Last week, I received a mail out from Amitie that contained six lengths of ribbon. We were challenged to use them in a project.
So I would like to introduce ” Google ” – A Tag Toy for Little Ones (although if I was giving this to a baby I would remove the buttons eyes for safety reasons!). The ribbon tag hair, the different textures, and the bright colours should provide plenty of stimulation for babies. To provide some auditory stimulation you could insert some crinkling material in with the stuffing (I believe empty packages of baby wipes work well). Not having any babies on hand – I was unable to try this.
This little toy was quick to whip up. If you would like to make one you will need:-
2 x 6 inch circles of polar fleece
2 x 2 inch circles of white felt
2 x 1 1/4 inch circles of blue felt
2 orange buttons (omit if giving to a child under the age of 3)
stripey fabric – 3.5 x 6 inch (cut 2 for legs – to be sewn into a cylinder)
stripey fabric – 2.5 x 4 inch (cut 4 for arms – sew 2 together for each arm)
Embroidery floss – black, green.
Polyfill
Posted by Lisa
The Faerie Queen says
Oh so cute. I just have to make one of these. xxx
rachelmp says
Very cute! I have yellow ribbon in my b\pack and I am still working on how to use it. Yours is so effective!
Kylie says
He is too cute – or is she a she being pink?
What a great way to use the ribbons and thanks for the instructions and measurements.
Katy says
Good Job…. that is so bright and happy 🙂 Clever Lady!
suzitee says
What a cute little toy! I bet she is very cuddly with that polar fleece body, and the stripey legs look great.Very imaginative xxx
Purple Paisley Patch says
Google is gorgeous! I love her little crooked smile. Thanks for the instructions, I think I’ll make a few of these as there are babies all around the place atm and this is a gorgeous baby gift – I’ll replace the button eyes with glued and sewn on felt eyes. Thanks for inspiration! 🙂
clare's craftroom says
Google is gorgeous !I have just signed up with Amitie so will have to wait for the next mailout .
Cindy says
Very, very cute!! Both the grandbabies are getting one!! Thank you for the instructions!
Stephanie says
Google is CUTE! Love the different textures you used and such great colors. Definitely a toy to stimulate the senses.
Rumi says
Adorable and very clever!
Tinniegirl says
It’s so cute. The ribbons have been put to great use.
Jenni says
Too cute! I received my ribbons too and am still procrastinating…..
Aimee says
that is so cute! I love his little smirk.
Nikki says
Loving it! Simple, cute and clever.
Isn’t it funny, the way babies are obsessed with the tags more than the toy….? Ribbon hair is a great idea.
crafty things says
Very cute! Love the bright colours.
texmorg says
He/She/It is just gorgeous so colourful. Were you allowed to use the ribbons any way or did it have to be a sewing project?
Linda
Kristin says
SO CUTE! And incredibly creative – I need to make my own google!
karen says
Oh, my goodness! How clever, creative, and cute! Your site is such good fodder for the old, tired, imagination! I thank you!
holly says
This is so adorable. Great job.
The Quilt Buddy says
Thank you for sharing Google with us!
karen says
What’s a galah
Tonya says
THIS is adorable!!!! Ava, my 3 year old, is a taggy girl, she would just love this! Thanks so much for the instructions : D
My Black Cardigan says
Just gorgeous!
Calamity Jane's Cottage, Bonnie says
Lisa, I love this guy, google. Just had a grand baby and I need to make one.
Thanks for sharing,
Bonnie
Cassie says
Way to step up to the challenge. I love Google and his cute little expression. You go girl!
Amy says
sooo cute! My nieces would love this! Thanks for sharing!
melissa s. says
so clever and cute! what a fun project!
aussiequilter says
these are so adorable and can’t wait to make some for my grandchildren.Thanks for sharing your pattern cheers Teri
Dancin' Puffin says
Google is so cute! X
Renee says
Only you could make something so fantastic.
Now you and I can laugh about the Renee Award. Don’t let anyone know that we are ‘yea right she is all that.’
Love Renee xoxo
Lulabell says
Oh google! I have red ribbons and have no idea what to do with them yet. You were so quick and credtive with yours, google is cute!
