October is here, bringing crisp autumn leaves 🍁, spooky vibes 🎃, and... a lot of rain! ☔ With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to cosy up indoors and create some woolly magic. Whether you’re felting pumpkins and black cats or embracing the rich, earthy colours of autumn, those rainy days are ideal for getting creative. And speaking of cosy, Christmas is sneaking up too—our special Felt Box Advent Calendars will be posted out soon, packed with 24 days of festive felting fun to keep you crafting right through to the holidays! 🎄✨
🍂 Embrace Autumnal Hues: Cosy Colour Picks for Your Projects
Whether you’re crafting autumn-themed decor or creating cute Halloween creatures, The Felt Box has a beautiful range of wool in rich, earthy tones and vibrant Halloween colours. Here’s a rundown of some must-have shades to keep your projects in season:
- Rustic Red 🍎: A warm, deep red that’s perfect for felted apples, cosy home decor, and that autumn leaf effect. (39, 40, Soft fruit)
- Burnt Orange 🎃: Ideal for pumpkins, foxes, and anything that needs that extra autumn flair.( 34, 35, 36, Pumpkin, Fox, Calvados, Rust, Siena)
- Golden Sunflower 🌻: Bright and cheery—perfect for those last bits of summer sunshine before winter. (20, 12,13, Saffron, Melon)
- Moss Green 🍃: For a pop of forest-y goodness. Use this for woodland creatures or leafy details. (70, 107, Olive, Moss, Fur, Ivy, Leaf, Brush)
- Chocolate Brown 🦊: Great for hedgehogs, squirrels, and adding a natural touch to any project. (23, 24, Bark)
- Witch’s Hat Black 🧙: For spooky bats, witches, and classic black cats. (08, Dark, Coffee, Seal)
You can find these colours (and many more) in our New Zealand and Maori DHG wool collections over at The Felt Box.
🍂 Autumn Decor Projects: Get Cosy!
Not feeling the Halloween vibe? No problem! There’s still plenty of autumnal magic to craft. How about:
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Felted Acorns 🌰
Create cute acorns using Chestnut Brown and Golden Wheat. Pop them into a jar, use them to decorate wreaths, or place them around a centrepiece. -
Mini Woodland Creatures 🦊🐿️
Craft hedgehogs, foxes, and squirrels using earthy tones like Nut, Earth, Ash, and Beaver. Perfect for adding some natural charm to your mantelpiece. -
Autumn Leaf Garland 🍁
Felt a collection of leaves in Burnt Orange, Melon, and Cranberry. Use a mix of colours to create a beautiful garland that captures the essence of falling leaves.
🛠️ Top Felting Supplies for Your October Projects
When it’s too wet to venture outside, having the right tools makes all the difference in your felting experience. Make sure you’re stocked up with:
- Felting Needles 🪡: Use coarse needles for shaping, medium needles for building texture, and fine needles for detailed work like faces and small details.
- Multi-Needle Holders 🌟: Perfect for speeding up your felting, especially for larger surfaces like the sides of pumpkins or backgrounds for Halloween scenes. Top voted - 3 needle pen used with 2 needles.
- Felting Mats & Foam Pads 🧵: Protect your surfaces and create a smooth, even texture by using our felting mats or foam pads.
- Felting Kits 🎨: New to felting? Our beginner kits are a great way to get started! They come with everything you need, including wool, needles, and step-by-step instructions.
💡 Tips for Felting When It’s Grey Outside
Feeling a little unmotivated by the gloomy weather? Don’t worry—we’ve got some top tips for staying inspired and making the most of your rainy crafting sessions:
- Use the Weather as Inspiration: Try crafting little puddles, rainboots, or tiny umbrellas to celebrate the season.
- Play with Textures: Create fluffy clouds, smooth wellies, or the bumpy surface of mushrooms to keep your projects tactile and engaging.
- Take Breaks: Needle felting can be soothing, but remember to take breaks, stretch, and enjoy a good cup of tea (and maybe a biscuit or two!) to keep your creativity flowing.
🍁 Get Creative This October!
Ready to start crafting? Head over to The Felt Box to stock up on all your felting supplies and find inspiration for your next project. We’ve got everything you need to make this autumn your craftiest one yet!
And remember, if you’ve got a Felt Box Advent Calendar on the way, get ready for a whole month of festive, woolly projects to make your December truly magical! 🎅🌟
Happy felting, and don’t let the weather get you down! ☔🐑💖🎃🍂✨