13 Christmas Crafts Using Felt for Beginners
Felt is soft, forgiving, and perfect for your first holiday projects. It cuts easily, doesn’t fray, and comes in rich holiday colors that make every piece feel festive.
You don’t need fancy tools or years of experience. With a pair of scissors, some glue, and a little time, you can create handmade decorations that bring warmth to your home or make thoughtful gifts.
1. Mini Felt Christmas Trees
Tiny evergreen shapes stand in a row like a forest on your mantel. These little trees are simple to cut and stack, and they hold their shape without wiring.
Materials Needed
- Green felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Brown felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Small star-shaped button, 0.5 inch, gold
How to Make It
- Draw three triangle templates on paper: small (3 inches tall), medium (4 inches), large (5 inches). Cut them out.
- Trace each triangle onto the green felt twice and cut out all six pieces. Cut three brown rectangles, each 1.5 x 1 inch, for tree trunks.
- Glue two identical green triangles together, leaving the top open. Fill lightly with a tiny pinch of polyester stuffing, then seal shut.
- Glue the brown trunk to the bottom center of each tree. Let dry for 2 minutes.
- Place the trees in a row and glue the gold star to the top of the tallest one.
2. Felt Ornament Stockings
Each one-inch stocking holds a single candy cane or note. Hang them on your tree in a cluster for a sweet, personal touch.
Materials Needed
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- White felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Pencil
- Ribbon, red, 1/8 inch wide, 13 inches
How to Make It
- Draw a 2-inch stocking shape on paper and cut it out as a template. Trace it onto red felt and cut two pieces.
- Cut one white oval, 0.8 x 0.5 inch, for the cuff. Glue it to the top front of one red piece.
- Place the two red pieces together, white side up, and apply fabric glue around the edges.
- Press together and let dry for 10 minutes. Thread ribbon through the top to form a loop and glue ends in place.
- Let the ornament dry fully for 30 minutes before hanging.
3. Felt Reindeer Ornaments
Soft brown shapes with tiny antlers and googly eyes turn into charming reindeer. These flat ornaments are light enough for delicate branches.
Materials Needed
- Brown felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- White felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Googly eyes, 0.25 inch, 2 per ornament
- Black embroidery floss, 12 inches
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Pencil
- Small antler template (draw a Y-shape, 1.5 inches tall)
How to Make It
- Trace the antler template onto brown felt twice and cut out. Cut one reindeer head shape, 3 inches tall, from brown felt.
- Glue the antlers to the top back of the head. Let dry for 3 minutes.
- Glue on two googly eyes near the top front. Cut a small white circle for the muzzle and glue below the eyes.
- Thread the black floss and knot to make a small red nose. Glue it just below the muzzle.
- Glue a 4-inch ribbon loop to the back for hanging. Dry flat for 20 minutes.
4. Felt Candy Cane Garland
Red and white stripes twist into cheerful loops strung across a shelf. This garland is quick to assemble and brightens any space.
Materials Needed
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- White felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon, white, 1/4 inch wide, 6 feet
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Cut 12 red strips, each 0.75 x 4 inches. Cut 12 white strips, same size.
- Lay one red strip flat. Apply a thin line of hot glue down the center and press a white strip on top at a 45-degree angle.
- Repeat with another red strip on the opposite side to form an X shape. Let dry 1 minute.
- Twist the X into a candy cane swirl and press the ends together with glue. Hold for 10 seconds.
- Repeat for all 12 sets. Tie each swirl onto the ribbon, spacing them 3 inches apart.
5. Felt Santa Hats
Tiny red cones with white fluff sit on candle holders or gift tags. These mini hats add instant holiday cheer with almost no effort.
Materials Needed
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- White faux fur trim, 0.5 inch wide, 12 inches
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Green ribbon, 2 inches, for buckle
How to Make It
- Draw a triangle 2.5 inches wide at the base and 3 inches tall. Cut two from red felt.
- Cut a white fur strip 3.5 inches long. Glue it along the bottom edge of one triangle.
- Glue the two triangles together along the sides, leaving the bottom open. Let dry 2 minutes.
- Cut a small green rectangle, 0.5 x 0.3 inch. Glue it to the front as a buckle.
- Let the hat dry fully before placing it on a jar lid or gift.
6. Felt Snowmen Coasters
White circles with coal-button faces and orange noses protect your table in style. These coasters are thick enough to absorb condensation.
Materials Needed
- White felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Black felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Orange felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Hot glue gun
How to Make It
- Use a 4-inch plate to trace four circles on white felt. Cut them out.
- Cut eight tiny black dots, 0.2 inch, for eyes and buttons. Cut one orange triangle, 0.5 inch tall, for each nose.
- Glue two eyes above the center of each coaster. Place three buttons down the middle.
- Glue the nose slightly left of center, point facing down.
- Let dry for 15 minutes. Use as is or stack two white circles for thickness.
7. Felt Christmas Wreath
A ring of green felt covered in tiny red berries hangs proudly on your door. This flat wreath is safe for kids and pets.
