Fun Felt

By Shera on September 12th, 2008

This contest has ended, thank you so much for your participation!
Winner: Gina Stratos

If you’re looking for a unique and fun product that offers story telling, entertainment and learning in one easy package, look no further.  Also very great for gifts, Fun Felt offers a large variety of items for many needs and age groups!

I was so excited to have the opportunity to try out their “My Animals of the Ark Book” and the “Transportation Activity Book” with my three younger guys!  It arrived with perfect timing as we were heading out the door for a long afternoon of transporting boys from one athletic event to another and long waits in between.  So as we waited for a couple of hours here and there I was so happy to be able to hand each of them activities to do with the felts.  The ark book offers lots of bits to keep the children entertained, and the transportation book has so many pieces and different “scenes” they really can simply imagine for hours if they want.  I enjoy using particularly the transportation book for telling stories and talking to the little ones about the different scenes and pieces that make up the set.

I had the opportunity to ask Karen what her favorite things about having a Fun Felt business are:

10 years ago this month (wow!) I was at a mother’s club gathering and someone passed around party invitations. I was unavailable the date of that party but when I saw the pictures of the product I knew I had to have some, so I told the hostess I’d book a party of my own. Between that day and the day of my party I became obsessed with this company! A friend of mine and I both agreed to join as consultants and turn my party into our starter party. We had a full house and got so many bookings for new parties that we were both well on our way – easily – to starting our new businesses.

The reason I was drawn to this product is having been a teacher I was always seeking unique educational items for my children, who were 1 and 4 at the time. I immediately saw the value of using felt with kids and was excited to share them with other mothers and saw it as a fun way to use my teaching background while still staying home with my kids. At that time I had no idea I would really make it into a “business” as I was painfully shy and had never sold a thing in my life. But when I saw the response of all our friends, and the success of the other home parties we booked, I started seeing this as a real income maker. Better still were all the like-minded mothers and educators I met through selling this product – people who, like me, wanted to enhance children’s imaginations and encourage learning through play. It was really an ideal match for me and I’ve gained so much by being part of this company.

I also asked her what products were generally the favorites both for her and her customers:

My personal favorite is one of our best selling felt board story sets, the Castle Tales with CD. It is a larger felt board with a castle scene background, and it includes felt story figures for 6 fairy tales, as well as a CD that narrates each story and then puts it to music. It also comes with lessons, activity ideas, and reproducible coloring sheets so it is really educational. This is a set that has truly grown with my children. When I started, my 4 year old could listen to the CD on road trips and then come home and re-enact the stories through the felt. As she got older she would begin experimenting with the stories, changing the endings or making up new fairy tales all together. As an older elementary student we used the felt board as a spring board to her writing, teaching her the elements of a good story and the common themes in fairy tales.

Another best seller are our Photo Felt Paper Dolls. Imagine paper dolls like we used to have – it is so much fun to dress up dolls! But these are made of our thick washable felt AND we take your child’s photo and make it into the face of the doll. These have become treasured keepsakes for so many children, and are unlike anything you can get anywhere else so it makes a unique personalized gift. It comes with a little carrying case, the doll and all the outfits, so it is portable. They come in boys, girls, and toddlers. I’d have to say the dolls are my best sellers overall because of the play value and portability.

I am also a big fan of our Felt Activity Books. These are also known as “quiet books” because they have pages made of felt, with pockets between them to store the pieces, and each page has some activity to do. We have them for stories, preschool skills, science and social studies. I love them because they are so educational, quiet and portable. My kids bring them on road trips and they keep them entertained!

Their doll sets are on sale for the month of September and NOW is the time to start thinking about getting started on your Holiday gift shopping. So be sure to head on over there and take a look around.  Karen will graciously extend free shipping to anyone of you who mentions this post in the comments section of the shopping cart.

Karen has offered one lucky commenter the opportunity to win their choice of any 1 precut Felt Activity Book. These books can be found by clicking on this link.

To enter visit Fun Felt and take a look at their products. Then come back here leaving a comment telling us what your favorite product is!

