I cut out some felt pieces for Maia’s new felt board yesterday. I thought I’d start with something seasonal so made a tree, some fall leaves, and a jack-o-lantern.
I have so many ideas (many borrowed) for other felt pieces: a farm scene, storyboards, the alphabet, numbers, games, build-your-own-flowers, dress-up dolls, animals and their homes, under the sea, and, of course, other seasonal and holiday scenes.
Tania said
This might seem a stupid question but… How do the felt shapes stay on the board?
Chica Schmica said
Looks like a gorgeous fall day…what a beautiful tree. I’m down in Florida and I always get so jealous of Northerners this time of year. And I know you’re in North Carolina, but you’re all Northerners to me.
Nutmeg said
I had no idea how many felt board ideas are out there. That aquarium one is amazing!
Jonah Lisa said
Great minds think alike! I posted a seasonal felt board set just yesterday. Huge hit with my 2 1/2 yo old son. HUGE! I love the way you did your leaves. And with that bare tree you now have the base for the other 3 seasons, too.
I also do stories he likes Jemima Puddleduck is a current fav. On my blog in early Sept if you want to check it out.
Erica said
I love what you’ve done there with the tree! Looking at your jack-o-lantern gave me another idea, too; what if you made a big modular jack-o-lantern, with different eyes, noses, mouths, etc., and let Maia decorate its face in different ways? Sort of a Halloween version of Mr. Potato Head. =)
The Artful Parent said
Tania – Felt just sticks to felt (and flannel) because of the fuzzy brushed surface. It works a little like velcro but the connection isn’t as strong.
Jonah Lisa – I love your seasonal felt board set! I just took a look.
Erica – The big modular jack-0-lantern idea is great. I may give it a try…
Tania said
Ahhmmmm… I thought i would be something like that… but i couldn’t find the felt to try out… lol You are a great source of inspiration
Thanks to your blog my son now has a chalkboard… So, from him, thanks!
threesneakybugs said
I love the tree! And that little jack-o-lantern is too cute!
I have a farm scene and simple geometric shapes for pattern construction but have been wanting to make a rocket/sky set. I also think it would be fun to do one that goes along with a book like chicka chicka boom boom. Love the idea of dress up dolls, making them kind of like paper dolls. Maybe I’ll do that for my daughter when she’s older.
Emily said
I love what you’ve done here! Beautiful! Do you use 100% wool felt for everything, or just to cover the board?
Kathe said
I googled felt tree with leaves & your pictures came up. I was trying to see if there was a pre-made set out there before I make one. I need this for my church. I’ll be doing green leaves this spring, but I love the idea of having additional fall colored ones. I was wondering what you used as a pattern for the tree & leaves, or did you just freehand it? Did you use standard polyester felt or real wool felt? I’d love some help. Thanks for the great ideas!
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