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Why You Should Submit Your Projects to FaveCrafts

February 12, 2020 by FaveCrafts

Are you familiar with our Share Your Project feature? If not, you should be!

Submit your original project!

Get more traffic to your blog by submitting your projects to FaveCrafts! It’s easy, free, and a great way to grow your personal brand.

You can submit the full project and include a link back to your blog for more information, such as a printable PDF of instructions or a video tutorial. Or, most commonly, bloggers include a link to their blog for the full tutorial. Thus, the project you’ve posted on FaveCrafts is only a “preview”, so our readers need to click through to your blog to see the full instructions. It’s traffic for you and content for us, which is a wonderful win-win!

How It Works:

  1. Visit our Share Your Project page. You’ll create an account if you don’t have one with us already. Then you’ll scroll down and “Click to Share Your Project.”
  2. Follow the prompts to share your project. You’ll include the following information:
    • Project Type
    • Title
    • Category
    • Image(s)
    • Description of the Project (75-100 words)
    • Other attributes like difficulty level, technique, etc
    • The link to the project on your blog
    • OPTIONAL: Materials List
    • OPTIONAL: Instructions
    • OPTIONAL: Notes
  3. Save and submit.
  4. Once your project is live on the site, you’ll receive an email from us with the link.

NOTE: Projects must be full tutorials, and they must be free content. Otherwise they will be declined/deactivated on FaveCrafts. You can read our full User Submitted Articles policy here.

Why You Should Submit Your Projects to FaveCrafts

Why You Should Submit Your Projects to FaveCrafts

1. Drive Traffic Back to Your Blog

By sharing your project with us, you include at minimum a photo, description, and link back to the project on your blog. This means our readers need to click through to your blog to learn how to make the craft.

Winter Candy Jar Gnome Bottles by Erin Reed from Erin Reed Makes

2. Get Brand Exposure

Are you new to the blogging universe? Maybe you’ve been blogging for a while, but you’re looking for new avenues to grow your audience. Every time you share a project with us, your name and blog name are in the byline. Our readers have the opportunity to get familiar with your projects and if they love your work, you might gain new subscribers and followers from sharing your projects with us.

Sloth Softie by Marie Segares from undergroundcrafter.com

3. You’re Likely to Gain Compound Traffic

What do I mean by compound traffic? Not only will you gain traffic from our site visitors viewing your projects and clicking through to your blogs, but your project might be featured in our newsletter or other places on our site for added exposure.

For example, if I write a collection page of beautiful tin can crafts and we feature your project, visitors browsing that collection will see it. We write our collection pages for SEO, meaning we’re pulling in organic visitors—a whole new audience for viewing your project.

4. It’s Easy to Submit!

Over the years we’ve worked on improving our User Submitted Articles process to make it friendlier than ever! With only a short form to fill out, the user submitted process should be a given when you set out to promote your content (in addition to newsletters, social media, etc). Check out the process for yourself here.

Check out the process for yourself here.

5. You’ll Revive Older Content

Maybe you don’t make a targeted effort to promote that pattern you wrote in 2012. When you share these projects from the archives with us, you’re getting eyes on content that hasn’t seen a lot of traffic lately!

Did We Miss Anything?

Now that you’ve read a plethora of reasons you should share your projects with us, now’s the time to start! Pick a project from your blog, new or old, and submit it today. We can’t wait to help you grow!

Submit Your Projects Today!

This article was originally published on the FaveCrafts website here. Read the original version for more information, such as testimonials from bloggers who love our submit your project feature!

Filed Under: Advice, Tips, & Tricks Tagged With: crafts, Favecrafts

How FaveCrafts Celebrated Our 10 Year Anniversary

July 15, 2019 by FaveCrafts

2019 marks 10 years that FaveCrafts has been online, and what a joy it has been! Over the years we’ve worked with hundreds of bloggers to share wonderful crafts and inspiration for readers like you. To celebrate, we partnered with the Craft Yarn Council‘s charity Warm Up America! to collect gloves and mittens for those in need. Learn a bit more about our celebration below!

