tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25072428139664017642024-03-14T01:45:56.282-05:00The Funky FelterThe home of handmade wool and felt crafts by Shalana Frisby with an abundance of tutorials, tips and techniques for the crafter and fiber enthusiast including free printables for crafts and kids activities.Shalana, the funky felterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10212857211166816552noreply@blogger.comBlogger507125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-16825123342219699562016-01-23T10:16:00.000-06:002020-04-01T22:03:45.255-05:00Free Printable Craft Tags for Crocheters
Do you crochet and need some adorable little labels for your handmade crafts?
Try these printable 2-1/2 x 1 inch rectangle tags for your handmade crocheted goodies for sale or as gifts. Download the free PDF to print from your home printer on white or colored card stock or brown Kraft paper. You can even customize and spruce them up with some hand coloring of your own.
Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-42837180960595898112016-01-22T09:07:00.004-06:002016-01-22T09:13:33.488-06:00Easy Needle Felted Valentine Heart Tutorial Using a Cookie Cutter
Are you Needle Felting a gift for your Valentine this year? Here's a "heart" felt idea for you!
I hand felted this quick and easy sweet little heart shaped pouch a while ago as a how-to project for a master's degree class assignment (yes, I even managed to fit some needle felting into my higher ed work somehow!). We were assigned the task to come up with a short lesson plan Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-3447690480566269782016-01-15T09:26:00.000-06:002016-01-15T09:26:33.207-06:00Free Printable 8x10 Yarn Wall Art for Crocheters, Knitters and Fiber Crafters
"You Can Never Have Too Much Yarn" FREE Printable PDF 8 x 10 inch Wall Art for the Fiber Lover!
Whether you knit, crochet, weave or just have an obsession with using yarn in your craft projects, this free fiber crafter's wall art print is right up your alley. Simply click the link below to download and print a copy to frame and hang, or get crafty and decoupage it to a canvas board. Enjoy!
Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-54026342087167757202016-01-13T10:06:00.003-06:002020-04-01T21:39:54.978-05:00The 5 Best FREE Needle Felting Videos Tutorials
Find the best needle felt how-to videos online without spending a dime! Right here!
Do you need a refresher course on how to needle felt or want to learn a brand new (and super fun) fiber craft?
Check out the needle felting video series below for tutorials and tips to get your started or for inspiration to dive into that wool you've been hoarding (yes, I know you have!). Each of the Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-47918771857960065612016-01-09T15:05:00.002-06:002020-04-01T21:41:18.009-05:00FREE PRINTABLE "Handmade for You with Love" Craft Tags
Do you needle felt, knit or crochet and need some swanky little labels for your handmade arts and crafts?
Try these adorable 2-1/2 x 1 inch rectangle tags for your handmade needle felted crafts, knitted items, crocheted stuff or whatever you make to sell or give as gifts. Download the free PDF to print from your home printer on white or colored card stock or brown Kraft paper. You canShalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-40778331833995820602016-01-08T07:30:00.000-06:002020-04-01T21:45:24.858-05:00The Best Glue for DIY Glass Gem Magnets
Mod Podge vs. Tacky Glue vs. Quick Grip
Which of these 3 glues work best for making quick & easy DIY glass gem magnets or pendants? I put them all to the test!
After many years working as a professional crafter and also as a publishing Craft Editor, I have gone through an enormous amount of glue - all types of glue from simple white school glue to glue dots to industrial strengthShalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com6Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-69934733053528627552015-06-19T11:00:00.004-05:002015-06-19T11:02:12.154-05:00New Giveaway at Craft Gossip Felt Blog
Check out the latest Giveaway over at Craft Gossip's Felt Blog
My good friend, Linda, the editor over at Craft Gossip's Felt Blog, asked me to pass along the link for this amazing giveaway contest over there. Don't miss out on the opportunity to win a unique & beautiful felt brooch of your choice from Designed by Jane's Etsy shop. Head on over to Craft Gossip's post for all the Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-9620888898144099042015-04-22T12:45:00.001-05:002020-04-01T21:47:05.924-05:00Tags Labels & Printables for Your Handmade Fiber Crafts
Do you make & sell fiber crafts? Don't forget the tags!
