THE BEST FELT CRAFT IDEAS FOR YOU TO TRY

In this post, I’ve gathered some of the best felt craft ideas to show you just how versatile this material can be and to inspire you to incorporate it into your own craft projects.

Felt is one of my all-time favorite craft materials. It’s soft, affordable, and comes in a wide array of beautiful colors. Not only is it pleasant to work with, but it’s also perfect for beginners. Felt is easy to cut, sew, and shape, making it an ideal fabric for all kinds of creative projects.

While many people associate felt with kids’ crafts, thanks to its accessibility and ease of use, it’s much more than that. Felt is incredibly versatile and can be used for everything from home decor and accessories to holiday decorations and everyday items.

Personally, I’ve used felt to create earrings, necklaces, purses, ornaments, flowers, coasters, wall art, bookmarks, and more. The possibilities are endless, and I’m always excited to try new felt DIYs. It’s a great material because it doesn’t unravel like other fabrics—just cut your shapes, and you’re good to go.

I’ve compiled these felt craft ideas to motivate and inspire you to give felt crafting a try. With so many free templates and tutorials available, you’ll have no trouble crafting whatever your heart desires.

Let’s dive in!

Felt crafts for your home

Felt projects for your home go far beyond simple decorations. This versatile material can be used to create functional and stylish items that not only help organize your space but also add a cozy, personalized touch to your home. From practical solutions to decorative accents, felt can enhance your everyday life and elevate the look of any room.

You can craft felt objects to keep things tidy and organized, like storage baskets, drawer dividers, or even felt-covered boxes. Felt can also be used to make charming holiday decorations, adding a festive flair to your home. Whether it’s a cozy felt pillow, a unique wall hanging, or a creative set of coasters, felt is perfect for making your home both attractive and functional.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to incorporating felt into your home decor and daily life. So, let your creativity flow and transform your living space with these easy and beautiful felt projects!

FELT DECOR

I enjoy making felt decorations because they’re affordable and versatile—perfect for use all year round. And if you’re not ready to display them, you can easily box them up and bring them out again next year, making them a long-lasting addition to your decor.

With felt, you can craft a variety of items:

  • felt wreath by Life on Virginia Street,
  • felt garland by Alice and Lois,
  • felt mobile by Craftiness is not Optional,
  • felt wall art by Us,
  • felt table centerpiece by Gina Michele,
  • felt flower bouquet by Something Turquoise,
  • felt pillow by Domestic Charm,
  • felt vertical garden by Lia Griffith,
  • felt ornament by Fun Thrifty Mom,
  • felt letter board by The Inspired Hive,
  • felt potted plant by Crafty Lumberjacks,
  • felt tree decor by Little House of Four,
  • felt bookend on Anthropologie,
  • felt topiary by Home Perspective CCMcafee,
  • felt wall hanging by Lia Griffith,
  • felt Christmas tree by Imagine our Lives,
  • felt rocks on Instructables,
  • felt banner by Happiness is Homemade,
  • felt lampshade by Apartment Therapy,
  • felt vase on Instructables.

ORGANIZE YOUR HOME WITH FELT OBJECTS

Everyone loves a tidy, organized home, so why not take matters into your own hands and create your own organizational items? Felt is a great material for crafting functional and stylish organizers that will help you keep your space neat and clutter-free.

Here are some ideas for things you can make with felt:

  • felt drawer organizer on Instructables,
  • felt purse organizer by Sew Can She,
  • felt bedside pocket on Etsy,
  • felt mail organizer by The Blush Chronicles,
  • felt framed wall organizer by Love Create Celebrate,
  • felt pinboard by Homes to Love,
  • felt pan liners by This Mama Loves,
  • felt magazine rack by Homedit,
  • felt travel organizer on Etsy,
  • felt car organizer on Geekyget,
  • felt earring organizer by Melly Sews,
  • felt cable organizer by Inspired by Charm,
  • felt pocket wall organizer by Albion Gould,
  • felt roll-up organizer by Curbly.
  • felt box by Lily Ardor
  • felt desktop organizer on Etsy.

