Dollar Tree Felt Balls Instead of Candles
A while back I showed you my first Craig's list find here. I loved my candlesticks, but I wasn't overly excited about the actual candles. So I decided to make this.
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I have seen these on several blogs, but I found a tutorial here and here. So I bought my supplies at Dollar Tree - a package of red felt and a two pack of styrofoam balls.
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I cut out a bunch of circles - I got 3 circles out of one piece of felt, just to give you a idea of the size. Then followed the tutorial and made my felt balls. I used one whole package of felt per ball.
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I think they look perfect for Valentine's.
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I have seen these on several blogs, but I found a tutorial here and here. So I bought my supplies at Dollar Tree - a package of red felt and a two pack of styrofoam balls.
I cut out a bunch of circles - I got 3 circles out of one piece of felt, just to give you a idea of the size. Then followed the tutorial and made my felt balls. I used one whole package of felt per ball.
I think they look perfect for Valentine's.
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Those are festive! I love the bright red color! I might have to make a couple of these to put on my mantel!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. What a great idea and looks easy enough for someone like me to do!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Nice job
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! Love them!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE it! That would be an awesome post for a swap!!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute! They sell FELT at the Dollar Tree??? I has no idea! LOL. Need to get my booty there!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! might have to give those a try. Thanks for stopping by my blog. : )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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