Fuzzy Gremlin Plush
25 min$5-10Easy
Fit: Built for toddlers ages 1 to 4. Use a onesie in the child’s actual size; the ear headband adjusts.
A furry brown onesie, big felt ears, and googly eyes.
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DIY this week: ~$5-10, 25 min
- Cut two big round ears from the brown felt and glue them to the onesie hood.
- Glue the googly eyes to the forehead of the hood, above the face opening.
- Glue two small white felt triangles under the hood edge as teeth.
Tip: carry the gremlin in a laundry basket for arrivals. The unboxing gets the biggest reaction.
You need
- Brown fuzzy onesie or footed pajamas, 1 (buy: thrift store or online)
- Brown craft felt, 2 sheets 9x12 inches (buy: craft store)
- Large googly eyes, 2 (buy: craft store)
- White felt for teeth, 1 small piece (buy: craft store)
- Fabric glue, 1 bottle (buy: craft store)
- Safety pins, 4 (buy: dollar store)
- Scissors, 1 pair
Steps
- Cut two big round ears from the brown felt and glue them to the onesie hood.
- Glue the googly eyes to the forehead of the hood, above the face opening.
- Glue two small white felt triangles under the hood edge as teeth.
- Safety: glue the eyes to the hood, never near the child's face, and keep all small parts where little hands cannot pull them off. (CPSC Halloween safety tips)
- Optional pro finish: carry the gremlin in a laundry basket for arrivals. The unboxing gets the biggest reaction.
Common questions
How do you keep the big ears from flopping?
Glue each ear to a cardboard circle first, then glue the circles to the hood. The cardboard is the skeleton.
What if the onesie is not fuzzy?
A brown sweatsuit works. The ears and eyes carry the costume, not the fabric texture.
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