FaveCrafts turned 10 in 2019. To celebrate, we partnered with Warm Up America! to run a Gloves and Mittens Charity Drive. This pattern was created for the promotion by Alex Halsey from withalexofficial.com and can be found here.

We Asked the Craft Yarn Council What They Needed

The Craft Yarn Council is a nonprofit that sponsors a wide range of promotional and educational programs, including its highly acclaimed Certified Instructors Program, Discover Knit and Crochet classes, and its popular I Love YARN Day event (the second Friday in October). You can learn more about them at their website, craftyarncouncil.com. Their charity, Warm Up America!, accepts donations of knit and crocheted items year round for those in need. When asked, they said their biggest need at this time is for gloves and mittens!

Easy Peasy Crochet Fingerless Gloves pattern by Shawn Mosch of Crafty Chic's Blog
Easy Peasy Crochet Fingerless Gloves pattern by Shawn Mosch of Crafty Chic’s Blog. View the pattern here.

We opened up the charity drive to include crocheted and knit sections as well, suggesting that after fiber artists finished whipping up a pair of mittens, they could use the leftover yarn to create 7×9″ sections. These sections are later seamed together by WUA! volunteers to make warm afghans.

The FaveCrafts Afghan 7x9" Section by Sarah Zimmerman
This 7×9″ section pattern was designed by Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me.

Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me designed a new crochet pattern that donors could use to make the sections. Not only did she design individual sections, but she created…

The FaveCrafts Afghan

The FaveCrafts Afghan
The FaveCrafts Afghan, by Sarah Zimmerman. You can view this pattern at RepeatCrafterMe.com here, or at FaveCrafts.com here.

We were so fortunate to work with three designers for this promotion. Sarah Zimmerman from Repeat Crafter Me designed The FaveCrafts Afghan, comprised of crocheted 7×9″ sections that can be donated to Warm Up America! Alexandra Halsey of With Alex created a gorgeous beginner-friendly mittens pattern:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIFLOThJ8L/

And Shawn Mosch of Crafty Chic’s Blog created a lovely fingerless mitts pattern tied off with a ribbon:

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Join me and @favecrafts in celebrating their 10 year anniversary. #favecrafts #favecrafs10

A post shared by Shawn Mosch (@shawnmosch71) on May 1, 2019 at 5:14am PDT

Check out more of the lovely Instagram posts about our charity drive at https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/favecraftsturns10/

We Made Sections at the Office

Several of the editors at Prime Publishing crochet and knit, but many of us are beginners, so gloves are a bit beyond our skill level! In order to still participate in the charity drive, we organized an in-office event for editors to learn how to knit or crochet their own sections.

Toby Teaches Morgan How to Knit
AllFreeKnitting Editor Toby teaches FaveCrafts Editor Morgan how to begin the pattern.
RecipeLion Editor Kristin and AllFreeCrochet Editor Laura begin their sections.
Kristi, Rachel, Dana, and Leith Making Sections
AllFreeKnitting Editor Kristi, Managing Editor Rachel, FaveCrafts Editor Dana, and special guest Leith making sections.

You’ll notice the special guest in our photo above—Leith! The day we hosted our party happened to also be Bring Your Child to Work Day, so Leith had the opportunity to learn how to crochet with us.

FaveCrafts 10 Year Anniversary Charity Drive
FaveCrafts Editor Dana teaches Leith how to crochet.

Warm Up America! Collected Over 800 Knit and Crocheted Items

Our Gloves and Mittens Charity Drive ran from May 1-June 30, 2019. We are pleased to announce that Warm Up America! collected:
202 Pairs of Gloves and Mittens
606 Sections

It’s Not Too Late to Get Involved

Did you miss our charity drive? Warm Up America! accepts donations year round. Check out their current needs and follow them on Facebook to see their latest requests! And, if you don’t have time to make something, you can always make a financial donation to Warm Up America!

Filed Under: Craft Charities Tagged With: charities, Craft Charities, craft charity, craft donations, crochet for charity, donations, Favecrafts, FaveCraftsBlog, knitting and crochet, knitting for charity

Best Blogger Contest 2019 Winners!

