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    Home » Craft Tutorials » Kids Crafts

    No Sew Bob the Tomato Toy

    April 20, 2015 By Brandy 1 Comment

    Make a cute little Bob the Tomato toy with a pin cushion and scrap felt! And easy no-sew project for kids!

    No Sew Bob the Tomato Toy

    Are you Bob and Larry fans too? We've been VeggieTales fans since before they were cool. Back when they were on VHS, when they didn't have toys for sale, and before the animation was updated. They still had the same catchy songs ("Belly Button" song, anyone?) and biblical stories and messages that our boys loved.

    No Sew Bob the Tomato Toy

    Did you scream a little when you saw this photo? Yeah, it's a little scary.

    As I mentioned before, finding VeggieTales toys was next to impossible when my boys first started watching the movies. Dallin was a HUGE Larry Boy fan and had several of the VHS movies. Me, being the enabling mother that I am, decided to make him a felt Larry Boy plush toy. That was in 2006, almost 10 years ago! Larry Boy is still around, a bit worse for wear, and has seen hours and hours of playtime. I've learned a thing or two about making toys over the years.

    First and foremost... Do NOT create a plush toy completely out of felt! Poor Larry looks like he has leprosy. Fleece or cotton would have held up much better. Felt works fabulous for small details, but it doesn't take long to start to look fuzzy when your child is carrying it around.

    My boys still enjoy watching VeggieTales on Sunday mornings, whether on DVD or on Netflix. They introduced the show to their little sisters who immediately fell in love with Bob, Larry, and the gang.

    After seeing a similar one online, Aaron and I decided it would be fun to make a little No Sew Bob the Tomato. AND it uses hardly any felt! No leprosy for Bob, Yay!

    Bob the Tomato Stuffy Supplies

    no sew bob the tomato

    We used a pin cushion, found in the sewing section at Walmart, for the base. How easy is that? Then we used craft glue and added the details out of felt. Done.

    No Sew Bob the Tomato Toy

    How cute would this be for a vacation bible school craft? It took less than 5 minutes, start to finish, and sits happily on his nightstand.

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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. Jamie says

      April 20, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      Be aware for allergys that some pincushions are filled with Walnut shells - that said -- my son is allergic and hasn't had any trouble around them - however -- he doesn't snuggle my pin cushions! LOL

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