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Tooth Fairy Pillow

By: Melanie

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Kids get so excited about loose teeth and the tooth fairy!  And why not?!  Losing teeth means they’re getting bigger, and they get a visit from the tooth fairy!  Oh, the job of the tooth fairy. Rummaging under pillows for the scrunchy, loud Ziploc bag with the baby tooth and leaving behind a small treasure, all without disrupting the sleeping child.  We’ve come up with this little tooth fairy pillow that makes the job a whole lot easier!  The tooth goes into the ‘tooth’ opening, then the tooth fairy makes the exchange; quietly, and easily!   It’s super cheap, super simple, and super cute!

Here’s what you need:

  • Tooth template (ours is just hand drawn)
  • 4″ by 4″ piece of white felt
  • Two 5″ by 5″ pieces of fabric
  • Batting
  • Pinking Shears
  • Sewing Machine
Here’s how you do it:
Draw a tooth about 3″ tall and 2 1/2 ” wide on a piece of paper.  Cut it out and trace the tooth shape onto the white felt.  Cut out.
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Next, cut out two pieces of fabric 5″ by 5″.  This is the perfect project for using up scrap fabric!

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Place the felt tooth on the front side of one of the fabric squares.
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Pin and sew around the tooth.  Be sure to leave the top OPEN for the tooth and tooth fairy money!
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Now pin the two squares of fabric together and sew around 3 sides.  Be sure to leave about 1/4″ of fabric around the edges.
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Fill with batting.  Cotton balls would work too if you don’t have batting on hand.  We have used both! : )
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Now that it’s stuffed, sew the last side of the pillow.
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Last, use pinking shears to trim around the edges.  Not only does it look super cute, it also prevents fraying!
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The tooth goes into the ‘tooth’ pocket, then the money replaces it!
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Now when the teeth start coming out, you’ll be ready!  No more fumbling with a Ziploc bag!  It doesn’t even need to go under the pillow – our kids are happy to just set it next to their bed, making the tooth fairy’s task even easier. : )
These cute pillows have been posted on FunCheaporFree.com and TheMooseDentist.com.
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  5. leelee says

    That is so cute! I love that you didn’t just do a regular seam on the edges. Great job. Stopping by from Whimsy Wednesday!
    Leelee @ paperbagstyling.blogspot.com

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