Felt Crafting

Looking for an old fashion, simple way to make some Christmas crafts? Have you ever tried felt crafting? It's easy to work with and can be very versatile. It also makes the perfect medium to use when working with children. You can sew, glue, stuff, sequin, bead and much more when working with felts. You don't even need a sewing machine to do felt crafting, but for some of the more complex projects a sewing machine may come in handy.

Felts can be purchased in many different colors and usually comes by the sheet, size 9 inches by 12 inches, the yard or bolt. If you are planning on making Christmas craft ideas that use red and green for the holidays, don't wait too late to get your stock, as it sells out very quickly. I made that mistake one year and regretted it. I was only able to make about two thirds the amount of crafts that I really wanted to that year. To help you find felt crafting ideas, there are a variety of books and magazines that can provide you step-by-step instructions on how to make that special gift.

Several years ago I made stuffed, sequined, and beaded felt Christmas tree ornaments. I also used them to decorate the top of gift packages. That way, the recipient of the present received their own personal Christmas craft that they could use year after year to decorate their tree. Another idea for these same ornaments, was to sew a safety pin onto the back so they could be worn as an ornamental pin. So many items can be made through felt crafting, like flowers, animals, jewelry, and clothing accessories that you would never get bored making the same thing over and over. Give it a try, you may just enjoy it.