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Felt Crafts

Browse through a collection of craft projects made using felt.
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Animal Face Magnets

Michelle explains how to make cute magnets using plastic lids.

Apple Magnet

Instructions for making an apple shaped magnet complete with a worm!

Apple Necklace

Make an apple-shaped necklace using a pom-pom.

Bean Bag Bear Craft

You can make personalized bean bag bears for everyone you know using a sock and a few other supplies. Just remember, this toy is not for young kids who like to put things in their mouth!

Bean Bag Toy Pillow

Instructions to make a pillow for a bean bag toy or other stuffed animal.

Biscuit Dog

Instructions for making a dog craft using a dog biscuit.

Busy Bee Puppet

Instructions to make a puppet that looks like a bee sitting on a flower.

Butterfree Pokemon Craft

Instructions to make a Pokemon Butterfree character craft.

Button Flowers Craft

You will have a grand time making an entire bouquet of these charming flowers. These look lovely when made with vintage buttons and also with brightly colored buttons. It is a very versatile craft.

Candy Cane Mouse Craft

Make this adorable felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

Caterpillar Puppets

Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!

Christmas Candy Cane Mouse

Make this small, felt mouse submitted by Angie Edwards. Perfect for a Christmas tree ornament or a gift.

CD Angel

Instructions to make an angel's face from an old Cd, submitted by Pathfinder.

CD Beaver

Instructions to make a beaver out of old Cds.

CD Creatures

Find out how to make a variety of animals, bugs, and even birds using unwanted CDs and some basic craft supplies.

CD Daisy Puppet

Make a flower using an old cd, a paper plate, a sock, and a few other supplies.

CD Photo Ornament

Use these free directions and pattern to create a photo Christmas tree ornament using an old CD.

Cell Phone Pouch

Check out this fun project that Belva submitted. She explain how she made this cute cell phone holder using felt and a few other supplies.

Cigar Box Gifts

Dianna Spang shares suggestions for giving a wooden cigar box new life!

Clay Pot Pilgrim Bonnet

Find out how to create this fun Thanksgiving decoration that looks like a Pilgrim's Bonnet.

Dried Flower Sachet Craft

Make yur own dried flower sachet. Smells great and makes a perfect gift!

Duck Finger Puppet Craft

use these craft instructions to make your own finger puppet that looks like a duck.

Easy Tote Bag Pattern

Check out this free tote bag pattern. Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy tote bags. It is so easy everyone can help.

Egg Carton Octopus

Find out how to create this fun octopus using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Oyster

Find out how to create this fun oyster using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Fabric Pumpkin Craft

CALALAY explains how to make a neat pumpkin decoration out of fabric.

Paper Scarecrow Craft

A visitor named Mary Lou shares these instructions for building a scarecrow using recycled items.

Felt Advent Christmas Tree

A fun way to count down the days until Christmas. Make an advent Christmas tree using felt and these patterns.

Felt Board

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Felt Hippopotamus

This three inch high miniature felt hippopotamus is made from two main pieces of felt, stitched together by hand using the back stitch, or by machine. It is an easy project and a good way for a beginning sewer to learn how to work with small curved seams.

Felt Trick-or-Treat Bag How-To

Follow these directions and learn how to sew your own easy trick-or-treat bags. It is so easy everyone can help.

Fortune Cookie Craft

These unique cookies are so easy to make that you will want to make one for everyone they know.

Framed Felt Board Craft

This is a fun project your child will not only enjoy helping you make, they will enjoy playing with it!

Fringed Plush Ghost Doll

Make this simple ghost doll using fleece and felt! An easy sewing project submitted by Kimberly Cook.

Finger Puppet People Craft

Use these craft instructions to make your own finger puppets that look like people.

Garden Glove Puppets

Make a puppet using a glove - submitted by Rachel Webb.

Greeting Card Ornaments

Recycle the greeting cards you have received! Make fun Christmas tree ornaments.

Grinch Collar Craft

Follow these directions and make a simple green collar you can use to dress up like the Grinch.

Grinch Collar

Make a Grinch craft! Create a fun collar to help you look like the grinch.

Hockey Jersey Pin or Magnet

This unique hockey jersey craft can easily be made into a pin to wear or a magnet.

How to Make Felt Finger Puppets

Character toys make a child's imagination flourish. Learn how to make some basic felt finger puppets that you can adapt to any character you want.

Ice Skater CD Craft

Instructions to make an ice skater on an old Cd.

Jar Lid Clickers

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Jingle Bell Mitt

Instructions for making jingle bell mitts to play music.

Kookaburra in a Tree Craft

Instructions to make a puppet that looks like a kookaburra bird sitting in a tree.

Ladybug Treasure Holder

Instructions for making a ladybug using a tuna can.

Light Bulb Snowman

Use these free directions and pattern to create a snowman Christmas tree ornament using an old light bulb.

