How to make a personalized gift that combines needle felting & Cricut crafting | Realistic animal

Try making a custom bookmark for your favorite bookworm! Download the free PDF pattern on my blog: https://theneedlefelter.com/how-to-ma...

Tools and Supplies
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Tools for this project
✦ Pink American Crafts Self Healing Cutting Mat, 18 x 24-Inch https://amzn.to/3ZlAjgS
✦ Cricut Joy Extra https://amzn.to/4ggDsW6
✦ Cricut Joy Extra Cutting Mat https://amzn.to/41foEms
✦ Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer https://amzn.to/3Vjv5kN
✦ Scotch 8" Precision Ultra Edge Bent Titanium Non-Stick Scissors https://amzn.to/3ZAVm0z
✦ Amazon Basics Compact Tabletop Ironing Board with Folding Legs https://amzn.to/3ZAoNzS or Cricut EasyPress Mat (12" x 12"), Protective Resistant Mat https://amzn.to/4giVFmi
✦ Small, Fine Mist, Refillable Spray Bottle, 2.7oz/80ml (for water) https://amzn.to/4fXESoU
✦ Sunbeam Classic Steam Clothing Iron https://amzn.to/3ZlBxJ0
✦ Felter’s Foam Mat/Pad https://feltedsky.com/collections/mat...
✦ 38 Star Needle Felting Needle https://amzn.to/3UScJb7
✦ 40 Twist or Spiral Needle Felting Needle https://amzn.to/48pdlIh
✦ Handmade Wooden Needle Felting Needle Holders - Mine were made by a gentleman who passed away. They are no longer available.
✦ Cricut Weeding Tool https://amzn.to/3BcoQbK
✦ Galvanized Metal Ridged Oval Container https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob...
✦ Embroidery Scissors https://amzn.to/48qOgwF
✦ Cotton Pressing Cloth https://amzn.to/3OFAJdj
✦ Sewing Gauge https://amzn.to/3IdekAO
✦ Cricut Easy Press Mini https://amzn.to/4fMpbRn
✦ Beadsmith Wire Semi-Flush Cutters https://amzn.to/49Ja9bE

Supplies for this project
✦ 25 Unfinished Blank Craft Cardstock Bookmarks with 25 Colorful Silky Tassels https://amzn.to/3OEegNQ
✦ Black Cricut Everyday Iron-on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3CTybFV
✦ Hammermill Premium Inkjet & Laser Printer Paper 24 Lb, 97 Bright, 8.5 x 11”, 500 sheets https://amzn.to/3ZgX1XC
✦ Linen scrap IL019 All-purpose Meadow Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2) https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/lin... , from Fabrics-Store.com Doggie Bag section https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics-dog...
✦ Sublime Stitching Fine Tip Iron-on Transfer Pen https://sublimestitching.com/products...
✦ Scrap cardboard (to cover work surface)
✦ Cricut Heat Tape https://amzn.to/3OJsTiB
✦ Ball Head Straight Pins https://amzn.to/3UMCNEB
✦ Beeswax Felter’s Palette Carded Wool https://feltedsky.com/collections/woo...
✦ Dark (Black) DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino https://www.etsy.com/listing/72131788...
✦ Sand DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino https://www.etsy.com/listing/72131788...
✦ Sunshine Felter’s Palette Carded Wool https://feltedsky.com/collections/woo...
✦ Natural White DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino https://www.etsy.com/listing/72131788...
✦ Beaver DHG Carded Extra Fine Merino https://www.etsy.com/listing/72131788...
✦ Mocha Felter’s Palette Carded Wool https://feltedsky.com/collections/woo...
✦ Powdered Sugar Felter’s Palette Carded Wool https://feltedsky.com/collections/woo...
✦ Stitch Witchery by the yard sadly seems unavailable. I just started using Pellon 807 Wonder Web by the yard https://www.joann.com/p/pellon-807-wo... or in 20” wide 1 yard package https://www.joann.com/p/pellon-807-wo... (Pellon 807 works exactly the same as the Stitch Witchery - 807 is the only one I tested)
✦ Drafting Tape (or another low tack tape) https://amzn.to/4ih1r9w
✦ Dritz Fray Check https://amzn.to/3Vp6ECr
✦ Handmade Glass Lampwork Bead by Kimberly Branch
✦ 24 Gauge Beadsmith Silver Color Craft Wire https://amzn.to/3BcwbYQ

The photo of the Swaledale sheep in the video and used as a reference is from:

Cute Swaledale Sheep (special breed of sheep known for its wool and symbol of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, England.) 2676488 https://www.dreamstime.com/cute-swale... © Ai-lan Lee https://www.dreamstime.com/ailanlee_info | Dreamstime.com https://www.dreamstime.com/