I hope you've found my free downloadable tags useful. I enjoy making them available and will continue periodically to post new free tags for you here on my blog. With the popularity of my free fiber craft tags, I decided to re-open my Etsy shop offering many, many more designs at very reasonable prices without Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-65475005793924280602015-03-10T21:25:00.002-05:002015-03-10T21:29:37.229-05:00Where to Buy Bulk Wool and Silk for Dyeing, Handspun Yarn and Feltmaking
Want to know where to get great deals on bulk quantities of wool and silk for your fiber arts?
Check out these sources and suppliers for your handmade fiber crafts!
I've been doing fiber crafts since about 2005 when I caught the feltmaking bug after taking a college fiber arts course. That obsession quickly turned into a small business which I playfully named "The Funky Felter" and Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-30523704378008899782015-03-07T21:46:00.000-06:002020-04-01T22:00:41.762-05:00FREE Handmade 100 Percent Alpaca Hang Tags or Labels
Do you spin yarn, felt, knit or crochet with alpaca?
Grab these totally FREE printable tags or labels for your handmade alpaca fiber items!
Printable tags especially for those who spin, felt, knit or crochet with alpaca fibers! These "Hand Made 100% Alpaca" tags will look fabulous hanging on your hand crafted gifts or craft show items. Simply click on the link below to download the Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-31271880770564737572015-03-06T14:06:00.001-06:002015-03-07T21:49:54.563-06:00How to Make Felt Wool Balls
Felted Wool Balls or Beads DIY Craft Tutorial
easily create homemade wool dryer balls or felted beads for decoration
Like many of you who have been wet felting or needle felted for a while, wool balls or beads are probably one of the first things you tried making. Me too! I have been creating handmade felted wool balls in all shapes, colors and sizes for several years now. I have used Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-57942523709509233212014-12-24T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-24T08:30:02.489-06:00Have a Holly Jolly Christmas my fiber loving friends
Merry Christmas!
God Bless you and yours in the New Year!
Luke 2:11 KJV
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
I am taking time off from blogging to enjoy time with my family through the New Year! See you in 2015. I pray for blessings to you and yours this Christmas and beyond. Happy crafting & felting & fellow-shippingShalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com2Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-50337887298235186992014-12-23T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-23T08:30:01.767-06:00Mod Podge Bottle Cap Tree Card
Upcycle bottle caps and patterned card stock for this unique Christmas card!
If you aren't much of a card maker, try an ornament or in a photo frame instead.
Want a unique but easy Christmas craft to try? This bottle cap Christmas tree is the perfect endeavor for you. Fill your caps with patterned card stock, photo images or even buttons or rhinestones for embellishment. I used a bit Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com1Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-10823276380823448452014-12-22T08:30:00.000-06:002015-03-07T21:27:44.311-06:00FREE Knitted by Hand Tags or Labels Printable
Do you knit?
Grab these totally FREE printable tags or labels for your handmade knitted items!
Printable tags especially for the knitter! These "Hand Knitted" tags will look fabulous hanging on your hand crafted gifts or craft show items. Simply click on the link below to download the printable tags file for your personal use.
I hope you like these free printable tags and Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-71361514534479946282014-12-19T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-19T08:00:01.044-06:00Recycled Cereal Box and Felt Christmas Trees
Need a quick & easy craft to do with your kiddos before Christmas? And fun, of course!
Upcycle old cereal boxes or cardboard and a little felt into pretty tree decorations!
These recycled cereal box Christmas trees are quick and easy, but also can be dressed up to look very cute sitting on a shelf or mantle. They are also an excellent kid's craft with a bit of supervision using the Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-90109109534278822202014-12-18T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-18T08:30:01.758-06:00Easy Peasy Handmade Salt Dough Ornaments
Having fun making Holly Jolly Christmas Crafts!
Whipping up easy salt dough ornaments for memorable Christmas craft times.
Oh my goodness! Have you tried mixing and baking any of those salt dough or baking soda ornament recipes on Pinterest? There are many, many examples to choose from. My daughter and I first made some salt dough ornaments during the summer to try out various recipes.Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com1Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-45288229201680418992014-12-17T15:30:00.000-06:002014-12-17T15:30:00.639-06:00Needle Felted Christmas Ornaments
Adorning the tree with handmade needle felt Christmas ornaments!
