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Felt Ornaments
by Lata Budhrani, India
skill level: easy
cost:
$5-$20*
craft time: 30 minutes
*If you have cookie cutters and
decorative materials at home the cost cuts down to under $5.
felt sheets
in assorted colors
cookie cutters
fluffed up cotton for
stuffing
decorating material: beads, confetti, flowers, sparkle, sequins,
ribbons, bows, decorative buttons, etc.
craft glue
You may find free
templates from http://www.dotcomwomen.com/
Trace with the help of templates the
desired design on felt paper. Alternatively, use cookie cutters of desired
shapes and sizes.
Cut out TWO of the same shape for each ornament that you
want to make. Leave some seam allowance while cutting.
Place the matching
sides together and Top stitch the two Felt Cut-Outs together, leaving a small
space to stuff with cotton.
Lightly stuff with cotton. Use a crochet hook to
push the stuffing into small areas. Stitch the opening closed.
To make a loop
to hang the ornaments, braid 3 strands of wool (3" approx) and sew onto the top
of the stuffed ornament.
Use Craft glue to decorate the ornaments. You can
make faces for Santa, Gingerbread Man and Snowmen with eyes, buttons
etc.
Lata Budhrani is the Founder/Editor of
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