Felt Ball Garland {tutorial}

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Hello there! I’m Michelle and I am the author behind The Momma Bird.
I’m so excited to be here sharing a little craft tutorial for you all.
Thank you Missy!!!
I’m not a “crafty” type, so I’m hoping this “makes the cut!”

Felt Ball Garland

I purchased my wool on Amazon.
I got neutral colors to play it safe, plus it goes better with my home decor.

Rip some of the wool off from each color.
You won’t get exact sizes, but I think that makes it all the more fun!

Place it in a ball shape in your palm.

Put a dab of dish soap on the wool.

Lather the soap around the wool and form it into a ball.

Run water over your wool & soap.
Take both hands and keep rolling the wool between your palms, like trying to make a ball of playdough, but with wool!
I obviously couldn’t take a picture of that step since I only have two hands.
Keep rolling the wool in your hands until the soap has dissolved and the wool becomes hard and “felt like.”

Taking a quick stop to check and see if it’s ready.
Nope, still some more soap and still a bit ‘loose.’

All done!
Set aside and get to work on the other pieces.

Once you have all your pieces done, you can begin threading it.
I used regular needle and thread because it’s what I had in the house.
I’m sure you could use a thicker thread to be more decorative but it would also provide a bit more stability.
{If you used a thicker thread & needle, I suggest tying a knot on either side of the felt ball to keep it in place.}

I had mine lined up in the order I wanted them to be in.
You can see the various sizes.

Ta-Dah!

Such a simple little craft that brings a little “oomph” to something that was plain before.
I can also see adding these to scarves, gloves, shirts, hats – the list is endless!!

I really hope you enjoyed this little tutorial! I’d love to see if pictures if you end up making one!
Just email me the link to your post! Have a blessed day!!

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