So I really am loving all the cute gift wrap ideas Anthro has right now. I made their cute gift tags a few weeks ago – and I’ve had my eye on their sweet Mittens Ribbon too!
Here is my version:
And here’s Anthro’s:
Aren’t they fun?
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own set of tiny mittens!
Old Sweater
Felt
Yarn
Sewing machine (or you could probably do it by hand if you want)
Draw out a small mitten pattern. Cut out 4 mittens of felt and four from the sweater fabric.
(if your sweater is really thick, you can skip the felt.)
Make sure you cut out 2 facing left and 2 facing right.
Take a set of mittens and place them right sides together with the matching pieces of felt.
Sew across the top edge with a small seam.
Turn the pieces right sides out, like the mitten on the right (above). Place the two pieces with the right sides (sweater sides) together.
Sew around the mitten, leaving the top open.
Clip the part point between the thumb and mitten and trim around the curves.
Turn right side out.
Repeat with your other mitten.
Cut a length of yarn the length you’d like for your package. Knot each end and sew the knots to the inside of the mittens.
Now you’ve got a super cute gift decoration!!
Wrap up your boxes with your super cute mittens!
I hope you like them!
Are you using any unique/handmade wrapping ideas this year? I’d love to hear about them!!
(This was originally a guest post over at Me Making Do. :)
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These are just so adorable! I just love them.
yours are so much cuter! i love the pop of colour from the felt, and the lacier knit.
This is so cute! The red felt is a fab pop of cheer!
Those are just awesome!!! :-) I say that on every post though. LOL
I love these, Bev! They are SOOOO darling. And I *think* I might could make them. Next year, of course… :)
Really?? How have I never been to your blog? I am loving it here in general, and this post… those lil mittens are killing me. Adorable. I am off to see what you have for a crafter that wants to add sewing to her skill set. Oh yeah and to put you on my blogroll.
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I just found you over at Tickled Pink 504 Main..
I have to say if I received a gift with these cute mittens on there, I would not want to open it! Great job, wonderful presentation!
Miranda
L.O.V.E. these super cute mittens What a great knockoff Bev!
This is such a cute way to decorate presents!!
I would love it, if you stopped by and linked this up to my party!!
http://ablondesdiylife.blogspot.com/2011/12/come-party-with-blonde-features.html
Happy Holidays!
These mittens are so cute! It would be great if you would share this project at my Christmas link party over at Rustic Crafts ~ http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=3698
I hope to see you there!
Renee
Those are so cute! I would have never thought to use something like that for wrapping presents. I guess I’m just old fashioned with paper and curly ribbon. :)
This is just the cutest way to wrap!
No surprise here Bev that I love your version more than the original. Too too cute!
Bev – These are so super cute, adorable, amazing – love this idea – so perfectly magical
Those are so cute Bev! You are so talented! Thanks for linking up with Friday Frolic!
Love, Love, Love it !!! And I’m thrilled to find out it doesn’t take any knitting {since i don’t know how}. Super cute :) I’m using aluminum foil and you won’t believe what you can do with it !! All kinds of beautiful bling, and you wouldn’t even know it’s humble aluminum foil.
ok….had to pin that!
Oh, how cute is that? Very sweet, nice job!
This is so unique and pretty! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My
So cute!