Wednesday 16 July 2014

Show & Tell: Zebra's for Africa

And it continues!  Only for a couple weeks more : )

Show & Tell Thursday's

Being winter with rather wet weather about, we decided to maximize party space indoors by not having a table and chairs for the kids to sit at.  Instead we decided on cushions, which could then be used to play musical cushions and also be taken away as party favours.

We got a bunch of cushions from Harvey Furnishings, zebra patterned flannelette from Spotlight (both hugely reduced) and made simple envelope-back covers.  Easy peasy.

All the kids got a Zebra tail attached when they arrived, which they got to take home too. A Zeal of Zebra's in an instant!

Very simply made from some zebra fleece, fake fur (the Anzac sale at Spotlight saved us a fortune!), and safety pins that were zig-zag stitched onto the tails. Again they didn't take much time at all - bonus!

Haivng mums email and tell us that the tails were worn for days, cushions slept on, and both items taken to kindy/school for "news" was just delightful. Made the little extra effort so worthwhile - both on the day and beyond!

How're your holidays going? Have you been able to make anything - with of without the kids?
Cant wait to see!
Have a great Thursday everyone!
L xx

Show & Tell Thursday's





11 comments:

  1. Simply astounding - what a fabulous idea and overall look !!

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  2. What a great, unique party favour and it looks like everyone had so much fun! I have linked up my black and white party today- cow, not zebra :)

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  3. you are such a generous person Leonie and it clearly goes to everyone you become involved with. These are super sweet!

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  4. Awesome idea with the cushions and those little zebra tails - so cute!

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  5. Sounds like the best party ever! I look forward to meeting you this weekend!

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  6. I love the tail idea. I can remember having a tiger's tail as a child.

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  7. I love favors that aren't food/lollies - but oh my your wee guests lucked out! It's no surprise that they were delighted! Also a big YAY for sales right? xxx

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  8. A sea of zebras and orange. So cool! The tail had been worn and worn and worn.... xx

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  9. ...has been, not had been :) x

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  10. Man I wish I'd been at that party! What a wonderful gift to give those who came - something they will treasure for a long time I'm sure!

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  11. Wow! What a great idea for party favours. I'm not surprised they all loved their tails and cushions.

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