DIY Felt Christmas Tree Decor: Easy Templates Inside

Kickstart your holiday decorating with these delightful felt Christmas tree decorations! Whether you're looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your tree or create a festive activity with kids, felt ornaments are a joy to make and beautifully eco-friendly. Let's dive into a versatile template that you can customize to create an array of cheerful felt Christmas tree decorations.

Felt is an ideal material for crafting ornaments, as it's soft, durable, and comes in a rainbow of colors. Plus, it's easy to cut and hugs a glue gun's heat, making it perfect for creating simple, no sew decorations. So, gather your felt scraps, some ribbon, and hot glue, and let's get crafting!

Classic Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments

The classic felt tree ornament is a staple on any crafty's holiday to-do list. With just a few cuts and a bit of glue, you can create a batch in a flash. Here's a simple template:

1. Cut out two identical tree shapes from your chosen felt color. For a 3-inch tree, your pattern should be about 2 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide.

2. Cut a wide, 2-inch-long stripe of contrasting felt for the tree trunk. You can quit while you're ahead here, or add a cheeky face and some limbs for a whimsical touch.

Embellishing Your Trees

Once you've glued the two tree shapes together, leaving a small opening for stuffing, it's time to add the embellishments that make your ornaments shine!

1. ** Pom-Pom Top**: Cut a small circle of felt, then snip it into a wonky spiral. Roll it gently around your finger to form a pom-pom and attach it to the top of your tree.

2. **Bead Eyes**: Use glass or plastic beads to create eyes for your ornaments. Glue them in place, then add a tiny button or sequin for a nose.

Traditional Snowflakes

A classic addition to any felt Christmas tree decoration collection, snowflakes are simple and elegant. Here's a template for a 2.5-inch snowflake:

1. Cut out six equilateral triangles, each about 2.5 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide.

2. Glue three of the triangles together into a triangle shape, then glue the remaining three triangles onto what will be the back of your snowflake.

3. Cut a small hole in the center of the snowflake, then insert a thin length of embroidery floss or fishing line, knotting it at the back. Finish with a bead or button for a touch of sparkle.

Felt Christmas(tree) Scene Ornaments

Create a charming felt village under your Christmas tree with these delightful hanging ornaments. They're perfect for a handmade advent calendar, too!

1. Cut out a simple house shape from a piece of felt. Make it about 2.5 inches tall by 1.5 inches wide, with a pitched roof.

2. Cut matching roof pieces from a contrasting color, leaving part of the roof open for a cozy chimney.

3. Glue the roof pieces to the house, then add windows, doors, and chimney pieces with felt scraps.

Felted Bailey Bridge Trees

For a heartwarming tribute to your military family or to simply add a bit of whimsy to your felt Christmas tree decorations, these tiny army men trees are a fun and unique idea.

1. Hot glue a small, flat-bottomed plastic army man to a triangular piece of felt, then cut a 1-inch-wide by 2-inch-tall strip of felt to wrap around the soldier's neck.

2. Cut several 1-inch-long star shapes from felt, then glue them to the top of the soldier's head. Add a small Judson completing your festive felled ornament.

Felt Gingerbread Men Trees

These darling ornaments are perfect for a festive cookie craze. Here's a template for a 2-inch gingerbread man:

1. Cut out two identical gingerbread man shapes from red felt, then glue together, leaving a small opening at the bottom for stuffing.

2. Decorate your men with icing (hot glue) and jelly bean candies (beads or buttons). Once dry, add a hanging loop.