The Mom I Want to Be

 Pattern

Light Yellow and Orange Felt

Two 5mm Black Round Cabochons

2″ Yellow Pom Pom

1/2 Yard 1/4″ Lavender Satin Ribbon

Approx. 1 Cup of Navy Beans, Poly Pellets, or Plastic Stuffing Pellets

Tacky Glue

Scissors

Clothes Pins

Wax Paper

 

Cut felt pieces using the pattern provided. Glue legs to the top surface of the bottom body piece as shown on pattern. Sandwich between pieces of wax paper, then place a stack of books on top for about 30 minutes. Join body pieces by evenly applying a 1/4″ wide line of glue around edge of bottom body piece, leaving a small opening to pour in beans or pellets. Matching edges, position the body pieces one on top of the other. Sandwich between pieces of wax paper, then place a stack of books on top for about 30 minutes. Glue beak at dotted line to chick’s head. Glue black cabochon in place above beak for eyes. Glue wings in place. Sandwich between pieces of wax paper, then place a stack of books on top for about 30 minutes. Fill the chick’s body with beans or pellets. Seal opening with glue and secure with clothespin until dry. Glue yellow pom pom to bottom back of body for a tail, making sure it is positioned so the chick will sit upright.  Make a bow with the ribbon and glue under beak.

 

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