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St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

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Erin go bragh (Ireland forever for those of you who don’t speak Gaelic)! It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and you know what that means. Rainbows, leprechauns, shamrocks, and lots and lots of green!

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Since we are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, we thought you might be looking for some great ideas for fun projects to celebrate. So, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites here.

  1. Show your Irish spirit and protect yourself from those St. Patrick’s Day pinches with a DIY Shamrock Shirt from A Little Craft in Your Day
  2. Get the luck of the Irish with this four leaf clover charm you can add to a bracelet, brooch, or keychain from FaveCrafts
  3. You could add this shamrock bow from Dollar Store Crafts to a wreath or basket or make a smaller version to wear in your hair.
  4. Display your love for all things Irish with Shrinky Dink necklaces and pins of Irish maps and sayings from Merriment Design
  5. Display this crocheted pot of gold from FaveCrafts on its own or add it as an accent on a crocheted beanie
  6. Decorate your home for the holiday with these paper shamrocks from Hoosier Homemade
  7. Make a fun table centerpiece with a tissue paper four leaf clover bouquet in a painted shamrock mason jar from Creative Cynchronicity
  8. Package your St. Paddy’s Day chocolate gold coins in sparkly treat bags from FaveCrafts
  9. String art has made quite a revival in the past few years and this shamrock version from Darice is absolutely adorable
  10. Display your lucky four leaf clover in this pretty pendant from Rook No. 17
  11. Wood shims become mini pallets and in turn, they become charming St. Patrick’s Day wooden pallet wall art from View From the Fridge
  12. Use simple thumbtacks to make a lovely shamrock canvas with this tutorial from Roubinek
  13. Make mason jar luminaries for the holiday with this project from Mom 4 Real
  14. Start your spring planting in these gold shamrock painted flower pots from Handmade in the Heartland

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So, what will you make to show your Irish spirit this St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments below.

 

15+ DIY Tie Dye Crafts for Spring and Summer

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Tie dye has come a long way. Of course there’s still the old reliable (and fun!) rubber band method, but tie dye has advanced way beyond that now.

Tie Dye Patterns

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  • Tie Dye T-shirt Headband from DIY Candy: There are so many different methods and techniques and each project is unique. It’s a quick, easy, and economical way to add some personality to a new item or to give new life to an old one.
  • Ice Dyed Pillows from Me Sew Crazy: With these tie dye projects, you can make something new to wear, something new for your home, or a great gift to give to a friend. Spring is coming and it’s time to get colorful!

More Tie Dye Craft Project Ideas

  1. This tie dye shoe makeover from A Little Craft in Your Day is a great way to personalize new shoes or refresh old ones
  2. For something a bit different, try this sprinkled tie dye technique from Crafty Chica
  3. You can tie dye customized curtains to match your room décor with this technique from I Love to Create
  4. Bohemian wax tie dyed shorts from Jaderbomb are just the thing to brighten up your summer wardrobe
  5. Have you ever seen Indigo Shibori tie dye before? These 16 projects from Homey Oh My showcase just how beautiful it can be.
  6. This is a unique technique from Morena’s Corner uses a stencils and glue tie dye method to create your design
  7. Get ready for summer with a tie dyed beaded fringe shirt from I Love to Create
  8. Did you know your designs don’t have to be random? Have a look at this heart shape tie dye technique from FaveCrafts
  9. You won’t believe what this technique from Me Sew Crazy uses! It’s an ice tie dye method!
  10. Hold your hair back in style with these tie dye t-shirt headbands from DIY Candy
  11. This technique from The Tiptoe Fairy uses bleach to create a reverse tie dye
  12. This salt resist tie dye technique from FaveCrafts creates a subtle textured design.
  13. Brighten up plain tote bags with this sprayed tie dye technique from Homemade Ginger
  14. Super hero fans will love this Captain America tie dyed shirt from FaveCrafts
  15. This method from Love to Sew utilizes a permanent marker tie dye technique instead of traditional dye

Wow! There are so many tie dye variations to try. It’s a great way to customize items to reflect your personality or to match something you already own.

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  100+ Tie Dye Patterns and Techniques

Looking for more tie dye craft project ideas and tutorials? Check out our massive list of 100+ Tie Dye Patterns and Techniques for any and all tie dye ideas you might be looking for!

 

With so many projects to choose from, what will you tie dye? Let us know in the comments below.

