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01.19

little deer with white elephant instructions

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I promised details on the little white elephant I made for a white elephant party. It was actually really easy! 

I was making this little deer from the free pattern found here via happy together (from the book Palm-Size Softies), and thought I could just change it a little to make an elephant. 

I used the original body pieces but hand drew a simple trunk pattern and oversized ears. Instead of the deer tail I sewed on some tattered scraps to look like an elephant tail. Then I replaced the eyes with embroidered dots.

So, next time you’re not sure what to bring to a white elephant party, this will take you about half and hour. I think the deer would be a fun thing to bring also.

Oh deer! 

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  1. Tempestt Evans

    01/19 at 2:58 PM

    Love that book!!! I’ve made several little deer, they’re adorable!

  2. Kate Moak

    01/19 at 7:53 PM

    omg that deer is so adorable. I can’t take it.

  3. Little Susie Home Maker

    01/19 at 8:19 PM

    You made such a cute Elephant. One of my favorite things. Thanks so much for the post.
    Blessings,
    Susie

  4. Rhonda

    01/21 at 8:52 PM

    That deer is precious. Really. Really. Precious!

    Visiting from TT&J…

    Rhonda @home.made

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