Doll created with fabric crayons

Printed Doll

Often the most fun and useful gifts turn out to the least expensive!  I picked up Crayola fabric crayons for a stocking stuffer and my 6 year old daughter has already put them to good use creating a personalized baby blanket for her new niece.  The project was all her idea and the blanket turned out so sweet!  And unlike iron on transfer sheets the result is not plasticy and stiff.  We simply followed the directions on the back of the crayon box.  First she created the design on paper and then I ironing it onto fabric with a high polyester content.  One thing to remember is that your design will transfer backwards so if the design has text you must write it backwards. Continue reading →