How many handmade holiday ornaments have you created this year?
The many woolly ornaments you see in the photo above were needle felted several years ago actually...before my daughter was born and I had more time on my hands to sit with my felting needle. I stopped needle felting for a while after she was born (okay so Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-21141411092798660322014-12-17T08:30:00.000-06:002020-04-01T21:49:20.613-05:00FREE Crocheted by Hand Tags or Labels Printable
Do you crochet?
Grab these totally FREE printable tags or labels for your handmade crocheted items!
Printable tags especially for the crocheter! These "Crocheted by Hand" tags with a yarn ball will look fabulous hanging on your hand crafted gifts or craft show items. Simply click on the link below to download the printable tags file for your personal use.
Download Free Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-30410755439564931772014-12-16T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-16T08:30:00.942-06:00Free Crochet Christmas Reindeer Pattern
Have you created a handmade Rudolph yet?
Crochet this quick and easy reindeer before Christmas arrives!
Part of the holiday fun for my family and myself is making some of our decorations each year. This year I've made an abundance of snowmen including a free crochet snowman pattern and a very popular sock snowman craft tutorial. I thought my snowman family would welcome a cute Rudolph Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com2Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-34036224562348413402014-12-15T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-15T08:30:01.329-06:00FREE Hand Made Felt Tags or Labels Printable
Do you create handmade felt?
Are you a needle felter or wool felt maker?
Grab these totally FREE printable tags or labels for your needle felted or wet felted items!
Printable tags especially for the felter or feltmaker. Whether you needle felt or wet felt wool or a combination of both techniques, these "Hand Made Felt" tags have an adorable little sheep that will look nice Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-55936360789493041822014-12-12T08:00:00.000-06:002020-04-01T21:59:45.124-05:00FREE Handmade with Wool Tags or Labels Printable
Do you create any handmade wool items?
Grab these totally FREE printable tags or labels for your felted, crocheted, knitted, hand spun yarns or other handmade wool items!
Printable tags especially for the fiber crafter or fiber lovin' maker of things. Whether you felt, crochet, knit, weave or spin, these "Handmade with Wool" tags have an adorable little sheep that will look fabulous Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com2Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-19167643721569405142014-12-11T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-11T08:30:00.054-06:00Easy Needle Felt Snowman Card Tutorial
Do love snowmen decorations in the winter? Me too!
Whip up this quick and easy needle felted snowman card in no time!
I don't know what it is about snowmen this year, but I am loving to make them. Big ones, small ones, with crocheted yarn, with felted beads, with men's tube socks (yes, with socks!)...you get the idea. There are currently a lot of snowmen decorating my house.
ThisShalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-6238225853472475132014-12-10T08:30:00.000-06:002014-12-10T10:43:19.476-06:00WIP Crocheted Dishcloths for Christmas Gifts
What crafty project are you working on this week?
WIP Wednesday: making crocheted holiday gifts while snuggled under my blanket
Unfortunately it is that time of year when all kinds of bugs are going around. My daughter and I have both been stricken with some illness the past few weeks. On the bright side, it gives me a good excuse to snuggle under my big purple blanket on the couch Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-27991830247213029002014-12-09T09:00:00.000-06:002014-12-09T09:00:06.736-06:00Needle and Wet Felted Christmas Tree Decoration
Do you make needle or wet felted Christmas decorations for your home?
Over the past several years, I have crafted many handmade felted wool holiday decorations. Some were sold in my Etsy shop and some were sold at craft festivals, but some I kept for myself to put out each year. This is one of those little felted wool creations that got stashed away.
This felt Christmas tree was Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com0Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507242813966401764.post-35556976532740723182014-12-08T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-08T08:00:07.128-06:00Felt Elf Stocking and Mitten Ornament Craft Tutorial with Free Printable Patterns
Need a nifty way to hold that gift card?
Make a cute felt elf stocking or mitten ornament for it!
There's always a last minute gift to give, and a gift card is such a great solution for that. Am I right?! Well, here's a dandy little felt gift card holder and ornament in one. It also works well for small treats for the kiddos. See below for links to the free printable patterns and full Shalanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10367678750914341885noreply@blogger.com2Ava, MO 65608, USA36.951999 -92.66044569999996836.901243 -92.741126699999967 37.002755 -92.57976469999997