Craft ideas using felt. Great for kids’ summer vacation projects!
Felt is easy to find and is even sold at 100-yen shops.
There are many ways to use it, and it’s often used for children’s costumes and small handmade accessories.
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas that make the most of felt in a variety of situations.
From interior decor and household items to pretend-play toys, there are plenty of ideas—so if you love handicrafts or want to give them a try, be sure to make some! Ideas that don’t require needles or a hot glue gun are also great for kids’ summer vacation projects.
Craft ideas using felt: perfect for kids’ summer vacation projects! (1–10)
coaster
Making coasters out of felt is such a lovely idea! You can create your own original coasters just by cutting felt into shapes you like and combining them.
If you choose colorful felt, they’ll turn out bright and cheerful.
It also sounds fun to brainstorm designs together with your child.
By experimenting with patterns and color schemes, you can nurture your child’s creativity.
Just be careful not to interfere too much—let their free imagination lead the way.
It’s a perfect craft for making summer vacation memories, too.
Sandwich
Let’s make a sandwich you can freely enjoy by stuffing in all kinds of fillings, using a foam puzzle mat and felt! Cut the puzzle mat into triangles to create the base slices of bread.
Wrap them with felt in a bread-like color, make two identical pieces, and connect them with crust-colored felt, leaving a small opening between them.
You can play by slipping your favorite fillings into the small opening to make different sandwiches.
Try making simple fillings you can create just by cutting, like lettuce, ham, and cheese, as well as ones you can assemble by gluing with fabric adhesive, like tomato or fruit with whipped cream!
Photo frame
A photo frame made with felt—what a lovely idea! You can pick up colorful felt at a 100-yen shop, and it’s perfect as a summer vacation craft for kids.
The steps are simple—just cutting and gluing—so even young children can enjoy it with ease.
Adding felt gives flat designs a three-dimensional look, making them super cute! By playing with different colors and shapes, you can create a one-of-a-kind original frame.
Display a favorite photo and place it in your room, and it becomes charming décor as well.
Give it a try!
sushi
A felt sushi craft is a fun handmade idea that’s perfect for kids’ summer vacation projects.
Cut each part—toppings like egg and salmon, and the rice—out of felt as separate pieces, then stuff them with cotton and sew them together to create a three-dimensional look.
Shape the rice so it has a gentle, rounded form.
For the egg, sew two pieces of felt together to give it volume, then attach Velcro to the seaweed strip and wrap it around.
Using gradient-colored felt for the salmon adds realism.
If you use both the hook and loop sides of Velcro in different spots, the pieces can be attached and detached, adding a playful element.
It’s a practical project that can be displayed and also used for pretend play.
Glove theater
The glove theater is a popular craft you can enjoy while engaging with children.
Here, we’ll introduce how to make a bento bus that can hold lots of toppings.
First, sew together the base of the bus, then use felt to make ingredients like strawberries, carrots, and shrimp.
Stuffing them with cotton will give them a plump, three-dimensional look for a visually fun finish.
Adding eyes and mouths made from felt or beads to each food piece gives them more character and makes them more approachable, helping capture children’s interest.
Attaching the parts as if they’re riding on the bus lets you stage them as passengers, so you can create stories and play with them.
It’s a delightful item that combines both crafting and play.
hamburger
Let’s make a hamburger with a no-sew craft—just cut and stick, no needles or thread needed! Besides felt, you’ll use a puzzle mat, double-sided fabric tape, fabric glue, and an oil-based marker—all easily found at 100-yen shops.
For the burger buns, cut the puzzle mat into circles, place some stuffing on top, wrap with felt, and secure with glue, etc.
Then make your favorite toppings like tomato, lettuce, and a fried egg.
Since everything is just cutting and sticking, it’s a craft even small children can enjoy!
flower hair tie
A decorative item that makes the most of soft felt material: a flower hair tie that children can enjoy making.
Cut the felt for the petals and the base separately, then roll the slitted pieces to form the flower shape.
Secure everything firmly with a hot glue gun to create a dimensional flower.
For a crisp accent, wrap red felt around white felt for the center.
Finally, glue a hair tie to the bottom to finish it as a practical hair accessory.
Changing the color combinations and sizes alters the overall look, adding to the fun of expressing individuality.
The finished piece is practical and also makes a great gift.
picture book
Why not try making a fabric picture book for babies using felt? You can find colorful felt at 100-yen shops and craft stores, so cut, paste, and sew it according to your vision.
You can recreate a children’s book they love, or add playful interactive elements.
There are many types of mechanisms: for example, motifs that can be peeled off with hook-and-loop fasteners, parts that can be secured with buttons, or classic features like puzzles and matching games.
ice cream
Ice cream made from felt looks adorable and is a great summer craft idea for kids.
Trace the shapes of the cone and ice cream onto construction paper to make templates, then cut the felt to match.
Stuff with cotton to create roundness and shape it into a 3D form.
Attach a magnet to a piece of thick paperboard and glue it to the felt to make a fun piece you can stick on the fridge.
Adding animal eyes and nose parts to the ice cream portion gives it expression and makes it even cuter.
Turning them into bear or rabbit faces sparks children’s creativity, and the finished pieces can be displayed or played with as 3D creations.
By getting creative with colors and patterns of the materials, you can boost originality, making this an idea suitable for all grade levels.
Fishing for fish
Fishing is one of the most popular games for children.
So why not try making various sea creatures out of felt? In addition to fish, including creatures you wouldn’t normally catch when fishing—like sharks, dolphins, and turtles—might delight kids.
If you put a material inside that sticks to magnets, children can enjoy “fishing” with a rod that has a magnet on it.
You can make them by layering and gluing felt, or stuff them with cotton to give them a three-dimensional look.
Since they’re toys, be sure to make them colorful!