Make This Christmas Extra Special with Handmade Creations!
Add a personal and heartwarming touch to your holiday décor this year by crafting your own felt decorations. Perfect for a cosy afternoon project or a fun family activity, these delightful decorations are easy to make and customisable to suit your style.
What You’ll Need
- Felt in festive colors (think red, green, white, gold, silver, etc.)
- Scissors
- Needle and thread (or a sewing machine)
- Stuffing (cotton wool or fibrefill)
- Ribbon or twine
- Decorative accents (buttons, sequins, beads, glitter glue)
How to Make Your Festive Felt Decorations
- Design Your Decorations
Start by sketching your ideas. Go for traditional shapes like Christmas trees, stars, hearts, or snowflakes—or try something unique like mittens, candy canes, or even reindeer! - Cut the Felt
Trace your designs onto the felt and cut out two identical pieces for each decoration. - Sew the Pieces Together
Stitch the two pieces together along the edges, leaving a small gap for stuffing. If you prefer a rustic look, opt for visible stitching with a contrasting thread color. - Add Stuffing
Lightly fill your decoration with stuffing to give it shape and dimension. Be careful not to overfill, as it may stretch the felt. - Close the Gap
Sew up the remaining opening to secure the stuffing. - Decorate and Finish
Let your creativity shine! Embellish your creations with buttons, sequins, or beads. Attach a ribbon or twine to hang them on your tree or gift them as adorable holiday favors.
Top Tips for Crafting Success
- Mix and match textures and colors to create eye-catching designs.
- For younger children, pre-cut the shapes and let them focus on decorating.
- Hand-stitching adds a charming handmade feel, but a sewing machine can speed things up.
- Experiment with different sizes—tiny ornaments make great additions to wreaths, while larger ones can double as festive garlands.
Show Off Your Creations!
We’d love to see how your decorations turn out! Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #FeltChristmasCrafts, and spread the festive cheer.
Happy Crafting and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Pearl & Grey Handmade 