FELT EVERYDAY OBJECTS (HOMEWARE)

If you’ve fallen in love with felt like I have, or you’re simply looking to create affordable and fabulous home items that you’ll be proud to show off, these felt homeware projects are perfect for you. They’re quick and easy to make, and you can easily personalize them to match your unique home decor style.

Take a look at these creative felt craft ideas:

  • felt bowl by Herbst Handmade,
  • felt table runner by Life Sew Savory,
  • felt rug on Etsy,
  • felt coaster by Pretty Prudent,
  • felt cushion on Etsy,
  • felt napkin ring by Make and Tell,
  • felt tissue holder by The Crafty Mummy,
  • felt cutlery holder by Woman’s Day
  • felt toilet paper holder on Flickr,
  • felt laundry basket by The Lovely Drawer,
  • felt clock on Instructables,
  • felt placemats on Shabby Creek Cottage,

Felt accessories:

I’ll admit, I always “need” (or more like want) new jewelry, even though my collection is already overflowing. The truth is, I don’t wear all of it. The best part about handmade accessories is that you can customize them to perfectly fit your wardrobe. Plus, there’s a special sense of pride that comes with wearing jewelry you’ve crafted yourself, like those stunning earrings you made with your own hands.

FELT JEWELRY

  • felt earring made by me,
  • felt necklace by Lia Griffith,
  • felt bracelet on Etsy,
  • felt ring on Etsy,
  • felt brooch by Lia Griffith,
  • felt cuff on Etsy.

Felt accessories

  • felt barette on Etsy,
  • felt headband by Lia Griffith,
  • felt crown by Heidi and Finn,
  • felt hair pin by Cutesy Crafts,
  • felt wallet on Etsy,
  • felt handbag on Etsy,
  • felt clutch by Francois et Moi,
  • felt pouch on Etsy,
  • felt tote bag by The Spruce Crafts,
  • felt waist bag on Etsy,
  • felt boutonniere by Green Wedding Shoes,
  • felt belt on Etsy.

Other felt crafts

Hold on, there’s more! Some of these felt craft projects are perfect for both adults and kids (like bookmarks and keychains), but I didn’t want to repeat them here. So, keep an eye out for even more creative ideas that you can enjoy crafting!

FELT CRAFTS FOR ADULTS

  • felt bookmark by Us (Colorful Craft Corner),
  • felt coffee cozie by Practically Functional,
  • felt gift tag by Polka Dot Chair,
  • felt pen holder by I Should Be Mopping The Floor,
  • felt book cover on Instructables,
  • felt keychain by A Khailo Chic Life,
  • felt phone charging station on Etsy,
  • felt earbud case on 30 Minute Crafts,
  • felt pincushion by Bugs and Fishes,
  • felt gift box on Curbly,
  • felt needle holder by Mmm Crafts,
  • felt envelope by Crafty for Home,
  • felt slippers by Lia Griffith,
  • felt pet teepee/cave on Etsy,
  • felt glass case by A Khailo Chic Life,
  • felt hand warmers by All Free Sewing.
  • felt phone case by Poppytalk,
  • felt laptop holder by She’s Got The Notion,
  • felt car air freshener by Momma Told Me,
  • felt document holder on Etsy,

FELT CRAFTS FOR KIDS

  • felt toy by Fairy Fox on Etsy,
  • felt game by Powerful Mothering,
  • felt puppet by Larissa Another Day,
  • felt plushie by Lia Griffith,
  • felt sleep mask by Ginger Urchin,
  • felt quiet book on Etsy,
  • felt animal mask by Flax and Twine,
  • felt board by Andianne,
  • felt pencil holder by Small Friendly,
  • felt baby shoes by Purl Soho,
  • felt costume by Our Life Is Beautiful,
  • felt play food by Shrimp Salad Circus,
  • felt puzzle on Instructables,
  • felt pencil topper by The Inspiration Edit,
  • felt advent calendar by Studio DIY,
  • felt piggy banks by Dream a Little Bigger,
  • felt flags by Oh Happy Day,
  • felt pinwheel by Growing Up Gabel,
  • felt paper clips by Projects With Kids,
  • felt busy bag by A Crafty Living.

