Felt Makeup Set for Kids (Tutorial)

August 20, 2011 By Brandy 53 Comments

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.***

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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!

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Adri says

January 21, 2016 at 1:42 pm

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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  January 21, 2016 at 2:04 pm
  
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Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says

December 05, 2011 at 12:19 pm

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

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Jamie H says

December 02, 2011 at 8:29 pm

Such a cute idea! I love it! My girls love pretending to play with makeup. I think our readers would love it too. Would you mind linking up with us? Thanks
http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-2.html

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Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.com says

October 05, 2011 at 4:31 pm

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!

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Life With Lucy says

September 28, 2011 at 2:05 pm

so cute and creative! thanks for sharing!

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atnumber29 says

September 17, 2011 at 6:17 pm

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

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Tricia @ SweeterThanSweets says

September 16, 2011 at 5:36 pm

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

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Creating Sarah says

September 10, 2011 at 7:07 pm

This is fantastic! My girls would die of happiness. I think I'm going to have to add this to the Christmas list. Thanks!

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Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says

September 03, 2011 at 3:31 pm

wow I love all of your ideas. I'm glad I found them. really cute make up set.

new follower!
kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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Sachiko says

September 02, 2011 at 5:20 am

Super cute!

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Angela@the crazyness that is me says

September 01, 2011 at 7:23 am

very cool!

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Chef in Training says

August 31, 2011 at 3:46 pm

how fun! My daughter would love these!

I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com

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Chrissie says

August 31, 2011 at 1:57 am

Super Cute!

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Every Scrap Countz says

August 30, 2011 at 11:29 am

I have a free giveaway on Thursday of kid's pretend makeup. Check it out! It is amazing, and entertains my daughter for at least 30 minutes!

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Venassa says

August 30, 2011 at 3:54 am

This is the cutest thing! I'm not really a sewer so I also love the link you posted for the no-sew play make-up. I can't wait to do stuff like this for my little girl.

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Jenny says

August 30, 2011 at 3:25 am

Are you kidding??? There was a pattern for this? This is the cutest thing I have ever seen. My niece would love this. I have to make it for her for Christmas, to go in the purse I made for her. Too too cute!!!

P.S. Thanks so much for linking up with Creative Me Monday! 🙂

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Es says

August 30, 2011 at 2:39 am

SUPER CUTE IDEA! PERFECT FOR LITTLE GIRLS!

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Umm Umamah says

August 29, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Wow great job ! Are you sure you're not the one selling it on etsy :):):) You got me fooled. Hats off to your craftiness! I love googling for ideas too. 🙂

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Twigs and Twirls says

August 28, 2011 at 10:43 pm

This is just to cute. My daughter would LOVE this and its a great way to use some felt scraps. Great Job !!!

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Brittany says

August 27, 2011 at 5:32 pm

My daughter is 2 1/2 and always wants to use my makeup. This would make a cute Christmas present for her! Thanks for the tutorial!

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PitterAndGlink says

August 26, 2011 at 10:32 pm

How sweet!

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Jennifer says

August 26, 2011 at 2:56 am

This is so cute! I'm featuring it on my blog tomorrow! Stop by and grab a button if you'd like!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas

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Robin says

August 25, 2011 at 5:45 pm

I love this and I would love to see you link it up to Upcycled Awesome (we are also doing stashbusting projects 🙂

http://tinyurl.com/upcycled59

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Amanda says

August 25, 2011 at 5:41 pm

I love this so much, wish I had one when I was little, CUTE!

I wanted to let you know that I have featured your project on Fun Family Crafts today! You can see it here
http://funfamilycrafts.com/felt-make-up-set/

FFC also accepts submissions. Please consider this an invitation to submit as many kid friendly craft tutorials as you like. I look forward to seeing what you submit!

If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.

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Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says

August 25, 2011 at 3:56 pm

Thanks so much for linking to Thrifty Thursday...I already featured this last week on my FB page, but I'd love to spotlight it on next week's party....it is ADORABLE!!

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Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

August 25, 2011 at 12:20 pm

Too cute!

I'd love for you to link up to our Crafts for Under Twenty Somethings Thursdays!

Melanie
http://bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com/2011/08/crafts-for-under-twenty-somethings_24.html

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Lina - Fancy Frugal Life says

August 25, 2011 at 4:11 am

So stinkin cute! my daughter would love!
Lina

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Smallgood says

August 25, 2011 at 1:50 am

This is seriously so cute.

