Cross Stitch Altoid Tins 🎄

I’m working on making all my Christmas gifts this year. Money is tight. Just finished these two little sets (not sure what to call them) for my unofficial nieces.

One really likes dinosaurs and the other is very girly and loves anything dainty and delightful. (I swear she’s a child of the fae.)

The Dino pattern is from this Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4314298132/?ref=share_ios_native_control

The bunny is from an issue of Cross Stitcher. They have alternative altoid tin bunny scenes too and they’re all adorable. The bunny didn’t have a bottom design so I used felt and little x’s and it kinda looks like a mattress.

The backs, just felt:

Here’s what I did for the tops:

And a bonus picture. My son (who is currently cat obsessed) says this tiny cat figure has to be sent with because “cats always come and stand on your chest when you’re in bed.”

Thanks for looking!

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Oh, these are adorable! I remember seeing the bunny pattern, but I love that there are other size appropriate designs out there. (The cat is the purr-fect finishing touch!)

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How cute are these!??! Love them!

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These are so precious! I love the idea, and your skill at executing them is amazing!

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These are too cute for words!

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What a clever and darling little project!!

Thanks for sharing— I’ve never thought of doing this, and my grands might like them

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These are so cute!

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We have missed you and your awesome projects!

Great way to come back…those are just adorable and so well done! I think the bunny is my favorite but the dinosaur is also so cute!

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Adorable! What a great gift idea!

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You know me, just randomly popping in for a couple months at a time for the past 14 (!!!) years. :joy: I’ve been lurking for a couple weeks Great to see what everyone’s been up to!

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Nice work!! I’ve noticed those altoid tin bunnies in the magazine, I think there’s a pattern in this month’s issue too.

If you want to share inspiration for DIY Christmas gifts feel free to join us in the Christmas Craftalong.

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Yes!!

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These are delightful!

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Those are amazing and wonderful! I’m sure they’ll be adored.

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Super cute and so well made!! I have no doubt they will be a hit.

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These are so freaking cool!!

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:fallen_leaf: We’re fallin’ for this awesome project this week! Congrats on being featured! :fallen_leaf:

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