September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! Whether you’ve had your card since your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey, or you’re a new cardholder, this craft is the perfect way to show your card some extra love. These critter-shaped card holders will also keep your card (and checkout receipt) safe between visits to your local library!
What you’ll need:
- Felt sheets
- Felt adhesive (felt glue, tacky glue or even hot glue could work for this project)
- Scissors
- Optional: googly eyes, permanent markers, puffy paint, or anything else you need to make your furry friend!
Place your library card in the corner of the felt sheet, 1.5 inches from the edges on all sides.
Use your ruler and a pencil to trace the outline of the rectangle shape. Add two triangles or rounded shapes to the top and cut out both pieces of felt along the lines.
Take your other colors of felt and cut out the details for your animal. I added white fur and a nose for the fox. Using your glue of choice, glue the face details onto one piece of the felt.
Add glue to the edges of one piece of felt and press down the other piece. If using felt glue or tacky glue, follow the directions for how to use it and how long it needs to dry. It can be helpful to use clothespins, chip clips or a really heavy book to keep the felt pressed together as it dries.
Once fully dry, you can add googly eyes and any other details you’d like!
