Remember my never ending Christmas? This was one of the features I did for Family Circle and it was all about felt. I've been so in love with felt lately. It's easy to craft with, holds up year after year, and comes in more colors and blends than ever before. It's one of my absolute favorite craft materials.
Here are a few projects from the story. To see more, and to get directions and templates, the December issue is on the newsstand now - or you can visit the Family Circle website.
Felt Circle Garland
3-dimensional wall poinsettias
Two-tone pinecones
There have been some technical difficulties with the link. I've updated the post again (and checked to see that the link works).
http://www.familycircle.com/holiday/christmas/decorations/felt-holiday-crafts/
Posted by: Suzonne | 13 November 2011 at 03:21 PM
Will you be posting the tutorials somewhere since Family Circle took them down?
Posted by: Amy | 13 November 2011 at 02:48 PM
http://www.familycircle.com/holiday/christmas/decorations/felt-holiday-crafts/
Posted by: Leslie | 27 September 2011 at 05:52 PM
sad to see that FC took the tutorials down
Posted by: Teri | 08 September 2011 at 10:30 AM
Love, love, love the felt projects and great, clean, modern colors. Do you have any patterns for a tree skirt???
Posted by: Sionann | 28 November 2010 at 04:54 AM
I love those pinecones!! I'm thinking all white felt with a little glitter on the tips. :) Thanks for the inspiration Suzonne!!
Posted by: Wendy | 23 November 2010 at 04:49 PM
Thanks everyone! And Anya - you CAN be that skilled with the cutting. I print out clip art of snowflakes onto the paper side of freezer paper and then iron it onto the felt (the waxy side adheres to the felt). After that, I use fine-tip scissors to cut out the details. Since the paper doesn't shift while you're cutting, it's easier to cut all those little pieces out. As for the scissors, I use Fiskars Micro-tip scissors (which you can get at Michaels) and online.
Posted by: Suzonne | 23 November 2010 at 11:02 AM
I love love love it all. How do you cut the felt on the snowflakes? I don't know if I can be that skilled...hmmm...
Posted by: Anya | 23 November 2010 at 09:52 AM
Felt is my favorite fabric to work with. No fraying, pretty colors, forgivable and soft and cozy to the touch. Last Christmas was my "felt" Christmas and I made as many gifts as I could with felt. I'm digging those pinecones and garland. Nice job! Can't wait to get my Family Circle in the mail. :)
Posted by: Whitney @ WhiskerGraphics.com | 23 November 2010 at 09:36 AM
Those pictures are gorgeous! I'm gonna pick up some felt today!
Posted by: jes | 23 November 2010 at 08:30 AM
I've been interested in felt a lot more lately, too. I love your festive projects - - especially the unique pinecones! :)
Posted by: Catherine | 23 November 2010 at 07:44 AM