Corgi Crafts: 20 Fun and Creative Step-by-Step Projects

By Ellen Deakin

"If you enjoy arts and crafts and have an insatiable love of corgis (like we do), then Ellen Deakin’s Corgi Crafts is the perfect guide to spark your creativity and celebrate the low-rider lifestyle."
—Parents of Maxine the Fluffy Corgi, @Madmax_Fluffyroad on Instagram

Step-by-step crafts for corgi lovers everywhere!

Corgis are the cute dogs that everyone is crazy for. From their adorable faces and their fluffy butts to their Royal connections, Corgis are top dog when it comes to cuteness and personality.

Get your paws on Corgi Crafts and try out 20 adorable Corgi-themed crafts, perfect for novice or expert crafters. Each project comes with step-by-step photo instructions. Choose from different Corgi-inspired projects such as: 
 

• Keyrings
• Cushions
• Hats and Hoodies
• Plushes and Cushions
• Bookmarks
• Mini Notebooks
• Masks and Eye Masks
• Planters
• Magnets
• Necklaces and Bracelets
• Plates and Mugs
• Planter
• Dog crowns and Accessories
• Gift boxes
• Door hangers
• Rock painting
• Balloons
• String art

Everything that you will need to craft each project is listed in the book along with templates and guides. Both novice and expert crafters will enjoy this wide variety of projects. They're great for yourself or to give as gifts, but you’ll probably want to make them for both.  
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Racehorse
• Release date: Oct 12, 2021
• ISBN: 9781631586880

Ellen Deakin

Ellen studied design at the Glasgow School of Art in a golden era when there were shiny new computers at one end of the hall and still an original letter press studio at the other. She went on to work in the UK as a graphic designer, illustrator and art director, working with clients such as BBC Scotland, Scottish Ballet, Channel 4, Playhouse Disney and Lupus films. In 2010, along with her husband Harry Olden, she launched Happythought, a craft website, full of inspiring ideas, tutorials and fun printable projects. At Happythought the emphasis is on producing craft templates that as well as being lovely to look at, are easy to make, with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of fun.</BiographicalNote>

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PROJECT 1:

CORGI CROWN

Holly the Corgi always carries herself with style and now with her new crown she has an extra bounce in her step! A fun accessory for any top dog, Holly is going places.

Some snipping and a few quick stitches will result in a gorgeous little crown fit for any dog. You can also make your crown with glue for a no-sew option. What do you say, Holly?

YOU WILL NEED:

•Felt

•Scissors

•Glitter foam sheet

•Sticky gems

•Needle and thread

HOW TO MAKE YOUR CROWN:

1.

Copy the template in this book and cut your crown template out of foam sheet or felt.

2.

Place the red felt panels on the crown and secure in place with fabric glue.

3.

Make a cross stitch to join the tabs together and make the circular crown.

4.

Next take the shorter middle tabs and join them together with a stitch.

5.

Now fold in the top tabs and add a stitch at the base of each leaf shape.

6.

We used a ribbon on each side to attach the crown to Holly the Corgi’s head.

7.

Add some optional jewels and your crown is ready.

PROJECT 2:

CORGI HOODIE

How about a cozy Corgi hoodie? All you’ll need is a fleecy hoodie to up-cycle into this adorable DIY Corgi outfit. Perfect for snuggling up on the sofa or taking a walk around the