When I started out making these adorable little felt forest friends, my thought was to make them keychains, but after I put the first one together, I thought they would make wonderful Christmas tree ornaments. And wouldn’t they also be adorable hanging from a mobile in a nursery?!
I am going to run through a quick tutorial on how to make the toadstool mushroom and then you can apply that method to the rest of them. I am also providing you with a downloadable PDF template of all 4 of the basic shapes for you to print out, trace and cut.
First, download the template HERE
You will need felt in various colors (see picture for color ideas). Feel free to use whatever colors you wish or copy what I have done.
You will also need small amounts of ribbon for the loop at the top, and yarn that coordinates with each felt color for stitching. If you want to make these keychains, you will need to purchase key rings (I found mine at Michaels).
(Note: Don’t be confused by the picture of the toadstool. I used that print out before I created the templates. My templates will be much easier to follow)
The template includes the major elements you will need to cut out and trace onto felt. I didn’t include the toadstool circles, the circle eyes for the bird and owl, or the small triangles for the foxes ears and owl nose, so be sure to cut those out as well.
You will need to cut out two pieces of each “body” elements which you will stitch together.
I separated strands of yarn to be 2-ply (instead of 4-ply) and used a small tapestry needle to work my way around the edges of each piece. Be sure to stitch the embellishments (like eyes) on before sewing the two felt pieces together. Connect body parts as you stitch as well. For instance, I stitched the mushroom stem together then sandwiched it between the top and bottom pieces of the mushroom head. Then I stitch around the edge of the mushroom head, going through the stem. Don’t be afraid to use hot glue when needed.
I lightly stuffed the “bodies” of each one to give them a little dimension.
Before completely closing the top, be sure to hot glue your ribbon loop inside of it and then stitch it closed.
That’s it! Aren’t these the cutest little critters (and toadstool) you ever did see?!
Dagmar says
They are so cute. Thank you for sharing them with us. I will head to Michaels and get the felt and rings. Thanks again.
Dagmar
Theresa says
So cute! I'd love to make & have a woodland Christmas! Thanks for the inspiration & template. Visiting from DearCreatives.com & a new follower. Drop by anytime found you via a blog hop.
KONGPAT says
Really, REALLY cute! Thank you for sharing. Pat
folkhaven says
How adorable! Thank you for providing the template. 🙂 In years past I've made similar ornaments for my nieces and nephew for Christmas but had to make up my own patterns. Having this is very convenient.
Gen says
So adorable! I can totally see it as a nursery mobile, too!! Pinned it!
dragonswing says
SO cute! I love them.
Alessandra says
really nice, all of them!
xxxx Alessandra
Ana Lopes says
So lovely!!! Love the mushroom! Thanks so much for sharing template and tutorial! I'd love for you to visit my blog.
Happy week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Pam Fields says
These are just adorable! I love the little fox. I HAVE to make him! I have pinned in my
http://pinterest.com/pammy1965/needle-thread-felt/ ! 🙂
Repeat Crafter Me says
The fox is my favorite too! Thanks for pinning!
Clare says
So cute! Thanks for sharing.
aiesha says
soo cute <3
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Thanks,
Sarah
Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft says
LOVE!! You are awesome for including the templates 🙂
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
Adorable! I definitely need to make some of these. For myself. No sharing… 🙂
Thanks for always supporting Artsy Corner!!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Adorable!!! I saw these featured at Artsy Corner.
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4 You With Love says
These are super cute! I have scheduled a picture post with a link to here on my facebook page for 6 pm tonight! 🙂
loudowning54 says
so sweet and cute. thanks for the template.
Shelley Torgerson says
I love this, thinking of making it into a mobile. Thanks for making it available to us! Do you know if there's a way to download the pdf without buying a membership to the downloading tool?
needlekrafter says
I wondered the same thing. 🙂
Anonymous says
you just open the pic, press print, and put int in for printing!
Terri Furget says
adorable! now I won't have to buy an expensive mobile. this matches my nursery! Thanks
Terri Furget says
adorable! now I won't have to buy an expensive mobile. this matches my nursery! Thanks
Adele says
Hi hun. I featured this on my FB page. I hope that's ok.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Our-World-Creations/545295912204391
Marni @ Haberdashery Fun says
Saw this over at Daily Craft.. Way toooo cute!!
nicole says
Looks like these would be perfect as fridge magnets too– just throw a little magnet tape on the back.
I might need to make a rainbow of woodland critters for my fridge!
Elisanna says
These are absolutley adorable!!! SO CUTE!
H.Spencer says
I wanted to let you know that we have featured your ADORABLE felt forest friends project with our readers! You can see it here in roundup post 30 Fun and Easy Sewing Projects for Kids https://hellosewing.com/30-fun-easy-sewing-projects-kids/
All the best,
Helen
Jessica says
What you have said is absolutely right. Thanks for sharing.
water secure says
really nice
Anonymous says
this. is. awesome! I would recommend this to any one who wants a keychain, ornament, etc. I would also recommend as a gift for a baby shower (best on a mobile), a birthday gift, or a xmas or new year gift. ( I am russian, so they don’t really celebrate christmas as they would new year. but i live in the us and celebrate both)