This project developed as many do in my life from eying something I would like to own and not wanting to spend the cash to purchase it. I had an aching this weekend to celebrate the new pearly whites that both my babies are strutting around with.

I came across these adorable tooth monster pillows. How cute are they??? I wanted to buy them to celebrate the fact that we finally, and with only a few days of fuss HAVE TEETH! Since it was Halloween weekend the monster aspect just sent me over the top. However, we have no budget line for super-cute-tooth-monster-pillows.

Here is my version, total project cost- 96 cents.

I started out with the very simple supplies- 2 sheets of felt in your desired color, 1 sheet in white for the eyes and 1 sheet in black (I actually used 2 black buttons that I had on hand but be careful not to stick a pillow in baby’s crib with buttons on). You will also need black thread and a sewing needle.

The first step is to cut everything out. I just free handed mine, since I loved the made-at-home quality of these it turned out perfect. Draw on one piece of felt, then pin and cut so that both your pieces will match.

I did all my sewing by hand because I was too lazy to pull out the machine and I love the made-at-home look, it really enhances the pillow’s adorableness. A machine set on zig-zag would give you a pretty line as well. Sew the eyes on first by simply pinning the fabric and stitching around the circle. I made my eyes look a bit disheveled and crazy since it is a monster after all.

Then you simply pin the pieces together and sew around the sides leaving the bottom open to stuff. Once it is ready- stuff the pillow and sew up the bottom side.

What you end up with is a fun way to celebrate the coming or leaving of teeth.

Just as a side note: We don’t tend to encourage lying to our kids about made up fictitious characters around here- read up on it Wednesday when I share my thoughts with you on Santa. However, even if these pillows are not used by a floating fairy they are super cute and a fun way to teach even young ones about the teeth growing inside their mouths!

BLESSINGS