Monster Mittens

I love Martha Stewart's stuff.  Her and her massive team always come up with the cutest ideas.  These monster mittens really caught my eye because of my love for monsters, and how cute they are!  They would be a super fun project to do with your kids, or even for a gift. I think they would look fabulous paired with a Lil' Monster. Here are the instructions on how to make them yourself. :D You can also check the instructions out on her website at:  http://www.marthastewart.com/article/monster-mittens

"On chilly days, slip kids' hands into mittens you've decorated to look like ferocious beasts. Try a pair of fire-breathing dragons for maximum toastiness. If it's bitingly cold, however, our shark works best. Lion mittens are especially good when the wind roars. To create them, simply sew features cut from felt to fleece mittens. Buttons and embroidery will complete the face."

"Mittens How-To"

"Download and print the monster mittens template.  http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2008Q1/tvs_3097_012808_monster_mittens_templates.pdf  Attach felt pieces to fleece mittens with all-purpose thread and a sewing needle. Use embroidery floss to create nostrils, and sew on buttons for eyes."

"Mr. Shark"

"Cut out three felt fins; sew on. For teeth, sew white rickrack to front curve of glove."

"Senor Leo"

"For mane, cut 2 wide felt pieces to cover the top 3/4 of mitten. Crease felt lengthwise down the middle with an iron. Pin pieces together, and cut a fringe on each side with pinking shears. Sew to mitten along the crease. Glue pink and orange felt triangles together for ears, and sew on; cut a felt tongue, and sew on underside of mitten."

"Flames McGee"

"Cut two same-shape felt pieces for scales. Stack; slide top piece down. Pin; crease down the middle with an iron, and sew to glove. Sew on a notched rectangle for a darting tongue."

Resources:

The felt used for this project can be found at magiccabin.com.