Materials Needed
- Green felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Hot glue gun
- Cardboard ring, 6 inches outer diameter, 2 inches wide
How to Make It
- Wrap the green felt around the cardboard ring and glue in place. Trim excess.
- Cut 12 red circles, 0.3 inch each, for berries.
- Glue three berries together in a cluster. Make four clusters.
- Space the clusters evenly around the wreath, gluing each to the bottom edge.
- Tie a 10-inch red ribbon to the top for hanging. Let dry 20 minutes.
8. Felt Angel Ornaments
Soft golden wings and a peaceful face make these angels glow on the tree. They’re stitched with simple running stitch for texture.
Materials Needed
- White felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Gold embroidery floss, 18 inches
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Small pearl bead, 0.15 inch, 1 per angel
- Halo wire, 2 inches, gold
How to Make It
- Draw a 3-inch angel shape: oval head, long robe, pointed wings. Cut two from white felt.
- Thread the needle with gold floss. Stitch a running stitch down the center of one piece for robe detail.
- Place the two pieces together. Sew around the edge with backstitch, leaving the top open.
- Insert the halo wire and bead for a head. Stuff lightly with polyester fiberfill.
- Finish sewing shut. Let sit 10 minutes before hanging.
9. Felt Gingerbread Men
Brown cookie shapes with stitched smiles and red buttons look good enough to eat. Hang them on kitchen hooks or the tree.
Materials Needed
- Brown felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Yellow embroidery floss, 12 inches
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Draw a 4-inch gingerbread man on paper and trace onto brown felt. Cut two pieces.
- Cut two red buttons, 0.3 inch, and one red bow tie, 0.5 inch wide.
- Use yellow floss to stitch a smile and eyes on one piece with a single straight stitch each.
- Glue the buttons and bow tie to the front. Place the second piece behind and glue edges together.
- Let dry for 15 minutes. Add a ribbon loop to hang.
10. Felt Star Ornaments
Five-pointed stars with glitter edges shine on the tree. These hold their shape with a stiff backing and sparkle lightly.
Materials Needed
- Yellow felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Cardstock, yellow, 8.5 x 11 inches
- Glitter, gold, fine, 1 tablespoon
- White craft glue
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Star template, 3 inches wide
How to Make It
- Trace the star onto cardstock and cut it out. Trace it again onto yellow felt and cut two pieces.
- Glue one felt piece to the front of the cardstock. Let dry 5 minutes.
- Mix glitter and white glue in a 2:1 ratio. Paint along the star’s edges with a small brush.
- Press the second felt piece to the back. Let dry flat for 1 hour.
- Tie a 5-inch ribbon loop to one point and hang.
11. Felt Bell Ornaments
Shiny gold bells with clappers that don’t ring—perfect for quiet spaces. These have a metallic sheen and a crisp shape.
Materials Needed
- Gold metallic felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Black felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Small jingle bell, 0.5 inch, 1 per ornament
How to Make It
- Draw a 2.5-inch bell shape: rounded bottom, flat top, curved sides. Cut two from gold felt.
- Cut a 0.5-inch black circle for the clapper. Cut a tiny black rectangle, 0.2 x 0.1 inch, for the hanger.
- Glue the clapper to the inside center of one gold piece. Glue the hanger piece to the top back.
- Glue the two gold pieces together around the edge. Let dry 10 minutes.
- Slide a real jingle bell onto the hanger piece and glue in place. Dry 20 minutes.
12. Felt Christmas Lights
Red, green, and yellow bulbs dangle from a green cord. String these across a mirror or window for a cheerful glow.
Materials Needed
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Green felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Yellow felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Green ribbon, 1/4 inch wide, 4 feet
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Cut 6 red, 6 green, and 6 yellow circles, each 1 inch in diameter.
- Cut 18 short green felt strips, each 0.2 x 0.5 inch, for stems.
- Glue one stem to the top center of each circle. Let dry 1 minute.
- Glue the bulbs in color order along the ribbon, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Hang the string with tape or tacks, keeping it taut.
13. Felt Nativity Scene
A stable backdrop with Mary, Joseph, and the baby in a manger fits in the palm of your hand. This quiet scene sits on a shelf.
Materials Needed
- Beige felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Brown felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Blue felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Red felt sheet, 9 x 12 inches
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Small cotton ball
How to Make It
- Cut a 5-inch wide, 4-inch tall rectangle from beige felt for the stable wall. Cut a brown roof, 6 x 3 inches, with slanted sides.
- Glue the roof to the top of the wall. Cut a 2-inch brown rectangle for the manger and glue it inside.
- Cut two 2-inch figures: one in blue robe, one in red. Cut a 1-inch white oval for the baby.
- Place the baby on a cotton ball and set it in the manger. Glue Mary and Joseph standing beside it.
- Let dry for 30 minutes. Display on a flat surface near a light.
You’ve got everything you need to start creating right now. Grab your felt and scissors, and let your hands make something warm and real.
