Yay! It’s finally my turn! I feel like I’ve been waiting all summer for this. If you aren’t aware, the wonderful Lizzy House asked me to be a 1001 Peeps Summer Camp Counselor this year. The second that Lizzy House asked me to be a part of it, I got so excited about what was possible with her amazing fabric. Lizzy’s fabric communicates wondrous stories that capture the imagination.
The 1001 Peeps fabric plunged me immediately into the magical world of Arabian Nights with jeweled princesses, powerful stallions and imposing genies . . . How great is fabric that sparks your imagination in such a way?!
For my project, I wanted to turn these characters into something three-dimensional. I wanted to create something that would allow my kids to play and dive into their own stories of magical Arabian Nights. Puppets and a playhouse seemed a natural progression.
And, believe me, my kids haven’t stopped telling stories since I gave them the go ahead to start playing with it at their will. The Peeps Playhouse has seriously engaged their attention and imaginations in a way I couldn’t have anticipated. Trust me, it is SO worth making! Campers, you really must do it.
The tutorial for the 1001 Peeps Playhouse is below, but before you get on with your making, check out some of Lizzy’s own stunning creations and patterns with her beautiful fabric. I love this quilt.
Her current book, 1001 Peeps: Five Magical Projects Book ($24), is a great value with four full quilt patterns, amazing instructions and a gorgeous crewel embroidery project, “As You Wish,” that I SO want to make. In fact, I have an illustration of this magical lamp that I give a little rub to everytime I go in to my studio – “as you wish” “as you wish” I love this idea of my dreams being granted. Love Lizzy House!

Kwilt Noob says
Oh my GOSH! This is adorable!
Amy says
Holy cow!! This is so insanely awesome!! I’m bookmarking this for the little kids in my life when they get a wee bit older!!
Chiska says
My 5 year old is sitting here with me and said, “Do you think you should make that? It’s awesome.” Thanks!
karyn says
this is AMAZING!!! perfect use of this incredible fabric. i just love it, anne!
Kim says
Awesome! I love it! Now to get my hand on some peeps! : )
Mike and Jackie says
Oh I love this week at camp. My son would truly play with this!
heidiabc says
That’s a whole lot of AWESOME to be sure! Great tutorial, and so much fun for the little ones. I am going to add this on my list of “handmade things for Christmas” for the kiddos. THANKS!
Amanda Bohl says
I think I’m going to have to make this for my two. They’ll love it!
Beth says
Seeing this makes me wish I were 6 years old again. I would have adored this.
Feltland says
Awww, it is adorable !!! What a great idea for these hot days !!! … ^___^
Melanie says
I love it! We are going to make one today – in the orange I think. I made it a quick kit for the store too!
Rebekah Leigh says
This is the most adorable beautiful thing ever! I really wish I had children! It could be a present idea for my nieces though. It’s beautiful!
Amanda says
This is the cutest thing I have seen all week! Makes me with I was a little girl again!
I run Fun Family Crafts, a site similar in nature to Craftgawker and Spotlight, but different in that it’s a library of craft tutorials geared only at kids. I would love it if you’d stop by and submit this to be featured! (I link to you, I don’t post your tutorial on the site) Feel free to submit as many kid friendly craft tutorials as you like! http://funfamilycrafts.com/
Faith Jones says
That is so great! I’m going to make the puppets for my daughter’s birthday party favors. 🙂
paddy says
great!
Janelle says
I love this! I bought a fat quarter bundle of this fabric when it came out, and have been too precious to use it. I should do something like this 🙂
flaxandtwine says
Oh yay! I’m so glad you like the project Janelle. Lizzy House is something special, for sure!! xo