15 Felt Acorn Crafts to Make with Love and Simple Supplies
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Felt acorns bring cozy charm to any handmade project. Soft, durable, and easy to work with, felt lets you create whimsical decorations, sweet gifts, and playful keepsakes in no time.
You don’t need fancy tools or years of crafting experience. Just a few sheets of felt, some basic supplies, and a little time are all it takes to make something special.
1. Mini Felt Acorn Ornaments
Tiny acorn shapes strung on twine make delicate tree ornaments or gift toppers. Their soft texture and earthy tones add quiet warmth to any holiday display.
Materials Needed
- Brown craft felt sheet (9 x 12 inches)
- Beige craft felt sheet (9 x 12 inches)
- Embroidery floss (brown, 6-yard length)
- Size 8 embroidery needle
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Craft glue
How to Make It
- Draw a 1.5-inch acorn cap oval on the beige felt and a 1.25-inch teardrop for the nut on brown felt. Cut out two of each shape.
- Place the two brown teardrops right sides together and stitch around the edge with a backstitch using brown floss, leaving a 0.25-inch seam and a 1-inch gap at the base.
- Turn the stitched nut right side out and lightly stuff with fiberfill. Close the gap with a ladder stitch.
- Glue one beige oval flat-side down onto the top of the nut. Thread a 6-inch piece of floss through the cap and knot the ends to form a loop for hanging.
2. Acorn Napkin Rings
Felt acorns perched on satin ribbon rings add rustic elegance to your table. They stay put without slipping and won’t scratch delicate fabric.
Materials Needed
- Olive green felt sheet (9 x 12 inches)
- Cream felt sheet (9 x 12 inches)
- 1-inch wide satin ribbon (cotton blend, 12 inches long, 4 pieces)
- Fabric glue
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Straight pins
How to Make It
- Cut four 3-inch circles from olive green felt and four 2.5-inch teardrops from cream felt.
- Fold each ribbon piece into a loop and glue the ends together to form a ring. Let dry completely.
- Glue one olive circle to the top center of each cream teardrop to form the cap.
- Once dry, attach each acorn to the front of a ribbon ring with fabric glue, pressing gently until secure.
3. Felt Acorn Garland
A string of graduated acorns sways gently on jute twine. Hang it across a mantel or shelf for seasonal texture that feels grounded and inviting.
Materials Needed
- Dark brown felt sheet (18 x 12 inches)
- Tan felt sheet (9 x 12 inches)
- Jute twine (3 yards)
- Wooden clothespin
- Fabric scissors
- Pencil
- Needle and tan thread
- Polyester stuffing
How to Make It
- Draw three sizes of acorn caps: 1 inch, 1.5 inches, and 2 inches diameter on tan felt. Cut two of each size. Draw matching nut shapes on dark brown felt: 0.75, 1.25, and 1.75 inches. Cut two of each.
- Sew each pair of nut pieces together with a whipstitch, leaving a small opening. Stuff lightly and close with a ladder stitch.
- Sew each cap pair together along the curved edge with a running stitch, then press flat.
- Thread the jute twine through a needle and string acorns in order of size, knotting tightly between each with a double overhand knot.
4. Acorn Button Magnets
Real wood buttons become acorn bases when paired with felt caps. These tiny magnets hold notes and photos without marring fridge surfaces.
Materials Needed
- Light brown felt (6 x 9 inches)
- 25mm wooden buttons (round, flat back, 6 pieces)
- Small neodymium disc magnets (6 mm x 2 mm, 6 pieces)
- E6000 glue
- Round craft punch (1.25 inches)
- Tweezers
- Clipboard
How to Make It
- Use the craft punch to cut six circles from light brown felt.
- Place a magnet on the flat back of each button and apply a pea-sized drop of E6000 glue on top.
- Press a felt circle centered over the magnet and button back. Clamp between cardboard scraps with a clipboard for 15 minutes.
- Let dry fully for 2 hours before use.
5. Felt Acorn Bookmarks
A plush acorn dangles from sturdy linen thread to mark your page. The soft weight won’t crease pages and adds a tactile joy to reading.
Materials Needed
- Cinnamon-colored felt (6 x 9 inches)
- Taupe felt (6 x 9 inches)
- Linen thread (ecru, 12 inches long, 2 strands)
- Size 10 hand-sewing needle
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Draw a 1.75-inch wide acorn cap on taupe felt and a 1.5-inch tall teardrop on cinnamon felt. Cut two of each.
