DIY Felt Christmas Tree for Kids with Free Cricut Cut File

Cricut Felt Christmas Tree

 

If you want to try making a felt tree for kids but don’t have the time to make all those ornaments, I’m here to the rescue! All you need is a Cricut Machine (I used the Cricut Maker machine but the Cricut Explore Air will cut felt too!) and the free link below (please note that you need a Cricut Access Membership to avoid paying additional fees to Cricut as well). Learn how to make this DIY Felt Christmas Tree for Kids with my free Cricut Make-it-now link!

 

 

I designed these ornaments in Cricut Design Space using some images from my Cricut Access Membership and making adjustments so the ornaments were easy to put together once all the pieces were cut.

 

If you’re curious (or in a hurry)…

It’s an excellent Cricut Machine and yet, you’ll also find that it is one of the cheapest options you’ll find online.

It’s available in several colors and gets great reviews. If you can get it for under $300, grab it. That’s one heck of a deal on a Cricut machine! See color choices, check the current price & read reviews here.

What is Cricut Design Space?

 

Cricut Design Space is the program you will need to design and cut your Cricut projects. When you set up your Cricut machine, you will need to install Cricut Design Space. All Cricut machines come with Design Space, their free, easy-to-learn design software. It’s cloud-based so you can access your files from any device, any time. Start on your phone, continue on your laptop, and even work offline – all without breaking stride. From there you have the option to arrange a design from scratch or select from thousands of ready-to-make projects. Place your material on a mat, load it in the machine, and press Go. The machine handles the rest.

 

 

Design Space features tons of ideas to kickstart your next masterpiece. Browse and play with thousands of images, fonts, and ready-to-make projects. Since Cricut is adding more all the time, you’ll always find something fresh, new, and inspiring.

 

Do you need a computer to use a Cricut machine?

 

A computer is recommended, however, you can access Cricut Design Space and a Cricut Explore Air machine through mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, and Android devices). I highly recommend using a computer with Cricut Design Space and a Cricut Machine because you will have the full design options in Design Space and your machine needs to be close by to cut (even if you are using wireless Bluetooth).

 

What is Cricut Access?

 

You may have seen or heard about Cricut Access from Cricut or another blogger. Cricut Access is a membership that gives you 10% off your Cricut purchases (and various other offers and discounts) and access to thousands of images and fonts in Cricut Design Space.

 

 

I have a Cricut Access Membership, which provides me with thousands of free images to come up with some Cricut craft ideas. Be sure to check Cricut Design Space for some free Cricut projects! Some of the free Cricut DIY projects in Cricut Design Space can be used to sell (which makes the membership fee worth it in my opinion!).

 

–>>Check out this HUGE list with 30 Cricut Supplies From The Dollar Tree!

 

Making personalized gifts, cards, home decor, farmhouse signs, and more is easy with a Cricut Explore Machine.

 

Learning how to use your Cricut is really easy and fun once you get the hang of it. If you don’t have a Cricut Access Membership, I highly recommend it. I’ve had a Cricut Access Membership for years and it’s definitely worth the cost for all the benefits!

 

–>>Check out this HUGE list with 32 EASY Cricut Projects For Beginners!

 

My favorite online resource to find SVG files to make Cricut craft projects is DesignBundles.net!

 

–>>Click here to see the latest bundle with the best SVG files online!

 

Be sure to subscribe to get my emails and updates with more free SVG files to use with your Cricut machine!

 

 

Cricut Felt Ornaments

 

The stocking consists of 2 layers (white and red on top).

 

 

The gingerbread man consists of 2 layers (white with brown on top to create the bow and buttons).

 

 

And the snowman consists of 3 layers (black for the back, red for the buttons, and white for the front).

 

 

The Cricut Free Link includes access to my 12 images in different colors.

 

 

DIY Felt Christmas Tree for Kids 

 

Place the tree on the wall and let kids decorate with the felt ornaments!

 

Supplies:

• 1 Yard Green Felt (to make a tree)
• Various other felt sheet colors (red, blue, yellow, orange, white, black, brown, etc) – 2 sheets per color should suffice
• Cricut Maker Machine
• Pink Fabric Cutting Mat 12 x 24
• Free Cricut Link to make it now in Cricut Design Space (get it in my private library)
• Green masking tape (to hold the tree to the wall)
• Wrapping paper or newspaper (optional – to make a tree template)

Directions:

1. Use wrapping paper or newspaper to cut a large tree template. I did this step first to make sure my tree turned out the way I wanted without messing up the felt. You could also cut out 3 large triangles to form a tree.

2. Use the template to cut the green felt in the tree shape. I used green masking tape to attach to the wall but you could try command strip or other methods.

3. Cut the felt ornaments using my free Cricut link.

4. Glue the ornament layers together (if needed).

5. Let the little ones have fun playing with their new tree!

You can also make a little bag to hold the ornaments when not in use (maybe I’ll do a future post with one soon!).

 

 

Grab the Free Cricut Link to Make-it-now in Cricut Design Space!

 

**Please note that you need a Cricut Access Membership to avoid paying additional fees to Cricut for this project. Because of this, I’m including a JPEG zip file in my library so you can upload the images into Design Space, edit and size as needed.****

 

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New to Cricut?

Here are some Cricut Basics!

