Everybody loves a friendly monster, right?
We sure do here in the Artsy House!
Which is why when Little Crafter saw this project on Pinterest {mini-felt monsters in matchbox beds!}, he immediately wanted to do it!
Here’s how you can make your own mini-monster friends!
MINI-MONSTERS
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Materials:
felt {we used blue and red}
thread and needle
googly eyes
polyfil or other stuffing material
scissors
craft glue
small box {matchbox or jewelry box}
STEP 1: Cut out two pieces of whatever monster shape you like. You can freehand it or draw a little pattern first. Make sure it will fit in your box!
STEP 2: Thread your needle and hand stitch around the edges, sewing the two pieces together. Leave the bottom open. We used matching thread, but I think a contrasting color would be fun too!
{Believe it or not, LC even helped with this part…I’d stick the needle through, then let him pull. Imagine how tricky it was to get a pic of this while holding the monster and being the safety police too!}
STEP 3: Stuff that monster!
STEP 4: Sew the bottom closed.
STEP 5: Glue on eyes, mouth, and whatever else you want.
Here’s our finished monster! Then it was time to make him a bed! We didn’t have a matchbox on hand, so we were using a little red jewelry box.
We just lined the bottom of the box with felt, then made him a little red felt blanket.
Now, he’s a snug as a…well, snug as a monster in a box!
We had all the materials for this project on hand already, and it took us less than half an hour {it would have taken even less time if I hadn’t had my little helper, but then what’s the fun in that?!}.
What about you? What would YOUR monster look like?
Don’t forget, starting Thursday, I’m going to be posting a Grow Your Blog Series…hope to see you then!
Kara says
This is way too cute, Amy!
Adrianne says
So cute. I cannot wait until my daughter can craft along. 🙂
Phil and Darby Hawley says
awww this is super cute!
Four Marrs and One Venus says
Oh Amy– love this! And love the fact that your little monsters hands helped make this!! So cute! What an awesome idea!
Lindzena says
What an adorable idea! I might have to look into something like this with my nieces and nephews. 🙂
I am LOVD says
You may be starting a new trend!
One Artistic Lady says
This is so cute!! I’m going to do this with my son! Thx for sharing! 🙂
AbsoluteMommy says
This is adorable!! Hope I can follow your lead and make some monsters for my girls!!
Grandma says
Such a cute little monster…love the bed…
Cassidy says
SOOO Adorable!!
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Katie @ Pincushion Creations says
This is adorable!! My son is a little too young for this right now, but I am definetly putting it on my “to-do in the future” list 🙂 Would LOVE to have you share this on my “Homemade By You” link party tomorrow ( Wednesday)
Smallgood says
These would be so cute for making based on kid’s illustrations or to act out a story. You did a great job.
Didi says
I can’t believe how simple this is! I love the little monster bed. You can tuck in all of the monsters into their beds, and put them under your child’s bed. No more fear of under-the-bed monsters…they’re all cozy and sound asleep. 🙂
SArah says
So cute! Just got my girl a dollhouse and I’ll bet some little monsters would be a fun addition!
Natasha Mairs says
would love it if you could share this on my link party
Natasha xx
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Shannon says
Those are the most adorable things ever. I’m going to have to make some and mail them to my friends as happy post-surprises.
[email protected] says
Hi again! Just made my own version of this monster (a little bigger)!
http://saavysavings.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-felt-monster-for-my-boy.html
Thanks again for the inspiration!