Fluffy Lamb Ornament

Difficulty: Easy

Parental supervision is recommended

Fluffy and adorable, this Lamb Ornament is a surefire hit with the kids. A little fake lambswool and some old matchsticks become a delightful craft for Easter or Christmas.

What you'll need:

  • White fake sherpa (lamb's wool)
  • 4 Matchsticks
  • Black felt
  • 1/8" wide Red ribbon
  • Black yarn
  • Small gold bell
  • Gold cording
  • Scissors
  • Tacky glue

How to make it:

  1. Have an adult light all 4 matches and blow them out. Let them cool in a safe place.
  2. Cut the sherpa into 2 ovals about 3 x 2 1/2".
  3. Cut 1 triangle out of black felt for the face. Round the end that will be sticking out.
  4. Cut 2 small ears out of black felt.
  5. Cut a piece of black yarn about 1 1/2" long.
  6. Cut a piece of gold cording about 6" long.
  7. Take one piece of sherpa and put right side down.
  8. Lay the matchsticks, gold cording, triangular face, and the piece of yarn on the sherpa as per photo.
  9. Glue down using tacky glue.
  10. Glue the wrong side of the other piece of sherpa and place down on the inside of the other piece (with all the legs, cording, tail placed on top).
  11. Press together.
  12. Unravel yarn to make the tail look bushy.
  13. Glue an ear on each side of the lamb.
  14. Thread the bell onto the red ribbon.
  15. Tie a small bow with the ribbon.
  16. Glue the ribbon and bell below the lamb's face. (see photo)
  17. Hang on the tree and enjoy!
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