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How to Make a Decorative Mouse from Cardboard and Twine

Introduction

Handcrafting souvenirs is a great way to create unique home decorations or surprise your loved ones with an original gift. In this tutorial, we will show you how to make a decorative mouse from cardboard and twine – a simple and fun DIY project that will add warmth and coziness to your interior.

Materials Needed

To create your mouse, you will need the following materials, which you can find at EM ART:

• Cardboard – for shaping the head and body.
• Felt – for clothing and accessories.
• Twine – for covering the mouse.
• Beads – for eyes, nose, and buttons.
• Florist wire – for shaping the arms and tail.
• Craft glue
• Hot glue gun and refills
• Burlap ribbon
• Pliers and scissors

Steps to Make It

1. Making the Base

• Cut two pieces of cardboard – one about A6 size (for the head) and one A5 (for the body).
• Roll each piece into a cone shape and glue the edges using a hot glue gun.
• Trim the bases of the cones to even them out.

2. Covering with Twine

• Wrap the body and head with twine, securing the start with a small amount of hot glue.
• Apply craft glue as you continue wrapping tightly until the cones are fully covered.

3. Arms and Tail

• Cut two pieces of florist wire to form the mouse’s arms and tail.
• Wrap them with twine and bend them into the desired shape.
• Attach the arms and tail to the body using hot glue.

4. Decoration and Finishing Touches

• Attach black bead eyes and a nose.
• Create ears from twine and burlap, then glue them onto the head.
• Dress the mouse in felt clothes by cutting a rectangular piece and gluing it around the body.
• Add bead buttons.
• For a finished look, make a hat from felt and decorate it with a satin rose and pearls.
• Finally, glue the head to the body and let it dry.

Tips and Additional Ideas

• Experiment with different colors and textures for a more unique look.
• Add a mini scarf or checkered ribbon to give the mouse more personality.
• If making two mice, you can create a male and female version with different accessories.

Conclusion

By making this decorative mouse from cardboard and twine, you will not only have fun but also create something beautiful and personalized. EM ART provides all the necessary materials for this and many other DIY projects. Give it a try and share your mouse with us!