Felt Toucan


When I saw this one, it was like I was back in Costa Rica right away, although it's quite some years ago that I was there. The green, the flowers, the animals; when I think of paradise and the variety of all creatures that must be living there, I think Costa Rica equals it the most. I couldn't wait to make it and as soon as the craft store opened and I was finally able to buy the supplies needed, I ran out the door. I finished this piece the same day.

Templates and instructions you can find here.

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My French Knitted Names were featured by Creative Jewish Mom, by Sum of Their Stories, Oui Crochet and by Meet Our Life!


Thank you very much, Sara, Julie, Susie and Sabrina!

Comments

  1. Andi's English AtticJune 29, 2018 at 11:43 AM

    Toucans are my favourite bird. Lovely. x

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  2. Handmade in IsraelJuly 1, 2018 at 11:29 AM

    This is gorgeous! I see it's not your template, but did you make it? It's great!
    #{nifty thrifty sunday}

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  3. ClaireJuly 1, 2018 at 2:48 PM

    Very cute and colourful

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  4. Sum of their StoriesJuly 4, 2018 at 12:11 AM

    So sweet. The kit in this months Mollie Makes magazine was a little felt toucan keyring which I loved making. Toucans must be very on trend right now.

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  5. CathieJJuly 5, 2018 at 12:19 AM

    I can't believe that you finished this in one day. It is very pretty.

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  6. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 11, 2018 at 4:33 AM

    So fun! I love working with felt and wool. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. AnonymousJuly 14, 2018 at 1:02 PM

    That is SO adorable! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party!

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