These adorable miniature stockings and dreidels made of crepe paper and filled with personalized M&Ms make perfect Handmade Holiday gifts and party favors.
Tools and Materials
Stocking and dreidel template
Pencil
Crepe paper
Sheer fabric, such as organza
Straight pins
Sewing machine threaded with complementary thread
Decorative scissors, such as scallop or pinking shears
M&Ms
Stapler
Ribbon
Festive stickers
Stocking and Dreidel How-To
1. Print template and trace stocking or dreidel onto a piece of crepe paper.
2. Place a sheet of sheer fabric on top of the crepe paper, and secure with a few straight pins.
3. Sew a straight stitch with a sewing machine along the template lines you have drawn to attach both pieces. Leave the top of the dreidel or stocking open.
4. Being careful not to cut into the sewn line, cut around the shape with decorative scissors.
5. Fill with M&Ms.
6. Fold over top piece of dreidel or stocking to create a cuff. Use a small staple to close the dreidel or stocking and attach a ribbon loop for hanging. Embellish the top with a sticker to cover the staple.
Resources
All supplies are available at crafts and fabric-supply stores. For more information about personalized M&Ms, which were given to our studio audience, visit mymms.com/Martha. For more great holiday decorations and gifts, check out these affordable Christmas crafts and our online Christmas Workshop.
Crepe Paper Stocking and Dreidel
The Martha Stewart Show, December 2008
To bclmanx, I would NOT use stitch witchery, but Aleene's Tacky Glue. With it, just outline the stocking where you would sew with the glue. You can even add glitter on top of the glue. But the ironing over a sheer fabric, even turned over would stick to what ever was next to that sheer side. Big mess, so use the glue, it driess clear and flexible.
you could use tule ald felt
I used felt and it worked just fine, probably better as it is much stronger to hold up better.
Could felt be used if you cannot find crepe paper?
i was wondering where i could get crepe paper
I like this project, but am wondering...if one doesn't have a sewing machine would stitch witchery work on this? Any thoughts?
That looks easy enough. I will be making some for next year. Too late now for this Christmas because, as of today, my shopping is all done :)