After exploring paper plate projects, introducing soft and colourful felt crafts offers a wonderful progression in your toddler’s Easter crafting journey.
These activities combine simple materials with endless creative possibilities, fostering creativity and fine motor skills.
Pre-Cut Felt Kits
For an easy start, consider using pre-cut felt kits designed for young children. These kits typically include all necessary materials and require no sewing or glue, making them ideal for little hands.
They often feature vibrant colours like orange and green to create charming bunnies and other Easter-themed decorations.
Benefits:
- Convenience: All pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble.
- Safety: No need for scissors or needles, reducing the risk of injury.
- Engagement: Children can focus on assembling and personalising their crafts.
DIY Felt Shapes with Simple Stitches
You can create your own felt shapes using templates for a more advanced approach. This method introduces basic sewing skills, such as the blanket stitch, and allows for more personalised designs.
Materials Needed
- Felt sheets in various colours
- Templates for desired shapes (e.g., bunnies, eggs)
- Scissors
- Embroidery thread and needle
- Stuffing material (e.g., cotton)
Steps
- Cutting Shapes: Use templates to trace and cut out two identical shapes from felt.
- Stitching: Align the two shapes and sew around the edges using a simple blanket stitch, leaving a small opening.
- Stuffing: Fill the shape with stuffing material to achieve the desired fullness.
- Closing: Continue stitching to close the opening securely.
- Decorating:Ā Add finishing touches, such as facial features or accessories, using additional felt pieces or embroidery.
Tips
- Supervision: Always supervise toddlers during cutting and sewing activities to ensure safety.
- Simplification: Consider using fabric glue instead of sewing to attach pieces for younger children.
- Creativity: Encourage your child to choose colours and embellishments to personalise their creations.
