Christmas Crafts/ Christmas Ornaments
FELT ORNAMENTS
Materials needed:
Felt Sheets - Assorted Colors
Templates (provided)
Cookie Cutters
Fluffed up cotton for stuffing
Decorating Material: Beads, Confetti, Flowers, Sparkle, Sequins,
Ribbons, Bows, decorative buttons etc.
Crafts glue
Free Templates:
Click on each template to enlarge and
then Print.
Directions:
1. Trace with the help of templates the
desired design on felt paper. Alternatively, use cookie cutters of
desired shapes and sizes.
2. Cut out TWO of the same shape for
each ornament that you want to make. Leave some seam allowance
while cutting.
3. Place the matching sides together
and Top stitch the two Felt Cut-Outs together, leaving a small
space to stuff with cotton.
4. Lightly stuff with cotton. Use a
crochet hook to push the stuffing into small areas. Stitch the
opening closed.
5. To make a loop to hang the
ornaments, braid 3 strands of wool (3" approx) and sew onto
the top of the stuffed ornament.
6. Use Craft glue to decorate the
ornaments. You can make faces for Santa, Gingerbread Man and
Snowmen with eyes, buttons etc.
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