Tutorial for Smiling Snackies (Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Milk)

🧶 Wooly Nest Basic Felting Guide

(Peanut Butter • Jelly Toast • Milk Set)

✨ What You’re Making

  • Peanut Butter Buddy
  • Jelly Bread
  • Milk Gallon

Each character is made using the same simple technique — just different shapes.

🪡 Tools Needed

  • Felting needle
  • Felting pad
  • Wool pieces (included)

🧠 Before You Start

  • Always poke straight up and down (don’t bend the needle)
  • Start loose, then slowly firm it up
  • Take your time — felting is relaxing, not rushed 🙂

🧱 Step 1: Make the Base Shape

Peanut Butter (Cylinder)

  1. Roll wool into a ball
  2. Gently shape into a short cylinder
  3. Poke evenly all around to firm it up

Jelly Bread (Flat Square)

  1. Roll wool into a ball
  2. Flatten into a rounded square
  3. Keep edges soft — don’t over-sharpen

Milk Gallon (Rounded Rectangle)

  1. Roll wool into a ball
  2. Shape into a tall rounded block
  3. Slightly flatten the front and back

🎨 Step 2: Add Color Details

Peanut Butter

  • Add a light blue lid on top
  • Add a front label patch
  • Felt a small peanut shape onto the label

Jelly Toast

  • Add a brown crust border
  • Add a purple jelly blob in the center
    👉 Keep it slightly uneven for a “melty” look

Milk

  • Add a red cap
  • Add a red band around the middle
  • Lightly shape the handle on the side

😊 Step 3: Add the Face

For ALL characters:

  • Use tiny pieces of black wool
  • Gently poke to create:
    • Two small eyes
    • A simple smile

👉 Keep faces minimal — less is cuter

✋ Step 4: Arms & Feet

  • Roll tiny wool balls
  • Attach by poking into the body
  • Keep them small and rounded

🔒 Final Touch

  • Lightly poke the entire piece to:
    • Smooth loose fibers
    • Firm up the shape

🎉 You’re Done!

Each character should feel:

  • Soft but firm
  • Slightly fuzzy
  • Full of personality

💡 Pro Tip

No two will look the same — that’s the magic.
Your version is the “perfect” version.