Six-year-old Emma deemed this gift her “best present ever”, and I think deservedly so! She spent several hours making it for her friend A’s sixth birthday, and I think it turned out beautifully! It all comes in its own little shoebox house, complete with pillow, blanket (adorned with a star), dog leash, dog clothes, and leash.
Emma planned everything out and stitched it up all on her own. I cut out the pieces for the dog and the star for the blanket; she cut out everything else.
The little dog got two outfits, in green and blue. Because A is a boy, and – according to Emma – those are colors boys like (also known as colors Johnny likes).
She decorated the box and wrote A’s name on the front (edited out).
A really liked the gift, and Emma was thrilled with his reaction. She also had a BLAST at his party! She came home and said, “I played with BOYS! I played with the boys in my class for the first time EVER!”
MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
Also just shared this on my Love and Lollipops Facebook page :)
I absolutely love this! What a special gift – to be treasured forever :) I want to try some easy sewing with my older son – I think this would be really great inspiration. Please tell Emma – THANKS!
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you for sharing on your Facebook page, too!
I love this! Who wouldn’t be thrilled to receive such a thoughtful gift?
I just wanted you to know I’ve featured Emma’s adorable puppy at the Kid’s Co-op this week. :)
Thank you, Didi!
What an absolutely fabulous homemade gift! Your daughter is a sweetheart! I bet she was so proud of what she made. Just darling!
Thank you, Chrissy!
Oh my, the cuteness, so cute – it hurts!
That is so cute and amazingly personal. I would be thrilled to bits if the children made me one of those!
Thanks for sharing on Family Frolics. :)
Wow how clever is she! That is amazing – it does look a very good present.
That is so cute! Her friend will love it!
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!!!
THIS IS PRECIOUS BEYOND WORDS!
Amazing idea beautifully executed! And yea for playing with boys! :)
The funniest thing about that comment was that she plays with A all the time – just not at school, maybe?
What a great idea!
Sandy
Such a thoughtful gift! And cute, too!!
Love that she designed and made this gift for her friend! It looks so great!
Your daughter is very clever. I love the thought and care she put into the gift, and the outfits are too cute. Well done Emma!
This is adorable! I am very impressed that she stitched this herself! She did metter with a needle and thread than do lol
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How wonderful on so many levels!!
Wow, great job Emma!
That is beautiful! What a talented little girl! xx
This is so sweet! What a creative girl she is! Love it!
This is absolutely adorable! I am glad that A liked the gift. Anna is going to a birthday party of her best friend who is also A tomorrow – she is making him a book :)
Hooray for hand-made gifts!
What a wonderful gift! He is so cute!
A absolutely LOVED the gift and even brought it to bed with him last night. =) He affectionately calls him “Pup”. Emma, thank you again for your beautiful gift… you are such a sweet and talented 6 year old!
I’m so glad he loves it!!!
That is AMAZING!!!!
Oh, I love that she made her gift and it turned out beautifully! I would love a gift like that too!!
This is the “best present ever”! I know what I want for my birthday!