Separation from someone you love is never easy. Especially when it's your child. My baby goes off to school tomorrow, and my emotions are running a bit high right now. I've never really done this with a young child. We homeschooled her older brother until he was seven, and then he just jumped right in. I definitely cried. This feels different. She seems so little and very grown up all at once. I had to make her something sweet for this moment. Something to take with her, to feel my love at her side. I did this for me, just as much as I did it for her. This little lavender-filled sachet can be worn as a necklace resting close to her own heart... or tucked into her "big girl" back pack. I thought I'd include the instructions... you may know someone that needs a little bit of your love close to them, too. These would also make wonderful Valentine's gifts, party favors, present toppers, stocking stuffers, etc.
Materials
Lavender Heart on a String
Materials
- 2 felt hearts (mine were cut from a recycled sweater)
- strand of elastic cording: choose a length that feels right for the recipiant size
- optional covered button
- several spoonfuls of dried lavender
- thread
- If you use a covered button, make a tiny slit in the center of one heart. I made mine too large and had to sew it up a wee bit to keep the lavender from peeking out.
- Thread cord through button and pull both ends throught the front heart's hole.
- Pull cord tight and place both ends coming out on either side of the heart curves sandwiched between the front and back pieces. Pin in place. If you didn't use a button, simply pin your cord in place sandwiched between the two hearts.
- Sew around the heart leaving a little opening on the pointy bottom (see picture). Use a blanket stitch for hand-sewing and a zigzag for the machine, if you need one in a hurry!
- Stuff with lavender.
- Sew the opening closed.
- Add beads if you'd like. Felted ball beads would be sweet. I kept mine simple. Knot the two ends.
- Give your heart.
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