For my Christmas Elf I have bought

MrsCrafty · #1 11-08-2009, 06:42 PM

two of these.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NATURAL-MUSLIN...item3ef664c8ff

I know it could be sewn easily but since I am busy until the 29th I thought I would cut out some of the work. I want to give it a cute face. Any sugestions on this and also the ears. I have the fabric to make a dark green tunic, stripey red leggings, green hat and stuff. I have red felt/blaack felt/white felt too. Haven't got a bleedin' clue how yet, but I know one of you lovely ladeez will help.

Obviously I have to make it's sleeping bag & passport too!!!!

Bloomin' Myrtle · #2 11-08-2009, 10:44 PM

I would use a teardrop shape for the ears, and to even the colour out, brush the face and ears with pale blusher.
I would embroider the face, using white ovals (length-ways) for the eyes, then a black pupil that could look forward, or you could make him look to the side.
A small bobble made from red felt for the nose, and a nice embroidered smiley mouth. Put a darker blusher on the cheeks.

Hope that helps xxx

maypole · #3 11-08-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloomin' Myrtle

I would use a teardrop shape for the ears, and to even the colour out, brush the face and ears with pale blusher.
I would embroider the face, using white ovals (length-ways) for the eyes, then a black pupil that could look forward, or you could make him look to the side.
A small bobble made from red felt for the nose, and a nice embroidered smiley mouth. Put a darker blusher on the cheeks.

Hope that helps xxx

I could do with you BM, to help me put my make up on in the mornings

lajoni · #4 11-08-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by maypole

I could do with you BM, to help me put my make up on in the mornings

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Love it !!

MrsCrafty · #5 11-09-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloomin' Myrtle

I would use a teardrop shape for the ears, and to even the colour out, brush the face and ears with pale blusher.
I would embroider the face, using white ovals (length-ways) for the eyes, then a black pupil that could look forward, or you could make him look to the side.
A small bobble made from red felt for the nose, and a nice embroidered smiley mouth. Put a darker blusher on the cheeks.

Hope that helps xxx

Love you BM. You iz a star.

I was thinking about soaking them in tea to give a bit of a tan, is that wise?

Bloomin' Myrtle · #6 11-09-2009, 09:07 PM

Coffee gives a softer colour.
If you think they'll go in the tumble dryer you could bath them in instant coffee with a dash of vanilla. Give them a good rinse and wring and bung them in the tumble dryer.
If you think they can't, try some wetting some cotton wool in the same mix, and wipe a bit on where it won't show much, if you like it, carry on all over.
I've died fabric this way and it looks fine, though a bit patchy and "grungy", but I like that look.

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