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How to Make DIY Medal Pins

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Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
10 - 30

Children will love creating their own medals for themselves or a loved one. Why not create a whole set and host your very own summer games!

Perfect for using up scraps in your craft stash, you can embellish your medal with buttons, ribbons and stray sequins! Why not raid your recycling for sweet wrappers, foil and bottle tops?

Project and instructions by Hobbycraft Artisan:

Natalie Beard

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You will need

Assorted Polyester Felt Sheets 23cm x 30cm 15 Pack

Is $ 9.49

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Is $ 9.49

Bright Mixed Ribbons 2m 18 Pack

Is $ 7.49 , was $ 15.00

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Is $ 7.49 , was $ 15.00

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Spangle Mix 25 g

Is $ 3.49

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Is $ 3.49

Bright Buttons Pack 50g

Is $ 3.49

3 for 2 on Valuecraft Haberdashery
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Is $ 3.49

Hemline Assorted Safety Pins 50 Pieces

Is $ 5.49

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Is $ 5.49

School PVA Glue 500ml

Is $ 4.49

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Is $ 4.49

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How to Make

 

You Will Also Need
Scissors
Pen / Pencil

Templates.pdf
Step 1

Download and print the templates, then cut them out.

 

Use the templates and draw around them onto the felt sheets. Once you've drawn around each piece, cut each shape out.

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Step 2
Cut five 10cm lengths of contrasting ribbon.
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Step 3
Fold the felt rectangle in half, using the safety pin as a guide, cut two small slits into the folded edge of the rectangle. This will be where you attach the safety pin.
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Step 4

Open the safety pin up and insert through the holes that you made in the previous step.

 

Fold the rectangle in half again and glue in place.

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Step 5
With the remaining felt shapes, layer them on top of one another (using the picture as a guide) and glue into place.
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Step 6
Lastly, glue the ribbon in a row under the safety pin and then glue the two parts of the medal together.
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Step 7
Repeat the steps above to make other medal designs. Get creative and add other embellishments like sequins and buttons!
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Step 8
Your medals are now complete and ready to wear with pride!
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