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Oly Momma says

August 24, 2011 at 9:26 pm

I'm pinning this! It will be perfect to fill some little purses for Christmas for my girls. I am posting about one of these little play purses I made tomorrow. Thanks for sharing! - Jess (at) OlyMomma

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megan says

August 24, 2011 at 6:28 pm

cute!! my daughter would love this!

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Rose and Heather says

August 24, 2011 at 3:55 pm

Cute! My niece needs these for her purse she carries with her every where!
We would love for you to share this at our link party, Crafty Lassie Tuesday. It ends tonight at 5pm.
http://www.sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com
We are having a giveaway! Hope to see you there 🙂
Heather & Rose

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Davis and Laura says

August 24, 2011 at 2:19 pm

I'm a makeup artist and an avid crafter so I love this. I posted a link on my beauty blog....www.getprettywithlaura.com

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Shanna @ Yellow Pocket Boutique says

August 24, 2011 at 1:06 pm

This would be perfect for little kids! I've seen the play make up with fingernail polish too, but I think I would use that for older kiddos. Thanks for sharing!

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Cherished Bliss says

August 23, 2011 at 5:11 pm

OMG! This is so stinkin cute! My little girl would absolutely love this! I hope you will stop by and share at my party : )

http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2011/08/craft-and-tell-no-19.html

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Kristin says

August 23, 2011 at 2:29 pm

So adorable! Just what every little needs! Stopping by from {today's creative blog}

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Ashley J says

August 23, 2011 at 12:11 am

LOVE this idea! My little girl would seriously love it so much! I would love it if you linked it up to my link party starting tonight! http://mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com/2011/08/ta-da-tuesday-link-party-1.html
xoxo, Ashley J @ mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com

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Anita says

August 22, 2011 at 4:29 pm

Great idea!!

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Kristy says

August 22, 2011 at 2:10 pm

This is soooo sweet! I know my girl would love it!

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Stephanie says

August 22, 2011 at 1:41 pm

That is so cute! I love felt!

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Rachel says

August 22, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Such a cute idea! What a fun toy 🙂 Stop by and share at Lines Across My Face's cratfy link party.
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-5.html
I hope to see you soon,
Rachel

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Terrie says

August 22, 2011 at 3:14 am

Cute and lovely. So sweet and safe for the little one.

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calladoo says

August 22, 2011 at 3:10 am

What a cute idea! My little girls would love to play with something like this. And there are no sharp little pieces.

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shel says

August 21, 2011 at 5:44 am

nice job 🙂 and your little on is better off not having any 'real' make up to play with :
http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?list=type&type=33

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Lynda @ Uber Savvy Buzzword says

August 21, 2011 at 3:27 am

This is a great idea, so kid friendly- love it! Lynda

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james @ agirlcalledjames says

August 21, 2011 at 2:56 am

what a cute idea

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Amber @ Quilted Euphoria says

August 20, 2011 at 4:55 am

Such a great idea! I'd love to have you come link this up at my link party going on all weekend!

http://quiltedeuphoria.blogspot.com/2011/08/weekend-wow-me-party-3.html

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Melissa @ Love Affair With My Brother says

August 20, 2011 at 3:22 am

What a great idea! I am pinning this!

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[email protected] says

August 20, 2011 at 3:12 am

Very cool pretend play for the little girlies. I can so see my daughter playing for hours on end. Totally cute.

Thanks for sharing that other link too, great idea with the nail polish!!

p.s. If you get a chance I'm inviting you over to my blog, I'm kinda having a HUGE giveaway going on, and you MIGHT like it, (or LOVE it). I'd be so happy to have your support!
Hugs, Bella 🙂
**$5 for every LIKE giveaway** @ Bella Before and After
**$200 SHOP till you DROP giveaway** @ Bella Before and After.

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Jennifer says

August 20, 2011 at 2:58 am

Even if they did have fake plastic makeup, this is SO much cuter! Good job!

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Tori says

August 20, 2011 at 2:49 am

Oh My Gosh! This is sooo cute! This should be a must-have for all little girls! : )

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Becky@OrganizingMadeFun says

August 20, 2011 at 2:13 am

This is SO adorable! What a special thing for your little girl! I bet she loves putting make up on with Mommy! Love it!

Becky B.
http://www.organizingmadefun.com
Organizing Made Fun

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Meghan says

August 20, 2011 at 1:52 am

How adorable!

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