Music is in the air, the birds are singing, and there’s not a cloud in the sky. Why? Because it’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday! Do you ever feel that way when you know you get to have fun? Nothing better than working with my friends on a trashure project. I’ll share more on their makeovers in a bit, but in the meantime, check out how I turned some of my stash into woolly sheep.
This little guy is my inspiration. I made these clothespin sheep for my kids as their Christmas ornament one year. They are so stinkin’ adorable that I wanted to make a larger version of them to have in my home decor. Clothespin sheep tutorial with video HERE.
If you haven’t made one of these before, it’s basically a cardboard body with two clothespins clipped to it and then yarn wrapped around. Easy-peasy and oh so cute, right?
DIY TIME
I decided to dig into my wood stash and create a large version just for me. Here is what I started with…
…you’ve got some scrap plywood and a pile of spindles that came off a broken Morris rocking chair. I have already repurposed the arms into beach decor here, and the base of the chair into a horse game table here. Now it’s the spindles turn to become something more.
To make the body of the woolly sheep, I simply cut out the shape using my jigsaw.
Then I attached the legs with my drill and got ready to paint using a portable spray shelter. Can I just say this thing has saved many disputes on my accidentally spraying our workshop? You see my other posts about it HERE. Seriously cool. Ya gotta get yourself one!
WOOLLY TIME
Once all was prepped it was time to add the woolly to my woolly sheep. I headed to the thrift store and found some sweaters and coats that would do the trick. I even found my old cashmere one in my sweater stash that my brother gave me that had holes in it. Funny thing is I have a hard time cutting up something that is perfectly good, so I tried to find ones that had damage already. Before I attach the sweaters, I use batting to fluff them up a bit.
So, here is my flock of woolen lovelies…which is your favorite?
I kept quoting Babe, the pig, “Baa-ram-ewe. Baa-ram-ewe. To your breed, your fleece, your clan be true! Sheep be true! Baa-ram-ewe.” hee hee hee.
I wanted to show that spindles look great, but simple wooden legs look cute too.
I seriously could keep them all, but have chosen to put some of them in my shop. eep! (SOLD) The cashmere one made from the sweater my brother gave me is mine. {{happy dance!}}
I hope you have enjoyed my woolly sheep adventure because I had fun sharing. Do pin and share so others will give repurposing a try. Make sure to head below for even more fun.
Up next will be a furniture makeover that will be one you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned by signing up for my newsletter to get your free gift and discount via the sidebar or at the bottom of this post. Come join the family, then head on down to see my friends trash to treasure transformations.
Check out what these ladies have created for you today (links below):
More repurposed creations like my woolly sheep:
Oh, the sheep are so adorable. To cute for words as they say.
That’s wonderful to hear, Debra. Thank eye. 😀
I need to make them for Easter
Have fun!
I like all three of your sheep – but I finally decided I’d “vote” for the cream-colored one with the textured sweater – gives more of an impression of wool. I love that you’ve used scrap wood and repurposed spindles from a chair for the legs. That’s repurposing to the max!!!
My favorite too. It’s so super soft with the cashmere sweater! Thanks, Barbara.
Bravo Larissa! What an original idea. Your sheep turned out adorable!!
Thanks, Mary! I love my flock. <3
These are wonderful! You truly have the most creative wonderful mind. Thank you for sharing.
I’m so happy to hear you think so, Sharon. My pleasure to share!
So cute and clever, I never would have thought of this! <3
I have stared at those spindles for years and kept seeing snowflakes, but it wouldn’t work. I like this better! Thanks, Jen. 🙂
These are too cute, Larissa! Glad you kept one for yourself! XO
Had to, my brother means the world to me and is away serving over seas right now. Nice to hug something! 😀
Love the texture of the knit cream sweater. They look great in groups of 3.
It’s is the softest, squeeziest thing. Love it!
So cute, Larissa! Almost makes me wish I’d kept that moth-eaten cashmere sweater…
Ha! I know how that goes. Thanks!
Too cute! Love the tags too!!!
Thanks, Lindsay! Had to make my tags because where I ordered them messed them up. Hopefully the right ones soon!
Oh my gosh! Those are the cutest thing ever. So creative. 🙂 xoxo
woot! Thank you, Nancy! I love that I got to get them done.
These are amazing!!! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome to hear, Julie, Thank you!
Seriously girl, these are absolutely adorable! Pinning and sharing these cuties.
Thank you my sweet friend. I had fun!
I love these sheep!! I made 3 years and years ago and still have them but what a wonderful idea with the spindles!! They are adorable!
Yes, many years for me to. Thanks!
these are so super cute. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! 😀
Did you put padding under the sweaters. And what are the ears made of.
Yes, I mentioned I used batting and the ears are felt.
I am TOTALLY impressed with your ideas!!! You are a true inspiration to thinking outside the box. Wishing you many Blessings with your website & projects.
How sweet of you to say, Diane. Thank you!
Hi Larissa, I LOVE the clothes pin sheep. However, I cannot find the template for the body and ears and tail. Help!
Hi Dianne! You can find the tutorial HERE. The link to the printables is in the supplies list.
I may be dense, but how did you do the sweater parts of the bodies?
Not at all. This wasn’t as much as tutorial as it was inspiration on how to use spindles for something fun. I just used a sweater and batting and stapled it all on for the body. I used spindles, scrap wood, a sweater, batting, and felt.