A quick and easy tooth fairy pillow made with felt scraps that you can make with your little one in about 15 minutes. Includes a printable template.
The other night I noticed that one of Ruby’s bottom teeth was loose. Her FIRST LOOSE tooth! She immediately became obsessed with it, even though she had no idea that it was loose a few minutes prior. She even came up with a list of foods that she should probably avoid, but her immediate priority became making a tooth pillow for when the little tooth decides to come out.
Making a tooth pillow with mom is a fun little family tradition that we’ve had for almost 10 years now! The little pillows we make hold the teeth nice and snug, and are the perfect size to tuck underneath a pillow.
The original pillow I made was for Dallin. He named it “Timmy”.
Aaron came along a couple of years later with “Super Tooth”. Notice how he added a tooth brush to his.
Then it was Kaylee’s turn. She wanted a bow and a flower, and of course, girlie lips.
Ruby sat down and sketched out what she wanted on her tooth pillow. I didn’t think she seriously wanted everything on her list, so after adding a crown and a pig I asked her what she thought about how it turned out. She said that she loved it, but that we still needed to add the things that she sketched out. Goodness. Are you ready?
I’m dying! She wanted her tooth to wear a crown, a skirt, and high heels. She also wanted it to be holding a pig who is also wearing a crown!
Now it has everything from her drawing. She loves it and is even more excited to wiggle that little tooth out!
Simple Tooth Fairy Pillow {Tutorial}
The concept is super simple. I created a pattern by folding a piece of print paper in half and made a tooth shape on the fold. You can use my printable template here if you’d like!
Find some felt scraps and cut out two of the templates. You’ll also want some googly eyes and craft glue.
Stitch around the entire tooth with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Make sure to not stitch across the top where the little tooth pocket is.
You can add a tiny bit of fiber fill before stitching closed if you want more of a “pillow”. We did that with the first 3 kids, but decided not to with Ruby’s, and honestly it didn’t really make a difference.
Add accessories with a bit of craft glue and let dry. Go overboard if you want 😉
These guys are still in great shape after being used so many times. Dallin retired his last year when he lost his last baby tooth and now stores it in his keepsake box.
What traditions do you have in your home when a child loses a tooth?
Crystal says
August 1, 2011 at 1:56 amLove this. I have honestly been searching for a tooth fairy pillow tutorial. So easy.
I would love for you to share this on my mommy solution meme.
http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/07/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-2/
Rachel says
August 1, 2011 at 4:24 amHaha this is so cute! It makes me smile. I will definitely have to bookmark this and make one when my kids start loosing teeth. I would love it if you would stop by and link up this post with the crafty link party I recently started at Lines Across My face.
🙂 Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/07/craft-link-party-2-cure-for-common.html
Deanne says
August 1, 2011 at 8:03 amThe problem is that at our house the tooth fairy keeps forgetting to visit!!!!
Janet says
August 1, 2011 at 11:04 pmHo is this ever Cute! You are sooo original lol. I found you on Be different act Normal. Great Post !
Stephanie says
August 2, 2011 at 5:06 amVery cute!!
Amanda says
August 2, 2011 at 12:06 pmThis is darling, and easy enough a child could make it!
I run Fun Family Crafts, a library of craft tutorials geared at kids of all ages. I would love it if you’d stop by and submit this to be featured! (I link to you, I don’t post your tutorial on the site) Feel free to submit as many kid friendly craft tutorials as you like! http://funfamilycrafts.com/
Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says
August 3, 2011 at 4:28 amso cute – we need one. my oldest has a tooth coming out any day now! 🙂 she would love this!
would love to have you link this up to our child centered linky party (runs sun thru thurs.) http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/2011/07/sunday-showcase-child-centered-linky_30.html
Bernadette
Joel says
August 5, 2011 at 8:46 pmHe’s so cute and so is his tooth pillow! With that cute face, it’s a hundred percent guaranteed that the tooth fairy will give him a good deal. Anyway, who can resist this good looking boy, right?
Joel Jackson
Jenny says
August 6, 2011 at 4:18 amThat is the cutest tooth pillow ever! Just adorable, and so is your son!
I’d love to have you link up with my linky party at The Southern Institute! It’s open Monday-Saturday night and I pick a featured blog each week!
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2011/07/creative-me-monday_31.html
Have a great weekend!
Kathy says
August 17, 2011 at 12:42 pmI never knew how easy it is to make tooth fairy pillows! I can see how much your son loved this cute project. Hhhmmmm.. Let me try this one for my daughter too!
–Kathy Frederickson
Joysy28 says
August 17, 2011 at 7:59 pmAw- that is so sweet!
Jessica Christian says
August 13, 2013 at 8:22 amAdorably cute <3 .. So easy to make. The tooth-fairy might also indulge for this one.. Hehehehehe
Love Jessica