The holiday scramble is well underway. And, after coming off two Trunk-or-Treat events and three weeks of preparing a Christmas float, I am ready to slow things down.
The holiday decorations are going up, but I’m doing it at my own pace and taking the time to enjoy the process.
I’m also taking time to craft for the Halloween season, and I’m using some traditional Christmas elements as inspiration.
Gingerbread houses and little gingerbread people are one of the current trends. While not new to the Christmas season, the gingerbread theme is taking over everything from dishes to decor to desserts. You can even find it on Halloween pieces.
Today, I will use this Christmas icon to create a fun plush with a Halloween twist – a gingerbread skeleton stuffie.
So, let’s get started.
For this project, we will need:
Two colors of craft felt
Adhesive – I recommend Beacon Felt Glue
Embroidery floss
Needle
Polyfil
Ribbon (optional)
Scrap fabrics and mini pom pom for Santa hat (optional)
We will also need the Gingerbread Skellie Stuffie template from the Haunted Library. Select the SVG for machine cutting or the PDF if cutting by hand.
If cutting by hand, download the PDF template, print and cut out the pattern, transfer it to your felt, and cut it out.
For machine cutting, upload the SVG into your design software. I’m using Cricut Design Space.
Cut two gingerbread shapes from one of your felt colors; I’m using black.
Then, cut the bones from your other felt color; I’m using a light grey.
Layout the bones onto one of the gingerbread pieces.
When satisfied with the placement, use the felt glue to adhere the bones to the gingerbread figure.
Allow the glue to dry.
Next, stack the gingerbread with the skeleton on top of the plain gingerbread.
You can use a simple straight stitch or, my favorite, the blanket stitch to attach the pieces together.
Alternatively, you can also glue the edges, but be sure to read the next few steps before you continue.
To add a ribbon to the top of your stuffie, cut the desired length of ribbon, knot each end, and insert it between the gingerbread layers prior to stitching it closed.
Before closing up the side completely, add stuffing to your gingerbread skeleton. You can use a popsicle stick or batting stuffer to help push stuffing into each section.
To give your gingerbread skeleton a festive look for the Christmas season, whip up this quick and easy mini Santa hat .
Cut two of the mini hat pattern from felt or other scrap fabric.
Cut a thin strip of ribbon, scrap fabric, or faux fur for the hat band.
Stitch or glue the hat pieces together along the top and sides, leaving the bottom open.
Glue the hat band around the bottom edge of the hat, cutting off any excess.
Stitch or glue a mini pom pom to the tip of the hat.
Now, your gingerbread skeleton stuffie is ready for Christmas!
Oh my gosh! I am going to have to have a sleighful of these little guys.
My creative break is over, so I’ve got to get back to tossing around tinsel.
Until next time – stay spooky.
