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Felt Crab Ornament Tutorial

Making these ornaments was really therapeutic, especially when I started adding the beads for bling. I'm going back to jazz up the plain ones, just for fun. That'll make them sparkle more when they are on the Christmas tree. Why didn't I think of that before?   This tutorial is for the sewing version and the gluing "child friendly" version. You can scroll up or down to see whichever version you prefer. For either version you will need:   A sheet of red felt (craft store felt is fine) A red pipe cleaner (a large one folded or two- 4 inch pieces) An 8-10 inch length of ribbon for hanging Some fiber fill for stuffing (or scraps!) And large googly eyes about  1/2 or 5/8 inch. Glue Scissors Floss or thread for embellishing with beads wire cutters (optional)   For Child Friendly Version you'll need glue!     Here are some glue options that may work for you, see what you have on hand.   1. Glue Gun: quick dryi...