- Layer the cinnamon pieces right sides together and sew around with a backstitch, leaving a 0.75-inch gap at the base.
- Turn right side out and stuff lightly with a pinch of fiberfill. Close the gap with invisible stitch.
- Sew the two taupe cap pieces together along the outer curve, then glue the open flat side to the top of the nut. Thread linen through the cap’s center and knot securely.
6. Acorn Stud Earrings
Petite acorns perch on surgical steel posts for subtle woodland flair. Lightweight and comfortable, they’re perfect for everyday wear.
Materials Needed
- Burnt umber felt (small scrap)
- Mustard yellow felt (small scrap)
- Surgical steel earring studs (10mm, 2 pairs)
- E6000 glue
- Fine-tip tweezers
- Circle punch (0.5 inches)
- Flat-nose pliers
How to Make It
- Punch two 0.5-inch circles from mustard yellow felt for caps and two 0.4-inch teardrops from burnt umber for nuts.
- Glue one cap circle to the base of one nut teardrop. Repeat for second earring.
- Apply a dot of glue to the back of each stud post and press into the bottom of the nut. Hold for 10 seconds.
- Let cure for 24 hours before wearing.
7. Felt Acorn Pincushion
A firm acorn-shaped pincushion holds needles upright and fits neatly in your sewing basket. Its dense filling keeps pins sharp and accessible.
Materials Needed
- Chocolate brown felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Terracotta felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Polyester stuffing (1/4 cup)
- Fine steel wool (grade #0000, 1 tablespoon)
- Needle and heavy-duty thread
- Scissors
- Pencil
How to Make It
- Draw a 3-inch teardrop on chocolate brown felt and a 3.25-inch oval on terracotta felt. Cut two of each.
- Sew the two chocolate pieces together with a backstitch, leaving a 1.5-inch opening. Turn right side out.
- Mix stuffing and steel wool thoroughly. Fill the nut firmly and evenly. Close the opening with ladder stitch.
- Sew the terracotta oval pieces together around the edge, leaving a small vent. Press flat and glue the base to the top of the nut.
8. Acorn Keychains
A chunky acorn slides onto a keyring with a leather loop. Durable and snag-free, it makes keys easy to find in bags.
Materials Needed
- Rust red felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Oatmeal felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Keyring (1 inch diameter, nickel finish, 1 piece)
- Leather cord (3 mm thick, 4 inches long)
- Needle and waxed thread
- Scissors
- Hole punch (1/8 inch)
How to Make It
- Cut two 2-inch teardrops from rust red felt and two 2.25-inch circles from oatmeal felt.
- Sew the rust pieces together with a whipstitch, leaving a 1-inch gap. Turn and stuff firmly.
- Close the gap with hidden stitch. Sew the oatmeal circles together along the rim, then glue one to the top of the nut.
- Punch a hole through the cap’s center. Thread leather cord through, tie a square knot, and attach keyring to the loop.
9. Felt Acorn Tree Decor
An abstract tree trunk rises from a wooden slice, dotted with tiny acorns. This wall piece brings forest calm into your living space.
Materials Needed
- Bark brown felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Hazelnut felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Wooden disc (4 inches diameter, 0.5 inches thick, 1 piece)
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Cut a 4-inch tall tapered rectangle (1.5 inches wide at base, 0.5 inches at top) from bark brown felt for the trunk.
- Glue the trunk vertically to the center of the wooden disc. Hold for 30 seconds.
- Cut ten 0.75-inch teardrops from hazelnut felt and ten 0.8-inch circles from bark brown felt.
- Glue each circle to the top of a teardrop, then arrange and glue acorns around the trunk and disc surface.
10. Acorn-Shaped Erasers
Pink erasers wrapped in felt caps erase cleanly while looking like real acorns. Kids love finding them in pencil cases.
Materials Needed
- Pink eraser sticks (0.75 x 2 inches, 4 pieces)
- Moss green felt (6 x 9 inches)
- Double-sided tape (0.5-inch wide, 6-inch length)
- Circle punch (1 inch)
- Scissors
How to Make It
- Cut each eraser stick in half to make four 1-inch pieces.
