These simple accessories are perfect for using up felt scraps!
Stack circles, stars, flowers and more... the sky is the limit and they only take a stitch or two, or even glue, to finish.

Materials:

• Felt (wool, eco or acrylic, thicker felt will offer a lusher finish)
• Sharp scissors
• marker
• paper
• needle and thread (embroidery floss is perfect)
• hair elastics (we like Goody Ouchless) or bobby pins, alligator clips etc. (available most places that sell jewelry findings)
• white glue/ tacky fabric glue as desired
• if using metal findings, choose an appropriate adhesive
• Buttons, beads, sequin, ribbon as you choose

1) Decide on the shape of your hair pretty.  Draw the smallest (center) piece to the desired size. Cut out this template, pin to a scrap of felt and cut it out.

2) Using this small piece, cut each succeeding piece slightly larger to create the stacked effect.  Cut as many pieces in as many colours as you heart desires.  Keep in mind, that if pieces grow too large, they may begin to flop over on themselves.

3) Once you have cut and stacked your pieces, choose a coordinating or complementary thread and stitch through the center several times to attach the pieces.  You could also glue the pieces together, but keep in mind, if you plan to stitch on any details, it is difficult to stitch through glue stiffened felt!  Keep it simple OR add decorative flair!

4) Embellish as you wish!  Beads, embroidery stitches and ribbon are great additions!  Buttons, too.

5) Attach your finished piece to the hair accessory of your choice.  Stitch securely to hair elastics. Glue to other findings.  You may find it hard to get your felt to adhere to the metal.  If you do, spread a thin layer of adhesive on the back of the felt piece in the area you need to glue. Let this dry and adhere it to the finding (this creates a surface more suited to connecting with the metal).

Turn these into brooches, ornaments, gift tags and more... and have fun! ♥

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©Beneath the Rowan Tree, 2010.