The kids and I made ones of these personalized blankets for Derrick last year. You can see it here.
We decided to make a bunch more this year for grandparents.
All you need are acrylic paints and fleece! Acrylic paints are permanent. I know this because I have ruined several articles of clothing from previous projects 😉 You can wash it and dry it, the same as you would any other blanket.
We let the kids loose to paint whatever they wanted. We also helped them add their hand or foot prints. I went around, later, with puff paint and wrote quotes that the kids said about each grandmother. Things they remember doing with them, things they know about them.
After the blankets dried, I blanket stitched the edges. That took awhile and was a good activity to work on while waiting in the truck to pick up Dallin from school!
Grandma Candice loved hers when we gave it to her at our early Christmas celebration out in Utah.
Kaylee was excited to show her the area that she painted....the pink and purple artwork 🙂
Sharon says
Won't it be crunchy in the painted areas? What about a fuzzy acrylic blanket? I was thinking of patting a little bit of coloring on a spot that I don't like. With an acrylic marker 😁
Sharon says
I MEANT TO SAY A FUZZY POLYESTER BLANKET I NEED TO COVER UP A COUPLE AREAS
Brandy says
Yes, it will feel crunchy in the painted areas.
Kalleen at Second Street says
I think quilts make the best gifts. I especially like how the kids were involved in this one. I need to do more of that.
Renee says
You are a genious! What a terrific idea. You just helped me with some last minute presents.
Kristen @ ladybug-blessings.com says
that is such an adorable idea!!
Sandra says
Painted fleece?!?! Wow! So fun!
TELMA GUEDES says
I love it! beautiful blog!
CraftyLikeLindy says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing
Stephanie says
I remember Derrick's. These turned out cute. I'd like to try this someday. 🙂