Felt Craft Ideas

Felt is some of my favorite material to craft with. It’s versatile, colorful and inexpensive.

Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite DIY crafts that use wool felt and craft felt!

I have many favorite crafting materials, but near the top of the list is wool felt.

You can find it in every color, and it’s perfect for so many craft projects from wreaths to garlands and more.

First, let’s talk about where to find wool felt and some of the differences between different kids of felt.

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Wool Felt vs Craft Felt

There are a few differences between wool felt and craft felt.

Wool felt is substantially pricier than craft felt, but it’s also more durable, softer, and the colors are often much more vibrant.

Look for 100% wool felt versus simply “wool felt” which is often made with wool combined with rayon.

It’s the best felt to use for your very special crafting projects. It’s also great for smaller projects, especially if you don’t need a lot of it!

On the other end of the spectrum, craft felt is much cheaper, and more readily available in craft stores than wool felt.

Craft felt is often made using recycled materials such as water bottles, or even synthetic materials (such as acrylic).

Where to Buy Felt

I’ve found and purchased felt in various places over the years, but Amazon has become my more recent go-to for the price and color selection.

Here is a listing for various sizes of felt for crafting.

You can also, of course, find felt in craft stores such as Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

If you’re looking for wool felt, here’s a great listing for 18″x18″ sheets of pure merino felt

Best Felt for Crafting

For general, all-purpose crafting, it is probably just fine to use craft felt.

Wool felt is best, though, for your more special, heirloom-quality craft projects.

Craft felt does tend to pill, and is also thinner than wool felt. It’s definitely a case of you get what you pay for!

I do about 75% of my crafting with craft felt, though, and it’s fine for wreaths, felt flower making, kids crafts, etc.

Felt Crafts

Felt Crafts and DIY Ideas

Felt is some of my favorite material to craft with. It's versatile, colorful and inexpensive.

Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite DIY crafts that use felt!

You can use either wool felt or craft felt for these fun DIYs. Let's begin...

Photo Credit: www.pinkstripeysocks.com

DIY Cute Tiny Felt Succulents

These felt succulents from Pink Stripey Socks are a fun and easy craft project!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Magnolia Wreath {How to Make a DIY Felt Magnolia Wreath}

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make a felt magnolia wreath, this tutorial is for you! Felt wreaths are inexpensive and easy to make-perfect for beginners. Before spending a hundred dollars on a magnolia wreath, try this!

Felt Succulents Kit – Make Felt Succulents the Easy Way

I just adore this easy felt succulents craft kit!

It teachers you how to make 18 pretty succulents out of felt to display in a frame.

There are other options of craft kits available, if you'd like to try something different.

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Make Wool Felt Ball Ponytail Holders

I created these felt ball ponytail holders with three different felt balls, but you could easily do this with single balls for something a bit simpler and easier.