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Tis the season for festive crafting! If you have a soft spot for handmade decorations, check out these DIY felt Christmas ornaments I made as decorations and gifts.
Felt ornaments are a delightful addition to your holiday decor and relaxing to create. Grab your colorful felt fabrics, gold thread, pillow filling, and beads—it’s time to add a touch of handmade charm to your tree.
Materials + Tools:
- Various colors of felt fabric
- Rose gold thread
- Pillow filling
- Beads
- Printed templates from Canva
Step one. Print and Prepare:
Start by printing a variety of festive shapes that are . Think moons, stars, and sparkles—let your creativity shine!
Step two. Gather Your Materials:
Assemble your materials, including the printed shapes, felt fabric, gold thread, pillow filling, and beads. It’s time to bring your vision to life.
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Step three. Cut Shapes:
Carefully cut out the shapes from your felt fabric.
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Step four. Decorate:
Add a festive touch by embellishing your felt ornaments with beads. Let your creativity flow as you customize each ornament with unique decorations.
- Pearls
- Cross stitch
- random beads
I tried a few styles for my ornaments, there are so many different patterns you can do!
+ I also made a tassel from the gold thread to attach to a star.
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Step five. Attach sides:
Use gold thread to stitch your decorated front to its back. You can use a blanket stitch or a chain stitch too. Be sure to leave a small opening for the next step.
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Step six. Fill and Seal:
Now, fill your felt ornaments with pillow filling to give them a plush, cozy feel. Seal the openings with a few final stitches, and voilà—your DIY felt Christmas ornaments are ready to adorn your tree.
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Step seven. Finishing touches:
Last! Add your loop for hanging and any additional decorations like tassels.
diy tip: braid multiple strands of gold thread to make a thicker, more decorative thread.
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With just a few materials and a sprinkle of creativity, you’ve crafted unique felt ornaments that will add a personalized touch to your holiday celebrations.
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There’s so much possibility! Experiment with additional colors, beads, or even different shapes. Share your creations and let me know how your DIY felt Christmas ornament crafting unfolds!
Happy crafting,
xoxojackie