As you can see, felt is one of the most versatile crafting materials out there. It’s an ideal choice for beginners, kids, and even advanced crafters, offering endless possibilities to create something beautiful and unique. Whether you’re making simple decorations or intricate accessories, felt makes crafting fun and accessible for everyone.

How to Choose the Best Felt for Your Craft?

There are four main types of felt to choose from:

  • Craft Felt (Synthetic)
  • Wool-Blend Felt (Wool and Synthetic Fibers)
  • 100% Wool Felt (Merino or Other Wool)
  • Eco-Felt (Made from Recycled Materials)

For decorative items such as ornaments or home decor, craft felt is ideal. It’s affordable and works well for projects that won’t be handled often. However, keep in mind that synthetic felt can pill and distort over time with frequent use.

For wearable crafts—such as accessories, bags, or clothing—wool-blend felt or 100% wool felt are better options. These materials are more durable and provide a higher quality finish.

How to Clean and Maintain Your Felt Crafts?

Felt is a delicate fabric, but it can be cleaned with proper care:

  • Handwashing: Use cold water and avoid rubbing the fabric. Instead, gently press it to remove dirt.
  • Machine Washing: If you prefer machine washing, always use a short, gentle cycle with cold water. Never use hot water, as it can shrink and distort the felt.
  • Dusting: To remove dust, gently brush your felt craft with a soft brush or vacuum it with a low-suction setting.
  • Storage: Keep felt items in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent damage.

Essential Tools for Felt Crafts

To start crafting with felt, you’ll need these basic tools:

  • Felt (choose between soft or stiff; you can also stiffen felt at home)
  • Needles (hand-sewing needles work best)
  • Thread (I prefer using pearl thread or embroidery floss for detail work)
  • If sewing isn’t your thing, fabric glue or a glue gun can be used as an alternative.

How to Personalize Your Felt Crafts

Personalize your felt creations by adding:

  • Embroidery
  • Beads
  • Appliqués
  • Buttons
  • Paint or Fabric Markers

For a deeper dive into crafting with felt, check out my Ultimate Guide on how to work with felt. It includes everything you need to know to create long-lasting and successful projects.

CONCLUSION

Felt is an incredibly versatile and affordable material that opens up endless possibilities for creative crafting. Whether you’re making decorations, accessories, or practical items for your home, felt allows you to personalize and customize your projects with ease. With the right tools and a bit of imagination, you can create beautiful, functional crafts that you’ll be proud to display or use.

So, why not give felt crafting a try? From simple DIYs to more intricate designs, there’s no limit to what you can create. Don’t forget to check out my Ultimate Guide for even more tips and tricks on working with felt.

I’d love to hear what felt projects you’re excited to try—leave a comment below and let me know! Happy crafting!

25 French Tip Nail Designs that You will Love

French tip nails are a classic and stylish manicure style. Nothing screams refinement quite like elegant French tips on your nails. The nail version of the little black dress, including pastel tips that pop and the elegance of a classic French manicure. In the 1970s, the French manicure was first developed for Hollywood stars who needed a manicure that could go from scene to scene without requiring a lacquer change. Since the French manicure can be worn almost anywhere—from work to a night out on the town—it remains one of the most popular manicures in America today. If you haven’t decided which look you are going for in your next manicure appointment, check out these amazing French tip nail designs.

White French Tip Nails

While there are a lot of interesting and imaginative nail art styles, a classic white French tip manicure is a classy and classic style. This decades-old pattern, which was created with white tips applied on a pale pink or transparent base coat, has made a major reappearance lately. Its simplicity allows you to create it quickly and easily in the comfort of your own home, and it’s the ideal appearance for a variety of settings, from formal to casual.