- Punch four 1-inch circles from moss green felt.
- Wrap one circle around the top third of an eraser, shaping it into a cap.
- Secure the wrap with a strip of double-sided tape pressed under the fold.
11. Felt Acorn Wreath Accent
Individual acorns cluster at the base of a grapevine wreath. Their matte texture contrasts beautifully with natural vines.
Materials Needed
- Sienna felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Clay brown felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Grapevine wreath (10 inches diameter)
- Floral wire (22 gauge, 12 inches long, 6 pieces)
- Wire cutters
- Scissors
- Pencil
How to Make It
- Draw a 1.25-inch teardrop on sienna felt and a 1.5-inch circle on clay brown felt. Cut two of each for six acorns total.
- Sew each pair of sienna pieces together with a backstitch, leaving a small gap. Turn, stuff lightly, and close.
- Sew each pair of clay circles together along the outer edge, leaving a vent. Flatten and glue to the nut tops.
- Twist one end of each wire around the base of an acorn cap. Attach the other end to the wreath by weaving into the vines at the bottom.
12. Acorn Play Food Set
Soft acorns fit perfectly in small hands for pretend play. They don’t roll away and stand up to daily imaginative adventures.
Materials Needed
- Deep brown felt (12 x 18 inches)
- Tawny felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Polyester stuffing (1/2 cup)
- Needle and matching thread
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Draw five different sized teardrops ranging from 1 inch to 2.5 inches on deep brown felt. Cut two of each size.
- Sew each pair together with a running stitch, leaving a 0.5-inch gap. Turn and stuff with a pinch of filling.
- Close each gap with a ladder stitch. Trim threads close.
- Draw matching cap ovals 0.25 inches wider than each nut base. Cut two of each, sew together, and glue flat side to nut.
13. Felt Acorn Gift Tags
A mini acorn sits atop a kraft cardstock tag. Write names or messages below for charming, reusable holiday labels.
Materials Needed
- Chestnut felt (6 x 9 inches)
- Ivory felt (6 x 9 inches)
- Kraft cardstock (2 x 3 inches, 8 pieces)
- Hole punch (1/16 inch)
- Twine (black, 6 inches long, 8 pieces)
- Fabric glue
- Scissors
How to Make It
- Cut eight 0.75-inch teardrops from chestnut felt and eight 0.85-inch circles from ivory felt.
- Glue one ivory circle to the top of each chestnut teardrop to form the cap.
- Write names or messages on each kraft tag with a fine-tip pen.
- Glue one acorn to the top front of each tag. Punch a hole in the top corner and thread twine through to tie.
14. Acorn-Shaped Sachets
Lavender-scented acorns freshen drawers and closets. The breathable felt releases fragrance slowly over weeks.
Materials Needed
- Dusty rose felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Lavender dried buds (1/4 cup)
- Muslin fabric (4 x 4 inches)
- Needle and cotton thread
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
How to Make It
- Cut two 2-inch teardrops from dusty rose felt.
- Sew the pieces together with a backstitch, leaving a 1-inch opening.
- Cut muslin into a 2-inch square. Place 1 teaspoon of lavender buds in the center and gather the edges with thread.
- Insert the bundle into the felt shell. Close the opening with ladder stitch.
15. Felt Acorn Mobile
Five acorns hang at varying heights from a birch ring. Gentle movement catches light and casts soft shadows on nursery walls.
Materials Needed
- Walnut brown felt (12 x 18 inches)
- Sand colored felt (9 x 12 inches)
- Birch wood ring (6 inches diameter)
- Nylon thread (clear, 30 lb test, 5 pieces, 12 inches each)
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pencil
How to Make It
- Draw five teardrops ranging from 1.25 to 2 inches on walnut felt. Cut two of each. Draw matching caps on sand felt, 0.2 inches wider. Cut two of each.
- Sew each nut pair with a whipstitch, leaving a gap. Turn, stuff lightly, and close. Sew caps and attach to nuts with glue.
- Tie one end of each nylon thread to an acorn cap with a double knot. Vary lengths from 6 to 10 inches.
- Knot the free ends evenly around the birch ring, spacing them apart. Trim excess thread.
Each of these acorn crafts carries a bit of nature’s calm into your home. Pick one that calls to you and let your fingers do the rest.
