One thing I always like to do is to make my kid's lives fun and enjoyable. Whether they are at school or at home, I think that there is always room for a little creativity and fun. These Mini Troll Pencil Toppers are super cute and super easy to make. They make schoolwork and homework just a little more fun. Plus, making these toppers together is a great way to spend quality time.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Fun and Funky: These colorful troll toppers bring a pop of personality to any pencil, turning your school supplies into fun accessories.
- Perfect for Crafting with Kids: The easy-to-follow template makes it a simple craft for little hands, while the end result is totally adorable.
- Boosts Creativity: Crafting these toppers encourages imaginative play, as kids can pretend their trolls are going on wild adventures or hosting their own show!
🖌️ How To Make Mini Troll Pencil Toppers
- Step 1: Let’s start with the poppy pencil topper. Print out the template patterns for Poppy and cut them out nicely. Trace the patterns on the appropriate colored felts and cut them out using scissors.
- Step 2: Take the hair and headband parts of Poppy; arrange them correctly and prepare needle with thread.
- Step 3: Stitch the round cutouts on the strip cutout of the headband; meanwhile stitching the hair part along with them. I did cross-stitched to attach the parts.
- Step 4: Take the head and the nose cutouts. Stitch the nose on the head part. Use a black marker to trace the lips and then use black thread to stitch it.
- Step 5: Grab all the cutouts now. Place the hair cutout on the top side of the head cutout. This will be the front side of the Poppy pencil topper.
- Step 6: Now place the front part on the top of the topper base, making sure that all sides are matched nicely. Prepare needle and thread. Keep the bottom side of the felt patterns unstitched and start stitching from the side.
- Step 7: Continue to stitch and stop after reaching the other side. The bottom side should remain open for inserting the pencil. Done stitching? Tie a knot and cut off extra thread.
- Step 8: Attach googly eyes using fabric glue or craft glue. Allow the glue to dry. Once the glue dries the topper will be ready to be used.
Print out the other templates and make them as well!
Trolls Pencil Topper Templates
- Maggie Template
- DJ Suki Template
- Poppy Template
- Branch Template
💡 Pro Tip: Conduct a mini showcase where each child presents their troll topper, fostering public speaking skills and a sense of accomplishment.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Print and Cut Templates: Download and print the free templates for characters like Poppy, DJ Suki, Branch, and Maggie. Cut out the pieces carefully.
- Trace and Cut Felt Pieces: Place the templates on corresponding colored felt and trace around them. Cut out the shapes for each character.
- Assemble Hair and Headband: For characters like Poppy, stitch the hair to the headband using a cross-stitch technique.
- Attach Facial Features: Sew the nose onto the headpiece. Use a fabric marker to draw the mouth, then stitch over it with black thread.
- Combine Front and Back Pieces: Align the front and back pieces of the topper. Stitch around the sides, leaving the bottom open to fit over the pencil.
- Add Googly Eyes: Glue googly eyes onto the front of the topper. Allow the glue to dry completely.
💭 FAQs
Engaging in detailed tasks like cutting and assembling small parts helps children develop precision and coordination in their hand movements.
Creating personalized designs encourages problem-solving and planning, as children decide on colors, shapes, and assembly methods.
By concentrating on intricate details such as facial features and accessories, children learn to observe and accurately replicate fine details.
Designing unique toppers allows children to express their individuality and preferences through creative choices in colors and styles.
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Mini Troll Pencil Toppers
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Felt fabric
- Pencil or fabric marker
- Needle and thread
- Googly eyes
Instructions
- Let’s start with the poppy pencil topper. Print out the template patterns for Poppy and cut them out nicely. Trace the patterns on the appropriate colored felts and cut them out using scissors.
- Take the hair and headband parts of Poppy; arrange them correctly and prepare needle with thread.
- Stitch the round cutouts on the strip cutout of the headband; meanwhile stitching the hair part along with them. I did cross-stitched to attach the parts.
- Take the head and the nose cutouts. Stitch the nose on the head part. Use a black marker to trace the lips and then use black thread to stitch it.
- Grab all the cutouts now. Place the hair cutout on the top side of the head cutout. This will be the front side of the Poppy pencil topper.
- Now place the front part on the top of the topper base, making sure that all sides are matched nicely. Prepare needle and thread. Keep the bottom side of the felt patterns unstitched and start stitching from the side.
- Continue to stitch and stop after reaching the other side. The bottom side should remain open for inserting the pencil. Done stitching? Tie a knot and cut off extra thread.
- Attach googly eyes using fabric glue or craft glue. Allow the glue to dry. Once the glue dries the topper will be ready to be used.
- Print out the other templates and make them as well!
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