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.
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Craft ideas using felt: perfect for kids’ summer vacation projects! (1–10)
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.
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.
Felt magnet
Here’s a handy idea for when you’ve got leftover felt you want to use up: make your own magnets with felt.
Just cut the felt into any shapes you like, stitch two pieces together, and slip a magnet inside—that way you can create any shapes or favorite characters you want.
If you’ve got plain, boring magnets on your fridge or magnet board, you can repurpose those too! It might be fun to make a bunch and give them as gifts.
Craft ideas using felt: perfect for kids’ summer vacation projects! (11–20)
For pretend play! Bento ingredients
Let’s make a bento out of felt! You can choose any fillings you like—rice balls, hamburger steak, fried shrimp, tomatoes, potato salad, rolled omelet, and more.
The size of each item will vary depending on the lunch box you use.
Try making them however you prefer: glue the felt pieces together, or sew them and stuff them with cotton.
There’s also a children’s song about bento, so it could be fun to recreate the menu that appears in the lyrics.
Once you’re done, be sure to enjoy making a real bento too!
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!
felt corsage
A corsage made with felt is a perfect summer vacation craft that combines eye-catching beauty with ease of making.
Prepare two pieces of felt measuring 8 cm by 18 cm, stack them, then fold them in half and make fine cuts along the folded edge.
As you roll from one end, it takes on a flower-like shape; once you finish rolling, secure it with glue to complete a three-dimensional corsage.
Cut a circle of felt to match the shape of the base, and glue it on together with a safety pin so it can be used as a brooch.
By playing with color combinations, you can create a unique design that appeals to both children and adults.
Enjoying the texture of the fabric while making a decoration of your own becomes a memorable experience.
Heart candy bag
Heart-shaped candy bags made from felt are just too cute, aren’t they? Since you don’t use needles or thread, they’re perfect for making with kids.
All you do is cut the felt with scissors and assemble it, so it’s super easy.
With a pattern, there’s no room for mistakes.
Choose colorful felt and make it a summer vacation craft.
How about creating a lovely piece while chatting and having fun as a parent-child activity? It would also be wonderful to fill the finished bag with candies and give it to friends as a gift.