Kristy says
oh way cute! ALmost cute enough to make me get organised and make one myself LOL
Rachel says
Great idea for the challenge!
Stephanie says
How cute!
Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. says
Sooooo cute! I love that you just “whip” it up. You’re so clever!
natalie says
absolutely gorgeous, what a fantastic idea.thanks for the info
Julz says
“Google” is much too cute. Excellent project and instructions – thanks for sharing Lisa. Hugs Jx
Jenny says
Great and cute idea and very lovely for a baby or not so baby!
Tania says
Like I wasn’t already having CONNIPTIONS about what to do with my mail out! Way too funky is Google…
handmaiden says
fabulous, I have mine too but will take me some time to use
Anina says
Genius!
Thimbleanna says
SO cute! My DIL and I were just looking at tag toys in the shop yesterday as she had to go to a baby shower. They weren’t nearly as cute as this!!!
Knit Sew City Girl says
How cute!! I love the way you have used the ribbons to make Goole….very cleaver.
Mary
upstateLisa says
How wonderful!!!!
Helen Cox says
I love Google, he? is so cute. And I think kids would love his bright colours. Very imaginative!
Carrie P. says
Very cute, any baby would love it.
snippetgirl says
Totally fun, precious and clever! I am a ribbon freak, so i love this.
Happy creating and baking :)!
Carrie the SnipPet Girl
Kellie says
I am not much of an embellishment girl 🙁 … I don’t think that my idea which involves rolling them up and placing them neatly into my stash will win this challenge ;). Great idea guys!
Selina says
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Shannon says
This is the cheeriest toy – lucky child who finds it! You are so creative…
Catherine says
Google is so cute….CAthy
Linda says
Google is gorgeous!!very very cute. I have no idea what I will do with my ribbon!!
QuiltedSimple says
How cute and perfect for a new baby (minus buttons). You make it sound so easy to put together!
Kris
A World in a PAN says
It seems nothing is a challenge for you when it comes to be creative!
broderie says
oh it is very good!!!!! wish my hair would stand up like that somedays. well done again to you sugar girls!
Philigry says
this is so great! what a great, quick toy to make. i like the restraunt guide idea too.
corry says
So cute..and what a great way to use those ribbons!
em's scrapbag says
Absolutely fabulous!!!! I love him. He is adorable.
Journeying Five says
so very cute! love it!
Jacoline (Lien) says
woh well done!!! It’s great
LizzieJane says
I think Google is just perfect! What a fun challenge, I think I would have taken ages to figure out what to do with those six pieces of ribbon.
x
Terri says
how cute what a great idea
Alison Boon says
just too cute for words
Jennifer and her Jelly Bean says
that is just wonderful!!
periwinkle says
very cute – great idea
Simone de Klerk says
I love your little google! So colorful and bright (O: And thank you for the pattern.
Lesley's Creations says
How cute is he, and what a happy little fellow he looks. Love the colours so bright and refreshing. xx
Suzie says
That is such a cute little toy! The idea of ribbons as hair is a great one, it really looks cute!
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy says
What an adorable way to use those embellishments! Love it!
Stay Cozy, Carrie
The HoneaBees says
I just found you through Grace Violet who made your scrappy wallets! I LOVE them and this little Google guy too.
I want to make a few of the scrappy wallets for my mom and myself of course, but can’t get to the pdf. Is there any other way you can post it? (or you can email me – sisterbug -at- bellsouth.net)
THANK YOU!!!!
Christy says
Google is the cutest thing!
Angel.Pearls says
cUTE gOOGLE!//Eva
Handmade in Israel says
Wow! I’ve missed quite a bit! You’ve been busy! Love little google! He’s a cutie.
Soo says
it’s gorgeous! I love the funky ribbon hair!
SewAmy says
how cute is he??? !!!!!
tania@jetbeads&craft says
that is so cool – great scrap project
tania@jetbeads&craft says
that is so cool – great scrap project
tania@jetbeads&craft says
that is so cool – great scrap project
tania@jetbeads&craft says
that is so cool – great scrap project
tania@jetbeads&craft says
that is so cool – great scrap project
tania@jetbeads&craft says
that is so cool – great scrap project