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Craft ideas using felt. Great for kids’ summer vacation projects!

Craft ideas using felt. Great for kids’ summer vacation projects!

Last updated:2025/8/13

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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

[ESSE Web Blog] How to Make Felt Coasters

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.

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Sandwich

So easy—just stick it on! Felt sandwiches! Puzzle mats are super handy ♪ #earlylearning #handmadetoys #playathome #felt

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!

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Photo frame

Easy photo frame making using cardboard and felt ♪

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!

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sushi

[Felt] Sushi <Egg · Salmon> / Handmade Toy / Pretend Play / Handmade / Crafts / Play House / Sushi <Egg · Salmon>

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.

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Glove theater

[Glove Theater/Lunchbox Bus] The process of making childcare items out of felt

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.

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