Due to its texture, we usually associate felt with the coldest months of the year, although it does not necessarily have to be that way, there are many crafts that we can do with this material when the good weather arrives. As proof of this I have made a compilation of refreshing felt ideas to do in summer.
We already know that felt is a very versatile material with which we can make many practical and decorative crafts. Due to its natural composition (wool or wool blend) it is easy to associate it with the cold but it can also be used to do work when the temperature rises, for this there are two aspects that we must take into account when choosing the sheets of felt that we go to use:
1º- That they are of light and intense colors, related to summer and spring.
2º.- Let them be fine so as not to give the sensation of heat (for example 1 mm thick).
Felt ideas with marine motifs
It is easy to relate good weather to the sea, which is why people often resort to sailor motifs to decorate summer residences, or marine-style clothing to dress in spring and summer, to give a few examples.
In the following image you can see some nice sea stars that can be used as brooches.
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The combination of felt, with beads and a shell gives rise to a very original brooch and really pretty.
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Decorating our home for summer in an economical and original way is possible with a few door hangers like the ones you can see below.
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To have a exclusive hanger you just need to make a simple felt fish and combine it with other natural elements such as stones, branches and shells.
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In the following step by step you can see how to make a cushion with pieces of felt that simulate the fish scales, In this simple way we will give a summery touch to our sofa or armchair.
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For the little ones to have fun on those long summer days we can make them this fun finger puppets. Surely with this shell, starfish and octopus they spend hours of entertainment (never better said).
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These keychains Lovers of the sea and water sports will love them.
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If you have practiced the basic stitches for sewing felt, a few minutes will be enough to make some hair pins like the ones in the following image.
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A crib mobile for babies made with felt is always a hit for any time of the year.
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Is cute little mermaid It will not only serve to decorate a girl’s room but will also become one of her favorite toys.
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felt ice cream
Although you can eat ice cream at any time of the year, I particularly only want it in summer.
The following hair pins shaped like ice cream, they withstand high temperatures without melting.
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This is another idea for the little ones in the house to have a fun time. You can combine the size and shape of the cone with the flavor or flavors you want to make your favorite ice cream or that of your friends.
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Do you need a light purse for the summer? The following step by step shows how to make a felt ice cream coin purse.
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Refreshing felt fruits
With the arrival of good weather, the quantity and variety of seasonal fruits increases considerably.
The watermelon or the melon is one of those fruits that refresh instantly and taking inspiration from them you can make a pretty headband.
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For the holidays it is very decorative to make some simple coasters.
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The coasters can be complemented with a matching garland.
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If you are more of acid fruits like oranges, strawberries or kiwis, you can make some original felt bookmarks inspired by them.
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Or also some very simple but effective citrus coasters.
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To make this strawberry garland you don’t even need to sew, you can stick the pieces together and simulate the texture of the strawberry with a marker.
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Felt ideas for the beach
Flip flops are one of the most comfortable and cool shoes for summer, if you want to have unique and original flip flops you can make them out of felt like the ones in the following image.
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You already know that when you go to the beach you don’t forget your towel, but if you also personalize it with these fun felt figures, your towel will surely be the coolest on the beach.
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To take the towel, the creams, the book or magazine, etc… to the beach, you can make a simple cloth bag and sew some felt decorations on it to personalize it to your liking.
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Are you one of those who make felt crafts only in the cold months or throughout the year? What did you think of all these? felt ideas to do in summer? What you liked most? If you want to see more felt craft ideas and learn how to make them, you just have to enter the Felt Workshop from scratch at .
