Get over 50 FREE felt crafts that both kids and adults will want to make! Get everything from decor to gifts; you’ll love these felt projects.
With the new year here, I’ve got a suggestion for you. Actually first I have a statement: you aren’t using felt enough in your projects. Now here’s the suggestion . . . you need to start using it more.
Because felt is a very cool craft material! And I feel it’s very underappreciated. I think most people think of felt as something for kids’ crafts only, and don’t have an idea of what to make.
Why do I say that? That used to be me.
But what happened when I started using it is that I never stopped. Once I did a project with felt, I really got a feel for it, and the rest is history. Now I keep a large stack of felt in my craft stash in a rainbow of colors.
Felt is a perfect supply for beginners, so there isn’t much you need to know. My most important tip is simply to use sharp scissors to cut it. Besides that, you’ve got this. Get ready to start crafting!
Check out the ideas below – over 50 of them – all made with felt. Let me know which ones you try and which are your favorite in the comments
Felt Craft Ideas
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Felt Ball Garland
Don't buy a felt ball garland when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss to add color to a spot in your home.
Make a felt paper doll using this free pattern and tutorial. Your child or grandchild will treasure this gift years to come! It's so cute that you'll want to make one immediately.
Learn how to make a DIY gnome for your home! You're going to love this Scandinavian inspired craft idea for Christmas – but you can keep it up all year 'round.
The main tutorial is for the llama coffee cozy, but Staci will also teach you how to make the other versions using some different techniques with felt! These are so easy and make great gifts.
You won’t have to worry about losing your place the next time you pick up a book to read with these cute felt bird DIY bookmarks. Grab your leftover stash and add this to your list of new felt crafts to make.
These coasters are easy to weave and make with glue. You could also use this technique to make woven felt placemats or a trivet, too. It’s such an easy way to add a splash of color and texture to your home!
There are a few good reasons to have a scissor pouch. You can protect the tips of your tools, but you can also prevent stabbing yourself when you reach into a drawer! Make these cute ice cream cone pouches with felt.
Here is a step by step tutorial for super cute and easy pencil toppers. These are not only fantastic for kids to make, but this rocket ship craft is a great way to get little ones interested in writing, mark making, and drawing.
Laura made these bracelets out of felt scraps when she was 15! She found them in her stash and will show you how to make them, too. They're perfect for trying after you finish some of these other crafts (with the excess!).
This felt banner turned out to be a super easy and inexpensive project (under $10). The best part is that the bright mixed colors are totally seasonless. It could easily be used year round for different events, or you could change the colors to make the garland specific to a certain holiday.
You can make your own Baby Yoda plush with this awesome tutorial! This craft is fun and simple and you end up with your very own cute mini felt Star Wars character.
I love felt food! It's just so stinkin' cute, and kids love to play with it. And honestly, it's fun for kids' room decor as well. Learn how to make donuts with colorful frosting and sprinkles!
Mermaids are always in style! When I was little I loved them, and absolutely would've adored a felt stuffy like this one. Good thing is, there's a free pattern provided so you can stitch this too. It's really easy!
You can make these felt bows to use as hair clips, or for embellishments on fashion items, or even craft projects! They're so easy, and then you'll be putting bows on everything.
This project is great for adults or kids learning to do basic stitches! Because that's all you'll need to make these felt cookies. I love their happy little faces.
These felt animal mask patterns make last-minute Halloween costumes a breeze, but you can make them any time of year. The masks need only felt, elastic, a cereal box and the free PDF patterns in the post.
There are so many possibilities with these felt butterflies! Toss a magnet on the back for instant fun on your fridge. Attach to hair clips and adorn your lovely locks. Glue onto photo frames to add a fun splash of color. Use in place of a bow on a gift. Kids will love making these!
Fire up the glue gun and grab your felt and scissors, because we’ve got an adorable craft for you! These sweet little purses are a perfect craft for either kids or adults. There’s no sewing required, and you can get the pattern in the post.
Puppets are so great for both young and old imaginations. Slip a puppet over your hand, and suddenly your hand is an entirely new character! Learn how to make these simple puppets to have fun with the kids on a budget.
Decorate your Christmas tree with these simple handmade ornaments using the free pattern! I can picture an entire tree and decor theme around these felt mittens.
These are something!