This DIY Oogie Boogie Nightmare Before Christmas ornament craft is perfect for Halloween or a themed Christmas tree!
If we dare say it, he’s really cute! Plus, he’s easy to put together and has a no-sew option for younger kids.
We love Tim Burton movies, and we are always looking for cute DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Decorations! So an Oogie Boogie craft was definitely over due!
This Oogie Boogie Felt Plushie is small — so we like him for a small trinket for our keyring, car, or decorated tree. You could always keep him wherever you like though!
Let’s get started with this easy to make Halloween toy! Below is everything you need to get started!
Why was Oogie Boogie evil?
Oogie Boogie was the main villain in Nightmare Before Christmas’ Halloween Town. We can only assume he’s evil because he was exiled from the town.
With that said, we’d give this little guy a hug and kiss anytime he wanted!
How big is this DIY Oogie Boogie Nightmare Before Christmas ornament?
Our Oogie Boogie plush ornament is around 4.5″ tall and 3.5″ wide.
What You’ll Need for a DIY Oogie Boogie
Supplies
- Craft felt, green and black
- Ribbon, white for hanging
- Embroidery floss, black
- Poly-fil stuffing
Tools
- Embroidery needle
- Scissors
Stitches
Back Stitch (for face)
Blanket Stitch (used around the outside edge for joining two body pieces together)
How to Make a DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament
Instructions
1. Print Oogie Boogie pattern pieces on heavy card stock paper.
2. Cut out each piece. Use them as templates to trace and cut out the appropriate color felt pieces as noted.
Start with His Face
1. Start by sewing the eyes, mouth, eyebrows, and scar to one of the pieces using black thread.
Then Make His Body
1. Now you’re ready to start sewing the two body pieces together using a blanket stitch. I find it easiest to start at the neck and go around the top of the head. Pause at the middle of the head to add in your ribbon.
2. Fold your hanging ribbon in half and insert the raw edges into the top of the head.
3. Continue sewing around the body of the plush.
3. It’s best to pause often and stuff the plush as you go.
4. When you get back to where you started, finish off the stitching with a knot.
No Sew Option
For young crafters, you can also make this a no sew project simply by using glue for everything in place of stitches!
You can also use a Sharpie or fabric paint for the eyebrows and scar.
Grab the Free Oogie Boogie Pattern Here
This sweet felt plushie is a great activity for a Halloween movie night! You could even finish off the night with Jack Skellington brownies!
Oogie Boogie DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Ornament
Step by Step guide to make your own DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Oogie Boogie Ornament plushie.
Materials
- Craft felt, green and black
- Ribbon, white for hanging
- Embroidery floss, black
- Poly-fil stuffin
- Heavy card stock paper
Tools
- Printer (for the pattern)
- Embroidery needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Prepare
- Print Oogie Boogie pattern pieces on heavy card stock paper.
- Cut out each piece. Use them as templates to trace and cut out the appropriate color felt pieces as noted.
Start with His Face
- Start by sewing the eyes, mouth, eyebrows, and scar to one of the pieces using black thread.
Then Make His Body
- Now you're ready to start sewing the two body pieces together using a blanket stitch. I find it easiest to start at the neck and go around the top of the head. Pause at the middle of the head to add in your ribbon.
- Fold your hanging ribbon in half and insert the raw edges into the top of the head.
- Continue sewing around the body of the plush.
- It's best to pause often and stuff the plush as you go.
- When you get back to where you started, finish off the stitching with a knot.
Notes
STITCHES
Back Stitch (for face)
Blanket Stitch (used around the outside edge for joining two body pieces together)
No Sew Option
For young crafters, you can also make this a no sew project simply by using glue for everything in place of stitches! Use a permanent marker or fabric paint for the eyebrows and scar.
Grab the Free Sewing Pattern Here
Inspired by Jim Burton’s A Nightmare Before Christmas. No copyright infringement intended. All rights reserved to their respective owners.