Classic French Manicure with Pearls

The traditional French tip nails with pearl accents are the style for you if you enjoy tradition but also want something a little more playful. The addition of the tiny pearls at the base of your nail is the sole alteration from the original design. That is unquestionably elegant and classic. Pair them with pretty large earrings or perhaps a pearl hair clip for a dreamy, understated matchy-matchy effect.

Short Black French Tip Nails

Short black French tip nails are a subtle but enjoyable approach to nail art. Sometimes the simplest designs are the finest. They require very few tools and polish to make, and they are also rather simple to make at home. Black is a striking hue that is connected to strength and sophistication. This is an excellent method to remind yourself that you possess these attributes.

French Tip With Stripes

An appealing option for nail art is stripes. The white stripe running across the tips of your talons is the focal point of classic French manicure styles, but why limit yourself to just one when you may have three? This style is effortlessly stylish and very girlie. 

Different Color French Tip Nails

Creating a statement appearance can be facilitated by experimenting with various hues. Try these French manicure colors if you wish to wear your favorite hues. Apply striking and vivid colors, such as red, over a base coat of various pastel hues to accentuate and grab attention at the tips. Experimenting with various color combinations that complement your style can be an enjoyable means of self-expression. 

Gold French Tip Nails

French tips in gold are the simplest way to make your life sparkle. In addition to being opulent, the color gold works well for any occasion or season. Elegant yet contemporary, gold nails give you the appearance of having just stepped off the catwalk.

Pastel French Tip Nails with Details

It’s a great idea to replace the white in the classic French manicure with a pastel tint. It looks lovely and feminine on practically any shape and length of nail. Nevertheless, patterns that draw attention to your tips usually function best on longer talons. You may add even more interest to your artwork by painting a separate design on one nail and making it the center point of your ensemble, in addition to applying dreamy lacquer on your tips. 

Tie-dye French Tip Nails

French tip tie-dye nail art designs are one of the most attention-grabbing nail art styles. Each talon has an intriguing and eye-catching color combination due to how brilliant each color is.  It gives off a particularly summery vibe and will look fantastic for all of your outdoor activities. That’s not to say you can’t use the design to your advantage in the winter and let it add some light and warmth to your surroundings.

Black and White French Tip Nails

Nail art in black and white is a sophisticated yet playful blend of colors. Because it demands attention and offers a plethora of possibilities to try, nail art is extremely popular with this look. For a genuinely daring look, you can choose to go with checks, stripes, bold forms, yin-yang symbols, or all of these combined.

French Tip Coffin Nails

The elegance and classic appeal of the French tip manicure are frequently acknowledged. There are, nevertheless, a number of methods to update and liven up this timeless look. Longer nails are especially beneficial for the French tip style since they emphasize the tips and offer plenty of room for nail art. If you’re more into long nail art, the coffin shape is a stylish and feminine option. Because they may lengthen your fingers and easily dress up even the most basic of ensembles, coffin nails have become increasingly fashionable among celebrities and style icons.

V French Tip Stiletto Nails

The V-shaped tip is a great option for a contemporary take on the French manicure. This looks fantastic and produces a more intriguing ending than the typical straight line. You might choose to go wild and bright with colors like purple or red, or you can go plain and basic with white polish. Additionally, lengthier nail styles like stiletto nails—so named because of their pointed tips and resemblance to a stiletto heel—work well for this style.

Asymmetrical Classic White Tip Nails

The same guidelines that apply to regular French tip nails also apply to these asymmetrical French tips. Nonetheless, they create a playful diagonal cut by angling the French tip to the side. As usual, this manicure technique allows you to use numerous colors to achieve the desired muted or colorful look for your nails. Either go big or go subtle! It’s your decision.

Shimmery Red French Tip Nails 

We can’t help but be reminded of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers by this glossy French manicure. We wouldn’t be shocked to learn that the classic Wizard of Oz props served as some inspiration for this colorful French manicure. The transparent base coat is strikingly contrasted with the dazzling burgundy nail tips. The effect is both dramatic and understated.

