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10.15.2015

DIY Felt Stuffed Elephant

Do you know what’s as big as an elephant in the room? Writer’s block. I haven’t been able to come up with any craft projects, much less blog posts lately. I feel like I’ve been trunked. See what I did there?

Do you know what’s as small as this elephant in the room? Your palm. Because who doesn’t want an elephant that fits in their palm? If I could shout “Me! Me! Me!” – I would. But since I’m sick as a dog, my husband is sleeping, and the cat is enjoying the peace and quiet, I’ll keep my mouth shut. For now.

DIY Stuffed Elephant

Because of what seems like a revolving door of illness (that, and my decision to watch the entire Gossip Girl series from episode 1), I haven’t had a lot of time to get crafting in. So when it came time to come up with a gift for my brother-in-law’s girlfriend (who just so happens to adore elephants), I went the old fashioned way. Store bought.

Until I just couldn’t handle it anymore, and I had to hand make something. I sewed this little “baby” (only because he’s so small) elephant out of felt, and shipped him on his way to her. Hopefully she’ll give me a free pass for only giving her one teeny tiny handmade thing. Because what is cuter than this baby elephant? The answer is nothing. Nothing at all.

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  1. Jamie says

    10.15.2015 at 7:29 pm

    So cute! Feel better!

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      10.15.2015 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Jamie!! This time it’s just a cold! Apparently the pneumonia left me with a weak immune system! 🙂

      • Jamie says

        10.16.2015 at 1:20 pm

        Hopefully you get over it quickly! It’s never fun being sick, but watching Gossip Girl isn’t so bad haha.

        • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

          10.16.2015 at 1:57 pm

          True! I’m already on season three, episode 8!

  2. Elizabeth says

    10.16.2015 at 6:09 am

    this is adorable!!!!

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      10.16.2015 at 9:46 am

      Thank you!!!!!! You’re adorable. 😉

  3. Bobbie says

    10.16.2015 at 6:09 am

    It may be small but it is cute.

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      10.16.2015 at 9:47 am

      Thanks mommy dearest! 🙂

  4. Rob says

    10.16.2015 at 7:55 am

    So adorable, Shauna! I hope that you get better soon. I can’t stand flu season.

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      10.16.2015 at 9:46 am

      Thanks Rob!!! I can’t stand it either. Here’s to getting better by tomorrow so I can enjoy my weekend! 🙂

  5. Laura says

    10.16.2015 at 9:33 am

    What a very adorable gift – I’m sure she will like it – because you handmade it and thought of her LIKES, that makes it even more special.

    Hope you do feel better, I know the bug is going around here too… 🙁

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      10.16.2015 at 9:46 am

      Thank you so much Laura! You’re so nice. <3 It's almost Halloween!!! Are you getting excited!?

  6. Nad says

    10.21.2015 at 12:54 pm

    OMG that is so freaking cute! I so want one… is there a penguin one with little heart haha! Hope you are feeling much better now? Krya på dig (Get well) <3

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      10.21.2015 at 4:36 pm

      I bet I could make a penguin with a heart!!! I just might have to add that to my craft list! 🙂

      • Nad says

        10.21.2015 at 5:18 pm

        I wish that I was crafty like you <3

        • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

          10.22.2015 at 8:57 am

          Oh my gosh you are!!! I’ve seen some of the little projects you do! You’re just a lot busier than I am, with school and all! Maybe when you’re done with university you will have more crafty time! 🙂

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