Today I want to share to you all about my hobby that keeps me busy specially this Christmas season. I already shared it in my previous article click here if you want to read about it.

So before we start let’s begin first with checking all these beautiful ladies works. They are all amazing too.

Felt Crafting

I started creating crafts using felt cloth way back in 2018. I got interested with it, because it seems easy to make for me and the materials used can easily be bought in any online shops. After buying some felt cloth and the things I needed such as needles, threads, a pair of scissors, glue gun with glue sticks and some beads, I started making my first project. I was happy because I was able to make one, even though it wasn’t perfect at all. In the same year, my youngest son turned 7, so I had an idea to make a diy souvenir made from felt cloth. A few months before his birthday, I kept looking at the internet for a simple crafts that I can make to use as a souvenir. I end up making keychains, and finger puppets for the loot bags.

The picture above was the actual photo of the felt keychains I made for my son’s 7th birthday souvenirs. It was just simple and not so perfect but the efforts I exerted makes it more special. So moving on, I continued making felt crafts, most specially during my free time. When I felt bored, or I am doing nothing. Felt crafting in short has made my boring life productive. Lol.

I had made a lot of felt crafts for the past years out of boredom, but of course was enjoying a lot while doing it. I had made cellphone cases, passport covers, and even hair clips. Most of the time, whenever I had a hard time thinking on what to give on someone’s birthday, I ended up giving some of the handmade crafts I made which the celebrant appreciated too. Because there were plenty of them already, I tried posting and selling them on my shopee account and very much thankful when someone appreciated by purchasing it.

Business Opportunities

One of my favorite felt crafts is making christmas ornaments. At first I only put it on our christmas tree for additional decors. And then last year, I also added it on my shopee account too. it It was September last year, when I focused on making these ornaments. I also posted it on the facebook market and I received a lot of inquiries. But since it is handmade, the production lead time is two weeks that was why only few got interested. Mostly wanted the items on hand. Those few who got interested patiently waited for their items to be delivered. It was another great opportunity to earn during those times because as I have mentioned from my earlier articles, we were deeply affected by the pandemic. My husband wasn’t able to be back on ship because cruise ships travel has been banned around the world. So while waiting for his next contract, he tried applying for some part time, unfortunately hotels and other work related company stopped hiring too. So basically, our financial aspect has been greatly affected.

Eventually, the next following month of September last year, we received a lot of inquiries and they were willing to wait for the final product. Anthony and I worked harder so that we can finished all the items on time. So many sleepless nights but it was all worth it. All the hard works was payed off in the end. The money we earned might not be the same like my husband used to, but at least it covered all our pending bills at home that time.

Present Time

Now that the christmas season is getting near, I am now preparing for another season of busy days and nights because of the coming orders (crossing my fingers). I had started posting it on my shopee account and facebook market, and I am receiving few inquiries. I hope I can also reach the number of orders we had last year. So guys now you know, if I can’t be able to update an article here might be because I am busy with my little business.

Final Thoughts

There was only one thing I want everyone to know, that in every problem we will be encountering in the future do not lose your faith in God. It has been said also that “when one door closes, another one opens”. So never ever give up. You can use your hidden talent to earn and never be afraid to explore, you will never know how great opportunities are waiting for you if you keep on going. Just like what we’ve through last year, who could’ve thought that my love for felt crafts would eventually helped us when we were facing financial crisis.

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Thank you for reading it until the end. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all who keep supporting me, right from the start until today. You guys were great!😍❤️

All images used in the article was mine except for the Lead image credit to unsplash.