KWT Report post Posted April 15, 2009 My daughter and her husband just announced they are infanticipating (Paul Harvey, RIP). This will be the first grandchild for both sets of parents. I am trying to think of some gifts for the baby and parents to make from leather. So far, except for baby moccasins, I am drawing a blank. I have some carving skills and some construction skills, but am not an expert at any of it. I would appreciate any suggestions you all might provide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted April 15, 2009 well you HAVE to have a photo album or five.... with baby's name on it. But that might have to wait for a wee bit later. How about a little leather mallet and some "tools" (for the giggle anyway) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted April 15, 2009 If you want to keep it simple, I recall that Tandy sells (sold?) a folding photo keeper, like that you could carry with you on trips or set up on your desk. I have one I did for my son's pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted April 15, 2009 I agree, you can't go bad with starting your first photo album for them. I am looking at our collection of PA and I am staring at 16 albums. You may be a novice now, but after 16, you will be a masterest? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Rawhide ? for teething............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcuda Report post Posted April 15, 2009 ...what he said...my granddaughter loved chewing on a piece of leather that i had here...still not quite sure how she got it. how about a baby keepsake box... i know there are things i kept for my children...i wasnt into the leather at the time...i just had a simple cardboard box...but a leather one would have been very special!...congratulations!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Please don't let babies or children or pets chew on leather or rawhide. ~J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun Report post Posted April 15, 2009 Rawhide ? for teething............. When I had my art gallery, we used to sell a frame and mat that I designed. You want to take a picture of the baby every month (try and use the same setting each time) and have them made is about a 3 X 5 , then take a picture when the baby is 1 yr. old and have that made into a 5 X7. You will want to make a leather mat with 12 oval openings for the 3 X 5's and one oval opening for the 5 X 7. I forgot to mention that you want a picture from the hospital when the baby is born. Now design the mat with the larger picture in the center and the other 12 pictures all around it. It will amaze you how the baby changes from month to month. Each month you just keep adding the new picture and watch that beautiful baby grow. You will cherish this for the rest of your life. Regards, Bill Parrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWT Report post Posted April 16, 2009 Those are great suggestions (teething leather notwithstanding ). I am looking forward to trying them. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted April 18, 2009 A really cool bib???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhallskid Report post Posted April 20, 2009 A bib-great idea, have you seen the plastic ones that have a little shallow pocket along the bottom that is open--so when the food splats on there is slides into the pocket. Thinking the leather might be a bit slick. Or maybe a quick "Man Bag" for dad for the quick run to the store--hold a couple diapers, maybe a bottle, and a rag, maybe his cell phone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWT Report post Posted April 22, 2009 A really cool bib???? A bib-great idea, have you seen the plastic ones that have a little shallow pocket along the bottom that is open--so when the food splats on there is slides into the pocket. Thinking the leather might be a bit slick. Or maybe a quick "Man Bag" for dad for the quick run to the store--hold a couple diapers, maybe a bottle, and a rag, maybe his cell phone A bib is an interesting idea. What type of leather would you use for one? I also like the "Man Bag" ("Dad Bag"??). I will look of pattern and see what I can come up with. Thanks for the ideas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted April 22, 2009 I would probably use an upholstery leather, 'cuz you could wipe it down, for a bib. As to the "man bag", there've been some nice ones posted lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted April 22, 2009 How about something like this?... MiniToes on Etsy Too cute! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gesa Report post Posted April 22, 2009 There are many different patterns and tutorials for baby booties . look at these: http://www.heatherbaileydesign.com/Booties.html http://www.greatturtle.com/stardustshoes/clothshoe.pdf http://www.chloetoesboutique.com/store/WsPages.asp?ID=5 http://ohelene.net/sko/makeshoes.pdf http://ohelene.net/sko/oheleneshoes.pdf They are great gifts and they are easy to make Gesa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