 

–>>If you want a Circut Machine but aren’t sure which machine is for you, be sure to read this post, How to Choose Which Cricut Machine is Right for you.

 

–>>Want more tips on finding inexpensive Cricut supplies? Read this post, How to Save Money on Cricut Craft Supplies.

 

What Cricut Accessories Do I Need?

 

Cricut Essentials make putting the pieces together a joy. From tweezers that handle delicate parts to Cricut EasyPress for foolproof iron-on, every Essential makes a great project even greater, every step of the way.

These are the Cricut Tools & Accessories I recommend for the serious crafter:

 

Cricut Easy Press

 

 

 

I highly recommend purchasing the Cricut Easy Press if you plan to do any iron-on or heat transfer projects. The Cricut Easy Press will make your Cricut DIY’s so much easier!

 

The Cricut Easy Press comes in 3 different sizes, however, I own the 9 x 9 and it’s the perfect size for most projects.

 

–>>Get the Cricut Easy Press here!

 

Cricut Easy Press Mat

 

 

If you purchase the Cricut Easy Press, don’t forget to get the coordinating Easy Press Mat, which will protect your surfaces and projects from burning. Alternatively, you can use a folded towel, however, the mat is sleek and easier to store in the craft room 😉

 

–>>Get the Cricut Easy Press Mat Here!

 

Cricut Bright Pad

 

 

The lightweight, low-profile Cricut BrightPad makes crafting easier while reducing eye strain. It illuminates fine lines for tracing, cut lines for weeding, and more.

 

–>>Get the Cricut Bright Pad Here!

Cricut Cutting Mats

 

I suggest having a variety of cutting mats that are customized to match the weight of commonly used crafting materials. With three different mats specifically designed to work with different weights of materials, you can ensure success in all your projects.

 

–>>Get the Cricut Machine Mat Variety Pack Here!

Cricut Tool Set

 

 

You will thank me later for telling you to just get the Cricut Tool Set instead of buying each tool individually! The tools included in the Cricut toolset are all helpful when using your Cricut machine.

 

–>>Get the Essential Tool Set Here!

My favorite non-Cricut brand materials

 

You can find other brand vinyl, iron-on, contact paper, and more outside of Cricut.com. A few of my favorites are:

• Oracal 651 Permanent Vinyl (find it here or at your local craft store)
• Siser HTV
• Dollar Tree clear contact paper (or shelf liner)
• Various fat-quarter fabrics at Walmart
• Felt sheets at local craft stores

 

 

Learning how to use your Cricut is really easy and fun once you get the hang of it. If you don’t have a Cricut Access Membership, I highly recommend it. I’ve had a Cricut Access Membership for years and it’s definitely worth the cost for all the benefits!

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How To Choose a Cricut Machine

I bought my first Cricut machine in 2013… it was called the Cricut mini and was one of the first Cricut machines that didn’t have a keyboard. It was a great machine but as soon as Cricut released the Cricut Explore machine in 2014, I quickly bought it. A year later Cricut released the Cricut Explore Air and I bought that too. Then in 2017, Cricut released the Cricut Maker Machine and of course I bought it too. So you can say I’m pretty experienced with Cricut machines and have in-depth knowledge about using Cricut and various Cricut projects.

–>>If you want a Circut Machine but aren’t sure which machine is for you, be sure to read this post, How to Choose Which Cricut Machine is Right for you.

32 Easy Cricut Projects for Beginners

I love learning about new Cricut projects and Cricut Explore Air 2 Projects, but some Cricut crafts seem more advanced than others. I put together this list with Easy Cricut Projects for Beginners to help others find Cricut tutorials for beginners and free Cricut projects. Most of the projects featured in this post can be made using a Cricut Explore Air and Cricut Explore Air 2, but some of these beginner projects require a Cricut Maker Machine (Cricut beginner projects using fabric).

–>>If you’ve had your Cricut machine for some time but are scared to use it, you should try these 32 Easy Cricut Projects for Beginners.

How To Save Money on Cricut Supplies

I love finding a good deal on Cricut vinyl craft supplies and I tend to stock up on Cricut craft supplies during sales (Cricut.com has the best Black Friday sale!) but Cricut supplies can be expensive! One question I’m frequently asked is where can I buy Cricut supplies? Well, not only will I share where you can buy Cricut supplies, but where to find discount Cricut supplies! My favorite store to find Cricut supplies cheap is the Dollar Store.

–>>Want more tips on finding inexpensive Cricut supplies? Read this post with, 30 Cricut Craft Supplies from the Dollar Tree.

15 Cricut Project Ideas Using Scraps

These 15 Cricut Project Ideas Using Scraps are easy Cricut projects that a Cricut beginner can make! If you have scrap Cricut craft materials and are looking for Cricut projects using Cricut Design Space and a Cricut Explore machine, this post is for you! This post is filled with Cricut project ideas inspiration and fun Cricut projects using vinyl, heat transfer (HTV), cardstock, and more!

Don’t throw away those small pieces of leftover vinyl, iron-on, or cardstock! Save your Cricut scraps to make these fun Cricut Projects Using Scrap materials! Keep reading to find 15 Easy Cricut project ideas to use up those extra bits of Cricut vinyl, Cricut iron-on, and Cricut cardstock.

–>>Read the full post, 15 Cricut Project Ideas Using Scraps here!

 

 

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