Handmade Felt Rainbow Cloud Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners
This is a super simple hand stitching project for beginners and kids. It is a great way to brighten the day for the maker and whoever they decide to give it to. I LOVE it tied to a gift. I am excited to share this super quick and easy project made with felt because I am a felt enthusiast. The little rainbow cloud can be made up in a whip and is easy enough for crafty beginners who are new to hand stitching. This craft is perfect for a kid workshop or party craft too. It is such an easy sewing projects for beginners. Let’s make a darling little felt rainbow cloud. I absolutely LOVE the assortments of buttons from Button Jam!
Supplies Needed
You will need a few supplies. These are the ones I recommend.
- Kunin Group Premium Felt (White)
- Buttons from Button Jam (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink)
- Embroidery Floss (My favorites is the floss that comes on spools from Anchor Brand.)
- Scissors
- Needle
- Poly-Fil Stuffing (The cloud could also be stuffed with cotton or felt scraps.)
- Ribbon
When selecting the buttons, choose ones with larger holes. This will make these Handmade Felt Rainbow Cloud Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners simpler.
Let’s Make a Felt Rainbow Cloud!
These steps are meant to make the craft process easier. However, this cloud could come together in more advanced ways too. If you are an avid stitcher, use your creativity to make a fancier cloud. If you do, please share it with me!
Step One:
Start by drawing a little cloud pattern (6 inches wide by 4 inches tall – ISH) then cut two of them out of white felt.
Step Two:
Sew buttons in the rainbow colors on one of the cloud pieces. There are so many ways to stitch on buttons. I like to use a variety in easy stitching projects like this one.
Step Three
Stitch the two cloud pieces together (inserting a ribbon if you want a hanger). Leave a little opening to fill the cloud.
Step Four
Stuff the cloud with Poly-Fil. It could also be filled with white felt scraps.
Step Five
Sew the cloud closed to complete your easy stitching project.
About Button Jam Buttons
Button Jam buttons come is adorable little jars (that are perfect for upcycling in to fabulous projects). Each jar contains a color of buttons that come in many hues and sizes. The variety is never the same, making the experience of opening and sorting the buttons a joy. The buttons are made from thousands of different molds so the range of choices is broad including vintage styles.
More Rainbow Projects
If you like this project, you might also love to use the buttons to make adorable hoop art. This one require no sewing so can be done quickly. While this is not one of the easy sewing projects for beginners (no sewing required) – it is super fun. the buttons COULD be stitched would would be great practice.
Another fun rainbow project is this fun pin. This is a great Girl Scout S.W.A.P. Grab all you need to know about this fun practice of spreading kindness here on the blog.
More About Rainbows
Rainbows stand for so many great things. These are some of my favorite things that rainbows mean.
- Rainbow are a sign of inclusion and love.
- Seeing a rainbow is a sign of hope, like the rainbow after a storm.
- Leprechauns find gold at the end of the rainbow which means they symbolize magic.
- God put a rainbow in the sky after the flood symbolizing his promise to never again destroy the earth.
Ten Reasons to Craft
I am going to say this again. Crafting is just a great idea. It is proven that crafting can be really good for mental and emotional health. Studies show that making and crafting can lower anxiety. Another benefit to crafting is that it creates connection. When we make things and give them to others, we spread kindness and love. Here are my top ten reasons to craft with kids, and I mean kids of all ages.
- Mental Health Benefits – Crafting puts me in a good mood.
- Self Expression – Crafting allows me to express myself.
- Education and Growth – I learn new skills by making things.
- Connection – Crafting connects me others through workshops, classes and gifting.
- Decor – Through making and crafting, I can totally customize every aspect of my decor.
- Gift Giving – Gifts is totally my love language. I love to make handmade gifts.
- Offline Time – Crafting keeps me off of my phone and social media. We all know this can be beneficial.
- Income – Because I craft and sell items that I make, I have an additional income source.
- Fun – I like to have fun and to me, making things is fun.
- Socializing – Attending events where crafting is a part gets me out and around others with like minds.
Little Felt Rainbow Cloud
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Cheers to Rainbows and Making the World a Brighter Place. And cheers to easy sewing projects for beginners too!
Love,
Laura