Felt Sweetheart Candy Box Tutorial

 

Nothing says Valentine’s day like the iconic pink sweetheart box.

Here’s our felt version.

You will need: 

1- 9″x 12″ sheets Pink felt-  Bubblegum Felt*

3″ x 3″  scrap White Felt*

5″ x 5″ scrap Red Felt – Lipstick

3′ x 3″ felt scraps for heart shapes Sparrow, Chartreuse, White*

Crafting vinyl

1 pkg – Sweetheart buttons

Stuffing

* Matching thread (you can use 1 strand of embroidery thread in place of standard thread.)

Embroidery thread in Hot Pink

 Templates (at the end of post)

Cut

Cut both 2 front and back pieces (A) and 2 each of the side piece (D, H)  one felt backing (B) from pink felt

Cut heart shape from the center of one of the A pieces.

Here are some tips for cutting small shapes or try Andie’s method

Cut out felt heart shape (I) from white, chartreuse, and sparrow colored felts.

Cut (C) from white felt.

Cut  one each of templates E, F, and G from and 1 D from red felt.

 Trace out the heart shape onto template B try to leave lots of spacing around the heart  it will be easier to sew the vinyl down.

Cover heart shape with buttons – This doesn’t need to be exact.

Sew vinyl over button pieces.

Throw a few loose buttons in if desired.

 Set Aside.

Stitch template C onto template A

Stitch down red D piece using an overcast stitch and matching thread. Trim ends of felt so they fit at an angle.

Make a Felt Bow

Loop E piece over as shown and stitch down. Wrap F piece around the loop and stitch down. Lay onto G piece and secure with a few stitches.

 Place the ribbon in the center and stitch down.

Place vinyl covered B piece behind the box front. Carefully stitch together using matching thread and hiding the stitches under the loose scalloped heart edge. Set aside.

Lay out heart shapes (I ) as shown and stitch each down with a running stitch and matching thread.

Sew sides together (D and H) Attach back piece  to frame with an overcast stitch with matching thread.

Sew front on, stuffing before you close.

Print templates as full page.

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Happy Crafting!

~Andie

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