This contest is open to US addresses only and you can enter to win through September 23rd.

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112 Responses to “ Fun Felt ”

  1. Shelley Sep 12th, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    I love the felt paper dolls, especially the Photo ones! When I was a teacher the kids loved playing with my homemade felt board. I keep planning on making one for my 3 year old but I haven’t. I think I may make that my weekend project. Thanks for the motivation!

  2. jennifer bowen Sep 13th, 2008 at 8:01 am

    wow i love to win a fun felt for my little one i think she would realy like this and well any one would do just fine thanks

  3. Jennifer Sep 13th, 2008 at 11:14 am

    Oh my goodness, these are wonderful. I was scrolling down the page of Activity Books and every time I would decide one was my favorite, I would change my mind when I saw the next one! These would be great for my nephews and I would have to say, with them in mind, that my favorite one would be the Transportation Activity Book. These bring back such fun memories of Sunday School when I was growing up. I loved the Felt Board and the stories that were told to us with it. I would have been so excited if I had a felt book of my own at that age.

  4. Cindi Sep 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    I remember the teacher using felt board characters in our classroom. My Sunday School teacher used to tell us Biblical stories using felt characters, also. They were very helpful with the visualization aspect. It was fun we were picked to help out with telling the story and moving the felt figures. I think the figures to tell the story of “Where the Wild Things Are” are very cute. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Thanks, Cindi

  5. Jawan Sep 14th, 2008 at 12:06 am

    I think my children would really enjoy Aesop’s Fables Activity Book. They love flipping pages and predicting the ending of stories. My infant daughter likes to sit in the floor and flip the pages to see the pages of color. Thanks!

  6. Danielle Sep 14th, 2008 at 5:40 am

    my daughter would love these. I would get the paper dolls she would neverput them down. Shesautistic and could use something like this to keep her busy. These would make excellent christmas gifts for kids wish icould affordto buy a whole bunch of them! Thanks for introducing me to them.

  7. Mama Zen Sep 14th, 2008 at 5:55 am

    I LOVE the Bug Book!

  8. Rebecca C Sep 14th, 2008 at 7:56 am

    School and Home Calendar Felt Wall Hanging or Felt Board is my favorite! My daughter would love setting up the calender!

  9. Sheri Sep 14th, 2008 at 8:28 am

    My favorite is the Terrific Twins Felt Doll Set–not because I have twins, but because I LOVE the toddler look! AND the best thing about them is–according to the product description, “These dolls are not meant to need to be used on a felt board but simply held in the child’s hand to dress up and play!” This would be sooo fun for my grandbaby!

    Good luck everyone!

  10. Megret Sep 14th, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    I love the Christmas Joys felt quiet book! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Megret
    musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

  11. Richelle F Sep 14th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    The Transportation Activity Book looks fun!

  12. Katie Sep 14th, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    Create a Face: Felt Faces and Expressions looks really fun.

  13. Gretchen Sep 15th, 2008 at 8:16 am

    Hmmm…it’s tough but I think the kids would like the Transportation Activity Book best. I definitely need something like this to get us through the church service since they both decided that the nursery is WORSE THAN DEATH! :)

  14. Shannon H Sep 15th, 2008 at 10:51 am

    I have to enter this giveaway cuz these look like so much fun!!! Everything looks great but my favorite would be the Pirate Island Felt Board Set. I think my son would go crazy for that. I’m totally bookmarking the site. Thanks!

  15. Marlena U. Sep 15th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    I love the “Can Do” activity felt book. This would be great for my daughter as well as the children with special needs that I work with. Thanks for the chance!

  16. Go Amie Sep 16th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    I love the Tropical Rainforest Felt Board Set. Such an unusual choice, but a great one!

  17. Kitty Sep 17th, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    Oh for sure the felt paper dolls. They remind me of when I was a little girl and cutting them out of books.

  18. Jeni larson Sep 17th, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    Full Sized Printed Felt Board Story Sets are really cute and educational.thanks

  19. Michele Sep 18th, 2008 at 2:18 am

    I like The Weather Teddy Bears!! Too cute!!

