20+ Christmas Felt Crafts For Easy Holiday Decorating
Soft felt, cheerful stitching, and classic holiday colors make christmas felt crafts an easy way to bring handmade warmth into the season. From tiny ornaments to simple décor accents, they add a sweet, cozy touch without needing fancy supplies.
Crafting with felt is wonderfully forgiving, so beginners can make charming pieces that look polished and festive. A few basic shapes, simple trims, and a little glue or stitching can turn into keepsakes, gifts, or decorations you’ll be happy to bring out year after year.
Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments
Soft, cheerful felt Christmas tree ornaments bring a handmade look to holiday decorating and look especially sweet on a real evergreen or a gift package.
What you need
- Green felt in several shades
- Brown felt for the trunk
- Small pom-poms, beads, or sequins
- Needle and thread or fabric glue
- Ribbon for hanging
- Stuffing or scrap felt for a little shape
How to make it
- Cut two matching tree shapes and a small trunk from felt
- Stitch or glue the layers together, leaving a small opening if you want to add a little stuffing
- Decorate the tree with pom-poms, beads, sequins, or tiny stitched garlands
- Add a ribbon loop at the top and finish the trunk securely
Santa Face Ornament
A cheerful Santa face ornament brings classic Christmas charm to any tree, with a soft red hat, fluffy white trim, and a friendly felt beard that feels extra cozy.
What you need
- Red Felt For The Hat
- White Felt For The Beard And Trim
- Small Felt Pieces For Facial Details
- Embroidery Thread And Needle
- Two Small Buttons
- Stuffing And A Hanging Loop
How to make it
- Cut out the Santa hat, beard, and face shapes from felt
- Stitch the facial pieces together and add the eyes, nose, and cheeks
- Sew on the hat trim, beard layers, and buttons for detail
- Add a little stuffing and finish with a hanging loop at the top
Gingerbread Felt Cottage
A cozy gingerbread felt cottage brings sweet holiday charm to any shelf or mantel. The candy details, snowy roof, and soft felt texture make it feel cheerful and handmade.
What you need
- Brown felt sheets
- White felt scraps
- Red and green felt scraps
- Small pom-poms or craft beads
- Felt scraps for windows and door
- Hot glue or fabric glue
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
How to make it
- Cut a house shape from brown felt and add a separate roof piece
- Trim white felt to make snowy icing edges for the roof and base
- Glue on the windows, door, candy swirls, and tiny pom-poms for decorations
- Finish with stitched or glued details around the edges and let everything dry
Cozy Felt Gnome Charm
A soft felt gnome brings instant holiday charm with its tall red hat, fluffy beard, and sweet handmade details. It looks cozy on a mantel, tray, or shelf.
What you need
- Gray Felt Body
- Red Felt For Hat And Mittens
- White Faux Fur Or Wool For Beard
- Small Wooden Bead For Nose
- Red Felt Heart Accent
- Glue Or Hot Glue
- Needle And Thread
How to make it
- Roll Or Shape The Gray Felt Into A Round Body And Secure The Seam
- Cut And Stitch Or Glue The Red Hat, Then Add The White Pom-Pom At The Tip
- Attach The Beard, Nose Bead, Sleeves, Mittens, And Heart Accent
- Finish By Shaping The Hat And Trimming Any Loose Fibers For A Neat Look
Festive Felt Wreath Charm
Layers of green felt leaves give this wreath a lush, handmade holiday look that feels warm and welcoming on any front door.
What you need
- Green Felt Leaves
- A Foam Or Wire Wreath Base
- Red Felt For The Bow
- Small Felt Ornaments And Berry Picks
- Pinecones And Hot Glue
How to make it
- Cut leaf shapes from the green felt and make enough to cover the wreath base
- Glue the leaves around the base in overlapping layers for fullness
- Add pinecones, berry clusters, and small ornament accents around the circle
- Finish with a bright red felt bow at the top and let everything dry
Cozy Felt Snowmen
Plump felt snowmen bring a soft, homemade charm to holiday shelves and tabletops. Their bundled hats and scarves make them feel extra cozy and cheerful.
What you need
- White felt or fleece for the snowman bodies
- Colored felt for hats and scarves
- Small buttons for the front details
- Black seed beads or embroidery floss for the face
- Orange felt or thread for the noses
- Polyfill stuffing
- Needle and thread or hot glue
How to make it
- Cut two rounded body shapes for each snowman and stitch or glue them together, leaving a small opening for stuffing
- Fill the body with polyfill, then close the opening neatly
- Make a simple cone hat and a short scarf from colored felt, then attach them to the snowman
- Add buttons, a tiny nose, and stitched or beaded eyes and smile to finish the face
Patchwork Felt Stocking
A cozy patchwork felt stocking brings handmade charm to the mantel with its sweet mix of red and cream details. The little heart, stitched accents, and bow make it feel extra festive and personal.
