These are ever so easy to make, all you need is a bit of felt, some buttons, ribbon and teddybear stuffing, a pair of scissors, pinking shears if you have some, tapestry thread, needles, and a mince pie. The design is from a flyer I picked up in Hobbycraft but you can also view it online here!
The edge has been finished with a blanket stitch; I got this from my Cath Kidstone Sew book but you can find simple instructions all over the internet.
This is my favourite with all the little heart shaped buttons which were only 99p for a bag which made another heart and may even make one more. Bargain! A little tip for the ribbon is if you don't have any, raid your wardrobe. What you say? Raid your wardrobe? Yes! So many of my tops have these ribbons inside to use on hangers but 9 times out of 10 I never use them for this purpose, and they always get in the way don't they? Chop them off and save for a project! Some people might call it cheap, I call it thrift.
The baubles and lights are just jewellery and crimping beads which I had in a tin for years! The snowflake shapes above I got from a shop in America called Michaels and they have sticky backs which is great for attaching while you sew; I'm sure most LCSs (local craft stores?) will have something similar.
All for now, have a lovely weekend :-)
Those are all really lovely - I like them very much. I especially like the heart with the little buttons. I think I will make some! Thanks for showing them to us.
ReplyDeleteA woman after my own heart...i collect the ribbons inside clothing aswell it's ideal for crafting...The hearts my fav..just adore the little 'ickle buttons!!
ReplyDeleteThanks :-) As I said very easy to do so give it a go! Loving that you do the same Bonzogirl - I got it from my mother, she collects *everything* !!
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