Upcycled Sweater and Cookie Cutter Christmas Ornaments
2 Materials
$2
1 Hour
Easy
Cookie cutters aren't just for baking! By felting my old wool sweaters and using them as templates, I made some cute Christmas ornaments.
This project cost almost nothing for great results and I really enjoyed making them. I warn you, it is easy to get carried away and make loads of Christmas decorations.
This project cost almost nothing for great results and I really enjoyed making them. I warn you, it is easy to get carried away and make loads of Christmas decorations.
You will need some old wool sweaters. Firstly you will need to felt them. Do this by putting the sweaters in a hotwash in the washing machine and then the dryer. (you've probably done it by accident at some point when you've shrunk a sweater in the wash).
Use your Christmas cookie cutters as a template and draw round them.
Cut out 2 shapes for each ornament.
Sitch both sides together using a blanket stitch. If you don't know how to blanket stitch it is very simple and there is a diagram on my blog (link at the end).
Fill your ornament with stuffing and then blanket stitch to close.
I really enjoyed making these Christmas ornaments and will be making some more. I have a rather extensive cookie cutter collection !
One last tip, don't throw away all those little bits of felt from your sweater off cuts. I have another really good Christmas craft use for them. Making funky upcycled felt garlands. Click here to see my fabulous felt garlands
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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This would be great to do with bunnies or eggs for easter too in lighter colors. :)
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Thank you that is a good idea.
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All of the ornaments seem to have so much personality, love them all!
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Thank you, they were fun to make.
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Can you use anything besides wool as I don't have any wool sweaters?