My kids love the felt board in the children’s section at the library. Every time we go they use the pieces to act out favorite fairy tales and create their own stories. These simple DIY Felt Boards have become huge hits around here.
Materials Needed for DIY Felt Board:
- Picture Frame (Use an old frame you already have or check out your local dollar store.)
- Large Piece of Felt
- Scissors
- Hot Glue
Start by taking apart the old frame. Ours had a plastic cover. If yours has a glass cover be sure to take the necessary precautions to dispose of it properly.
Cut the piece of felt to be 1 inch larger on all sides than the frame’s cardboard insert. Then cut out square notches on each corner. (See picture below.)
After cutting the felt accordingly, use the hot glue gun to fold and glue the felt to the frame’s cardboard piece.
Once the glue is set, put the cardboard back into the frame, using the frame’s clips to hold it in place.
I had 2 identical frames, so I made a second board so each of my little ones has their own felt board. They love to retell fairy tales using the pieces I made from scrap felt we had.
Felt boards are great for quiet time. And since these are portable they can go in the car for long trips.
You can create your own felt pieces to go with the board, like we did, or purchase one of these great sets!
So there you have it, and quick and easy felt board to entertain little ones for hours!
Carrie says
January 21, 2012 at 8:35 pmWhat a wonderful idea!! Thank you for sharing it at Sharing Saturday!
admin says
January 22, 2012 at 10:40 amThanks for hosting Sharing Saturday!
MiaB says
January 21, 2012 at 11:25 pmVery nice felt board!! I just made one for my kiddo.. but I didn’t think about putting a frame on it… clever 🙂
MiaB
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admin says
January 22, 2012 at 10:54 amThanks. I was trying to make sure they’d last with my little boy…lol. And, like I said, I just stumbled upon these frames in the basement – ones someone gave me that were pretty cheap.
momto8blog says
January 22, 2012 at 3:59 pma winner!! every kid would like this.
maggy,red ted art says
January 23, 2012 at 2:29 pmGreat Idea and Lovely!!
Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
admin says
January 25, 2012 at 1:45 pmThanks for hosting it!
Stacey says
January 23, 2012 at 3:13 pmSo clever! I may have to do that!
admin says
January 25, 2012 at 1:45 pmIt was really easy, too, which I love. 🙂 My little one asks for the felt board every day near quiet time.
Kids Creative Chaos says
January 23, 2012 at 10:32 pmFantastic! Felt dolls are awesome and Amanda can help design their clothes.
Love it!
honeymoon gift list says
April 25, 2012 at 12:11 amMy 3-year old son got a Thomas the Train felt board for Christmas. One day, as I was cooking, he colored with black crayon on it. I have tried to clean it with a baby wipe, but I am afraid to use anything harsher in case in makes it worse. Does anyone have any suggestions?
OneMommy says
April 25, 2012 at 3:36 pmHmmm…. I haven’t had to deal with that one yet – usually the crayon is on something where I can use the Magic Eraser on it. I wonder if that would work on felt??
Donna says
June 27, 2012 at 8:48 pmI love this idea! This is great. I can think of so many games for children with this.
Ashley says
October 28, 2013 at 5:17 pmLooks like a fun and useful toy! Quiet too!
jackie@happyhooligans says
March 22, 2014 at 8:52 amYou are brilliant! I have old picture frames!! Why have I never thought to use them to make a felt board! Thank you!!
OneMommy says
March 26, 2014 at 10:12 pmI don’t know about brilliant — thrifty maybe? 🙂
We’ve had our boards for years and they still enjoy them.