Instructions
I bought wool clothing from thrift shops to get the woolen scraps. Cut 2 circles from black wool. Cut out snowmen shapes, trees, hat and star freehand or trace around a cookie cutter. Position shapes on one of the black circles and whip stitch around, using coordinating or contrasting thread. Use outline stitch for arms, straight stitches for snowman face. Add buttons. Place 2 black circles ...Read full instructions »
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Category: Other
Type of item: Home Decor
For: Home
Style: Retro / Vintage, Holiday, Cute, Casual, Eco-Friendly, Whimsical
Materials
Wool material cut from wool coats, blazers, pants bought from thrift shops. embroidery thread or yarn buttons
What was your inspiration?
My sister made a project similar to this one with autumn leaves. I love making crafts that are beautiful with materials that are not expensive.
What are you most proud of?
This project is easy enough for for children. My 4th and 5th grade students made them for Christmas last year and they turned out great.
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Be creative and make it your own. Add a colorful scarf to your snowman, put mountains in the background, add a smaller snowman instead of one of the trees. I have found all colors of wool at the thrift shop, so I have made one with hearts for Valentine's Day and am working on a basket of eggs for Easter.
When it is done, it should make you smile to look at it. :)
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