Lollipop Scarecrow Craft

Dress up lollipops to give to your favorite kids, or make them for a classroom treat.

Lunch Bag Pumpkin

Kelly Johnson shares how to make a pumpkin using a lunch bag.

Maple Leaf Necklace

Instructions for making a maple leaf charm necklace. Perfect for an Autumn or Canada Day celebration.

Melting Snowman Craft

You can easily make this fun snowman that looks like he is melting.

Miniature Hockey Bag Pin or Magnet

This easy pin or magnet craft looks like a miniature hockey bag.

Mouse in a Cup

Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a tiny cup.

Olympic Participant Tags

Instructions for making an olympic number - name tag for your own backyard olympic participants to wear.

Peek-A-Boo Groundhog

Instructions for making a Peek-A-Boo Groundhog puppet.

Pen or Pencil Pennants

Use a piece of craft foam and some fabric paint to make fun pennants for your pen and pencils. Make them in your favorite colors or your school colors!

Pine Cone Owl Craft

Follow these instructions, submitted by Bev, and make a little owl out of a pine cone.

Poliwag Pokemon Craft

Instructions to make the Pokemon Poliwag character using old CDs.

Poinsetta Pin

Patty explains how to use scraps of felt to create simple jewelry.

Peek-A-Boo Groundhog

Instructions for making a Peek-A-Boo Groundhog puppet.

Personalized Pennant

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Pine Cone Mice

Instructions to make a mouse out of a pine cone submitted by Debbie.

Pine Cone Owl

Make this little owl using a opine cone - submitted by Bev.

Pine Cone Skier

Instructions to make a cute skier out of a pine cone submitted by Ruth.

Pizza Game

Make yourself a fun pizza game made out of felt. Easy to make and play.

Poinsettia Pin

Patty explains how to use scraps of felt to create simple jewelry.

Poliwag Pokemon

Instructions to make the Pokemon Poliwag character using old CDs.

Pom-pom Ice Cream Cone

Make this mini ice cream cone using felt and pom-poms.

Pop Bottle Snowman Craft

Make this unique candle holder, shared by Lanetta.

Pumpkin Hat

From your About.com guide, pretend you are a pumpkin with this nifty pumpkin stem hat.

Pumpkin Magnet

Make a small pumpkin refridgerator magnet.

Pumpkin Magnet Craft

Follow these directions, shared by Shelly and Ewing, and enjoy making a magnet craft that looks like a pumpkin.

Pumpkin Necklace

Instructions for making a cute, pumpkin-shaped necklace.

Reindeer Candy Holder Craft

Instructions to make candy jar that looks like a reindeer. A fun way to recycle baby food jars.

Snowman Magnet

Make a fun magnet using a frozen juice can lid.

Santa Hat Ornament

Instructions to make Christmas tree ornament that looks like Santa's hat! Easy craft made with felt and cotton balls.

Santa Necklace

Instructions to make a fun Christmas necklace using pom-poms, felt, and a bead.

Santa Magnet

Instructions to make a magnet out a juice can lid that looks like Santa's face.

Sea Monster Glove Puppet Craft

Kathryn She explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet. This is an easy sewing project for older kids and younger kids will enjoy playing with the end result!

Soap Book or Bible

Angela explains how to make a small bible decoration, or any book, using a bar of soap and some felt.

Sock Snowman

Make a snowman out of a sock - Submitted by H. Marie. An easy projects with fantastic results!

Soda Pop Can Puppy

Find out how you can easily create a cute puppy using an aluminum pop can.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Make your own Thanksgiving napkin rings that look like little pilgrim hats!

This Little Piggy

Instructions to make a pig face out of old Cds and a bathroon tissue roll.

TP Drum Ornament

Use these free directions to create a neat drum ornament using a toilet tisse roll. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.

TP Reindeer Ornament Craft

Use these directions to create a fun reindeer ornament using a toilet tissue roll, shared by Carolyne.

Wire Santa Mini Wreath

Instructions to make a Christmas wreath that looks like Santa's face.

Tuna Can Bunny

Instructions for making a bunny shaped easter basket using a tin can.

Wizard Hat

Turn an ordinary birthday party hat into a fun wizard hat.

Zoo Animals from CDs

Instructions to make zoo animals out of old Cds.

Felt Brown Bag Lunch Tutorial

Check out these directions for making your own brown bag lunch using felt. I love this!

The Skating Snowman

This adorable snowman is an easy sewing project made out of felt!

Snow Folks Beanbags

These easy-sew beanbags will be happy to spread good cheer as stocking stuffers, ornaments, or package decorations. I like that the snowmen almost look like stars!

Warm Fuzzy Mammal Finger Puppets

Wanna make a lamby finger puppet? Or a squirrel? Or a mouse? Follow this tutorial and make all 3. Sewing skills required.

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