This Idea Came From: http://www.nickjr.com/crafts/boots-slippers.jhtmlOur Experience: This idea was awesome. We found the template and have felt bins with loads of colors so we improvised with what we had. I cut out all the Boots face pieces and we assembled them together. Glue was a mess so we went another route. I got out the iron and hem tape that melts between the fabric. Whaaaa Laaaa...because sooner rather than later works best for us. Once the faces were done we tried so hard to figure out how the little bootie fit together from the template but RASPBERRIES!! We quickly moved to plan B and made a slip on slipper type shoe instead and ironed those together. They are pretty solid so they will last a bit longer than fabric glue. Emma loves to wear them... so she has something on her feet she made. How fun is that!
The Lesson: Good lessons for us both. Just because something isn't working doesn't mean it can't be solved. The cool thing is they look just like the charactor Boots... and we followed a pattern. Following directions-but knowing when to cut your losses and go with improvised versions. (I value that.) Working with hot iron- listening and being aware of dangers but helping. Working together and listening.
