Party Like a Viking With DIY Faux Fur Drink Coozies
![DIY Faux-Fur Insulating Drink Sleeve People Enjoy Cold Drinks Insulated in Handmade Drink Sleeves](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Cover_h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001259860.jpeg)
Brian Patrick Flynn
Materials Needed
- 12-ounce canned drink
- faux craft fur
- piece of felt that coordinates with
faux fur - 1/8"-wide craft lace
- scissors
- ruler
- hot glue gun
- hot glue sticks
- marker
- 1/8" hole punch
Cut Felt
Measure and cut the felt to 4 1/2 x 8 1/4". Set aside.
![Step 1- Measure, Mark & Cut Felt Measure, then using scissors cut out a piece of felt 4.5 x 8 and a quarter inches wide.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Step1_Measure-Mark-And-Cut-Felt.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001261651.jpeg)
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Cut Faux Fur
Measure and cut the faux fur to 4 x 8 1/4", making sure the nape of fur is running downward towards the bottom of the can. Shake vigorously to remove any loose cuts of fur. Tip: For a clean, crisp line, trim the faux fur at the bottom.
![Step 2- Measure, Mark & Cut Fur Measure, then cut out a piece of craft fur 4x 8an a quarter inches wide, making sure that the nap of the fur is running downward, towards the bottom of the can. Shake vigorously to remove any loose cuts of fur. HINT- for a clean crisp line, give the fur at the bottom a little trim.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Step2_Measure-Mark-And-Cut-Fur.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001612638.jpeg)
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Attach Felt to Faux Fur
Lay the faux fur face down. Run a long, thin line of hot glue along the bottom and
![Step 3- Glue Felt & Fur Together Lay the fur face down. Run a long thin line of hot glue along the bottom and top edge of the fur, then lay the felt on top. Make sure to line up the bottom of the fur with the bottom of the felt. Press gently and let cool.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Step3_Glue-Felt-Fur-Together.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001265018.jpeg)
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Finish Felt Edge
Flip the piece over so it's now
![Step 4- Glue & Fold Top Edge of Felt Flip the piece over so that it is fur side up. Run another thin line of glue along the edge where the fur and the excess felt meet, then quickly fold the excess felt over itself to finish the edge.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Step4_Glue-Fold-Top-Edge-of-Felt.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001588943.jpeg)
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Punch Holes
Lay the material fur side down, then measure and mark where the holes will be punched on either end. Start at the top where the felt has been folded and work your way down, marking the holes approximately 5/8" apart and 3/8" from the edge. Punch the holes.
![Step 5- Measure, Mark & Punch Holes Lay the material fur-side down, then measure and mark where the holes will be punched on either end. Start at the top where the felt has been folded over and work your way down from there, marking the holes about 5/8 inch apart and 3/8 inch from the edge, then punch holes.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Step5_Measure-Mark-Punch-Holes.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001607525.jpeg)
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Lace Up
Wrap the faux fur around a can and run craft lace through the holes, starting at the top and working your way down. Tie off with a slip knot.
![Wrap the fur around the can and run craft lace through the holes, starting at the top, working your way down. Tie off with a slip knot.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Step6_Lace-Up-Koozie.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1437001635819.jpeg)
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![You and your guests will love toasting to good times with these handmade faux fur koozies.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/7/15/3/Original_BPF_Fall-House_Handmade-Faux-Fur-Koozie_Cover_v.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1437001245324.jpeg)
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