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DIY: How to Make Your Own Felt Board

October 21, 2013 by Chickie Leave a Comment

I really wanted to make a felt board for Sweet Pea because of how much she enjoys using it at our library. I decided I wanted to do something super simple like a large piece of felt that I would Velcro to the wall. But no, I had to look online and see how “simple” it could be to make a nicer one on my own. Knowing I was in over my head (since I am not handy whatsoever)! I was nervous but excited to see what I could come up with. I headed to my local thrift store and found a fabulous frame that looked absolutely unloved and need of me. $15 later it was on its way to fabulousness. Here’s my simple how to make your own felt board and it really was simple!!

How to Make Your Own Felt Board #Tutorial #DIY


How to Make Your Own Felt Board

Supplies:

Hot glue

Scissors

36”X36” Piece of Felt, any color (Michael’s)

30ish”X31ish” Frame

So why the –ish on the frame? Simple, the frame I purchased (like I mentioned above) came from a thrift shop so I can’t direct you to a specific store to find the exact frame. But because the large felt piece from Michael’s is 36”x36” you will need a frame that will be smaller in order to stretch properly within the frame.

How To Make Your Own Felt Board #Tutorial #DIY

  1. The frame I used did not come with glass. If the frame you purchase does remove and discard.
  2. Iron 36”x36” felt so that it is wrinkle-free. WARNING: You must place a thin cloth between iron and felt. The felt will melt onto your iron and will take you hours to clean!! I learned from experience…
  3. Lay wrinkle-free felt on the floor or large flat surface and take out the frames backing. Lay backing on top of felt. I did not center the backing rather I placed it along the bottom and left corner so I would only need to trim the right and top. Instead of cutting all four sides. Make sure to leave about an inch around all sides and cut off all excess felt.
  4. Using your hot glue gun, lay glue along the bottom of the backing. About ½ inch from the bottom. Leaving enough room for the glue to spread when felt lies on top.  Fold felt over so it sticks to the backing.
  5. When completed with the bottom pick a side to do next. Cut the felt along the side to create an angle. (See picture) Discard cut piece then hot glue the angle and that entire side of the felt to the backing. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to complete top and remaining side. Remember to pull felt tight so that there is no folding of the material.
  6. Put frame back together without glass.
  7. Tada! That’s it so, so easy!!  Using various felt colors create your own creatures, letters and items to play with on your board.

Tips:

  • The leaves I used are from Michael’s. It was supposed to be a garland and I just tore it apart. Michael’s carries several different felt pieces already assembled for the not so crafty.
  • There are many a felt templates out there! Seek the internet and you shall find!!!
  • Having chalk handy to draw directly onto the felt is very handy and will wipe clean. I just used Sweet Pea’s sidewalk chalk. Nothing special…
  • If you have items you want to trace and cut perfectly use freezer paper. Trace desired items onto freezer paper. Next, lay freezer paper on top of felt with the shiny side down. Iron paper onto felt. Then cut along your traced lines. It will cut your felt perfectly. So easy- but again make sure your iron does NOT touch the felt!
  • If you do get felt on your iron wait until it is cooled and then use white vinegar to remove.

How to Make a Felt Board #Tutorial #DIY

Below is a list of things you will need for creating your own shapes, letters and creatures.

Supplies for creating “things” for felt board

Various colors of felt

Freezer paper

Scissors

Marker, pen or chalk

Enjoy creating your own story boards and if you try this please share your project! I would love to see what you have created!!

Happy Crafting!

Filed Under: Crafts, Toddler, Tutorial Tagged With: Craft, DIY, felt board, glue gun, hot glue, How to, letters, scissors, sidewalk chalk, Tutorial

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Comments

  1. Kelsey Apley says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:57 am

    I remember playing with one of these when I was in school and it was so fun. What a great idea to make your own!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Paula @ Frosted Fingers says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:11 am

    What a cute idea! I love the way it turned out! I made one out of a trifold board. The kind that kids use for science fair projects.

    Reply
  3. Colleen says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Very cute and festive. I love the bottom photos with the tree and owls, and love the fall colors.

    Reply
  4. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:54 am

    That’s such a great idea. I received a smaller version for my son when he was little.