    Thanks so much!!
    Michele R.(CA)
    luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

  20. Michael Capp Sep 18th, 2008 at 5:46 am

    My little girl would love the felt storyboards.

  21. Carol Sep 18th, 2008 at 5:55 am

    What a unique site. I like the ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Felt Board Story Figures.

  22. Julie S. Sep 18th, 2008 at 5:58 am

    These are wonderful! The Fairy Tale Castle felt board story set and audio CD would be perfect for my girls. They are both really into princesses and castles.

  23. Jill L Sep 18th, 2008 at 6:06 am

    I love the “Who Ate the Food” for a Very Hungry Caterpillar. I can see my daughter having a lot of fun with these.

  24. Jenn S. Sep 18th, 2008 at 6:37 am

    These are great! I really like the Can Do Felt Activity Book.

  25. staci Sep 18th, 2008 at 8:47 am

    Love the Fun on the Farm Felt Activity Book. Great for boys and girls alike!

  26. Angel Sep 18th, 2008 at 9:09 am

    My son would love the Bug Book.

  27. Mia J. Sep 18th, 2008 at 9:37 am

    They all look fantastic. I think my daughter would like the Transportation book the best.

  28. lisa Sep 18th, 2008 at 10:07 am

    love the doll sets…reminds me of when I was a kid.

  29. Lori Walker Sep 18th, 2008 at 10:11 am

    Love the Aesop’s Fables Activity Book and CD but the little one would probably enjoy the Transportation…. he loves cars!

  30. Shilo Beedy Sep 18th, 2008 at 10:14 am

    I like the looks of the Can Do Felt Activity Book.

  31. C. Downey Sep 18th, 2008 at 10:21 am

    My son would love Table Top Town.

  32. Lena G Sep 18th, 2008 at 10:35 am

    I love “The Miser” of Aesop’s Fables. These are so unique! Great giveaway!

  33. Desiree Sep 18th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Hard to make a decision for this one…my favorite is the Can Do Felt Activity Book ;)

  34. sandy Sep 18th, 2008 at 11:56 am

    School and Home Calendar Felt Wall Hanging

  35. Margaret Smith Sep 18th, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    What a wonderful idea these felt books are. My son would love the Can Do Activity Book. What a fun and creative way for kids to learn. Thanks so much for this giveaway.

  36. Gina Stratos Sep 18th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    I like the Cinderella Story Felt Figures and the Story Board
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  37. Adrienne Gordon Sep 18th, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    School and Home Calendar Felt Wall Hanging is my fave.

  38. Stephanie V Sep 18th, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    Can Do Felt Activity Book

  39. susan varney Sep 18th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    I really love the Can Do Felt Activity Book for my grandson

  40. charline s Sep 18th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Christmas Train: Felt Figures to Tell The Polar Express

    is my favorite.

  41. rebecca snodgrass Sep 18th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    I love the bug one.

  42. Shannon Baas Sep 18th, 2008 at 5:49 pm

    The international heritage collection.

  43. valerie mabrey Sep 18th, 2008 at 7:07 pm

    Home Calendar Felt Wall Hanging

  44. Jenny Sep 18th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    I loved paper dolls as a kid, so I would pick the dolls.

  45. Sylvia Belle Sep 18th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    I used to play with felt dolls and now I could help my granddaughter play.

  46. Terra Heck Sep 18th, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    My favorite is the Transporation Activity Felt Book. My son would enjoy playing with it.

  47. hetal g Sep 19th, 2008 at 5:17 am

    I really liked Grandpa’s Farm Felt Board
    all products are amazing..herry123_us@live.com

  48. Susan C Sep 19th, 2008 at 5:40 am

    My two year old granddaughter would stay busy for hours with the adorable Terrific Twins Boy/Girl Twin Toddler Felt Dolls!

  49. Vicky Boackle Sep 19th, 2008 at 7:52 am

    I like the Create a Face: Felt Faces and Expressions for my grandson.

