Hey there! If you're into crafting or looking for some super cute and unique toys to offer in your store, you're in for a treat. I'm a supplier of felt fruit toys, and today I'm gonna share with you how to make felt fruit toys with glitter. It's a fun and creative process that can result in some seriously adorable and eye - catching toys.
First off, let's talk about the materials you'll need. You're gonna need some felt in different colors. Think bright red for strawberries, yellow for bananas, and green for grapes. You can find felt at most craft stores, and it comes in a variety of thicknesses and textures. You'll also need some glitter. There are all sorts of glitter out there - fine glitter, chunky glitter, and even glitter in different colors. I recommend getting a few different types to add some variety to your felt fruit.
Other essential materials include scissors, glue, and some stuffing. For the stuffing, you can use polyester fiberfill, which is commonly used for making stuffed toys. It's soft, lightweight, and easy to work with. And if you want to add some extra details, you can get some small beads or buttons for eyes or other decorative elements.
Now, let's start making the felt fruit. Let's take a strawberry as an example. First, cut out two heart - shaped pieces from the red felt. These will be the front and back of the strawberry. Then, take a small piece of green felt and cut out a leaf shape. This will be the strawberry's stem and leaves. Glue the leaf shape to the top of one of the heart - shaped pieces of red felt.
Next, it's time to add the glitter. You can mix the glitter with some glue to create a glitter glue. Brush the glitter glue onto the red felt where you want the glitter to be. You can go all over the strawberry or just add some accents. Be careful not to use too much glue, or it'll take a long time to dry. Let the glitter glue dry completely.
Once the glitter is dry, it's time to assemble the strawberry. Take the two heart - shaped pieces of red felt and place them together, with the glitter side facing out. Use glue to attach the edges together, leaving a small opening at the bottom. Then, stuff the strawberry with the polyester fiberfill. You can use a pencil or a small stick to help push the stuffing into the corners. Once it's fully stuffed, glue the opening closed.
If you want to make other types of fruit, the process is pretty similar. For a banana, cut out a long, curved shape from yellow felt. Add some brown spots with a black marker or small pieces of brown felt. Glue on the glitter in the same way as the strawberry. Assemble the banana by gluing the edges together and stuffing it.
For grapes, cut out small round shapes from purple felt. Glue them together in clusters, adding glitter to each grape. You can also add a small stem made from green felt.
These felt fruit toys with glitter are not only cute but also have some great benefits. They're perfect for kids as educational toys. Kids can learn about different fruits, colors, and shapes while playing with them. And because they're made of felt, they're soft and safe for kids to handle.
If you're a store owner or someone interested in bulk purchasing these felt fruit toys, I've got some other great products in my catalog. Check out our Plush Rabbit Educational Baby Stacking Toy. It's a great toy for kids to develop their fine motor skills and hand - eye coordination.
We also have the Baby Crib Hanging Animal Rattles Toys. These are perfect for babies to look at and reach for, stimulating their visual and tactile senses. And if you're looking for something different, our Plush Vegetables Basket Food Toy is a great addition to any toy collection, teaching kids about healthy eating.
Making felt fruit toys with glitter is a really fun and rewarding process. Whether you're making them for yourself, as gifts, or for your store, they're sure to be a hit. And if you're interested in sourcing these toys or any of our other products, don't hesitate to reach out. We're always happy to discuss purchasing options and see how we can work together to meet your needs.
In conclusion, felt fruit toys with glitter are a wonderful combination of creativity and functionality. They're easy to make, look great, and are loved by kids and adults alike. So, why not give it a try? And if you're interested in buying in bulk, let's have a chat and see how we can make it happen.
References:
- Crafting magazines for felt toy making inspiration
- Online craft communities for tips and tricks on using glitter in felt crafts