12 Days of Holiday Crafts, Day 7: Felted Acorn Ornaments
I love the simplicity and ease of these little acorn ornaments. I gathered acorn caps while walking the dog in the park a few weeks ago. They are easy to find around town…under the snow.
You will need:
wool roving in various colors
needle felting tool
a piece of foam
acorn caps
hot glue
string or thread for hanging
- Pull off an acorn-sized chunk of wool roving and roll it between your hands to until it becomes a bit round. It will still be very loose, but the shape will get you started.
- Using you needle felting tool, place your felt over the foam and start poking the wool into an acorn shape. The shape is very simple: one end is a bit tapered and rounded; the other end should be flat to fit into the cap. (I found a three-needle pen tool works very well and makes quick work of the project). Using a felting needle locks the wool fibers together, you’ll notice the acorn becoming more firm and tight as you work.
- Keep poking your acorn until you’re happy with the shape and the fibers are no longer loose.
- Hot glue a cap on each acorn, and you’re done! I found that each acorn took about 10 minutes to felt, and it was an easy project to do while watching a movie. Unfortunately, this is not a project for young children as the felting tool is painfully sharp and pointy. (I found this out the hard way. Youch!)
- Tie a string or thread around the stem for hanging.
Merry Christmas!
