Felt Ball Bumble Bees
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Spring is in the air, and you know what that means – it’s time to get crafty! And nothing says, “spring is finally here,” quite like the arrival of bumble bees. Our adorable Felt Ball Bumble Bees are a fun way to bring the magic of bees into your home — without any of the stings! If you’re already a fan of these little creatures, then check out our other bee-inspired projects.
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These Felt Ball Bumble Bees are super cute and super beginner-friendly, making them perfect for crafters of all skill levels. Also, they’re a fantastic project for introducing little ones to the joys of DIY. We love working with these felt balls for projects like this because they’re so versatile. We’ve turned them into flowers, hedgehogs, and a garland. Now, with just a few more tools and materials, we will transform them into some very buzz-worthy spring decor.
Bees are such fascinating creatures. These little pollinators are essential for our ecosystem, flitting from flower to flower, spreading life and sweetness wherever they go. So, as you craft your felt ball bumblebees, you’re not just making cute decorations but also celebrating the vital role bees play in our environment. Also, they’re just plain cute!
To keep things nice and simple, we chose saffron for our Felt Ball Bumble Bees. Next, we attached black embroidery floss to give them that signature bumble bee look. Secondly, we created our bee wings using two layers of medium-weight fusible interfacing for a slightly sheer look. However, feel free to get creative with your wing materials – the sky’s the limit!
But why stop at just one bee? Whip up a swarm of these adorable critters and scatter them around your home for a playful spring look. You can even get the kids involved and host a crafting party to make a bee-themed Easter garland or centerpiece! But whatever you decide, remember to share your Felt Ball Bumble Bees on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLia or in our crafters’ community.
Tools
- Kai 5″ Detail Scissors
- Kai Curved Thread Snips (optional)
- Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)
- Awl or Needle-Nose Tweezers
- Clover Embroidery Needles
- Aleene’s Tacky Glue
Materials
- Lia Griffith Felt Balls 2cm – Saffron
- Heat N Bond Fusible Interfacing – Medium Weight (for wings)
- Craft Eyes for Needle Felting
- Embroidery Floss – Black and White
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I would love to know how to make the beautiful branch. Thank you!
Thanks for your vote!
Ms.Lia
I love the bees and how they hang off the branch! Yes I would love the tutorial on the technique to make a branch. Thank you to you and your team of wonderful artists!
Great to know! We are putting it on the list.