Subtle Pink Ombre Nails

These pretty pink and white nails are a stunning interpretation of the traditional French tip manicure pattern, much like French tip coffin nails. Soft shell pink serves as the foundation color, grading to pure white at the French points. These short, useful natural nails are worn this way. This sophisticated style goes well with both formal and casual attire.

Classic Ombré French Manicure Design

One of the most popular designs ever is undoubtedly this ombré pattern in pink and white. It’s difficult to tell where the white polish really starts because the pink manicure is so light. Everyone looks great in this amazing style. It could be worn with almost anything or used as the perfect final touch for a bridal gown.

French Manicure With Cherries

You can always try different colored tips if you want to play around with a traditional French manicure. For a more personalized look, consider adding some stamped nail art and breaking up the white tips with some playful red tips.

Reverse French Manicure

In a variant of the classic French manicure known as “reverse French tips,” the nail bed is painted in the shape of a crescent rather than the tips of your nails. To put it another way, you flip your nail tips to the underside. The design is amazing and entirely unique which is perfect if you wanna go for something different.

Thin French Tip Nails

Thin French tip nails, often known as slender French manicure, resemble natural nails, particularly on short nails. For those who prefer a straightforward, minimalist manicure, this style is ideal. The brush used to achieve the ultra-fine white lines is the key to achieving the ideal slim French manicure. This stylish ensemble is ideal for daily wear

Neon French Tip Nails

Vibrantly colored nails are the ideal summertime adornment. They stand for joy, the sun, and a carefree, breezy coolness that declares your willingness to stand out from the pack. A bold manicure can be achieved with nails in neon green, hot pink, fluoro orange, and brilliant yellow. especially if matte pink or sheer nude is your foundation color. Wear anything that helps the neon colors pop, such as whites and neutrals, to make this manicure really stand out.

Cobalt Blue French Manicure

Cobalt blue is a tranquil and soothing color that represents wisdom and inventiveness in color theory. Cobalt blue, the hue of the third-eye chakra, is associated with self-expression and communication. Try using a cobalt blue French manicure to introduce this hue of blue into your life if you’re having trouble putting your thoughts and wishes into words. This color goes well with white, other blues, and neutral tones.

Beige & Brown Line Art French Tip Nails

Love minimalism? Then a minimalist French tip manicure might be your best option. This delicate manicure will give you a refined, modest style that looks fantastic on short nails. This subtle style works well for any setting.

Color Block Tip Nail Art

This manicure is ideal for every occasion, whether you choose to go with the incredibly adaptable black-and-white look or add some color (and drama). You’ll look great at a cocktail party or an art museum with this manicure. Stylish without trying. incredibly versatile. This style never fails to please.

Modern Marble French Manicure

Give me a riddle! Do you want to accept the hypnotist in you? Nobody will feel drowsy after clicking this link. This sleek marble French manicure is something we suggest. These stylish and trendy tips are a stunning reinterpretation of ’60s glam with a playful vibe. Does green not suit you? Fear not—you may use this technique to match any tint to your event or style.

Metallic French Manicure

Making a striking statement is easy with this bright and futuristic metallic French manicure. We adore the modern touch on the traditional French style that the shimmering silver tips provide. Show off your most impressive robot dance routines at the club or add some edge and flair to your black-tie affair with this stylish ensemble. You’ll have people clamoring to know your secret.

Classic French Manicure with Crystals

Although we’ve looked at a ton of contemporary and eye-catching French manicure ideas, we wouldn’t be remiss if we ignored the traditional French manicure with crystals. If you’re seeking a modest sparkle to add to the always-elegant style, this is a great option. If you want to add a little bit of glitz to your routine or go for a more subdued look, this manicure is perfect for you.

CONCLUSION

It appears that a traditional French manicure is always in style. It’s still the hottest option even though a lot of women think it’s obsolete. The nail art business is always growing, and women are creating an increasing number of innovative designs that are impressive in their inventiveness. Of course, you shouldn’t limit yourself to the traditional white option if you want to create French tips on your nails. See the top 25 designs for more inspo.