DIY 3D Felt Snowball Ornaments

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For those who love winter, bring a little of it indoors with felt snowballs. Basic hand-sewing techniques are all that you’ll need!

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time to complete: 1 hour
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
White felt square
Scissors
Circle to trace
Pencil
Needle
Thread

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Things to do:
1. Thread your needle and knot the end. Trace 6-8circles and fold the first one in half.
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2. Sew the very top edge with a couple of stitches, tacking it in place. This helps keep the circle folded in half.
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3. Lay this on top of another circle, with the first one folded and the second one flat.
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4. Open up the folded circle and stitch with a running stitch down the center.
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5. Tack the ends in place, tying off the thread with a knot. Clip the thread. The snowball should look like the one shown.
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6. Repeat with another circle.
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7. Continue with the remaining circles.
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8. Once all circles are attached, create a loop at the top for hanging. Fan out the circles so they make a ball shape.
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