Quiet Book Tutorial: A Mummy Must-Have!
Some people call these quiet books, others call them busy books… whatever you like to label them, these beautiful little projects are a must-have for tired mums and inquisitive toddlers! Not only does this interactive activity provide young children with a fun way to develop new skills, but it’s a fantastic toy to have tucked in your bag for those moments when you need to keep little hands busy and little minds occupied for a while! Check out Penelope Quinn’s quiet book tutorial below, and let your imagination run wild with different colours and themes, to create scene-scapes your little one will love!
You Will Need:
- 8-10 sheets of stiff A5 felt & a selection of coloured soft felt
- Hook and loop Velcro
- Glue gun and hot glue
- Scissors
- Shower curtain rings
No-Sew Quiet Book Tutorial:
There are so many clever ideas you could incorporate into your book; I’ve included veggies that can be ‘pulled’ from the ground, cars that can ‘race’ around a road, a little boy that can become a superhero, and more. Let your imagination run wild, or try to incorporate things that your little one loves, like their favourite animals, or TV characters.
Step 1:
Take 10 sheets of stiff A5 felt sheets, and make a small hole about 4cm from each end, on one side. These will be the holes that we’ll bind our book with.
Step 2:
Now, start drawing onto felt the shapes you need, or go right ahead and cut it out freehand! I found a felt tip pen was perfect to mark the felt. Get creative!
Step 3:
Use your hot glue gun to stick on all your bits – you can use both sides of the A5 felt, just be careful to make sure the holes will line up.
Step 4:
If you want bits to move, simply glue on a piece of the ‘hook’ side of your Velcro. It will stick straight onto the felt!
Step 5:
And finally, use the curtain rings to hold the book together.
Step 6:
You’re done – your quiet book is now complete, and ready to be put to the test!
This is a fantastic craft project to create with older siblings, and is sure to be a hit with the littlest in the family.
Looking for more kids craft ideas? Check out the rest of our projects, articles and tutorials designed for mini crafters, right here!
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