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11.27

buy + diy: penguin plush + children’s book gift set

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I love reading to my kids and I LOVE seeing them take the stories and things we talked about and incorporating it into their playtime. It melts me every time and encourages me to keep reading with them. Today’s buy + DIY gift idea comes from that idea of literature learning….buy a book and make a plush toy that goes along with the theme.

DIY Fluffies is one of my sponsors this month. They sent me their adorable penguin pattern to sew up. It was really easy to make! I was pleasantly surprised because it looks so cute! Sometimes I falsely assume that really cute things are difficult to make (and sometimes they are). But anyways, it was a quick and easy sew and I LOVE it!

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The pattern pieces and instructions were very professional, which I am a stickler for since I have my own pattern shop! I loved sewing this little guy!

cutest little penguin toy

This is supposed to be for Christmas, so I’ll wrap it up for next month, even though my kids have already seen the penguin and love her! The book I found to go with it is called 10 Little Penguins. It’s a counting book with pop-ups that is great for my 1 and 3 year olds.

gift idea for kids: buy a book and sew a penguin toy to go with it. Great for literature learning! | Buy + DIY Gift Ideas | DIY penguin plush toy and book gift | unique gift ideas for kids | handmade kids toys | handmade kids gifts | diy gifts for kids | semi handmade gifts || See Kate Sew #diytoys #diygifts #Kidsgift

I think this idea would be a great gift for any kid, a baby shower or even a birthday party!

Here are a few more pairings from DIY Fluffies’ great selection:

buy a book and sew a toy to go with it---cute gift idea! | Buy + DIY Gift Ideas | DIY penguin plush toy and book gift | unique gift ideas for kids | handmade kids toys | handmade kids gifts | diy gifts for kids | semi handmade gifts || See Kate Sew #diytoys #diygifts #Kidsgift

 

1. Little Owl Lost + an Owl Plush

2. Curious George and the Rocket + a Rocket Toy

3. If You Want to See a Whale + a Whale Plush

 

Check out DIY Fluffies for more great patterns including kits, which are great gifts for the holidays!

Books are a gift staple at our house on Christmas! I love getting new books to read, also. What are your favorite children’s books?

DIY Penguin Plush | See Kate Sew

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6 Comments

  1. marta doguincho

    11/27 at 6:34 AM

    What a wonderful idea, Kate!
    My daughters would love this.

  2. Bec

    11/27 at 3:02 PM

    At the moment I love Harold and the purple crayon, Olivia and the fairy princesses and ruby red shoes is a lovely little girls book written by Australian author- you should check it out.

    http://Www.rubyredshoes.com.au

  3. Rachel

    11/27 at 4:34 PM

    Really great idea!

  4. Monica

    11/27 at 6:37 PM

    awwww, love this idea!! I just tried my hand at a stuffed animal, and there is a lot of reward in the CUTE. And how much they are loved…

  5. Tracy King

    11/28 at 6:25 AM

    What a super idea! Thanks so much for sharing, I never would have thought of this :)

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