An oft-overlooked item at the craft store is felt balls. The good news is, they're not just for children’s projects. These versatile crafting staples can be sewn or glued together for many useful upcycles and DIYs. Not only versatile, these whimsical baubles will also add a youthful flair to many areas of your home.
Check out these felt ball tutorials for quick and easy ways to upgrade your life. For younger crafters, these are awesome projects that require minimal materials and feature basic techniques they can use for dozens more crafts in the future. Make sure to use safety measures when using hot glue or a needle and thread.
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How to make a felt ball trivet
For many, the morning isn’t complete without a warm cup of coffee or tea, and there's nothing more homey than hot cocoa on a cold day. Instead of leaving a ring on your table, make your own set of felt ball trivets as a safe cushion for your comforting drink. This project is easy to do and makes a unique gift for your friends and family this holiday season. Get the tutorial here.
For many, the morning isn’t complete without a warm cup of coffee or tea, and there's nothing more homey than hot cocoa on a cold day. Instead of leaving a ring on your table, make your own set of felt ball trivets as a safe cushion for your comforting drink. This project is easy to do and makes a unique gift for your friends and family this holiday season. Get the tutorial here.
Rug
Rugs don’t get much thought. While at the surface, they're simply a way to wipe the world off our shoes, they can be much more. A rug can introduce your home to visitors and be a literal welcome mat that declares your style. You can easily upgrade any basic rug with some felt balls and thread. Instead of letting it blend into the background, give your rug a new life with these felt ball tassels.
Rugs don’t get much thought. While at the surface, they're simply a way to wipe the world off our shoes, they can be much more. A rug can introduce your home to visitors and be a literal welcome mat that declares your style. You can easily upgrade any basic rug with some felt balls and thread. Instead of letting it blend into the background, give your rug a new life with these felt ball tassels.
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Place mat
Table setting is becoming a lost art. We live in a time of rushing here and there, where dinner is often be eaten on the couch or gobbled from takeout containers. Give mealtime its importance with fun and creative table settings, starting with your place mats. A simple way to elevate your plain place mats is to add felt ball adornments around the edge.
Table setting is becoming a lost art. We live in a time of rushing here and there, where dinner is often be eaten on the couch or gobbled from takeout containers. Give mealtime its importance with fun and creative table settings, starting with your place mats. A simple way to elevate your plain place mats is to add felt ball adornments around the edge.
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How to make a felt ball flower arrangement
Flowers are a beautiful addition to any room, but they quickly wilt and often make a mess. A whimsical way to have the essence of flowers without the inevitable cleanup is to create a bouquet of felt ball flowers. This easy-to-do project is ideal for crafters of all ages and allows you to accent your home with a pop of color that you can change up whenever you like. Get the tutorial here.
Flowers are a beautiful addition to any room, but they quickly wilt and often make a mess. A whimsical way to have the essence of flowers without the inevitable cleanup is to create a bouquet of felt ball flowers. This easy-to-do project is ideal for crafters of all ages and allows you to accent your home with a pop of color that you can change up whenever you like. Get the tutorial here.
How to make a felt ball lampshade
Even the plainest and most unassuming lampshade can be transformed into a bohemian-inspired, feminine addition to any room with felt ball tassels. This fun upcycle would be a charming addition to a nursery or child’s bedroom to add a classy yet youthful touch. Get the tutorial here.
Even the plainest and most unassuming lampshade can be transformed into a bohemian-inspired, feminine addition to any room with felt ball tassels. This fun upcycle would be a charming addition to a nursery or child’s bedroom to add a classy yet youthful touch. Get the tutorial here.
How to make felt ball wall art
Another exceptional way to add color and dimension to a room is with wall art. Using felt balls, you can create a cute shape that will accent the palette already in use. This is also a creative strategy to add a sophisticated accent to a nursery or child’s bedroom. Younger crafters would have fun making this project — with a little supervision. Get the tutorial here.
Another exceptional way to add color and dimension to a room is with wall art. Using felt balls, you can create a cute shape that will accent the palette already in use. This is also a creative strategy to add a sophisticated accent to a nursery or child’s bedroom. Younger crafters would have fun making this project — with a little supervision. Get the tutorial here.
How to make a felt ball topiary
Green is the color of luck and nature, and it can have a calming effect in your home. Real plants often take daily maintenance and upkeep, giving you one more chore. Achieve the same desired effect with felt balls with this topiary tutorial. This is an easy and quick craft that you can customize to your style, creating greenery that won’t add another item on your to-do list. Get the tutorial here.
Green is the color of luck and nature, and it can have a calming effect in your home. Real plants often take daily maintenance and upkeep, giving you one more chore. Achieve the same desired effect with felt balls with this topiary tutorial. This is an easy and quick craft that you can customize to your style, creating greenery that won’t add another item on your to-do list. Get the tutorial here.
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