Needle Felted Cactus Pot Tutorial
I’m so excited to share a new kit in the shop. Yes! YOU can make this MOST ADORABLE felted desert cactus plant in a terracotta pot (all by yourself) at home! Here are the goodies you’ll get in your kit… I’m excited to teach you EXACTLY how to make this felted cactus, from […]
Easy Knitting for Kids : Knitted Cat Tutorial : Discovering Waldorf
There is something supremely satisfying for our children when they are able to make a tangible creation with their own two hands. It’s one of the things I love most about Waldorf education, this sense that kids can make whatever they want. I’ve seen the gift unfold often over the years. I have watched as […]
Felted Easter Eggs : Needle Felting Tutorail
I’ve been hard at work making magical felted Easter eggs for the Easter Bunny to put in my children’s baskets. I’m thankful that, while they do get chocolate eggs from the Easter Bunny, he also fills their baskets with lots of fun candy alternatives. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make […]
Tutorial : Needle Felted Spring Nest
Spring has burst forth in full regalia here in Southern California. the trees are so pretty in their pinks and whites and magentas. And the birds have started to busy themselves building nests. Spring is full of crafting inspiration and we have been making pretty needle felted spring nests too. One of the things […]
Make your own DIY Wool Dryer Balls
Do you use wool dryer balls when you dry your clothes in your drying machine? If you don’t, you should give them a try… they are FABULOUS!! – They speed your drying time which can relate to a big saving on your monthly gas or electricity bill. – They are reusable and last […]
Needle Felted Fall Door Wreath Tutorial
A few years ago, we made Granny a wreath for her door. It’s still one of my favorite wreaths of all time and Kitty and I think we’ll make one for our own door this year. Here’s our tutorial on how to make it. Materials : * wool roving in […]
Needle Felted Owl : DIY Tutorial – it’s easy!
Do you want to make this sweet Barn Owl? Come on, it’s quick and easy. Here is a detailed step-by-step DIY needle felted Barn Owl tutorial for you… Materials : Wool roving : white, brown and a pinch of tan Wool roving string : brown Needle Felting needle Protective needle felting foam board […]
DIY Needle Felted Bunny Tutorial
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make the cutest little needle felted bunny. Who’s thinking about bunnies? With Easter just a few days away, I decided to get to work with my needle and wool to make my kids a couple of Easter bunny gifts. Alas, Teddy walked in and caught me in the act […]
How To Make A Hummingbirds Nest : Needle Felting Tutorial
Oh my gosh… it’s SUCH a joy to watch the birds begin to build their nests. We are hoping like mad that a bird will build a nest in our garden. More than anything, we are preying that one of the hundreds of hummingbirds that visit us will build a nest in our avocado tree. […]
Needle Felting Tutorial : Valentine’s Day Gnome : DIY
First off : Good news! The Tooth Fairy came in the night to collect Kitty’s molar. Phew… 5 nights late but better late than never, don’t you think? Now for the Needle Felted Gnome tutorial I promised you… isn’t she just the cutest? I’ve tried something a little different with this tutorial. As there […]