DIY Felt Ornaments
Create colorful and personalized felt ornaments with your kids, making them perfect holiday gifts or cherished keepsakes.
Ingredients
Materials
- 5 sheets Colored felt sheets (various colors) Choose vibrant colors for a festive look.
- 1 pc Scissors For cutting the felt.
- 1 pc Hot glue gun Use with adult supervision.
- 1 spool Embroidery thread For stitching if preferred over gluing.
- 1 pc Needle Needed for stitching the pieces together.
- 1 set Markers or fabric pens For personalizing the ornaments.
- 2 yards Ribbon For hanging the ornaments.
- Optional Templates for ornament shapes Can be used to guide the cutting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Choose your design: Start with simple shapes like stars, hearts, or Christmas trees and draw your design on paper as a template.
- Cut the felt: Pin your template to the felt sheet and carefully cut around the template. Adult supervision is advised for safety.
- Prepare the ornaments: Layer different colors for complexity, and use smaller pieces for adding details such as eyes or patterns.
Assembly
- Glue or sew pieces together: Use hot glue to adhere parts, or stitch them with a needle and thread.
- Add hanging loops: Cut a small piece of ribbon and glue it to the top of the ornament.
- Decorate: Personalize with markers or fabric pens and encourage creativity in design.
Notes
Consider using buttons or sequins as embellishments for added flair. This craft can be customized for different holidays by using themed colors and shapes.