Mother's Day Tussie Mussies

Are you looking for a beautiful way to tell your mother that you love her? Try this easy Mother's Day Tussie Mussie craft! It's designed to hold small gifts and comes together very easily. You can quickly make this project with a few craft supplies; but it makes an incredible, handmade gift for Mom.

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Instructions:

Step 1:  Use this Sizzix "Cone, Faceted" die HERE to cut three Tussie Mussies from patterned paper using a Sizzix Die Cut Machine or Cuttlebug Die Cut Machine.

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Step 2: Using the lines impressed into the die cut, score and fold each line with your fingers or a scoring tool. Add adhesive to the ends that will join together.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday
 Step 3: Repeat this step for as many Tussie Mussies as you want to give to Mom, Grandma, or a neighbor.

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Step 4: Pleat a small, white doily and attach it to the front of each Tussie Mussie with glue or adhesive.

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Step 5:  Use a circle die cut that is just large enough to cover the center of the white doily to die cut circles from white cardstock. This will require the use of a manual die cut machine.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Step 6: Use a leaf die cut and a manual die cut machine to cut leaves from light green cardstock. This die has two leaves. I used the larger leaf die cut shape for my Tussie Mussies. I set aside the other die cut leaves for a future project.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday


Step 7: Mount the circles, leaves, and paper flowers in the center of the doily. Leaf die cuts can point down or up and can be layered for even more texture.

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Step 8: You can also add texture by adding a few dark pink enamel dots to the white die cut circle and doily of some of the Tussie Mussies. This is an optional step.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Step 9: Use a fringe/tassel die cut and white crepe paper to cut a long strip of fringe. This will require the use of a manual die cut machine.

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Step 10: Use glue to adhere the tassel to the bottom point of the Tussie Mussie. Wrap the fringe around the Tussie Mussie several times and glue in place.

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Step 11: Use glue to wrap white lace around the top of the fringe.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday


Step 12: Thread ribbon through two small holes in the scallop design at the top of the Tussie Mussie. Knot the ends of the ribbon. The ribbon will allow you to hang the Tussie Mussies from a doorknob, which is the traditional way to deliver a Tussie Mussie to a neighbor or loved one.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Step 13: Fill the Tussie Mussie will small objects: a small photo of Mom with one of the kids or Dad; chocolate is always a favorite; and a small, handwritten note just for Mom.

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Here are some additional photos you can pin for this project:

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday

Mother's Day Tussie Mussies with Jen Gallacher from www.jengallacher.com. Includes tutorial and product list. #craft #tussiemussie #mothersday


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7 comments

  1. How cute are these? I love all the little details on these and the fun way you made the fringe!!

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  2. So cute! Thanks for joining!

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    1. Thank you so much for having me, Angie. :)

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  3. Have always enjoyed making cones for several holiday decorations so this will be so much fun. Don't have the tussie mussie die but do have paper patterns. Will look for leaf die to buy as will be very useful for other projects, little more affordable for me.
    These are so pretty and not something everybody will give as gift. Have most of elements needed to make these so will enjoy thinking of parts to put on them, made special for each person.
    Sure glad I clicked on this item on list.
    Hope you have wonderful weekend

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  4. Use a circle die cut that is just large enough to cover the center of the white doily to die cut circles from white cardstock. This will require the use of a manual die cut machine. qalo germany , qalo usa ,

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