What you need
- Cream Felt Base
- Red Felt Pieces
- Needle And Thread
- Small Buttons
- Ribbon Bow
- Fabric Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a stocking shape from cream felt and trim red felt for the cuff, heel, and toe
- Stitch or glue the red pieces onto the base with neat blanket-style edges
- Add a felt heart, tiny buttons, and embroidered snowflake accents
- Finish with a ribbon bow and a loop for hanging
Felt Village Holiday Tray
A little felt Christmas village brings cozy storybook charm to a table, shelf, or mantel. The mix of snowy roofs, tiny trees, and sweet little figures makes the whole scene feel handmade and magical.
What you need
- Green felt sheets
- Red felt sheets
- White felt sheets
- Small wooden tray
- Hot glue or craft glue
- Scissors
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tiny pom-poms
- Mini beads or buttons
How to make it
- Cut simple house, tree, and character shapes from the felt
- Layer and glue white felt onto the roofs for snow and trim the pieces with small details
- Add stuffing behind the houses and figures to give them a soft, puffy look
- Arrange everything on the tray and finish with pom-poms, beads, and a snowy felt base
Layered Felt Tree Wall Hanging
A layered felt tree wall hanging brings a cozy handmade look to holiday decor, with scalloped branches, tiny ornaments, and a sweet topper that feels cheerful and festive.
What you need
- Dark Green Felt Sheets
- Light Green Felt Sheets
- Brown Felt For The Trunk
- Yellow Felt For The Star
- Small Felt Shapes And Pom-Poms
- Hot Glue Or Fabric Glue
- Scissors
- Twine Or Ribbon For Hanging
How to make it
- Cut several scalloped tree layers in alternating green shades and trim a simple brown trunk
- Stack and glue the layers from largest to smallest to build the tree shape
- Add the star, then decorate the branches with felt ornaments, pom-poms, and small holiday shapes
- Attach twine or ribbon to the top and hang the finished tree on a wall or door
Cheerful Felt Reindeer Ornaments
Plump little felt reindeer bring instant holiday charm to a Christmas tree with their soft antlers, bright red noses, and cozy stitched scarves.
What you need
- Brown Felt Sheets
- Beige Felt Pieces
- Red Felt For The Nose And Scarf
- Black Embroidery Thread
- Small White Stitching Thread
- Stuffing Or Cotton
- Twine For Hanging
- Fabric Glue Or A Needle And Thread
How to make it
- Cut two matching reindeer body shapes, then cut smaller pieces for the face, ears, antlers, nose, and scarf
- Stitch or glue the face details onto the front, adding the black eyes, red nose, and beige muzzle
- Sew or glue the front and back together with a little stuffing inside, leaving a loop of twine at the top
- Finish with white stitched accents and a simple scarf detail for a cozy handmade look
Rustic Felt Garland Charm
A cozy felt garland like this brings handmade holiday cheer to a mantel, shelf, or tree branch. The mix of stars, snowflakes, little trees, and soft bead accents gives it a warm rustic look.
What you need
- Green felt pieces
- White felt pieces
- Gold or mustard felt pieces
- Embroidery thread
- Small pom-poms or beads
- Stuffing or batting
- Ribbon or twine
- Hot glue or fabric glue
How to make it
- Cut out simple holiday shapes from the felt and pair matching pieces for each ornament
- Stitch or glue the edges together, leaving a small opening for stuffing if needed
- Add a little batting, finish the edges, and decorate the shapes with stitched details or tiny accents
- String the finished pieces onto ribbon or twine with pom-poms or beads between them, then hang the garland across a mantel or window
Velvet Poinsettia Centerpiece
Plush red poinsettias and layered green leaves make this holiday centerpiece feel rich, cozy, and full of Christmas cheer.
What you need
- Red felt sheets
- Green felt sheets
- Yellow felt or beads
- Floral wire or floral picks
- Hot glue or craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut petal shapes from the red felt and leaf shapes from the green felt
- Layer the red petals into poinsettia blooms and glue the centers
- Add small yellow felt dots or beads to the middle of each flower
- Arrange the flowers with the green leaves on floral picks or a base and secure them together
Felt Book Stack Decor
A felt book stack like this brings cozy holiday charm to a shelf, coffee table, or mantel. The layered colors, tiny trees, and festive trim make it feel warm and handmade.