12 Valentines Day Printables!

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Can you believe it? Valentine’s Day is this weekend! It always seems to sneak up on us. One minute it’s Christmas and then suddenly, we’re running behind for Valentine’s Day. Are you in a last minute rush when it comes to the holiday too?
DIY-Valentines-CheesePhoto from Laura Kelly Designs and Every Day Party

Valentines for your kids to take to school, something sweet for your significant other, an “I’m thinking of you” for your best friend.

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It can feel overwhelming and like time is running out. Don’t worry. We’re here to help. We’ve rounded up some adorable free printable Valentines for you.

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Some are perfect as is and others are great for matching up with a simple little treat. You’re sure to find something for everyone here.

Shark fans will love these “You are jaw-some!” themed Valentines from Love the Day.

1. “You are Jaw-some!” Valentines 

Pick up some donuts to share with your friends. They’ll be perfect with these “Do-nut forget” Valentines from The 36th Avenue.

2. Donut Inspired Valentines Day Printable 

Just as they are or with a box of crayons attached, these fun color by number Valentines from A Mom’s Take will keep kids busy!

3. Color Number Inspired Printable 

These funny cards from Landee See Landee Do for your significant other celebrate the reality of life together with such sentiments as “You’re the one I want to be next to when you’re on your computer and I’m on mine”.

4. Funny Valentines Day Cards

Simple and sweet Valentines from A Little Craft in Your Day make it easy to get ready for the big day without even having to leave your house!

5. Easy, Quick, and Simple Valentines 

We love these adorable little mice with cheese Valentines from Laura Kelly at Every Day Party – “It’s mice to know you Valentine.”

6. Kid Approved Valentines 

The kids can give their friends a Valentine and game in one with these Tic Tac Toe Valentines from Simm Works Family.

7. Tic Tac Toe Valentines 

Love typography and chalkboards? You’re going to love these charming Valentines from We Lived Happily Ever After.

8. Chalkboard inspired Valentines 

Kids love I Spy games and they’re going to love these I Spy themed Valentines from Live Laugh Rowe.

9. I Spy Themed Printable 

Or how about a word scramble? They’ll have so much fun with these Valentines from Moritz Fine Blog Designs, they won’t realize they’re educational too!

10. Educational Valentines Day Printable 

Get nostalgic with these vintage Valentines from House of Hawthornes

11. Vintage Inspired Valentines 

Sweet, feminine designs on these Valentine tags from Lia Griffith make them perfect for giving to your best friends.

12. Sweet Valentines Day Gift Tags

Now, wasn’t that easy? Showing your love at Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be a chore and now it doesn’t have to be. Pull out the printer, load up the ink, and start printing. You’ll be all set for Valentine’s Day in no time!

What’s your favorite part of Valentine’s Day? Share in the comments below.

 

Recycled DIY Organization Ideas

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What are the trickiest areas of your home when it comes to getting organized? Maybe it’s the jewelry and fashion accessories in your bedroom. Or perhaps it’s your desk and office area that is most in need of an efficiency makeover. If you’re here on FaveCrafts Blog, then we’re guessing that your craft room needs a little help too. No one wants to have to go on a scavenger hunt through their house every time they need to find something simple. A few simple projects to declutter and corral all those little bits and piece will show you how to organize and have your supplies in order in no time.

Recycled DIY Organization Ideas

We know that sometimes, knowing how to organize seems to be just too hard, too expensive, and too unattractive. We’re here with DIY organization ideas to show you it doesn’t have to be!

Homework Caddy

Image courtesy of Aunt Peaches

There are lots of ways to get your kitchen, office, bedroom, craft room, or any other part of your home organized quickly and easily. We’ve rounded up 14 of these clever DIY organization ideas below and we just know you’re going to love how simple they are. Best of all, these DIY organization crafts are positively adorable too!

Recycled Can Organizer

Image courtesy of HP

Recycled Screwdriver Coat Rack

Image courtesy of Homemade Modern

  1. DIY Recharging Station from A Little Craft in Your Day
  2. Handy Cardboard Carton Desk Caddy from Aunt Peaches
  3. Chalkboard Coat Hanger from FaveCrafts
  4. Recycled Can Pen and Marker Organizer from HP Create
  5. DIY Magazine Holder from A Little Craft in Your Day
  6. 15 Minute Recycled Desk Organizer from FaveCrafts
  7. Stylish Recycled Organizer from A Little Craft in Your Day
  8. Wine Cork Jewelry Holder from FaveCrafts
  9. Recycled Screwdriver Coat Rack from Homemade Modern
  10. Rustic Recycled Tin Can Organizer from Homeroad
  11. Lovely Mod Podge Tray from FaveCrafts
  12. Easy Hardware Organization from Chez Larsson
  13. DIY Frame Earring Holder from Morning Creativity
  14. Easy Peasy Scarf Organization Holder from From the Desk

See? There are lots of great ideas for getting your house into tip-top organized shape using inexpensive recycled materials. Next time you’re about to toss out those cardboard tubes, empty plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cartons, boxes, or other potentially useful things, have a look at them with an eye to tidying up and having a home for each and every item.

