We drew our own mascots, made some with junk modelling materials and created some mascot toys out of old squares of material and buttons. It was a huge amount of fun and all the kids created something individual to them.
Everyone kept asking where the idea and plan for the mascot toys came from; I kept saying telling them it was a crazy formulation of my own mind. Well in case anyone else wants a go, here is how to make your own.
Materials:
- squares of old fabric or old socks, gloves or tights
- soft toy stuffing
- needle and thread
- old buttons
Instructions:
- lay your square of fabric on the table
- put a wodge* of stuffing in the centre of the square
- bring together two of the opposite corners and knot twice
- bring together the other two opposite corners and knot over the top of the first knot
- choose where the face of the mascot should be eg on the knots or with the knots as hair or with the knots as feet etc
- sew on buttons for eyes, noses and any other features
*technical term
I am no creative whizz and my sewing skills are virtually non existent; that tells you how easy these are to make. They really appealed to the kids; being a cross between a mascot and a moshi monster - hence monster mascots.
Look at the varied creations the kids made, from frogs and pigs, to rabbits and parrots and some lovely fish and mice. I love them.
What cuties! :-)
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