I'm not only all about paper crafts, but crafts in general! I decided to try my hand at making some felt pom poms for a few crafts. It's surprisingly easy.
Materials:
Wool Roving - I used Dimensions Crafts Wool Roving for Needle Felting
Dishwashing Soap
Two Bowls
Water
Paper Towels
Start by filling two bowls with hot water. Add a few drops of dishwashing soap to one. Start with a bit of the wool roving. Work to separate the fibers, and then roll them back together into a very loose ball.
Dip the wool into the soapy water. Begin rolling in your hands the way you might roll a meatball - but keep it fairly gentle. The ball will become denser and denser as you work it. Keep at it, even if it's not looking like you'd hoped. This process takes time. Once the ball has formed and is as dense as it's going to get, stop to evaluate. If there are some cracks that have formed, pull off a bit of excess roving, spread it apart, and lay it over the cracked section. Re-dip the ball in the soapy water and work it in your hands a bit to have it take shape and combine.
Dip the wool into the soapy water. Begin rolling in your hands the way you might roll a meatball - but keep it fairly gentle. The ball will become denser and denser as you work it. Keep at it, even if it's not looking like you'd hoped. This process takes time. Once the ball has formed and is as dense as it's going to get, stop to evaluate. If there are some cracks that have formed, pull off a bit of excess roving, spread it apart, and lay it over the cracked section. Re-dip the ball in the soapy water and work it in your hands a bit to have it take shape and combine.
If it's not looking like you'd hoped, just keep rolling. Once the ball has taken the shape you want, and you've filled in any cracks, rinse the soapy ball in the clean water bowl. Squeeze any extra water out in a paper towel, and allow to dry.
These little morsels are just too cute. I love them in a small wood bowl, or topped with an acorn cap. I love jewel tones for autumn and pastels for spring. The options are endless!