Prototype for Lil' Sis Housewarming gifts

I have tried a few ideas for lil sis upcoming housewarming. A cork coaster made into a shape of house.. (not so good as it is time-consuming and she needs 40 pcs.. omg, how can i finish in time), a felt fortune cookie that contains hersey's chocolate.. (not so good as the chocolate will melt).. she called off the idea..

but i told her i really wanted to make something... so I have made the following gifts.

Elmo dress

Here's what I have did this weekend. I have tried to order an Elmo dress online via Singapore Motherhood forum, however, was out of stock. In preparation of dresses for Lilenen's Chinese New Year wear, I was a lil' disappointed.. So, I tried to search on internet to find other ways to buy an Elmo dress.. Saw many images of Elmo's dress and realised.. Hey... I can make one myself.. and... TA DA..
I just sew an Elmo's face on one of the dress I have bought for En and it became an Elmo dress. She was happy and informed she will wear for New Year! Hey! and I was also informed that the 'real' dress can be preordered and will come in end Jan.. double yeahs!

New creations (January 2010)

Here's some new creation. After the sucess in making the tissue cover-cum-pouch, I have made one more today. Riding along with my recent craze of Hello Kitty, I have made a make-up pouch, using sweet colours of pink and combine with black. It makes it looks elegant (I think).

First Tutorial - Elmo Hairclip

This is my first try in writing a tutorial. Sorry if it is unclear, I will try my best to improve further :)

I have scout around for Elmo's accessories (well, it is my girl's latest fashion fad). I have managed to find Elmo shirt, pants, dress, shoes, soft toy but I can't hairclips. Thus, I have decided to make one myself and post out this tutorial to share :)

1) Cut out 2 red felts (oval) for elmo's face, the eyes, mouth and yellow nose (i did not make any measurement)
2) Paste the eyes, mouth and nose onto one piece of red felt
3) Open the clip and make a 'rough' measurement on where to cut a slip for the clip on the 2nd red felt
4) Insert the clip and put on some glue
5) Paste 2 red felts together (with the hairclip inserted)
6) Sew up using some red thread and using blanket stitch
7) Tada.. hope you like it :)

Fabric covered clip

I have tried making these fabric covered binder clip and clips. It is quite simple.
1. Cut out the fabric according to the size (length and width) of the clip
2. Put some glue on the fabric
3. Paste it nicely (slowly) on the clips and TADA!

More examples at http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com/2009/11/mod-podge-fabric-clothespins-bust-your.html