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Joshie's Busy Book

I wanted to do one of these for Jon when he was little but never got to it.  Now, several years later I've finally started AND completed one of these little books.  I'd love to add more pages in the future, but for now I call this good.   Knowing Joshie, he'll love this!  I can't wait to see him get it on Christmas Day!

                                                       A Big Letter "J" for Joshua!
A black fuzzy buckle to play with; fringed felt to run his sweet baby fingers through and a red wagon; every little boys dream.
Cut out shapes with velcro for matching and a Kangaroo mama and with a baby roo that peeks in and out of her pouch.
                      A dolphin leaping out of the waves (that make noise) and a cow with a jingling bell.
Last but not least, a little zipper pocket.  Let's polish up on those fine motor skills while we zipper from side to side.
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Sandi said…
GREAT JOB MANDI!! I am proud of you!!!!!!!!! Looks like you mastered that blanket stitch!!!
Hugs~
December 13, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Amanda Kaake said…
Aw, thanks!!!! When you see it up close you'll see lots of mistakes. ROFL! Thanks a ton though for telling me what that stitch was called. I looked it up on youtube and watched someone using it. <3 you!
December 13, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Beka said…
very nice!!!
December 13, 2010 at 9:39 PM
Traci said…
This is so cool Mandi!!
December 13, 2010 at 11:30 PM
Jamie said…
Oh my goodness, SO SO SO cute! I LOVE IT!
December 14, 2010 at 1:24 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous and clever, Mandi!

The shapes you cut out are very good, too. I don't think I could ever get a dolphin that accurately.

Love,
Beth
December 14, 2010 at 4:17 AM
Anonymous said…
I just love it! Great job!!!

-Jamie H
December 14, 2010 at 4:59 AM
Amanda Kaake said…
Aw, thanks everyone!

Beth - I looked up coloring pictures on google images, printed them out and used them as patterns. I'm not that good. rofl!
December 14, 2010 at 6:25 PM
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