My first stocking...

Last year this time I had no idea what felting was, and I am trying to think back to what sparked me onto this new obsession.  I truly cannot remember......Whatever it was I am thankful for it because I have had so much fun this past year learning!
I have been thinking about making some stockings for Christmas since this past summer.  So today I decided to try.  I chose a natural oatmeal colored wool.  I made my template using wood laminate flooring underlay.  I wet felted the stocking and then needle felted a heart onto one of them.  I think I like them nice and simple like this.  These would be wonderful for small gifts...hmmmmm 
Here's to hoping you had a stress free day :)

Kelly

So proud

My oldest daughter (17yo) is a very artistic gal!  She has an eye for scale.  She wanted to try needle felting after I checked out a book called Little Felted Animals, from the library.  I pointed to my wool stash, gave her some needles, and a foam block and told her to have fun.  She made me this adorable frog.  I love being able to share a hobby with her!

Simple Fun

Sometimes simple is fun!  The girls and I have made tons of baseball and softball sized balls. I have enjoyed needle felting them when they are dry.  The girls just like to peg each other with them!  :)  Ah.....life with teenagers! 

My Easter tree..

Felting

I have always loved creating. From paper arts, to clay, I have always loved using color and texture to make things. I have a new love..... wool felting. I have been experimenting with both needle felting and wet felting. I am addicted. The colors, textures and variety of wool types is mind boggling! In the past week I have made a variety of projects. I am still experimenting, reading, and searching for new ideas to try. But I am having fun!