How to Make Felt Christmas Ornaments with Festive Felt Dies

Create charming handmade felt Christmas ornaments using the Festive Felt Christmas Dies by Lollie & Grace. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to die-cut felt, assemble layered ornament designs, add decorative stitching, embellish with sequins and beads, and finish your ornaments with hanging loops for Christmas decorating.

This project is perfect for holiday crafters who enjoy working with felt and creating handmade decorations. These festive designs can be used as tree ornaments, gift toppers, wreath embellishments, stocking decorations, or seasonal home décor.

Hi there! It’s Andrea Shell with you, and I’m thrilled to be back as a guest on the Spellbinders blog! Today I’m sharing a step-by-step photo tutorial featuring the Festive Felt Christmas Dies by Lollie & Grace.

Project Snapshot

What You'll Need

Spellbinders Products

• Festive Felt Christmas Stocking Dies
• Festive Felt Christmas Snowman Dies
• Festive Felt Christmas Santa Dies
• Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies

• Wool Felt
• Embroidery Floss
• Needle
• Beading Needle
• Sequins
• Seed Beads
• Gold Cord
• Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun
• Hot Glue
• Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue

How to Make Felt Christmas Ornaments

Step 1 – Die-Cut the Felt Pieces

Die-cut all ornament pieces from wool felt using the Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine and the Festive Felt Christmas Dies.

Sort the pieces by ornament design to make assembly easier.

Designer Tip: Keep small felt pieces grouped together as you work to prevent losing decorative elements.

How to Make a Felt Stocking Ornament

Step 2 – Assemble the Stocking Base

For all ornaments, use Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue to assemble the felt layers. It dries quickly while still allowing adjustment time for placement.

• Glue the cuff to the stocking.
• Attach the scallop trim to the cuff.
• Glue the heel to the stocking.
• Add the scallop arch pieces.
• Attach the green arches.
• Repeat the process for the toe.
• Attach the stripe to the stocking.
• Layer the circles together and add the diamond pieces.
• Attach the teardrop accents to the toe and heel.

Step 3 – Add Decorative Stitching and Embellishments

• Use three strands of white floss to stitch stripes onto the green arches.
• Add sequins and beads to the snowflake.
• Decorate the stripe with stacked sequins and beads.
• Add beads and embellishments to the teardrops and scallop trim.

Step 4 – Finish the Stocking Ornament

Glue the decorated stocking onto a larger white stocking shape.

Create a hanging loop from gold cord and secure the knot to the back with hot glue.

Attach a second large stocking shape to the back of the ornament to conceal the hanging loop knot and finish the ornament cleanly.

How to Make a Felt Snowman Ornament

Step 5 – Assemble the Snowman

• Attach the snowman body.
• Add the hat, trim, highlight, and holly leaves.
• Attach the mittens and sleeves.
• Add the sweater and scarf pieces.
• Assemble and attach the candy cane.
• Add the remaining mitten.
• Attach the cheeks and button details.

Step 6 – Add Stitching and Decorative Details

• Stitch leaf veins using embroidery floss.
• Create French knot eyes.
• Add a stitched smile.
• Decorate the sweater and sleeves with stitching.
• Add details to the scarf.
• Attach seed beads and sequins.

Step 7 – Create the Scarf Fringe and Finish the Ornament

Glue the completed snowman onto a large outline layer.

Create tassels on the scarf using loops of embroidery floss and secure them with wrapped thread.

Trim the loops to create fringe.

Add a gold hanging loop to the back and finish by attaching a second outline layer.

How to Make a Felt Santa Ornament

Step 8 – Assemble Santa

• Attach the hat pieces.
• Glue the face behind the hat brim.
• Attach the pom pom.
• Add sleeves and coat pieces.
• Attach trim and accessory pieces.
• Add the tree before attaching the cuff and mitten.

Step 9 – Add Stitching, Beads, and Sequins

• Create French knot eyes.
• Add running stitches to the beard.
• Attach sequins and beads to the coat.
• Add beads to the border.

Step 10 – Finish Santa and Assemble the Ornament

• Add beads to the boots.
• Decorate the hat with beads and sequins.
• Add stitching to the tree.
• Decorate the tree with beads.
• Create French knot buttons and a nose.

Attach Santa to a larger backing layer, add a gold hanging loop, and finish with a second backing layer to conceal the knot.

Tips for Better Felt Ornaments

• Use wool felt for cleaner die cuts and a more professional finish.
• Turbo Tacky Glue gives more positioning flexibility than hot glue.
• Add embellishments before attaching the final backing layer.
• Use a beading needle for easier sequin and bead placement.
• Create all ornament pieces first before beginning assembly.

Ways to Customize These Ornaments

• Change color palettes to match your holiday décor.
• Add names or monograms to personalize ornaments.
• Use metallic floss instead of standard embroidery thread.
• Add bells, charms, or ribbons.
• Create coordinated ornament sets as gifts.
• Use the finished pieces as wreath or stocking embellishments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of felt works best for die cutting?

Wool felt generally produces cleaner cuts and maintains its shape better than many synthetic felt options.

Why use Turbo Tacky Glue instead of hot glue?

Turbo Tacky Glue dries quickly but provides repositioning time, making detailed assembly easier.

Can these dies be used for projects other than ornaments?

Yes. The die-cut pieces can also be used on wreaths, stockings, pillows, gift toppers, and other holiday décor projects.

What is the easiest way to add embellishments?

Using a beading needle allows you to attach sequins and beads neatly and accurately.

More Christmas Craft Ideas from Spellbinders

• Handmade Christmas Ornament Ideas
• Christmas Felt Craft Projects

Conclusion

These Festive Felt Christmas Dies make it easy to create heirloom-quality holiday decorations that can be enjoyed year after year. Whether you choose the stocking, snowman, Santa, or all three, each ornament combines layering, stitching, and embellishing techniques to create a festive handmade finish.

They're wonderful for decorating your tree, customizing gifts, or creating heartfelt handmade keepsakes for family and friends.

About the Designer

Andrea Shell enjoys creating paper crafting and mixed-media projects that combine texture, layering, and handmade details. Her seasonal projects often blend traditional techniques with modern design for beautiful handcrafted results.

For more inspiration, visit Andrea on Instagram and her blog.