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Quiet Book...Finally!

 Fabric Book with Snap Lock

It has taken months of naptime, possibly even a year (?) but O's Quiet Book is complete!
Thanks to Pinterest, none of the idea's are originals. I was just too amazed with the incredibly talented and innovative mom's...I had to honour them by copying their work!
We combined our favourites to come up with O's own version.

"Mine!" 
Much like everything else she lays hands on!

 The Laundry Line

Every time I made a new page, it became my favourite.
This Laundry Line was very much taken from Pinterest. Not much original here!
Tiny clothespegs and an open basket can pin or store clothes.
A teeny pair of underwear, a flowery blouse and hippie pants were made by taking scraps of fabric, cutting the shape and sewing them onto a felt backing. This makes them stiff enough to pin or store.

Inspired By "Pops & Podge" http://www.popsandpodge.com/2012/06/quiet-book-page-4-do-some-laundry.html

The Rainbow

This page still needs some work.
Currently there are no tactile options, just learning about colours (and the order they appear in the rainbow).
There is a pocket in the right cloud, for future inspiration.

Inspired By "Imagine Our Life" http://www.imagineourlife.com/2012/05/05/rainbow-quiet-book-page/

 The Mailbox

The first full page spread is a Postal theme.
Since Post Office visits are a very welcome part of our week, we could not leave behind the Mailbox!


It opens in a 'snap' and has space to hold letters.
The red flag reminds us of Framma & Frampa's cottage or Grandpa Roy's farm, where people still use these markers to indicate 'full' or 'empty'.

 The Carrier

This page took the longest, since it is actually original.
The post sachel unfolds down and snaps back up (as it is bursting and the sides could not be sewn shut!)


Inside, three felt envelopes are attached with a ribbon.
They can reach the inside of the mailbox adjacent, but mostly the ribbon is to prevent lost mail!
We honoured Chinese and Canadian flags as stamps.
Inside the envelopes are Chinese (pinyin) and English notes.

 Snap Back Envelopes

Our intent is to have family and friends back home write teeny letters to O, so she can read messages from Canada every day. Likewise, we will ask our friends in China to write her messages in pinyin.

Inspired By "Imagine Our Life" http://www.imagineourlife.com/2011/12/03/mailbox-letters-quiet-book-page/

The Stovetop

Also a full page spread, The Stovetop features a place to cook and enjoy food. 
The stove burner rotates to L (low), M (medium) or H (high).
The top of the placemat is open to store felt food and eventually a felt pan.

Pancakes

Honouring what we consider Canada's National Food; pancakes!


The Pirates Beach

Another full page spread, The Pirates Beach is definitely the brightest of the bunch with it's sand and summer sky as the backdrop.
Inside the Treasure Box are a string of pearls bought here in China.

Map

The simplistic map opens when you untie the ribbon.
Starting at Palm Island, the embroidery trail leads land lubbers to the Pirate Ship.

Message in a Bottle

The cork opening snaps off to reveal a spot for a rolled Message in a Bottle.


The Camp Out

The final full page spread is likely my favourite.
I am attracted to the colour combination and sharp lines of the tent, that contrast with the wavy lines of the open fire.
A few copper coloured sequins serve as stars in the sky.
The tent can be tied down by yellow string. Two round jewelery rings serve as 'pegs'.

Critter Camping

Iron-on critters (a fox in the tent opening & a hedgehog with jar of jam in the tent) serve as Peek-a-Boo surprises when you lift the tent flaps.


Tic Tac Toe

Last but not least, the game of Tic Tac Toe-to-go.
Nine playing pieces (X's & heart's) are attached by velcro adjacent the velcro playing board.

As it turns out (unbeknownst to me, until now) I was really drawn to the work by "Imagine Our Life".
Search "Quiet Books" on Pinterest and you will not be disappointed.
Some lovely tactile activities to tuck in your bag for the next outing.

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