Using some leftover scraps of felt in lots of bright colors, I sewed a super-easy comet ball that has been used for several games of catch around here! I have seen much more expensive versions in toy catalogs, but it was a lot cheaper (& more fun) to make our own.
It is SO much FUN to catch!!
And even more fun to throw high up into the air!
Lots of great active (& frugal) fun!
September 12th, 2011 on 6:37 pm
Dear Valerie,
Thank goodness that we are not raising Charlie Brown, or else that tree would have eaten up the comet.
Love,
Mark
September 12th, 2011 on 6:38 pm
That is so pretty and looks like a bunch of fun! The tail is just felt scraps that you sewed together? Did you fill the top part with stuffing or beans?
I have some felt scraps too and I know my daughter would love one of these
September 12th, 2011 on 11:38 pm
I used stuffing, but dried beans would work REALLY well — have fun!!!
September 12th, 2011 on 6:43 pm
Looks like a lot of fun! I too was wondering what you filled it with, thanks!
September 12th, 2011 on 8:29 pm
@Mark… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Yeah, I wanna know what you stuffed with too! Though my bet is – more felt scraps. :>) Pinning!
September 12th, 2011 on 11:39 pm
Oh, you were SO close!!
You know me too well! LOL
September 12th, 2011 on 8:43 pm
Very cute! And simpler than the flying felties tutorial I have saved from Living Crafts…
September 12th, 2011 on 11:39 pm
Oh! I haven’t seen that, do you have the link?
September 12th, 2011 on 8:47 pm
love that missing tooth!!! Can’t believe how big are kids are getting
September 12th, 2011 on 11:40 pm
They grow up SO quickly, don’t they??? It’s amazing!
September 13th, 2011 on 7:29 am
Very cool idea. THIS is a sewing job I should have the skills for..just!!
September 13th, 2011 on 9:19 am
The tails look lighter than felt. See this is what happens when you sew. You sit there and try to figure it out from the picture what it’s made of and how to make it