Win a WoolBuddy felting kit from Fun.com!

ByKristen
376 Comments

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Annie, Anne, Rebecca, Krista, and Patricia!

woolbuddy felting kit review

Back in December, Fun.com asked if I'd do a needle felting kit giveaway, so I asked if you guys were interested and you all said yes!

So here we are.

Our kits arrived just before Christmas, while my girls were all sick.   But happily, wool felting is something that can be done while one convalesces on on the couch.

Which means they all dove right in.

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Zoe made this adorable penguin, with a little help from me.

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And Lisey made this sheep all on her own.

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He kind of reminds us of Bob the Sheep from Shaun the Sheep.

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Definite resemblance.  

Sonia's still working on her turtle, as he ended up being the most difficult of the three kits.

The Woolbuddy boxes come with wool, directions, and two felting needles.

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If you've never wool felted before, you're probably wondering what in the world the needle is for.

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Welp, it's a sharp needle with small spikes running up the needle.   You shape the wool into the shape you want and then drive the needle in and out.

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The spikes catch the wool and bind it together to secure the shape you're making.

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(It's possible to poke yourself, so Zoe exercises caution by wearing All Of The Thimbles.)

Needle felting takes a little bit of practice, but fortunately, we'd done a few wool-felting kits before, so this was easier than our first go-round!

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If this is your first time, we highly recommend the penguin.   Also, the other round animals (the frog and the owl) would be fairly simple.

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I liked that these kits came with two felting needles because in our experience, felting needles are very prone to breaking!

The only bummer about them is that they did not come with a felting mat.   A felting mat is useful especially when you have to make flat pieces, like the turtle's flippers.

Fortunately, we had a few from our other kits.

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If you don't have any around the house, just scrounge up a thick piece of foam and that'll work fine.   Or if you opt for one of the round animals, you really won't need a felting mat at all.

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The Giveaway

Fun.com is giving away FIVE Woolbuddy felting kits to you guys, so five of you will win.

And you get to pick out which kit you want.

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  (Pick the penguin!!!)

To enter, just take a gander at the Woolbuddy kits and tell me which one you'd pick if you won.

(You can pick from any of the 9 small kits.)

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.   Void where prohibited.   One comment per person, please.   Odds of winning depend on the number of entrants.

Fun.com sent us three wool felting kits, but this post is not sponsored in any other way.

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376 Comments

  2. I did felting once before and enjoyed it. I made a red bird, soooo cute. If I win this I would like the sheep.

  4. I would pick the owl. I've just discovered needle felting and am curious how it's done. 🙂

  8. I'd take the sheep. I have a grandson coming in April and I've been looking for something to make him. 🙂

  16. Oh my the cuteness! We have a penguin fan here, so probably would pick penguin, though the owl looks like a winner too. Thanks!

  21. I've never done wool felting, so I'd take your advice and get the penguin. Gotta say, though, the elephant and giraffe were awesome!

  23. Oh, very fun! I've not done wool felting before (except for accidentally felting my hand knit socks, does that count? and a few random knitted then felted projects).

    I would choose the sheep. Too cute!

  28. I thought the same thing when I saw the sheep! I'd probably choose that one because we love Shaun the Sheep around here!

  30. The owl is just too cute! I think I'd have to go for the owl! But then my daughter loves penguins right now too. Oh too cute!

  33. The sheep. I think it would be a neat present for one of my children for Easter--much better than more candy!

    They're all so cute.

  36. Definitely the sheep, in honor of my wool-loving knitter-friends who have tried valiantly to teach me to knit... the failure is all mine, though. 🙂

  37. I think I'd like to try the penguin! Bonus - these guys could be used as dryer balls too, couldn't they?

  38. What a great coincidence that I was looking for directions on how to felt wool this past weekend. I like the sheep.

  42. My two year old daughter loves balls and owls right now, so the owl kit is the perfect combination. 🙂

  44. I'd have to pick the Penguin or the owl. Both are really cute. Probably the penguin since we just studied about them in school.

  45. Well I've never felted before, so I might have to start with that cute penguin! But that sheep is too cute...

    1. Well, since it's a really sharp needle, I'd say anyone in the 6-8 year old range is going to need some supervision and help. (Zoe is 8.)

