Guest Post: DIY Felt Acorns

Hi! It’s Jessica from Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design.  I’m thrilled to be guest blogging today for Carrie at Half Baked!!  I’ve been fortunate enough to have had one of my parties featured here and I was flattered when Carrie invited me to do a little guest blogging.

With the Fall holidays quickly on our heels, I thought now would be the perfect time to share with you – (and to find out for myself) – how to make those adorable felt acorns we’ve been seeing displayed on “Woodland Fairy” dessert tables around the web.

After searching the web & craft stores for information on needle felting, (and ultimately trying two different techniques – one WITH special tools and one WITHOUT), I’ve settled on sharing the version that includes the tools. I felt I was able to achieve more consistent results with the tools – but they aren’t necessary. (At the end of the post, I’ll share the link to the tutorial NOT requiring special tools.)

Here’s what you’ll need…

• wool roving (in whatever color(s) you prefer)
• “pen-style” needle felting tool (VERY sharp – be careful
• Needle Felting Mat
• Empty acorn cupules (if you have oak trees nearby, grab your children and head outside like I did…)
• Scissors
• Glue (hot glue or your favorite)

Remove bundle of wool roving from packaging and unroll. (it’s quite long).  Using scissors, cut a small strip of wool roving from one of the ends of the bundle. (approximately 2 inches long and 1 inch wide.) For these small acorns, you don’t need much roving.

When your felt balls have dried completely, they are ready to be inserted into the empty acorn cupules.

They are SO adorable when they’re finished…aren’t they??!!

As promised, here is the tutorial not requiring any special tools…

{I cannot thank Jessica enough for this amazing guest post!  Who’s ready to try needle felting?  I know I am!  Coming up tomorrow, another great guest post featuring another Fall DIY project!  ~Carrie}