Toadstool Ornament
Toadstools are still very much on trend, so why not add a few to your holiday decor? Their red color makes them feel festive, and this cute Toadstool Ornament will be a fun addition to your Christmas tree.
How to Make a Toadstool Ornament
All you need for this project are a few basic craft supplies, including a needle and thread. You can create just one, or a whole forest full of these adorable toadstools. In addition to decorating the tree, they also look great tied onto a gift package.
Materials
- 5” square of red and white polkadot fabric
- scissors
- Poly-Fil
- stick
- needle and red thread
- twine
- optional: round mug or bowl and pencil
Instructions
Cut your 5” fabric square into a circle.
If you have a bowl or mug that’s about the right size, you can trace it onto your fabric to help you with this step. If not, just round the corners freehand…once the fabric is gathered up, no one will know if it’s not a perfect circle!
Hand sew a running stitch around the outside edges of the circle.
If you’re new to sewing, all that means is repeatedly moving the needle up and down through the fabric. If the fabric starts to gather when you pull on the thread, you’re doing it right!
Gently pull on the thread to gather the edges of the fabric a bit, then fill the inside area with Poly-Fil.
Insert a stick in the center and pull the thread to tighten the fabric around it.
If you like, you can use a bit of glue on the stick to keep it in place.
Send the needle up and down through the center of the toadstool cap a few times to flatten it slightly. Then, tie and cut the excess thread.
This is optional, but will help with shaping the cap.
Thread a piece of twine through the center of the cap.
Tie it in a knot to create the hanger.
Now, your ornament is ready to display or give away!
Crafting Tips
- If you can’t find polka dot fabric, just use red fabric or felt and add small white felt circles with glue.
- Feel free to add a ribbon bow, a button, or any other embellishments you like to personalize your toadstool.
- Want a different colored toadstool? Use any color/pattern of fabric you like!
Frequently Asked Questions
My front yard!
I didn’t, but you can if you want it to be even more secure.
Sure! Small children will need help with the hand sewing, but they can certainly be a part of the process.
More Ornament Ideas
If you liked this project, here are other DIY ornaments you can create!
If you try any of these projects, I’d love to see how they turn out. Make sure you’re part of the Amy Latta and Friends Facebook Group so you can share your latest project photos and we can all inspire one another. See you there!
Toadstool Ornament
Equipment
- scissors
- sewing needle
Materials
- 5” fabric square
- Poly-Fil
- thread
- twine
Instructions
- Cut your 5” fabric square into a circle.
- Hand sew a running stitch around the outside edges of the circle.
- Gently pull on the thread to gather the edges of the fabric a bit, then fill the inside area with Poly-Fil.
- Insert a stick in the center and pull the thread to tighten the fabric around it.
- Send the needle up and down through the center of the toadstool cap a few times to flatten it slightly. Then, tie and cut the excess thread.
- Thread a piece of twine through the center of the cap and tie a knot to form the hanger.