      Sonia can do an easy kit all by herself and she's 10.

  51. Hey there Kristen... thanks for another great giveaway opportunity! I'll go for the cutie pie penguin. :0)

  58. My niece and I are always looking for new fun crafts to do, and I know she'd adore the penguin, which is good because I don't think she'd have the patience to be more careful for the non-round ones! 🙂

  69. As a long-time knitter I like the sheep, but if I won I'd follow your advice and get a round critter - owl or frog.

    BTW - Zoe with All The Thimbles is, indeed, the same Zoe of the Anti-Sprinkle Eye Protection, eh?

  72. I'd probably choose the sea turtle, because my youngest daughter loves turtles. But they are all super cute. The owl and frog appeal to me, too.

  76. I'd love to win the horse kit... my daughter's always been into horses and she's my artist so I think we'd get a kick out of trying to make it!

  83. That frog is one cool dude... Likely the frog, though I like the owl too (and the alligator, though since he's not round we might keep it simple)! Thanks!

  84. My daughter would probably love to create the owl. Too bad they do not have a fox, my son would love that one.

  90. I would pick the penguin, since you said that was best for beginners. I know my 8 year old daughter would love this!

  102. I've never felted, but it looks like fun! I'd love to win a kit so while my son does "crab (pincherpincher)" time (toddler for craft time), I could do a grownup craft! I love how cute the owl is!

  105. I think the sea turtle is really cute, but I would probably pick the penguin since I've never done any felting before.

  107. I've never tried wool felting before but this looks like something fun to learn with my daughter. She would pick the penguin and I think I would like to make that adorable owl. Thank you for the info on these kits.

  116. Those are adorable! I'd pick either the penguin or the owl and pass it on to my sister-in-law. She loves animals and crafts so it would be a perfect fit.

  129. What a fun little project! They are all cute, but since I have never felted before, I would take the penguin if I won. Thanks for the chance!

  131. Ooh! I can't decide between the owl and the penguin!... ok, maybe the owl. My girls like owls but my little boy likes penguins. Majority wins, I guess. 🙂

  135. The sheep is adorable, but since I've never done this before, I think I should take your advice and go with the penguin.

  143. They are all so cute. I like the owl best of all.
    Your daughters did a great job at making theirs.
    Actual looks like a lot of fun.

  146. The alligator is so cute, but looks hard! I'd probably opt for the frog, based on your advice.

  147. The kits look wonderful - great to have in the house for snow days. If I won I would pick the owl. My children would make it, but I would bring the owl into my classroom. Thank you for the great ideas!

  150. I would absolutely love the sheep! But, any of them would be awesome as my girls love to craft!

  168. I would choose the penguin, because I do the penguin plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics. My son Nate competes in the Special Olympics. 🙂 Plus the penguin is so cute 🙂

  173. I would try the penguin as this is our first go around with felting. What ages would this type of project be good for?

  175. I have a friend that is all into needle felting and I've also done some with her before, so I would pick the sheep and probably give it to her 😛

  176. The owl first. But the penguin and sheep are cute too. I have wanted to try needle felting. This would be a nice way to do it. Thank you

  190. Probably the frog or the penguin, though I think I would have to let my daughter choose 🙂

  192. I just looked at wool felting books from the library, but it would be great to try it with a kit first. I think owl or turtle would be my pick.

  197. Definitely the frog...I've collected frogs for years, and this cute little guy would be a perfect addition!

  198. I would love the owl for my 12 year old daughter. She loves nature and crafts and she is also developing into a wise young woman.

  202. I love the sheep, but I'm guessing as a first kit, the penguin would be a better choice (and it is adorable too!). So: the penguin, thanks!

  208. Super cute and fun craft. I would love the sea turtle felting kit. Might inspire me to take a tropical vacation!

  210. Personally I like the frog. If I won I'd let my daughter choose and she might choose the penguin, though she's 4 so her tastes change by the hour!

    By the way, I was trying to figure out who Bob the Sheep was as we are Shaun the Sheep fans, too. I thought his name was Shirley but maybe he was renamed at some point???

