You will need:
- Tie(s)
- Batting
- Buttons or Googly Eyes
- Hot glue and glue gun, or thread and needle
- Red felt
Directions:
1. Tear off pieces of batting and stuff into the tie. (This is a great way for younger
kids to 'help' with the craft!) Use a pencil/dowel rod/ruler to push the
batting into the tie.
2. Once the tie is stuffed, close both ends. You can use hot glue or sew it closed. I
also added some stitches along the ties seem to make sure it wouldn't burst open
when being swung around by a active little hands.
kids to 'help' with the craft!) Use a pencil/dowel rod/ruler to push the
batting into the tie.
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| Higgins pulling off pieces of batting |
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| Stuffing the tie |
2. Once the tie is stuffed, close both ends. You can use hot glue or sew it closed. I
also added some stitches along the ties seem to make sure it wouldn't burst open
when being swung around by a active little hands.
3. Cut out a strip from the red felt. I made a forked tongue for ours.
4. Attach the tongue to the large end of the tie. (Hot glue to the bottom of the tie or
sew on.)
4. Attach the tongue to the large end of the tie. (Hot glue to the bottom of the tie or
sew on.)
6. Play and enjoy!
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