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Felt Makeup Set for Kids (Tutorial)

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Make a set of felt makeup to add to your little lady's dress-up box! A compact, lipstick, makeup brush, and eye shadow. All made from felt!

Would you like to make your own kids' lip gloss or soap? Try our crayon lip gloss or glycerin soap for kids!

felt make up set

Felt Makeup Set For Kids

My daughter loves watching me get ready in the morning and always wants me to put my makeup on her. Um....she's not quite 3 years old yet, a bit too young for that. I had a hard time finding anything that would be age-appropriate for her. Do they not make fake plastic makeup anymore? Maybe I just didn't look in the right places because all I could find was pretend "real" makeup, and what a mess that would be.

felt make up creations

So I decided to make her a one.  She liked the little eye shadow applicator from a pack I had in my bathroom, so we just kept it, but it would have been easy to make one to match out of felt as well.

felt eye shadow lip stick compact and brush

How To Make Felt Makeup

I don't have a pattern or full-on tutorial to share, but hopefully, these visuals will give you an idea!

You'll need felt, fiberfill, a needle and thread, and a sewing machine. 

It's all basic shapes and simple sewing. Get creative and have fun!

felt eye shadow

How To Make Felt Eyeshadow

The eye shadow was pretty simple. 4 rectangles cut from felt and another strip to connect the two sections. I sewed the accessories and decorative touches on first, then sewed the backs on them while sandwiching the connector piece in between.

felt lip stick

How To Make Felt Lipstick

For the lipstick, cut out a rectangle and sew up one side. Stuff the inside with fiberfill and then cut out a small circle to hand stitch to the bottom, creating a tube shape. The lipstick shape needs a little work, lol, but I just cut out a cone shape, sewed it up, turned it right side out, added a little stuffing, and hand-stitched it to the top of the tube. The cap was made using the same technique, just a little wider so that it would slide over the lipstick tube.
felt compact with brush

How To Make A Felt Compact and Brush

The blush was made using the same 4 pieces technique, plus a connector that I did with the eye shadow. Just cut out circles. I also padded the centers with a little fiber fill. And the brush was done the same as the lipstick.
To make the loops for the brush, cut a piece of felt in a rectangular shape. Fold it in half and cut slits along the fold, but not all the way to the edge. About ¾" away from the edges. Keeping it folded, fold it in half again and you will have the loops. Stuff inside the tube and stitch across the top. Confusing enough? I should have taken photos of the process, but hopefully, the gives you an idea.
little girl playing with felt make up
She brought it downstairs with her this morning first thing and pretended to put it on in her jammies. Doesn't she look pretty? Such a little natural beauty.

***For a no-sew pretend makeup idea, check this out. She created pretend makeup using nail polish and empty make-up containers.***

pretend make up set
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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

Comments

  1. Adri says

    loved this idea 🙂 I made some for my niece's quiet book 🙂 I've shared your page on my blog hope it's ok 🙂

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    • Brandy says

      Thank you!! 🙂

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  2. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

    This is waaaaay too cute!! LOVE it! You should totally sell these!!
    Beth (TGIF)

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  4. Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.com says

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I HATE the toy makeup my 4 girls keep getting for presents. That stuff just doesn't come off and it is always everywhere! This should keep my girls happy without all the mess!

    Reply

  5. Life With Lucy says

    so cute and creative! thanks for sharing!

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  6. atnumber29 says

    You have some very cool ideas! Definately bookmarking this blog!

    Reply

  7. Tricia @ SweeterThanSweets says

    SO cute! My daughter is 2 1/2 and she'd love this!!

    Reply

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