But wait! What on earth is freezer paper? I hear you. It's a thick paper that is generally used to wrap foods destined for the freezer. One side is shiny with a plastic or wax coating and the other is just like ordinary paper. It's great to make templates and also adheres to fabric when ironed!
Freezer Paper isn't well known in Australia. I managed to find some at Spotlight (at the fabric counter). This can be also be purchased from Amazon and Ebay.
Anyway, back to our super cute fabric badges. These were made to help encourage and motivate my boys through their Quran journey. Here's how we made them.
1. Cut freezer paper to the size of your printer paper. I cut an A4 size.
2. Iron fabric to remove any creases.
3. Place freezer paper underneath fabric then iron. The shiny side of the freezer paper must be facing up towards the fabric so it can stick.
4. Cut along the edges of the freezer paper making sure there are no frayed threads. You can also iron again to make sure both fabric and freezer paper are intact.
5. Load fabric sheet in printer tray. Fabric side should be facing the direction of printing. Then print your designs. You can downloads my designs from HERE.
6. Carefully cut around your badges, then peel the freezer paper off and recycle.
7. Trace your badge onto the adhesive felt. Cut the adhesive felt then peel and carefully stick your badge on top of the felt.
8. Use strong glue to stick the brooch pin behind and let it dry.
Optional: If you don't have access thick adhesive felt just cut regular felt. Layer it with no sew tape, then place the badge design on top and iron until it adheres. Depending on the type of felt used, you may need some extra felt where you'll glue the brooch pin.
You can also add felt ribbons to the star shaped designs. Add the brooch pin and you're done!
I’d love to see you make this and help encourage your children in their Quran journey. Please tag us if you choose to share your work in your social media posts. You’ll find us on Instagram (@brb_raisingkids) and Facebook (@brbraisingkids).
“So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it.” (Az Zalzalah: 7)
The idea around this activity is to teach our 4 year old that no act is too small in the sight of Allah. Also, that Allah loves it when we reuse things and not be wasteful. You can read more over on our Instagram Page
What you need:
Coconut ▫️ Bamboo skewer (optional) ▫️ Twine ▫️ Drill ▫️ Bird seeds ▫️ Glue Gun (optional)
How to:
1. To empty the coconut content, poke the softest 'eye' with a metal straw/skewer.
2. Drain your coconut (completely).
3. Place coconut in a preheated oven (150 degrees) for about 20 mins. It'll crack once ready.
Use a knife to slowly break open around the coconut, then scoop out the flesh.
4. Drill 2 small holes on opposite sides of the coconut for the bamboo skewer.
5. Insert bamboo stick and use some twine to hold together. Pictured below was our original bird feeder. To make it balanced we drilled another 2 small holes on the sides and inserted some twine. We also used the glue gun to hold the bamboo skewer in place.
Now you're ready to add the seeds. We used both sides of the coconut to make 2 bird feeders. For the side with the 'eye hole' we used the hot glue gun to cover it. It's a beautiful little activity which helps make us appreciate the small deeds we usually take for granted.
If you do try this, we'd love to see your bird feeder!
]]>This was so fun to make and break! A great Eid Game for all!
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How To Make:
2. Cut strips of crepe paper with fringes. These one's are approximately 2 inches wide with 1.2 inch fringes.
3. Spread glue on the top half of the strips (not the fringe area).
4. Poke 2 holes on the top sides. Then thread ribbon through and tie a knot on both sides.
5. Fill in your Pinata with little treats, then secure with masking tape.
Happy crafting!
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How To Wrap:
1. Start by folding shawl in half, then placing box in the centre on an angle. My shawl measured 182cm x 72 cm.
2. Fold in one corner to reach the gift. Do the same to the opposite side.
3. Take one folded corner and wrap tightly around the box. To get a tight wrap you may need another helping hand.
4. Do the same to the other side.
5. Slighty fold the sides in (just like you would with wrapping paper).
It should look like this now.
6. Hold both sides and pull inwards, keeping the sides nice and firm against the gift. Then tie. You can knot it or tie a bow.
I've tucked the extra bits around the knot.
It's so easy right?! It's simple, beautiful and helps protect the environment! Visit our Pinterest Board for other Eco Wrapping ideas.
]]>For starters, you can browse through gumtree or Facebook marketplace to find succulents, pebbles and vases. I sourced my succulents from a local off Gumtree, the sand was taken from a desert from when we used to live in Perth. The Vase is an Ikea leftover from Eid decorations, and both pebbles, potting soil and charcoal were from Bunnings.
What you need:
How To Make:
1. Fill the base of vase with charcoal.
2. Place pebbles around the edge of vase.
3. Fill vase half way with soil.
4. {Optional} If you want to add some colour and texture you can do this now. I added sand.
Then top it off with soil.
5. Plant your succulents. Decorate with moss, pebbles and shells. I would have loved some moss, but unfortunately I couldn’t find fresh ones from our garden!
Would love to see your terrariums, please do share them with us! Remember to support your community by sourcing products from locals (if possible).
]]>Just created 2 fabulous display stands which I'm totally in love with!
How to make:
1. Gather your supplies. Timber pieces are 24.5 cm long.
These will be the bases, so cut to your preferred size.