How to Make Simple Felt Shamrocks
Use craft felt in various shades of green and a needle and thread to create shamrock embellishments. Attach them to ribbon, safety pins, hair clips and more for a festive St. Patrick's Day look.
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Materials Needed:
- craft felt in assorted shades of green
- embroidery needle
- embroidery thread
- hot glue gun
- ribbon
- large safety pin
- child's hair clip
Cut Felt Into Strips
Cut a 1-inch strip of felt. (For a large shamrock, make the strip 1.5 inches wide.) Then, cut the strip into four equal pieces.
Create Petals
Cut an "m"-shaped notch into each felt piece, about halfway up. Repeat for remaining felt pieces, using first piece as a template.
String Petals Together
Put two stiches into each petal, stringing them all onto embroidery thread. Pull thread tight, cinching the petals together.
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