Spare Mitten Octopus
Materials:
- Single glove
- Needle and thread
- Dry rice
- Hot glue
- Large pom-pom
- Buttons
- Wire
- Ribbon
- Felt
Directions:
- Tuck the thumb inside the glove.
- Use the needle and thread to sew the thumb hole shut.
- Fill the glove with dry rice.
- Tuck the cuff inside.
- Sew along the cuff's edge, then pull the thread tightly to close the top. Knot the top.
- Sew or hot glue pom-pom to the top.
- Pinch sides of glove where the fingers attach to the palm. Sew a few stitches to hold them together.
- Sew or hot glue buttons for eyes.
- Use a piece of felt to make the mouth.
- Attach buttons to the undersides of fingers to make tentacles.
- Use ribbon to make a scarf.
- Use wire and buttons to make earrings.
Source:
adapted from http://craftingcreatures.wordpress.com/2008/10/