Bring a little Christmas magic to your needle felting with this charming 9-inch Cardinal Ornament from Liongate Farm!
There's something special about a bright red cardinal, especially during the holiday season! This whimsical, needle-felted cardinal features a beautiful scarlet-red body, classic black face, bright orange beak, and a long, graceful tail.
Wrapped in rustic twine and decorated with festive greenery, a pine cone, and a touch of snowy sparkle, this cardinal is the perfect combination of woodland charm and handmade Christmas magic.
Whether you're creating ornaments for your own tree, making thoughtful handmade gifts, or adding to your holiday craft collection, this little cardinal is sure to become a favorite!
What You'll Receive
This digital PDF template includes:
Printable cardinal body and wire-shaping pattern
Placement and shaping references
Complete materials list
Finished-project photo for inspiration
QR code linking to the FREE Liongate Farm YouTube video tutorial
Follow along with me on YouTube as we turn wool and wire into a beautiful Christmas cardinal!
Finished Size
Approximately 9 inches long, including the tail.
Supplies Needed
Two 12" stiff pipe cleaners
Approximately 1 oz core wool
⅓ oz scarlet-red wool
Small amounts of orange and black wool
Two 4 mm glass eyes
Fishing line
Approximately 22" rustic twine
Decorative greenery
Pine cone, bell, or other festive embellishments
Brush-on snow and glitter
Hot glue gun and E6000 glue for attaching eyes
Felting needles and felting surface
Need wool or felting supplies? Visit www.liongatefarm.com to shop for your project!
Make It Your Own!
I love adding personality to my needle-felted creations, and this cardinal is no exception!
Dress yours up with pine branches, berries, bells, tiny pine cones, or whatever holiday treasures inspire you. Add a little snowy sparkle for a frosty winter look, or keep it rustic and natural.
No two cardinals have to look exactly alike—that's the beauty of handmade!
Important – Digital Download Only
This listing is for the printable PDF template ONLY.
No physical ornament, wool, needles, or supplies will be shipped.
After purchasing, download your PDF and print at 100% / Actual Size to maintain the correct proportions.
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Handmade with Love – Liongate Farm Design
You are welcome to make these cardinals for personal use, gifts, or to sell your individually handmade finished ornaments.
When sharing or selling your finished cardinals, please give design credit to Liongate Farm.
The template and original design remain the intellectual property of Liongate Farm. The PDF pattern may not be copied, shared, redistributed, or resold.
Grab your wool, pull up the Liongate Farm YouTube tutorial, and let's make some Christmas magic together!
Create a Great Day!