  50. Kate Sep 19th, 2008 at 8:14 am

    I love the Can Do Felt Activity Book
    I think my toddler son would have a grand time learning and playing with that book. I also love the Aesop’s Fables book but I think it might be too advanced for him yet.

  51. Monique Bradley Sep 19th, 2008 at 8:27 am

    My 4 year old daughter loves playing with felt sets! The sets at Fun Felts look so great! I would choose the Katie Doll Dress-Up Set with Pre-Cut Clothes. Thanks for the chance!

  52. Christine Sep 19th, 2008 at 8:46 am

    I like the I Can Tell Time Clock…would be very useful!

  53. Evelyn Sep 19th, 2008 at 8:47 am

    so cute nostalgic

  54. Jennifer M Sep 19th, 2008 at 9:59 am

    Jenny Doll with Precut Clothes

  55. Lori Weaver Sep 19th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    I love the Christmas Joys Activity Book. the kids can celebrate Christmas over and over. But I also like the fables too.

  56. Lisa F Sep 19th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    I like the fairy tale felt board

  57. Carolyn Nedrow Sep 19th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    I like the Pin the Nose on the Clown felt game!!
    cjnedrow@gmail.com

  58. Sharon Jones Sep 19th, 2008 at 3:40 pm

    The Bug Book for sure…love it…thanks

  59. beth shepherd Sep 19th, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    Thank you for having this! The Dinosaur Felt Board looks like fun! Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  60. Lisa Fosses Sep 20th, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Dress Up Paper Dolls in Felt

  61. Aniela R. Sep 20th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    I love the figures for “Where the Wild Things Are” since my son would probably love to tell it over and over.

  62. Anthony Hedden Sep 20th, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    he Transportation book

  63. Janet F Sep 20th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Transportation Activity Book is my favorite.

    Thank you!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  64. Jodi Sep 21st, 2008 at 6:58 am

    I really like the The Tale of Three Trees Felt Board Story Figures

  65. Sarah C Sep 21st, 2008 at 7:30 am

    Down on the Farm Felt Activity Book and the Aesop\’s Fables book are my favorites!

  66. Frances Watson Sep 21st, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    I would love to get the bug book

  67. Stacie R. Sep 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I love The Three Little Kittens Who Lost Their Mittens set.

  68. Lanette Peters Sep 21st, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    I would love to get one of these books to share with my daughter. She is almost 3 and she loves dress up!

  69. Heather Sep 21st, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    the cottage classics is my favorite.

  70. Felicia L Sep 21st, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    The weather Teddy Bears are just to cute.

  71. Kellie Sep 21st, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    My daughter would love this! My favorite was the Weather Teddy Bears felt dress up. My 16 month old would enjoy dressing the bear while learning names of clothing & where they should go. This site has so much to choose from I could spend all day looking!!

  72. Erma Sep 22nd, 2008 at 3:23 am

    My daughter would stay busy for hours with the adorable Twins Boy/Girl Twin Toddler Felt Dolls!

  73. Kari Follett Sep 22nd, 2008 at 4:42 am

    The Fun on the Farm Felt Activity Book, my son is 4 and right now is really into “farm” things.

  74. Marion B Sep 22nd, 2008 at 5:33 am

    My son would love the transportation felt play book.

  75. sharon johnson Sep 22nd, 2008 at 6:56 am

    The Photo Paper Dolls are a great idea!! I have marked that one!!

  76. Casey Sep 22nd, 2008 at 7:19 am

    My daughter would love the Item 800823 Precut Katie Set. Mostly because her name is Katie!! :)

  77. Nanette Olson Sep 22nd, 2008 at 7:48 am

    I like the Transportation Activity Book.

  78. melanie Sep 22nd, 2008 at 8:07 am

    My favorite is the Christmas Joys Holiday Felt Quiet Book.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

  79. Elizabeth M. Sep 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 am

    One that stood out to me is \’The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly\’. That\’s one of the most fun to read/sing with the kids!

