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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. Great for kids’ summer vacation projects, too! (21–30)

strap

[Easy!] Handmade Kirby Strap with Felt / 100-Yen Shop DIY / Kirby / felt / handmade / craft
strap

A practical, easy project I recommend is making a strap out of felt.

Cut the felt into the shape of your favorite character or animal and place it so that it sandwiches the strap hardware.

Carefully stitch the pieces together, and add stuffing inside to give it a rounded shape.

Then use felt or embroidery thread to attach facial features like eyes, mouth, and nose for an expressive finish.

You can attach it to a keychain or bag, so you’ll enjoy it in everyday life after it’s done.

Because it uses a small amount of material, it doesn’t take long, and by playing with color combinations and expressions, you can create a one-of-a-kind original piece.

felt ball

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felt ball

Felt balls, which can be played with in many ways, are also recommended.

First, download a pentagon template from the internet and use it to cut cardboard.

Next, cut felt to match the pentagons you’ve made and embroider the characters on them.

Once you have 12 pieces, assemble them, stuff them with filling, and you’re done.

I hope you’ll play freely—roll it to see which character shows up or toss it in the air.

You can also put a bell inside to enjoy the sound.

amulet

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amulet

Omamori charms made from felt are a warm, compact craft that still lets you express your personality.

Cut the felt into the shape of a charm, apply double-sided tape to one side, and form a small pouch.

Fill the pouch with materials that brighten your mood just by carrying them—beads, tiny parts, sparkly stickers, and the like.

Thread a cord or ribbon through it so you can take it with you, turning it into a handy everyday item.

You can freely arrange the shapes and colors, and by choosing a wish or theme, you can add a sense of story to your piece.

Once finished, you can attach it to a bag or pencil case, making it a practical item as well.

A rabbit plush made from fleece

[100-Yen Handmade] Easy Palm-Sized Bunny Plushie Made from Fleece
A rabbit plush made from fleece

Using fleece fabric that looks and feels soft, let’s make a palm-sized stuffed bunny.

The key is how you construct the body: cut the fabric into the shape you want, embroider the facial expression, sew the pieces together, then stuff them with cotton and shape as you go.

The way you stuff it will change the overall roundness and softness, so it’s a good idea to focus on this to create your own unique bunny.

After that, attach parts like the hands, feet, and ears, and finish it so it looks like a bunny, and you’re done.

It can also be fun to change the fabric color and the shapes of the parts to add originality.

Cake-shaped accessory case

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Here’s an idea for a cake-themed trinket holder made with paper cups.

First, take one paper cup and cut straight from the rim down to the base, then cut out the base as well.

Use this as the template base, and decorate it by attaching felt or construction paper to make it look like a cake.

Once you’ve finished decorating the base, attach it to another paper cup, and you’re done.

It’s easy and cute, and you can customize the decoration however you like—highly recommended! With a bit more effort, you can even add a lid to the trinket holder, so give that a try if you have the time.

Handmade toy from a cheese box

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Here’s how to make a banana tart toy that can be used both as a trinket box and for pretend play.

All you need is a round empty cheese box and some felt.

First, use a hot glue gun to apply evenly spaced vertical lines around the side of the box lid.

Once dry, attach brown felt with double-sided tape to create the distinctive tart base.

Cover the top’s packaging surface with white felt, then prepare three long, thin strips of white felt and braid them; glue the braid along the edge.

Arrange felt bananas on top, paint the bottom part of the box brown, and you’re done.

hedgehog

[Cut and paste only] Easy with felt! How to make a hedgehog 🦔 / How to make a felt hedgehog
hedgehog

Let’s try making a very cute hedgehog as a felt craft! The base will be an egg-shaped piece of Styrofoam.

First, attach the felt that will become the hedgehog’s face to the pointed end of the egg shape.

For the hedgehog’s spines, wrap the body with strips of felt that you’ve cut lengthwise and snipped into a series of V-shaped notches to create a zigzag edge.

If you run out partway through, you can add more—just make them the same way.

Finally, attach the parts for the hands and feet, ears, eyes, and nose, and you’re done.

The spiky section has a nice three-dimensional look, making for an adorable hedgehog that will look cute displayed in your room.