Unleash your inner elf this year and whip up one of these sweeter than sugar felt baby rattles. I love how he looks a little nibbled, who could resist! These easy to make felt baby rattles were created by Victoria of vixenMade. LOVE IT!
You will need:
- brown felt
- scraps of red, green, white felt
- scraps of red ribbon
- 2 black buttons (you may want to use felt for eyes if this is for a baby, buttons can be scary)
- black embroidery thread
- jingle bell (you could also use any of our lead free jingle ball, baby rattle insert, or mini rattle insert)
- pieces of a plastic bag or packaging (for crinkley paper legs*)
- poly-fill
- sewing supplies
Go see the rattle tutorial at Between U & Me
All Pictures via Between U & ME
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*A lot of you have asked about where you can find crinkle plastic used in baby toys. I am working on tracking down the real baby safe stuff, I’ll let you know when I find a supplier!
~Andie
~American Felt & Craft ~ Blog 
Just wanted to comment if someone is actually making this for a baby, they should NOT use buttons since they are choking hazards. As someone who had a spit-uppy baby I’d also recommend against any bells/crinkle/whatever that isn’t machine washable. It was so sad to throw away lovingly given toys from well-meaning relatives that got puked on once but were uncleanable, but I’ve sure had to do it!
Oh I should learn to read better. You did suggest felt eyes. Good work 🙂