Friday 24 April 2015

How To Make A Toy Owl

salaam

How To Make A Toy Owl

Sumayyah made her very first toy mashaAllah. It wasn't hard, you
could make one too. Ask a grown up to help you.

What you'll need:

Felt material (at least 3 colours)
Two buttons
Thread
Needle
Scissors
Glue
Stuffing


First of all, cut out two simple shapes for the front and back of the owl. We used dark blue felt. Then cut out two shapes for the wings. We used light blue felt. Look at the picture below to get an idea.


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Then sew the wings to the front of the owl. Sumayyah used a simple running stitch.

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Once they are done, glue a small triangle for the beak in the middle
of the owl's face. We used a yellowy orange colour.

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Now it's time to sew on the buttons for eyes. Make sure the buttons
are at the same level.

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Then you need to put the front and back pieces together and stitch the edges together. You could use the same running stitch if you like, or try a
blanket stitch like Sumayyah did below.

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Link to youtube video on how to blanket stitch

Leave a gap at the bottom of the owl so you can stuff it.

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You can also use the rubber end of a pencil to help you reach the
corners properly.

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Sew the gap and there you have it, you very own
felt toy owl!!

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We hope you try this project!
Tell us how it went inshaAllah, by leaving us a comment!

HOOT HOOT!





Day 72 to 77



Day 72
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This is part of our living room.


Day 73
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A couple of fun cushions.


Day 74
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A pretty paperweight. Maryam crocheted the doily.


Day 75
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I went horse riding today.


Day 76
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Sumayyah and I went swimming.


Day 77
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This belonged to my grandfather and now it
belongs to my dad. 





Sunday 19 April 2015

Day 53 to 71



Day 53
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This is Sumayyah's rose hair clip.


Day 54
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This is a handmade doll our mum made for
Sumayyah.


Day 55
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We are watching The Croods today.


Day 56
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Sumayyah and I built this wooden fort.


Day 57
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I took a photo of a lovely tree at the Craft Market.


Day 58
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Cata knows she is not allowed in the kitchen but she always
crosses over the boundary line.


Day 59
Missed it!


Day 60
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Today me and Sumayyah received handmade cards from a friend.


Day 61
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This is a Salah Chart my mum made to sell at her
stall mashAllah.


Day 62
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These are our window stickers, but we stuck them
on our wall!   


Day 63
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This was my Grandfather's walking stick.


Day 64
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This flower is not real.


Day 65
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Sumayyah drew this picture for me.


Day 66
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Our dad bought this antique book for us, it was
first published in 1931.


Day 67
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Sumayyah hid under our laundry basket!


Day 68
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Maryam baked yummy chocolate fudge biscuits!


Day 69
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Watched Sherlock Holmes today.


Day 70
Missed it again!


Day 71
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Me and Sumayyah are eating homemade pizza in the garden today.




Monday 6 April 2015

Day 37 to 52

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Day 37
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Sumayyah on her bike.



Day 38
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We had a strawberry and chocolate cake today.



Day 39
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My sister Maryam made this sign.



Day 40
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We haven't been able to find organic bananas for a while,
until today!



Day 41
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Going horse riding today! Here's my helmet and gloves.



Day 42
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Cata sometimes likes sitting on plastic bags!



Day 43
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This is what I got with my vouchers mashaAllah!



Day 44
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I also bought this 3D bookmark with my vouchers yesterday.



Day 45
Forgot to take a photo!



Day 46
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My dad got this purse for Sumayyah last Eid.



Day 47
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A tea towel that came from our canal trip in Wales last year.



Day 48
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Mum made this yummy cheesecake.



Day 49
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Sumayyah was playing with her ponies.



Day 50
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MashaAllah new duvet covers for Sumayyah and me.



Day 51
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I love oranges!



Day 52
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This is an orange scented candle we gave our mum last Eid.



Hope you're enjoying the photos!



Love Zainab