  80. Steph Sep 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 am

    My favorite is the Christmas Train: Felt Figures to Tell The Polar Express. Looks great.

  81. shawna Sep 22nd, 2008 at 10:24 am

    My daughter would love the felt paperdolls!

  82. Heather B Sep 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 am

    My daughter would love the felt \"paper\" dolls

  83. Barbara Fox Sep 22nd, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    I really like the Jessica Doll - Felt “Paper” Doll and think my grandaughter would love to play with her!

  84. Christine Sep 22nd, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    I love the Let’s Play House felt board. How fun!

  85. Sherry R Sep 22nd, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    My favorites are the Photo Dolls!

  86. Paula H Sep 22nd, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    I like the Christmas Joys Activity Book.

  87. Lisa Sep 22nd, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    I love the Terrific Twins Boy/Girl Twin Toddler Felt Dolls. angel_2417@yahoo.com

  88. kristen cook Sep 22nd, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Love the Can Do book! What great books!!

  89. Julie Sep 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    I like the Jenny doll with precut clothes.

  90. Tabby Sep 22nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    I love the Down on the Farm book!

  91. JESSICA G Sep 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm

    I like the Felt Paper Dolls, especially the Fashion Model Dolls.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  92. Carla Pullum Sep 22nd, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    My kids like the The Transportation Activity Book !

  93. Jessica Sep 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 am

    I have an autistic son who LOVES using the felt board at school. He also loves animals,I think he would love the Down on the Farm Felt Activity Book!
    Thanks for this great giveaway!

  94. kathy pease Sep 23rd, 2008 at 5:44 am

    i love the Figures to Tell 10 Little Angels

  95. Chrysa Sep 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 am

    I like the Bug Book. It looks fun!

  96. Christy Hickman Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:04 am

    I think my little boy would love the Grandpa\’s Farm Felt Board. He loves farm animals. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  97. Veronica Garrett Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:11 am

    The Fairy Tale Castle felt board story set is my favorite.

  98. Gianna Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:19 am

    I love the Math Manipulatives Felt Board Set - Deluxe Toy Counter :)

  99. Catherine Sep 23rd, 2008 at 7:16 am

    Fairy Tale castle and the bug felt book look wonderful as does the Christmas Joys collection.

  100. Carissa D. Sep 23rd, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    I like Weather Teddy Bears FELT DRESS-UP. Thanks!

  101. Ed Nemmers Sep 23rd, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Transportation Activity Book

  102. Sharon Harmon Sep 23rd, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    The Science Felt Butterflies caught my eye because they are so beautifully intricate and lifelike!! Thank you for the contest!

  103. CAndie L Sep 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 pm

    I loved them all, but for the crew I know and love, the bug one would go the best

  104. Karen Gonyea Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    I love the math manipulatives board !

  105. Michelle H. Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    I love these! They bring back memories of Sunday School and Vacation Bible School from my childhood. I have both little boys and little girls, so it is hard to choose one item. My girls would love the Dress Up Paper Dolls in Felt. My youngest boy would love the Transportation Activity Book and all my kids would love the Christmas Activity Book. And I love the fables, especially the one dealing with \"be content with what you have\". I joined their mailing list and will definitely come back.

  106. Phyllis Jenkins Sep 23rd, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    Bug Book is my choice because bugs are the study subject at the local school and this is the buggy time of year.

  107. kerri Sep 23rd, 2008 at 7:02 pm

    my daughters love paper dolls and how neat to have youre own photo thats my favorite

  108. Barbara Baker Sep 23rd, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    I love the weather teddy bears felt set…they’re all so cute, I would love to win this to share with my daughters (don’t laugh, but I’d definitely play with the girls)…

  109. janet Sep 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    I heart the Pink Poppies.

  110. janet Sep 23rd, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    i heart the weather teddy bears felt set!

  111. Donna Kozar Sep 23rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    I would like the Blonde Girl Dress Up Felt Paper Doll with Clothes for my daughter.

  112. Lily Kwan Sep 24th, 2008 at 4:23 am

    I love the Precut Busy Bunny Felt Story Set!

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