Which part of your home is most in need of organization? Share your clutter hot spots in the comments below!

 

 

 

Easy DIY Ornaments

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Christmas is quickly approaching, and it is just about time to decorate your tree! What better way to decorate your Christmas tree than to incorporate some DIY ornaments? These handmade ornaments will make your Christmas even more meaningful. You’ll be able to spend time with family and friends creating these easy DIY ornaments and all your guests will see your hard work on your tree.

Easy DIY Ornaments

Just think about the wonderful memories that will be brought to mind every time you look at the tree. There’s just something extra special about handmade Christmas decorations and to know that these crafty creations were the result of some time spent with loved ones is just magical! Save these DIY ornaments and bring them out year after year. As you decorate the tree with your family, you will all be able to relive the fun you had making them.

And when the kids are older and move away, you can send some of those ornaments along with them for their own Christmas trees. They will be continuing the tradition with their families and cherishing the memories from years gone by.

  1. DIY Ornaments with Rit Dye From Mod Podge Rocks
  2. Simple and Easy DIY Wooden Ornaments from A Little Craft In Your Day
  3. DIY Neon Puffy Paint Ornaments from The I Love To Create Blog
  4. Glitter Galaxy Ornaments from The Swell Designer
  5. DIY Mason Jar Lid Ornaments from DIY on The Cheap
  6. DIY Mosaic Ornament from A Little Craft In Your Day
  7. Washi Tape Ornaments from FaveCrafts
  8. DIY Cupcake Ornament from FaveCrafts
  9. Let it Snow Scrabble Tile Ornament from Crafts By Amanda
  10. S’mores Peppermint Ornament from Sew Licious Home Decor
  11. Cookie Cutter Ornament from Favecrafts
  12. DIY Glass Photo Ornament Tutorial from Fynes Designs
  13. How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments from Viva Veltoro
  14. DIY Wood Slice Ornaments from Upcycled Treasures
  15. DIY Glitter Ornaments from Create and Babble

There are so many fun DIY ornament ideas to choose from – you are surely going to find something for everyone in this list!

Are there any other easy DIY Ornaments you’d like to share? Write about them in the comment box below!

20 Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

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Summer Crafts for Kids

Summer is such a fantastic time for crafting with kids because without homework, they have extra time to get outside to work on summer projects and try easy science experiments. Best of all, doing crafts with your kids is a great way to get the entire family together.

Not sure what to make? Craft ideas for kids are so much fun to search for. I know, because I took care of it for you! I found crafts using recycled items, I found crafts using paint, I even found easy crafts for kids that light up. Your summer is gonna rock!


Summer Crafts For Kids

1.A fun flower embellishment for your summer sandals from FaveCrafts
2.A pair of plain shoes freshened up with brightly colored tie dye from FaveCrafts
3.A simple dreamcatcher that will chase the bad dreams away from A Little Craft In Your Day
4.A plain t-shirt made colorful and cute with sponge painting from A Little Craft In Your Day
5.A pretty and handy sticky note memo holder from Creative Cyn Chronicity
6.Kids’ tasty lip gloss made with powdered drink mix from Adventures In All Things Food
7.An aquarium from of a mason jar from Hello Wonderful
8.A super fun bouncy ball that really does bounce from My Frugal Adventures
9. Adorable fireflies that really light up from Apartment Therapy
10. A recycled soda bottle mini garden pet from Beautiful Home and Garden
11. Homemade sidewalk chalk that you can then create more art with from Princess and Pinky Girl
12. A sea-faring whale made of egg cartons from I Heart Crafty Things
13. A plastic bag and a plastic bottle transformed into a jellyfish in a bottle from Bhoom Play
14. Paper tube confetti launchers from Piikea Street
15.A colorful and trendy metal washer pendant from Small For Big from Small For Big
16. A glass gem sun catcher craft from Kids Activity Blog
17. Tin can wind chimes from A Girl and a Glue Gun
18. Squirt gun painting from Fire Flies and Mud Pies
19. Buggles in a tin travel toy from Pebbles and Piggy Tails
20. Sand casting at the beach from Artful Parent


Are there any other easy crafts for kids you’d like to share! Write about them in the comment box below!

