December 8, 2010

Fabric toadstool ornaments

I hinted on this post that I was going to attempt another craft that required a sewing needle. In between loads of laundry Saturday, I made a few fabric toadstools for my feather tree and I'm proud to say that not a single naughty word was uttered during this craft. That's major progress from my tulle tree.


1. Using a small bowl, trace a four inch circle on your favorite printed fabric.

2. Cut out circle and sew a gathering stitch around the edge of your circle.

3. Pull your gathering stitch to create the toadstool cap. Pack the cap with poly-fill or cotton balls. Pull gathering stitch tight, close and knot.

4. Glue candle cup holder to mushroom cap. I painted my candle cup holder white before I glued it to my caps.

5. Finish the toadstool with embellishments (I hot glued miniature silk flowers) and then stitched a Christmas hook onto the cap to hang my ornament.

Can you tell I'm having loads of fun with my woodland theme this year?

Happy Crafting and Merry Christmas!

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11 comments:

  1. JodeeDecember 8, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Those turned out soooo cute! I especially love the fabric. It's perfect!

    Happy Hump Day!

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  2. LeeDecember 8, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Very cute! Congrats on your sewing!
    I am off to Chicago for fun with my mouser friends.
    Have a great week!

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  3. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYDecember 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Now that you are sewing, will come over and teach me how to thread the darn bobbin on the sewing machine Jsutin bought me 5 years ago? Pretty please? haha

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  4. La Vie QuotidienneDecember 8, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Very, very cute...and I love you little tree, adorable.

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  5. KarinDecember 8, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Oh wow...so so so cute!!

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  6. Number 6 and no more counting!December 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    really, really, cute!

    Lea
    xo

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  7. DonnaDecember 8, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is just magical, Kim! Love your idea! And your tree is so cute and charming with all those adorable little gnomes! Bet your daughters love it, too!

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  8. CourtneyDecember 8, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    These are adorable!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    SOOOOO cute!!!!!!

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  10. HeatherDecember 9, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    I have become a huge fan of toadstools this Christmas. Your tree looks so cute!

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  11. Life in RehabDecember 9, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    How did I miss these? They're too cute! The use of candle cups is inspired!

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