Wool Shearing Process

Wool Shearing Process

If you were raised on a farm like I was, then you probably already know where wool comes from. For those who might not be so sure, it comes from sheep. The coat of other animals is also sometimes blended with wool, such as alpaca, rabbit, and so on. The wool that we...
Needle Felting Inspiration

Needle Felting Inspiration

Home /Blog/Page 12 Needle Felting Inspiration As a needle felter, I’m proud to use Romney wool from the sheep on my own farm at Bear Creek Felting. I have a whole herd of needle felted animals, some of which I sell and some I have as my pets and ornaments around my...
Easter Needle Felting Party

Easter Needle Felting Party

Home /Blog/Page 12 Easter Needle Felting Party Easter is a popular holiday period all around the United States. You might be familiar with Easter Parades, and other events, such as Egg Hunts, Egg Rolls, and even your own family barbecue. If you’re used to partaking in...
How Do You Accessorize?

How Do You Accessorize?

Home /Blog/Page 11 How Do You Accessorize? Spring is already here and this means it’s time to roll out the spring outfits. If you’re like me who has a whole herd of felted animals, then you’ll need to start changing out their wardrobe from winter. But if you haven’t...
I Love Needle Felting, Here’s Why You Should Too

I Love Needle Felting, Here’s Why You Should Too

It’s funny how a lot of us learn to somehow accept the idea that we have no ounce of artistic talent until we’re exposed to that one thing that literally changes everything. Every time I think about my journey in needle felting, I remember where I’m coming from. It...
Special Gifts For Valentine’s Day

Special Gifts For Valentine’s Day

Can you believe it? It’s almost Valentine’s Day; Cupid’s season…the season of love. I can feel it already. Can’t you? Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind your loved ones how much they mean to you. So, if you haven’t already, it’s time to start...
Fun Winter Activities For Everyone

Fun Winter Activities For Everyone

Do you remember the days of making snow angels or crafting beautiful snowmen in the yard with the entire family? No matter how cold it gets, we’ve always enjoyed the chance to go out and explore the great outdoors, even if just for a few minutes. Perhaps you are no...
Why ewe will never be alone with Needle Felting

Why ewe will never be alone with Needle Felting

Let’s have a moment of truth here, we never could have imagined how 2020 turned out, let alone the start to 2021! But here we are, more resilient than ever and full of pent up excitement to achieve all that we had hoped in the last year.  My take? What’s...

How Needle Felting can wash away the January Blues

​The stride into 2021 has not been how any of us envisioned starting a New Year. It can be a struggle to remain positive during the current situation, however just as I was looking for a hobby to fill my free time back as a stay at home mom, Needle Felting can be your...
What you need to get started in Needle Felting

What you need to get started in Needle Felting

What You Need to Get Started in Needle Felting If you’ve ever admired those soft, sculpted wool animals and wondered how to make them yourself, you’re not alone! Needle felting is a relaxing and rewarding craft that lets you turn wool into charming, detailed creations...
Needle Felting Do’s & Don’ts

Needle Felting Do’s & Don’ts

I think most Needle Felter’s will agree that you don’t just pick up your felting needle and make a masterpiece….If that were true, my kids would still be felting with me. Instead, your patience, tenacity and will power are all tested greatly, until rewarded with an...
Can Crafting Help You Control Your Weight?

Can Crafting Help You Control Your Weight?

No matter your crafting preference, be it knitting, painting, or needle felting, a love for the arts is a powerful passion to have, and if you’ve been struggling to control your weight or simply trying to drop those excess pounds, crafting may be exactly what...
The Link Between Crafting and Intelligence

The Link Between Crafting and Intelligence

When you hear the word “intelligence,” thoughts of world-famous thinkers like Einstein or Newton might pop into your mind purely for their scientific discoveries. But have you ever thought to link their success to creativity? Intelligence is often associated with the...
The Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Seniors

The Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Seniors

Stepping into the golden years of retirement doesn’t mean merely sitting in your favorite armchair by the window, a cup of tea in hand, watching the world go by – although that does sound great! To maintain a great quality of life as we age, it’s essential to...
How Crafts Can Boost Your Career

How Crafts Can Boost Your Career

We were all born creative – a fact that many of us seem to forget as we age, and life, with all of its craziness and responsibilities, takes over. How many of us, as a child, found countless hours of entertainment from something as simple and seemingly mundane...
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