 

DIY Furniture Projects For The Thrifty Homeowner

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Don’t you just love browsing at the thrift store? There are always so many interesting–and often unusual– things to find there. It can almost be like a treasure hunt, especially when you dig through all the rows of items in order to uncover that one amazing hidden gem. I don’t know about you, but my favorite thing to hunt for at thrift shops are old tables, chairs, and dressers I can give a DIY furniture makeover.


DIY Thrift Store Furniture redo's


The great news is, if you go into thrift store with a little creativity in mind, nearly any item has the potential for a DIY furniture makeover! Need some inspiration before you go hunting? We’ve collected some of the best DIY furniture ideas from across the web. Learn how to paint an old table or upcycle a chair for your living room!


DIY Furniture Ideas

1. Beautiful decoupage motivational vanity table from A Little Craft in Your Day
2. Coordinating his and hers personalized rocking chairs from FaveCrafts.
3. Rescued and restored scarlet red bench makeover from Me and My Inklings
4. Inexpensive Polka dot card table set up cycled with spray paint and a shower curtain from FaveCrafts
5. Old buffet table made over into amazing new television console @ Cutesy Crafts
6. Retro motel luggage rack makeover from Picklee
7. Boring dresser given aged and weathered look from DecoArt
8. Industrial look dresser re-do with DIY pulls and carbon paper lettering from West Furniture Revival
9. Lovely homage to Piero Fornasetti table makeover from Mark Montano
10. Old bookcase made modern with trendy chevron stripes from FaveCrafts.
11. Hutch and cabinet turned into country style farm house cupboard with chalky paint from DecoArt
12. Gorgeous gold Leaf Desk Chair from Centsational Girl
13. Distressing a painted buffet with stain technique from I Should be Mopping the Floor
14. Tufted fabric ottoman from an old table from Make It Love It
15. Subway tiled table makeover from Tatertots and Jello
16. Luxurious DIY silver leaf vanity from Live Love DIY
17. From thrift store cabinet to chicken wire buffet from The Lovely Residence
18. Make over upholstery with pain from Kim Six Fix


Leave us a comment and tell us which DIY furniture makeover is your favorite!

15 Cute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas She’ll Love

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Mother’s Day is coming up quickly and will be here before we know it. I can’t speak for your mom, but I do know that most mothers love reciving handmade gifts more than anything. Don’t you think that a handmade Mother’s Day DIY project would be a perfect gift for her this year? Moms love the personal touches that come with handmade gifts. Today on the blog we are sharing 15 cute Mother’s Day DIY gift ideas that you can make for your mom. You may get overwhelmed with cute mother’s day DIY projects, but that is okay. You can make her one of your favorites; we have tried to make these projects quick and easy to create!
Mother's Day DIY gift ideas

My personal favorite Mother’s Day gift idea is #11; this DIY Gold Foil Polka Dot shirt from DIY Candy is a very trendy gift idea that any mother would love to receive. You will not believe how easy it is to give a DIY gold foil look to all of your DIY projects.

 

  1. Decoupaged DIY Pot from A Little Craft In Your Day
  2. Easy DIY Magnets from Sundaesins
  3. Canning Jar Pin Cushion or Treasure Jar from FaveCrafts
  4. Edible Coupons for Mothers Day from A Little Craft In Your Day
  5. DIY Poured Mason Jar Candle from Something Turquoise
  6. Easy DIY Hand Dotted Tumblers from Pop Sugar
  7. Retro Muffin Tin Frame from FaveCrafts
  8. Bath Bombs for Mothers Day from Play dough to Plato
  9. Fun Glitter Succulent Pot from The Pretty Bee
  10. How to Knit Grandma’s Slippers from FaveCrafts
  11. DIY Gold Foil Polka Dot Shirt from DIY Candy
  12. Easy Photo Wall from My Printly
  13. DIY Flower Pillow for Mothers Day from A Little Craft In Your Day
  14. DIY Fabric Phone Charging Station from Positively Splendid
  15. DIY Marquee Letters from Evan and Katelyn
  16. Trendy Do it Yourself Laptop Case from Life Ann Style
  17. Easy DIY Jewelry Dish with clay from The Crafting Chicks

Which one is your favorite? Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know which is your favorite! With all these DIY ideas you’re going to outdo all of your siblings and make your mom feel beyond special.