    Reply
  5. Angela says

    October 21, 2013 at 11:55 am

    What a neat idea! Don’t you love how you decide to do something and then Google it? It usually leads to something much more extravagant. Thankfully this does look easy to make!

    Reply
  6. Sheri says

    October 21, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    What a fun idea! That would be great for a classroom too.

    Reply
  7. Theresa says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    I need to make one of these!

    Reply
  8. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:58 am

    I can’t believe I bought one instead of making it! I did make tons and tons of things for the kids to stick on it though. I had figures for songs and games and activities galore! (Still have them!)

    Reply
  9. Kristin Lesney says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    These are so great! My kiddos would have such a fun time with this. Must try myself!

    Reply
  10. Melissa says

    October 22, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    Oh my gosh, I love this idea! Hayden would love playing with something like this and I think my girls would too.

    Reply
  11. Penelope (NYC Blogger) says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:21 am

    I LOVE it! I’m going to make one for Christmas, this is awesome!

    Reply
  12. Ellen Christian says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:29 am

    Looks like she’s having a great time with it. What a creative idea.

    Reply
  13. Hanan says

    October 23, 2013 at 9:41 am

    This is such a great idea!

    Reply
  14. Tammy says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Thank you for the tip about ironing felt…I’m pretty sur you just saved me either hours of cleaning time or the cost of a new iron!

    Reply
  15. Emily says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:20 am

    How fun!! We are going to do this with a Christmas Tree/Countdown this year!! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Jessica @FoundtheMarbles says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    What a great idea. I love that you included photos with your daughter because it helps to get a perspective on the size of the board. Thanks!

    Reply
  17. Jessica A says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    How CUTE! I just love that tree! What a wonderful idea! 🙂

    Reply
  18. michelle says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    such an amazing way to inspire creativity! great for early literacy skills too!

    Reply
  19. Carrie with Children says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Oh this looks so great! I’ve been looking for things to make for my girls and this just may be it! This would be such a great skill builder for them.

    Reply
  20. Jackie says

    October 24, 2013 at 6:41 am

    This is a great idea! I like the neutral background because you can use different felt pieces for the various holidays and other fun things that the kids like.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    October 24, 2013 at 7:03 am

    What a fun idea! And so easy, too! Thanks!

    Reply
  22. Donna says

    October 24, 2013 at 11:14 am

    My niece was looking for a felt board for her daughter, I’ll send her this so she can make it herself!

    Reply
  23. Tiff @ Babes and Kids says

    October 24, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    What a cute and great tutorial. I bet she had tons of fun playing with it and it will be fun to do different felts for different holidays.

    Reply
  24. Mickey Coutts says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    That’s awesome! My toddler son would have a ball decorating and creating pictures with felt pieces. Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Mellisa says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:30 am

    This is super cute! I can remember doing felt boards when I was little and had so much fun.

    Reply
  26. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    What a super cute and festive idea and I’m pretty sure my kids would have a blast making this.

    Reply
  27. Marcie W. says

    October 26, 2013 at 7:49 am

    My nephew is almost at the age were this would be a great learning tool for him. Luckily, my sister is more crafty than I am, so I’m sure she could pull it off.

    Reply
  28. HilLesha says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:47 am

    That is really, really cute! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Toni says

    October 26, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    I love this idea! I need to make one. They are so expensive to buy premade.

    Reply
  30. Stefanie says

    October 26, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Wow…sometimes I feel like I’m not crazy enough.

    Reply
  31. Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I should make one of these for my daughter to play around with.

    Reply
  32. Vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    That’s such a cute idea for fall decorations.

    Reply
  33. Leilani says

    October 26, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Very cool. I’m going to make one of these for my girls. They’d love it!

    Reply
  34. Shell Feis says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:23 am

    That is SUCH a fun idea! I need to make one of these.

    Reply
  35. Jenn says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Yay for thrift store frames! Love your turkey board.

    Reply
  36. courtney says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Oh man this is so fun – M would have a blast 🙂

    Reply
  37. Kathleen says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    This is so cute, I am going to make one of these for the pre-k class I teach in our weekly co-op.

    Reply
  38. Jennifer says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    These are such cute boards! Thank you for the tutorial!

    Reply
  39. Tricia @ Night owl mama says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    such a cute fun projects I love it.

    Reply

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