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.
Step three. Cut Shapes:
Carefully cut out the shapes from your felt fabric.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
