Needle felting on styrofoam balls

Needle felted baubles are a fun way to create unique Christmas tree decorations. With a small initial cost it is a really easy craft to get into.

I've been seeing tons of projects for felted acorns again this year. Here's and easy way to make the felted balls you need for that project. And it's great to do with kids. They love the "magic" that happens during the felting process and this technique contains the soapy water mess. Get a small plastic container. Fluff your wool a little by pulling it apart. (You can use just one color of blend a few together) Add a drop or two of dish soap that been watered down (50/50). But you really…

Since I took my needle first felting class in September, I've been trying out some new projects. This one is fun and EASY, even if you've never felted before. It's from the book Artful Christmas, which I love. It contains tutorials for 30 different holiday projects using a variety of techniques and materials. You can read more about the book at this link. You only need a few supplies to make the ornaments: A felting pad A #38 felting needle . . . Styrofoam craft balls, whatever size you…

Last year around this time, I wrote a lengthy post sharing ways to create a natural, low-waste laundry routine. I included all sorts of suggestions, ranging from 1) buying clothes made of natural fibers to 2) using a clothesline, 3) switching to natural soap, 4) ditching fabric softeners, and 5) a

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How to prepare a styrofoam ball for needle felting. It can be turned into your unique Christmas ornament.There is a kit in my Etsy store for you to make your...

Since I'm still enamored with needle felting, the challenge was on to find a new small gift or ornament to share with co-worker...