Felt Name Flags

Do you still like to read magazines and catalogs? I sure do. Something about being able to hold the paper in my hand (instead of a screen) that promotes a greater sense of relaxation and inspiration. Some of my favorites are the kids catalogs we get - Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Kids.

I still occasionally tear a page out and save it in a binder. While browsing one of the children's catalogs the other day I stumbled on this sweet photo of kids holding name flags. I believe the ones in the photo are made from paper but I decided to make a felt version so that they would last a little longer. Which has proven to be a good choice because my son loves carting his flag around the house in a very enthusiastic three year old manner!

We headed to the craft store to get a few supplies - different colored pieces of felt and a wooden dowel.

I cut out all the pieces on paper first and then used it to trace and cut out the felt. I then pinned the letters on where I wanted them and followed it up with hot glue.

I thought they would be super cute in each of the kid's rooms but honestly they get played with so much they have become more of a toy than decoration! And I am totally okay with that!