DIY Thread Spool Sheep Ornaments
14 November
It's time for the monthly Thrifty Chicks challenge where some blog friends and I get together for an upcycle challenge!
This month's challenge is thread spools!
You will be able to see the other projects at the end of my post.
These were so fun and simple to make, let me show you how!
The corks will act as feet. You could also use little wooden thread spools. I already had these corks so that's what I chose to use for mine.
Group them close together like so.
Put a dab of hot glue on top of each cork and then lay the spool over them lengthwise, pressing down so they really grab hold.
Now, put a line of hot glue along the bottom edge of the spool near the feet and start adding the yarn. Put another line of glue along the other side and then loop the yarn back and forth across the spool.
Go back and forth over the spool a couple of times so your little sheep will be nice and fluffy!
Next, you'll make the face and tail with the black and white felt.
Cut a circle of felt just slightly larger than the flat side of the spool.
Glue this to one side of the spool.
Cut small teardrop shapes (two for each sheep) from the black felt.
Glue these to the sides near the top for the ears.
Cut small ovals from the black felt (one per sheep).
Glue them to the front for noses.
For the eyes, you'll need small black (or blue) beads. I did not have beads so I used straight pins instead.
If you are making eyes with this method then cut the head off the pins with small side cutters.
Glue the eyes on the white felt, close to the nose.
Now, cut another teardrop shape (one per sheep) but this one will have a flat top instead of pointy.
Glue this to the back of the sheep for a tail.
Tie a tiny bow with ribbon.
Glue the bow to the top of the tail.
Tie a length of thread around the center for a hanger.
And you now have an adorable sheep ornament for your tree!!
Awwww!
This month's challenge is thread spools!
You will be able to see the other projects at the end of my post.
These were so fun and simple to make, let me show you how!
Supplies Needed
- Thread spools
- Small corks
- Fluffy white yarn
- Black felt
- White felt
- Glue gun & glue sticks
- Ribbon
- Beads for eyes (or you can use pins like I did)
- Thread
The corks will act as feet. You could also use little wooden thread spools. I already had these corks so that's what I chose to use for mine.
Group them close together like so.
Put a dab of hot glue on top of each cork and then lay the spool over them lengthwise, pressing down so they really grab hold.
Now, put a line of hot glue along the bottom edge of the spool near the feet and start adding the yarn. Put another line of glue along the other side and then loop the yarn back and forth across the spool.
Go back and forth over the spool a couple of times so your little sheep will be nice and fluffy!
Next, you'll make the face and tail with the black and white felt.
Cut a circle of felt just slightly larger than the flat side of the spool.
Glue this to one side of the spool.
Cut small teardrop shapes (two for each sheep) from the black felt.
Glue these to the sides near the top for the ears.
Cut small ovals from the black felt (one per sheep).
Glue them to the front for noses.
For the eyes, you'll need small black (or blue) beads. I did not have beads so I used straight pins instead.
If you are making eyes with this method then cut the head off the pins with small side cutters.
Glue the eyes on the white felt, close to the nose.
Now, cut another teardrop shape (one per sheep) but this one will have a flat top instead of pointy.
Glue this to the back of the sheep for a tail.
Tie a tiny bow with ribbon.
Glue the bow to the top of the tail.
Tie a length of thread around the center for a hanger.
And you now have an adorable sheep ornament for your tree!!
Awwww!
PIN ME!
Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 14 November
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holiday seasonal
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