Felt Accessories
We’re all bundled up here in Detroit, which got a good six inches of snow last night. We usually sneer at such a paltry amount of snow, but I think we’re all a bit worn down after such a long, cold winter.
Which brings be to all things made with felt. It’s warm and toasty and perfect for a snowy day. I’m amazed at all the wonderful things crafty and ingenious people are making out of felt. Little pebbles, from Branch, make a soft tabletop display, Hable Construction has some fresh, seaside themed felted appliqu?© designs for Spring, Papavert Vert makes all things felted, such as vases and little bowls. Betz White combines vintage sweaters and felt to make pin cushions that look good enough to eat. Those are really great. Finally, The Paper Crown sells all sorts of handmade cards, including this one with felt flowers.
If you’re in a creative mood, there are a couple of books to get you started with some fun felt projects. Warm Fuzzies, by Betz White, has 30 projects, including cupcakes. And Fresh Felt Flowers, by Lynn Farris, offers a hot-to guide for making (what else) felt flowers.
I’m definitely ready for some flowers. How about you?
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Posted by At Home with Kim Vallee on March 9th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
The bowls with a mustard base look fantastic. You can put them in your entrance to put your keys, cell phone, small changes.
Felt products have really stepped out over the last couple of years. I think that the little pebbles at Branch are from Ronel Jordaan. I met this South African artist last year at SIDIM in Montreal. She also makes actual size rock cushions big enough for you to sit down or use as a table. They are beautifully crafted.
Sorry about the snow. I won’t brag that we were at the beach on Monday and going to GoldenGate Park today. Ok maybe just a little.
I love the felt bowls from Papaververt and the felt rocks from Branch. Felt is a great way to get a contemporary look with children in the house.