MIND BLOWING TUTORIAL Needle Felting a Christmas Mouse for Beginners

Join me in this fun and festive masterclass where I’ll guide you through the enchanting process of creating Chip the Christmas Mouse! In just 22 easy steps, you’ll learn the art of needle felting, from selecting the perfect wool to adding charming details that bring your mouse to life. In this tutorial, you’ll discover: - Essential materials and tools needed for needle felting - Step-by-step instructions for shaping and sculpting Chip - Tips for adding personality and flair, including his shabby chic attire - How to sculpt wool using cold wax - How work with wire armature - How to make tiny hands and feet - How to make an open smiling mouth and chin Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this tutorial is designed for all levels. You’ll also find helpful insights with "needle felting explained" to enhance your understanding of this delightful craft. Grab your felting needles and wool, and let’s create a needle felted Christmas masterpiece that’s sure to brighten your season! Don’t forget to share your finished creations in the comments! 🐭✨ Supplies for Chip: -Core wool -White carded wool -A pinch of black carded wool -A pinch of pink carded will -An awl -A scrap piece of felt (light tone like pink or beige) -A clothes pin broken in half -14 gauge aluminum wire -22 gauge aluminum wire -4mm glad eyes with stems -A ruler -An old make-up palette -Clay tool with metal ball end and flat silicone end -PowerWax by Powertex -Felting needles and tools: clover pen with fine needles; clover pen with strong needles, clover punch tool, 38 spiral, 40 triangle, an "old 38" -A felting mat -A wire cutter/needle nose -Scissors -A soft brush for applying make-up ***Supplies for THIS project: - Light brown carded wool - Dark brown carded wool - Yellow carded wool - Glitter - Wood base 4 1/2 inches wide - Mini plastic Christmas lights - Powerwax by Powertex - Awl - Wire Cutters - Needle nose pliers - Hot glue gun and glue - 38 and 40 or 42 gauge needles - Clover pen tool with fine needles - Felting mat - Pin Vise for pilot hole or drill - Scalloped scissors and regular scissors, - and a Ruler ***Amazon links: I get a small commission on anything you buy through my Amazon links. I truly appreciate you going out of your way to help my small business. These are not necessarily used in THIS tutorial, they are generally the tools and supplies I buy and like from Amazon. Thank you! Book: Complete Starter Guide to Needle Felting: Enchanted Forest: https://amzn.to/3zSru5D Felting needles: https://amzn.to/47oQbmJ 46 gauge needle: https://amzn.to/4gwcJ9i Felting pad: https://amzn.to/3B6LuBX Clover pen tool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00172TD5S/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0G5BCRTQXRR9FDAK2SRN?linkCode=ml2&tag=morefunwithfe-20 Clover punch tool: https://amzn.to/3Zs6sVU Multi-needle tool: https://amzn.to/3XL4qPx Core wool: https://amzn.to/3B1pTKW Core wool option 2: https://amzn.to/4gozNXj Wool colors: https://amzn.to/4e0ZVGj Metal 18 inch ruler: https://amzn.to/47tzQNu Scissors micro-tip: https://amzn.to/4davtbt Scissors standard: https://amzn.to/4eqBqC8 Wire clippers: https://amzn.to/3XuYtVr Needle nose wire pliers: https://amzn.to/3TxRRV9 14 gauge wire: https://amzn.to/4dq1P29 4 inch wood discs/bases: https://amzn.to/3TyovGe Alcohol Markers: https://amzn.to/47xj2VH Glass black eyes: https://amzn.to/3MQWS7y Core wool from Dessert Breeze: https://amzn.to/3XpIqZ0 Maori wool from Dessert Breeze: https://amzn.to/4eLAIj9 Digital microscope: https://amzn.to/3Tvfe1y 24 pack XL wool balls: https://amzn.to/4dGRfnk 60 piece 1 inch wool balls: https://amzn.to/4dDQFa3 Grapevine wire: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00893F0AU/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_W7EBA52J7VT1XRK5528V?linkCode=ml2&tag=morefunwithfe-20 Fairy lights battery operated used in willow tree tutorial https://amzn.to/3TU7TZt #needlefelting #needlefelted #needlefeltingtutorial #needlefeltingtutorials #diy #diycrafts #diyproject #christmas #christmasdecorations #mousecraft #needlefeltmouse #needlefeltedmouse #needlefeltedanimal