for you as you look for inspiration and instructions on how to make your own quiet book.
Both of the boys love being able to carry their own book around. Secrets of what makes good quiet book a quiet book, often called an as busy book, activity book, quiet time book or cloth book is set of fabric pages, filled with entertaining kids activities. Simple way to make quiet book pages and bind quiet book in a 6 steps. A quiet book is normally a felt or fabric book, with pages filled with educational. Being full of interactive activities, felt quiet books help children to learn and improve a wide range of skills while they are playing and having fun. Big little felt universe is a felt pattern book with 70 projects that are traceable or photocopy. I will be continuing with busy book pages all week plus part of next week. Bring out your cover and make a glue line next to the spine to attach the pages to the cover in the same way you did above. Its also a place you can share your hard work when youre finished. Find out how to make your first quiet book with awesome tips then browse tons of quiet book page ideas and patterns.
Iron your pages flat, taking care around any embellishments. Knowing which activities you want will make a good start. This is also a part of craft lightning where we will have 15 minute crafts all week. Custom quiet book, toddler busy book, felt quiet book. If you are new to the concept of a felt quiet book or busy book, and have no interest in sewing like me, i found a great post by krisbee mama, that is like a full pot of inspirations to make your own felt quiet book. A felt story board is a great way for kids to express their imagination. I adapted the book by using velcro instead of snaps and adding a row of teeth to the alligators zipper to make a larger pull for her to eventually grasp.
Felt story board with free monster svg file the country. I used the whale page in a busy book i made for my son. Each book will come with a customizable cover, and a plain back. Sew the loose ends of the ribbons to the page as shown below. When it comes to appliques for your diy projects it can be hard to find what you are looking for, and also, sometimes it gets too pricey. Learn how to make your own felt so you can make these 11 adorable felt projects. Sep 22, 20 decorate the cover with scrapbook paper or make your own page. I cut felt or fabric pieces leaving very small details for now. At the suggestion of my niece, i am making a quiet book for my grandson in alaska. May 23, 2016 by meg 8 comments if youre traveling with kids, this travel felt board is a super quick diy craft that makes a great activity for kids stuck on a plane or in a car. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees. I truly believe that even the less crafty of us can make felt quiet pages. The book starts with a visual table of contents with thumbnails of each toy, so you can easily find your projects after putting the book down. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Diy busy book for babies 612 months simply mom bailey. Beths adorable felt book for baby the crafting chicks. A felt board also called a flannel board is easy to make and provides messfree fun and creativity. Making a busy book for toddlers simple ideas to make you. Learn how to make sensory book for babies craft learn. How to make a portable flannel board aka felt book. How to make a diy quiet book national sewing circle. This particular book might not be for kids as ive read that some of the directions arent specific to what stitches to use but, i dont think that will make it hard to follow or use the directions. I used a large one which had a double layer of triangles in. Learn how to make your own diy quiet book with felt pages complete with eyelet holes to easily secure all of the pages together ashley hough shows you how. Logan has overcome more obstacles in his short 15 months than many of us will overcome in our entire life. Fold each page in half and iron a crease in the center. Quiet book qb is a toy which helps development of childrens fine motor skills. Logan, their second son, was born with multiple congenital heart defects, also known as chd.
Cover your canvas panels in flannel, pull the edges tight, and hot glue on the backside. Versatility not only with respect to how they are used but also in terms of size. Sew the velcro to both of the shape pieces to that they will stick together in your finished shapes busy book page. Itll keep your tot busy whether you need a minute at home or are trying to keep calm waiting at a restaurant or the doctors office. Tips for how to make a quiet book, including lots of quiet book patterns and ideas. A collection of felt quiet book pages including templates and tutorials. Cut the pages out of your book, leaving just the hardcover. I copied most of your ideas to make a busy book for my 2 12 year old granddaughter, who has trisomy 18, and is therefore limited in her fine motor control. Perfect gift idea for baby showers, birthdays, or just because this listing is for a single page. Find out how to make felt iron on letters for quiet book cover page or other kids projects.
See more ideas about busy book, felt books and quiet book patterns. Counting windows i wanted there to be some educational aspect to this busy book, so i made a simple counting game. And unlike a needle minder, a book like this keeps needles safely in place even when you stow your work for a while. This way you can keep one with each embroidery project you work on. Keep kids occupied with a diy felt busy book favecrafts. Buy beiens 9 theme felt quiet books ultra soft baby books touch and feel cloth book, 3d books fabric activity for babies toddlers, learning to sensory book. Find an old book that has a hardcover, or buy one at the thrift store. Cut a piece of black felt big enough for your building. The colors on all of the pieces can be changed depending on your preference. Students can create these out of felt or construction paper but must decide on the medium as a group, prior to constructing the books. One of the things that can be most helpful when making your own quiet book is a template. Youre sure to find a great idea here for your next quiet book page.
Keep your toddler busy on airplane rides, or other quiet places. Felt mermaid quiet book tutorial cricut maker sweet red. I sewed my busy book, next time i would just make a felt one. Learn how to make these absolute awesome books and spoil himher. Your kids will love these easy to make quiet felt books. Pages, each with an own theme or an extension of the overall theme pages are neatly. If you decide to make a page, how your child interacts with the page may tell you what would be a great next page to create. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Powerful mothering shows how to make your own quiet book, or you can check out etsy for some gorgeous handmade reply. I really hope i inspired you to create your own quiet book and if you have any.