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Valentine's Day DIY

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Maren Elliott

Need a last minute Valentine's Day gift for your little one? Or maybe you're looking for a fun and festive decor item? Look no further than this plush heart DIY!

Materials: Heart and arrow pattern Fabric in two colors or prints Stuffing (poly fil, fabric scraps, or organic cotton batting) Scissors Sewing machine or needle and thread Straight pins Embroidery floss and needle (optional) Directions: 1. Print out your heart and arrow pattern. Cut two pieces of fabric from each pattern piece. Make sure to clip the four dotted line points on the heart so you know where to stop sewing later.

2. If you want to embroider a face onto your heart, now is the time to do it. I recommend putting a piece of fabric or some interfacing behind the area you are stitching to add stability. I did one plush heart with embroidery and one without.

3. Pin your matching pattern pieces to one another facing right sides together.

4. Stitch your pieces together using a 1/2" seam allowance. Stop stitching when you reach your clipped marks on the heart and leave those sections unstitched for now. Keep the straight end on both arrow pieces open as well.

5. Cut notches in the seam allowance around all angles and clip around the heart curves as well. This will help it all to lay flat once your pieces are turned to the right side.

6. Turn all of your pattern pieces to the right side pulling the fabric through the openings you left earlier. This will take some time. A push pin or knitting needle are helpful to get your points turned. Once you have them turned, press all of your seams.

7. Stuff all three pieces through the openings you left previously. A knitting needle is also helpful here to get the stuffing down into your points. Once your pieces are stuffed, pin the arrow pieces into the two openings on the heart. Try to keep them at the same angle so it looks like they are one piece going through the heart.

8. Hand stitch your arrow pieces through the heart.

9. Celebrate! You are finished!

Now you have an adorable plush friend for your little one or a decor item that you can pull out and display every February.

This DIY was designed, photographed, and written by Kira of Rain OR Shine. Stop by her blog to find other fun projects!

Sweet Treat!

Posted on October 03, 2012 by Maren Elliott

Follow these three easy steps to turn your little pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern.

Materials:

Jack-o-Lantern pattern (click here)

1 dark green felt sheet

1 black felt sheet

tacky glue

Tangerine Snapsuit

scissors

tape

Directions

1. Download and print the Jack-O-Lantern pattern and cut out eyes, nose, mouth and pumpkin collar. Tape each piece of paper to the felt sheet (use black felt for the eyes, nose and mouth and use green for the pumpkin collar)

2. Following the paper patterns, cut out the felt pieces.

3. Arrange collar and Jack-O-Lantern on the Tangerine item. Using tacky glue, glue on felt collar and Jack-o-Lantern. Set aside to dry.

Send us pictures of your Jack-O-Lantern via Twitter, or on our Facebook wall! If you have questions, we are always available to help. Email info@babystar.com for any assistance.

Have a Happy Halloween!

My Baby Star Shower Pinterest Contest

Posted on August 08, 2012 by Alicia McVey

Inspire us with your baby shower ideas! Pin for a chance to win a Diaper Tote filled with Baby Star essentials.

Mealtime

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Oliver Brennan

We all know yogurt, cereal, noodles or anything else can end up on our little star's lap during mealtime. Of course, our bibs can help prevent a major spillage situation from happening but we know sometimes there needs to be extra coverage. Our favorite solution to avoid food overflow is the Catch Bowl by Boon. Besides the thoughtful design — it's got extra benefits you're gonna love.

It’s Raining. It’s Pouring.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Oliver Brennan

When the winter months mean weeks of storms, you turn to your go-to indoor playtime projects. When the kids have had it with all the Playdough, Model Magic, and coloring — what comes next? One word: Pinterest. It will inspire you with fun crafting activities the kids will love.

Valentine's Day DIY

Sweet Treat!

My Baby Star Shower Pinterest Contest

Mealtime

It’s Raining. It’s Pouring.

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