Busy Christmas Elves
– Needle Felt Festive Elf Figurines! –

with Kimberly Czar

Course Outline

Class Chat

Class Chat: Busy Christmas Elves
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Getting Started: Info & Resources

Welcome
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Getting Started: Info & Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Supplies Overview
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Things to Consider
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Supplies – Shop Link & List Download 
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Getting Started: Info & Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Armature and Head Size Diagram – Download
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Getting Started: Info & Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Clothing Patterns – Download
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Getting Started: Info & Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Project Outline – Download
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Prepare the Base and Make the Legs

Prepare the Base
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Prepare the Base and Make the Legs. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Mounted Legs: Wrap
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Prepare the Base and Make the Legs. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Mounted Legs: Boots
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Lifted Leg: Wrap
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Lifted Leg: Boot
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Mounted Legs: Pants
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Lifted Leg: Pants
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Prepare the Base and Make the Legs. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Needle Felt the Hips and Torso

Make the Hips
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Needle Felt the Hips and Torso. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make the Torso
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Needle Felt the Hips and Torso. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Make the Arms

Make the Armature Arms
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Cookie Elf: Armature Holding a Tray
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Cookie Elf: Clay Hands
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Cookie Elf: Wrap Arms
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Cookie Elf: Attach Arms
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Gift Elf: Make Mittens
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Gift Elf: Attach the Base Gift
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Make the Arms. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Needle Felt the Neck and Sew the Vest

Make the Neck
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Needle Felt the Neck and Sew the Vest. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make the Vest
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Needle Felt the Neck and Sew the Vest. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Needle Felt the Head and Face

Shape the Head
Lesson 1 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Add Skin Tone
Lesson 2 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make the Nose
Lesson 3 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make Eyes and Eyelids
Lesson 4 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make the Cheeks
Lesson 5 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make a Surprised Mouth
Lesson 6 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make a Smiling Mouth
Lesson 7 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Add Cheek Color
Lesson 8 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Felted Eye and Eyebrow Details
Lesson 9 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Using Glass Eyes
Lesson 10 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make the Hair
Lesson 11 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Make the Ears
Lesson 12 of 12 within section Needle Felt the Head and Face. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Make the Hat and Attach the Head

Make the Hat
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Make the Hat and Attach the Head. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Detail the Hat
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Make the Hat and Attach the Head. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Attach the Ears
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Make the Hat and Attach the Head. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Attach the Head and Base
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Make the Hat and Attach the Head. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Cookie Elf Props

Make Cookies
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Cookie Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Decorate Cookies
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Cookie Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Assemble the Cookie Tray
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Cookie Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Attach Cookies to the Tray
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Cookie Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Gift Elf Props

Shape Gift Boxes
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Gift Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Wrapping Considerations
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Gift Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Wrapping Gifts in Paper
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Gift Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Wrapping Gifts in Fabric
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Gift Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Stack the Gifts
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Gift Elf Props. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Bonus: Elf Variations

Make a Skirt and Elf Variations
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Bonus: Elf Variations. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Wrapping Up

Thank You
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Wrapping Up. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Instructor Interview

Interview with Kimberly
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Instructor Interview. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Get Your Certificate!

Get Your Certificate!
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Busy Christmas Elves

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About this Course

Skills Focus: Needle Felting, Fine Crafting
Difficulty Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Helpful Experience to Have: Basic needle felting
Course Length: This course is equivalent to a 3-day in person workshop

Create two fabulous felt figurines that are displaying their festive props and adorable expressions!

Video Lessons: Videos are divided in to easy to digest & easy to reference segments that are available 24/7
Audio: Recorded in English
Closed Captions: English, Deutsch, Español, Español (México), Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Polski, Português, Português (Brasil), Magyar, Pусский, اللغة العربية, हिन्दी, 中文, 日本, 한국인, বাংলা

Skills you will Learn:

  • How to create beautiful heirloom figurines that can be passed down through generations!
  • How to use wool to make fine details to give the Busy Elves adorable faces and expressions
  • How to make simple and stunning festive clothing to fit the Busy Elves
  • How to finely detail the clothing, boots, and hat of the Busy Elf
  • How to make a stack of wrapped gifts for your Busy Elf to hold
  • How to shape and decorate a tiered tray of delicious cookies for your Busy Elf
  • Two ways to make hands – with wool or sculpting clay
  • Two styles of legs – firmly planted or lifted in the air
  • Two options for making the eyes – with wool or glass eyes
  • How to prepare a strong base for your felted figurine
  • How to firmly attach every element together so these busy Elves stand the test of time!
  • BONUS!
    * How to make a skirt for an elf!

Included in this course

  • 24/7, 365 Instant access to the course streamed directly to your computer, tablet or phone
  • High quality video instruction divided into short, digestible lessons
  • Learn at your own pace and refer back to lessons at any time
  • Complete materials list with links to recommended supplies
  • Downloadable patterns and supporting documents

BFF Creations!

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    Made by Noelle Benson
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    Made by Heather Douglas
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    Made by Susan Foster
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    Made by Cherie’ Davidson
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    Made by Sarah Jacques
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    Made by Teresa Dudik
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    Made by Janine Franc
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    Made by Sylvie Morel
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    Made by Anna Arbaugh
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    Made by Juliana Hopman
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    Made by Pat Brenner
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    Made by Susan Edwards
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    Made by Niurka Alfaro
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    Made by Sarah Jacques
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    Made by Sarah Jacques
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    Made by Pam Barr
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    Made by Pam Barr
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    Made by Heather Douglas
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    Made by Lisa Hyatt
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    Made by Pat Brenner
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    Made by Lisa Hyatt
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    Made by Polly Parnell
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    Made by Polly Parnell
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    Made by Jean Michael
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    Made by Sara Powell
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    Made by Debbie Rideout
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    Made by Dana Parry
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    Made by Dana Parry
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    Made by Amy Chase
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    Made by Polly Parnell
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    Made by Polly Parnell
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    Made by Becky Rice
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    Made by Susan Foster
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    Made by Amy Chase
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    Made by Melissa Miller
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    Made by Melissa Miller
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    Made by Karen Robinson
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    Made by Pam Barr
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    Made by Krista O’Farrell
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    Made by Susan Koutnik
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    Made by Susan Foster
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    Made by Pam Barr
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    Made by Anna Arbaugh
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    Made by Terrie Mclaughlin
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    Made by Mary Moore
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    Made by Abbie Oscarson

Meet the Instructor:

Kimberly Czar

Kimberly discovered her love for art as a child, and studied art throughout her education. Inspired by her art teachers, Harold Peterson and Patrick Eddington, Kimberly got involved in summer art workshops, and went on to study Graphic Design and Illustration at the University of Utah. While in college, Kimberly attended the Pratt Institute in Venice, Italy for a semester, where she studied art history, painting, illustration, print-making, and Venetian art techniques.

Kimberly began felting in 2011, and primarily needle felts 3D sculptures and figurines. She enjoys creating festive and holiday themed felt sculptures, incorporating a fun sense of humor into her unique figurines. Kimberly loves to include natural elements in her felt sculptures, and gives timeless expressions, details, and backstories to her creations.

Kimberly Czar lives in Amesbury, Massachusetts, where she makes felted creations as Czar Design. Follow her journey on Facebook at CzarFelts, or check out her Etsy shop CzarDesign.