And here's an idea":
You can use iron-on transfers to make them look like the flannelboard parts that you purchase. Print off the cutouts on iron-on transfers (you can find them at Walmart in the office/stationary section) and get felt sheets (Joann's, Walmart, etc) and follow the directions on the transfer paper packet to iron-on the pieces to the felt, then cut out. You can also easily print it out on cardstock and laminate or you could print it on cardstock, laminate, and glue them to popsicle sticks.