What you need
- Three Small Book-Shape Forms
- Green, Cream, And Red Felt Sheets
- Decorative Trim, Lace, Or Ribbon
- Faux Evergreen Sprigs, Berries, And Mini Trees
- Hot Glue Or Fabric Glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Wrap Each Book Form In Felt And Trim The Edges Neatly
- Glue The Felt Closed On The Back Or Underside
- Add Ribbon, Lace, And Small Holiday Sprigs Around Each Book
- Stack The Books And Finish With Tiny Trees Or Berry Accents On Top
Felt Christmas Bowl Charm
A little bowl filled with felt Christmas figures brings instant holiday cheer to a shelf, table, or gift display. The mix of Santa, a snowman, a tree, and a gingerbread friend feels cozy, playful, and handmade.
What you need
- Red felt
- White felt
- Green felt
- Brown felt
- Black felt
- Small buttons or beads
- Needle and thread
- Stuffing
- Ribbon or twine
How to make it
- Cut simple holiday shapes for each figure and pair the pieces for the front and back
- Stitch or glue the details on each character, including faces, trim, and tiny decorations
- Sew the edges together with a small opening, add stuffing, and close the shape neatly
- Finish by attaching ribbon or twine loops for hanging or arranging the ornaments in a bowl
Snowflake Candle Wrap
A glowing glass candle holder wrapped in layered felt snowflakes brings a soft, cozy holiday look to any table or mantel.
What you need
- Green felt sheets
- White felt sheets
- Red felt sheets
- Glass jar candle holder
- Fabric glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut large and small snowflake shapes from the felt sheets
- Arrange the pieces around the lower half of the glass jar
- Glue the felt layers in place, overlapping colors for a fuller look
- Let the wrap dry fully before adding a flameless candle or votive inside
Layered Star Tree Topper
A layered felt star topper brings a classic handmade glow to the tree, with rich red, cream, and green points finished in tiny stitched details.
What you need
- Red felt
- Cream felt
- Green felt
- Gold embroidery thread
- Polyester stuffing
- Needle and scissors
How to make it
- Cut three star shapes in different sizes from the felt colors
- Stitch simple decorative lines and snowflake-style details onto each layer
- Stack the stars from largest to smallest and sew around the edges
- Add a little stuffing before closing, then attach the topper to the tree
Holiday Animal Ornament Set
A sweet mix of woodland friends makes this felt ornament set feel cozy, playful, and ready for a Christmas tree branch or gift display.
What you need
- Brown felt
- Orange felt
- Gray felt
- White felt
- Red felt
- Green felt
- Black beads or embroidery floss
- Stuffing
- Twine or hanging thread
- Needle and scissors
How to make it
- Cut out small animal body pieces, ears, scarves, and holiday hats from felt
- Stitch or glue the faces and accents onto each ornament
- Add a little stuffing, then close the edges neatly
- Attach hanging thread and finish with tiny festive details like berries or pom-pom trims
Pocket Felt Christmas Tree
A pocket-style felt Christmas tree makes such a sweet holiday wall piece, with tiny stitched decorations that feel cozy, playful, and full of handmade charm.
What you need
- Dark Green Felt Sheets
- Brown Felt For The Trunk
- Assorted Felt Scraps In Red, White, Gold, And Cream
- Fabric Glue Or A Needle And Thread
- Small Stuffing Or Batting
- Ribbon Or A Hanging Loop
How to make it
- Cut two tree shapes and one trunk shape from felt
- Add layered pocket squares across the tree and attach the trunk at the bottom
- Cut out mini ornaments, stockings, gifts, and stars, then lightly stuff any pieces you want to puff up
- Glue or stitch the decorations in place and finish with a hanging loop at the top
Felt Christmas Tray Display
A cozy felt Christmas tray display brings together tiny trees, cheerful snowmen, and soft holiday accents for a warm centerpiece. The layered felt shapes give it a handmade look that feels playful and inviting.
What you need
- 1 wooden tray
- Green felt in several shades
- White felt balls or pom-poms
- Red, yellow, and green felt scraps
- Small battery candles
- Craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut layered tree pieces, star toppers, snowman shapes, and small leaf or berry accents from the felt
- Build each tree by stacking the felt layers from wide to narrow and glue the star on top
- Assemble the snowmen with felt hats, scarves, faces, and buttons, then add tiny twig arms if desired
- Arrange everything on the tray with felt balls and battery candles for a finished holiday centerpiece
Velvet Felt Ornament Charm
A soft felt ornament like this brings a handmade holiday feel to any tree, wreath, or gift package. The tiny stitched details and cozy textures make it feel sweet, festive, and easy to love.
What you need
- Felt in red, cream, green, and brown
- Polyester fiberfill or cotton stuffing
- Embroidery floss and a needle
- Ribbon or twine for hanging
- Fabric glue or hot glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut matching felt shapes for each ornament front and back
- Stitch on simple holiday details like stars, holly, trees, or caps
- Sew or glue the pieces together, leaving a small opening for stuffing
- Add a little stuffing, close the seam, and finish with a hanging loop