  215. Oh the owl!! So sweet! I've done needle felting before, but my 9 year old daughter never has; I think she'd love this!

  219. I think I would pick the penguin, my favorite animal and sounds a little easier for beginners.

  220. Since we're new to this kind of project, I'd say the penguin, though I know my daughter would love the monkey!

  222. Definitely the monkey! And then I would have to take my new-found felting skills and make him a couple of bananas....and a tree house...and oh my goodness this just became a great playset for a little guy!

  223. These are too cute! I would pick the owl, even though some of the others are super cute, too.

    1. I would choose the penguin one for my 9 year old daughter who is the most creative child I have ever met!!!! Thanks.

  229. I would get the owl! Do you think these could be used as dryer balls? I heard you can make them.

  232. My first choice is all of them. Adorable! But if I really had to choose I'd go with owl. Thanks for the chance!

  235. I'd pick the ppenguin! It's super cute- my daughter would love to try making one of these :).

  241. The owl or the sheep are the ones I would choose from! They are adorable... really hard to choose.

  242. Ooh, I'm so torn. I love penguins and sea turtles. I would be happy with either one to make with my nieces.

  247. The owl. Hard choice,they're all so cute! Btw is this open for people outside the US? Hope so...

  254. I would pick the owl. I make owl costumes and I would hang or sit the owl in my office.
    Thank you.

  257. I would choose the turtle! Although, if the Monster one were available, I'd choose him! So cute!

  263. ooo, i love the sheep! (i am always thinking of wool and knitting..) although the penquin is so cute and so is the horse!

  267. I would love to get the penguin--my husband loves penguins and I would love to make one for him!

  271. Those teeth on the shark are hilarious! But I would probably pick the sheep because I love him.

  272. I'd pick the owl for my 10'year old daughter, but I think i need to head over to their site and pick something up for myself!

  276. I would enjoy the penquin, please. I'm a retired senior and do love having crafts to do.
    Thanks for reading 🙂

  283. Those are adorable! I have some felted creatures but have yet to try my hand at felting wool. I'd love the owl.

  285. I love the alligator ... but we are SO NOT advanced in felting. I think frog. He's green!

    p.s. It sounds like we should be watching Shaun the Sheep. That's good because I'm just about worn out on Fireman Sam.

  292. I can't decide between the frog and the owl. Probably frog.
    Really, my favorite is the giraffe but I'm guessing it's not really an option given it's size.

  297. I like the turtle and the owl.. would probably pick the owl. The owl is a favorite symbol in Girl Scouts & I have 2 troops 🙂

  303. I would love to win the sheep to use as a Sunday school Bible craft as a visual for my little girl in teaching her about the great shepherd and how we are his sheep 🙂

  309. A craft, and skill, my daughter and I have yet to try! They are all cute. But, the penguin is our favorite. Our second choice would be the owl 🙂

  315. Thank you for opportunity. I think i would love any of them but the owl would probably be my choice.

  328. Oh my goodness... the cuteness! I just love them all. However, I'd have to choose penguin because that is my daughter's favorite animal!

  340. The owl would probably be my choice. I've always wanted to try felting. This is a perfect first project.

  351. I would love the sheep (I love all things sheep)

    I can't take the time to read through all the comments to see if someone has already said this, but I highly recommend that NOBODY use the felting needle against their bare lap like your children did. The barbs on the felting needle make it VERY painful if you miss and put the needle into your leg or something. At least use an old magazine or something between your body and the project!

  356. Definitely the sheep. My in-laws raise sheep and my 3-year old daughter just loves them. They got to bottle feed lambs this past weekend. The children always really enjoy that.

  360. I am having a hard time deciding which to choose. I love so many of them. And yet I have a love for sea turtles so I wi go with that one.

  361. Turtle I would love
    The turtles are beautiful creatures and need protection.
    I live in Cairns Australia / The Great Barrier Reef is back of my backyard.

  366. these are darling! And as I enjoy horses- that would be the one for me!

    hugs
    Thank you<3

  368. Where have I been that I've never heard of wool felting! I need to step up of 1964 and try this! I absolutely think they are darling! Wonderfully explained.

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