Today is officially Dole Whip Day, and while it's not in the shape of Mickey, I can't think of a more iconic Disney Park treat. A swirl of pineapple goodness that is a bit like ice cream, but unlike anything else. And so I HAD to make one with my kawaii twist. It's the next ornament in my Disney Snacks series!
Each one of these ornaments has a classic treat from a Disney park. They are perfect for the Christmas tree of a Disney fan, but they are also fun for year-round. You can also use the little applique pieces to make other things: keychains, pins, and more.
Disney has especially been hyping Dole Whip Day this year and they've been sharing lots of cute things, including wallpapers, recipes, and more. Their foodie guide lists every variety of Dole Whip treat available right now and the list is HUGE. But all this talk of pineapple (and other flavor) goodness takes my heart, soul, and stomach back to the parks...
On my most recent trip to Disneyland I not only ate a Dole Whip (I shared with my sister!), but I stitched this ornament while I ate! Honestly, it was just as tasty as I remembered it from the last time I had it. YUM! I'm already looking forward to the next time I can enjoy one. Likely with some tropical hideaway music playing in the background.
The assembly of these is pretty simple and uses the same process I do for most of the felt ornaments I sell in my Etsy shop.
I used wool blend felt from Benzie Design (affiliate link). I cut the circle pieces with my Circles and Scallops die, also from them. I love that they have the stitch markings punched into them for easy stitching. Of course you can use the circle templates in the PDF with plain or scallop scissors if you'd prefer. Pinking shears work great too!
Freezer paper is helpful to cut the pieces. Before removing the freezer paper, I stitched the face with three strands of black embroidery floss (two French knots and a scallop stitch) and the swirls on the Dole Whip with three strands of yellow (back stitch).
Next, I layered and stitched the pieces onto the front circle with a tiny whip stitch and two strands of embroidery floss that matches the pieces.
To assemble the ornament I used running stitch around the edges, then I filled in with a second round of running stitch. This way it looks the same on the front and back.
Then I just used embroidery floss to make a little hanger.
So cute Mollie! I had my first Dole whip last year at the Dole Plantation in Hawaii - it was yummy but a little too sweet for me. One day I will get to Disneyland!
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