Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Super Simple "Big Brother" & "Big Sister" Gifts!

When my sweet baby niece arrived a few weeks ago, I supplied my budding artists with permanent markers and new white pillowcases (washed and with lots of cardstock tucked inside to prevent leaks) to decorate especially for their cousins -



(Make sure to heat set the artwork in the dryer for about 20 minutes - 
or if you have fabric markers, that's ever better!)

We folded these up and put them in the package along with a present and card for the new baby. My sister-in-law called when the presents arrived, and we put the kids on the phone. My nephew (almost 4) kept saying how "cool" his pillowcase was! My niece (almost 2) was excited about hers too. My kids were all smiles knowing how much their cousins liked their drawings, and the new big sister and big brother felt super special!

2 comments:

  1. these are so cute! i think my nieces and nephews would really like that.

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  2. FUN idea! My SIL gave my boys a gift when I had the third one and I think it's important for them to feel special too when a new baby arrives :)

    GREAT ARTWORK!!!!

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