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14 DIY Recycled Crafts That Will Help The Earth

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I just love it when I can take something from around my house that might normally end up in the trash and make it into something beautiful or useful.  It’s not only economical but it helps the environment too!  Earth Day is coming up but let’s find ways to take care of the earth every single day. Recycling items we would normally toss away or items we no longer have a use for (at least as they are now) is a great way to start.

DIY Recycled Crafts

Paper towel rolls, bottle caps, old magazines, cereal boxes, soda cans…the possibilities are endless. Sometimes it’s just a matter of trying to look at the item differently. Instead of seeing it as trash, look at it as a chance to be creative and think outside the box. And if you’re stumped for ideas, don’t worry. I’ve gathered 14 of my favorite craft projects using recycled items together here for you.

There are some great crafts here for kids and teens like the tin can wind chimes, soda can tab belt, and the t-shirt shag rug. That sumo wrestler plastic bottle bowling set is adorable!  I just love the soda can camera and the honey bear vases myself. They are so unique and creative!  They would both make great accent pieces in any room.  But don’t think you can’t make crafty projects using recycled materials for adults too. Check out the coiled magazine bowl and DIY desk organizer for starters.

1.DIY smart phone charging station from A Little Craft in Your Day
2.Coiled magazine bowl from Creative Cynchronicity
3.Bottle Cap Collage from BluKat Kraft
4.No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag from Mommypotamus
5.Recycled Bottle Cap Frame from A Little Craft in Your Day
6.DIY Recycled Desk Organizer from Mod Podge Rocks
7.Gold Leaf Honey Bear Vase from A Beautiful Mess
8.Soda Can Tab Belt from Craft Bits
9.T-shirt Shag Rug from Molly Kay Stoltz
10.Sumo Wrestler Plastic Bottle Bowling from Hello Mess
11.Tin Can Wind Chimes from Design Dazzle
12.Egg Carton Lamp from AllYou
13.Paper Tube Japanese Flying Carp from Squirrelly Minds
14. Arizona Tea Soda Can Camera from Perfectly Unperfect Life

The options are limitless. You can use recycled materials to make jewelry and fashion, home décor pieces, items to help you get organized and even toys.

Which of these recycled material crafts is your favorite? Go raid your recycling bin and see what you can make!

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18 Ingenious DIY Button Crafts

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I love buttons. If you’re like me, you have thousands of buttons that just sit in your craft area and you never know how to use them! I seriously have a whole shelf of mason jars full of buttons. Recently I decided that it was time to put them to use. Today I’ve rounded up 18 different DIY tutorials that incorporate buttons.  A lot of the projects that I’m featuring today will use up a lot of your button stash.  If you’re a daily coffee drinker, I would recommend checking out #16. The Fabric Coffee Sleeve is going to be your best friend and it shares a unique way to use buttons.

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I believe my favorite DIY button craft is #11 which is the Giant Button Garland from Little Red Window! I love how easy the tutorial is and I think this would look awesome in my craft room.

  1. DIY Dog Picture Frame with Buttons from A Little Craft In Your Day
  2. DIY Gift Wrapping with Buttons from Bead & Cord
  3. Easy Flower Ruffle Flowers from The Crafting Chicks
  4. DIY Fabric Button Earrings from Brit.co
  5. Button Bracelet with Resin from Resin Obsession
  6. Lots of Buttons Spring Tree from One Artsy Momma
  7. DIY Button Stepping Stone from Mark Montano
  8. Easy and Fun Lady Bug Card from A Little Craft In Your Day
  9. Easter Button Art from Favecrafts
  10. Spring Inspired Mini Album from Hydrangea Hippo
  11. Giant Button Garland from Little Red Window
  12. DIY Button Bowl from Kumquat and JuneBug
  13. Recycled DIY Gift Holder from Kunin Group
  14. Shabby Valentine Heart Pillow from Pet Scribbles
  15. Button Heart Zip Pouch from Miki’s Work Table
  16. Fabric Coffee Sleeve from One Crafty Home
  17. Hello Rainbow Cloud Hanger from Laura Kelly
  18. Button Heart Ornament from FaveCrafts

Below is a recycled DIY Napkin Holder video that I created on the FaveCrafts Youtube Channel, which I used buttons on! I think the buttons werea great way to finish off the project.

I personally love the idea of using buttons to create trendy fashion projects. Whether it being button earrings or a cool resin button bracelet, incorporating buttons into your wardrobe is so much fun!

Tell us: What’s your favorite way to craft with buttons?

 

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