My baby turned 2 awhile ago, and I figured since she is OBSESSED with Elmo, we would make her birthday Elmo themed.
Have you ever tried looking for a girly Elmo shirt? It’s not that easy to find, though I did find one at old navy 2 weeks after we had the party (of course). But then again, it was 15 bucks and I wouldn’t have spent that much any way on a 2 years old’s birthday shirt when I could make one for 2 dollars. Here is the Elmo lover in her $2 birthday attire.
I didn’t think about a tutorial at the time, but it is pretty easy to figure out. First, I found a coloring page print out of Elmo’s face. I bought the shirt at Hobby Lobby for 2 dollars. Next, I went to my felt and wonder-under stash to put it together. I simply cut the Elmo face in the felt fabric and applied wonder-under to the back of the fabric. After fusing the Elmo face onto the shirt, I stitched around the Elmo. It was that easy!
And she loved it!
To top her off, I threw together a quick Elmo party hat.
She couldn’t wait to get that off. This girl hates anything on her head.
My sister made the Elmo cake for her. I don’t do cakes. Fabric is much friendlier to work with.
Then she was showered with Elmo gifts.
I’m hoping this Elmo stage wears off soon. I’m pretty tired of hearing Elmo movies every morning while I get ready. Then again, it’s better than Dora right?
Thanks for such a great party idea’s
I am glad I came across this post! My 1 year old daughter also LOVES Elmo. I will try making this Elmo Shirt for her. I am OK with Elmo, but I will do my best to keep Dora away from my daughter 🙂
Oh we are so right there with ya on the Elmo love! Elmo doesn't bug me…Mr. Noodle does (creepo).<br /><br />The shirt is just adorable! It really turned out so cute and such a great idea to use a coloring page. I forsee this shirt in my future…thanks for the idea!
LOVED the shirt you made for your daughter. Although I though you would have used the freezer paper style to do it but I really like the felt idea.
My niece just turned 2 and she had an Elmo party too! What is it with that age and being obsessed with all things Elmo?! That shirt turned out adorable! Great job 🙂
I LOVE ELMO!!
My girls never went through an Elmo stage, for which I am thankful but I must confess this turned out super cute. <br /><br />Great job Mom!!
This turned out so cute!!