April 25, 2019 by FaveCrafts

Every year after our Networking Event at Creativation, FaveCrafts hosts our Best Blogger Contest! This contest invites guests to use products from our sponsors to make a stunning new craft. Our team then selects twenty finalists, and the most popular projects are voted on by readers like you!

Best Blogger Contest 2019

It was so hard for us to select 20 finalists, and voters certainly had a selection of beautiful projects to choose from. Now, voting is over and the results are in! Check out our top projects from the Best Blogger Contest 2019.

10 Runners Up

Upcycled Decorated Porcelain Canisters for Craft Storage

By: Erin Reed from erinreedmakes.com

Upcycled Decorated Porcelain Canisters for Craft Storage

From the Designer: “I almost took a set of 3 canisters I had in my kitchen that I used to use for sugar and flour to the thrift store. They really did not work for me as a kitchen storage item, but then I thought why not use them in a different way, as storage for my craft space for beads and sequins! I added etching and a DecoColor gold pen for a fun design on the jars and also fun StyleTechCraft vinyl cut outs for a little bit of added flair.”

DIY: Diamond Art Dahlia Clock with Rinea Foiled Paper Leaves

By: Joe Rotella from createNcraft.com

DIY: Diamond Art Dahlia Clock with Rinea Foiled Paper Leaves
From the Designer: “Create a dazzling flower wall clock that sparkles in the light! The Diamond Art by Leisure Arts Blue Dahlia and Starstruck Emerald Foiled Paper by Rinea are the stars that shine in this functional piece of art. Shiny foiled paper leaves are “stiffened” in to shape by mounting the foiled paper on to felt, applying Mod Podge® Stiffy and shaping them over aluminum foil armatures until they are dry. The dahlia is mounted on a piece of 1/8″ Baltic Birch cut out on a Proxxon Scroll Saw. This project includes downloadable patterns for the Blue Dahlia base and dahlia leaves.”

Graphic Painted Plant Container

By: Kathy Owen from petticoatjunktion.com

Graphic Painted Plant Container

From the Designer: “Transform a plain white box or similar container into a work of art in just a few simple steps. Use painter’s tape and metallic copper paint to create a one-of-a-kind design. The project is easy so get the kids involved. I finished painting the box in no time at all and grabbed a couple of rocks to paint too! Use the painted metallic box to show-off faux greenery, as a work desk organizer, table centerpiece, etc. I added artificial greenery to my metallic copper and white graphic design painted box and the look is designer worthy.”

Leisure Arts Unicorn Pillow

By: Betz Golden from betzgolden.com

Leisure Arts Unicorn Pillow

From the Designer: “To create this project I used Plaid fabric paint to make a circle rainbow on the pillow. I let it dry overnight and set it with an iron the next day.I painted a circle the same way. As the circle dried I made the unicorn with Diamond Dotz by Leisure Arts, trimmed it out and used Fabric Tac by Beacon to adhere to the pillow. To finish it off, I added sequins around the circle to make it magical — just like a unicorn :-)”

DIY: Diamond Art Bee and Honeycomb Chalkboard “Honey Do” List

By: Joe Rotella from createNcraft.com

DIY: Diamond Art Bee and Honeycomb Chalkboard "Honey Do" List
From the Designer: “Create a chalkboard to track all your Honey Do tasks by combining a sparkling Diamond Art by Leisure Arts Bee kit, FolkArt® paints, Mod Podge® Stiffy, Rinea Foiled Paper, Styletech Craft vinyl, glass from a picture frame and wood. Move from crafting to making by building a functional art piece that really is mixed media. Use the downloadable patterns and instructions to create this project or let it get your imagination buzzing to create your own interpretation of a chalkboard embellished with a 3D bee covered in faceted diamond gems. Each gem in a Diamond Art kit has 13 facets!”

Dahlia Wall Art

By: Margie Higuchi from margieh.blogspot.com

Dahlia Wall Art

From the Designer: “Create a stunning wall art piece by just rolling beautiful Rinea foil papers in a circular layered pattern to create a dimensional floral centerpiece. To highlight the copper tone in the paper, a wooden palette was painted in an aqua color. This paint is unique as it gives off a brilliant metallic luster of colors as the light changes! Thus, its name Color Shift by Plaid. Make this wall art for any room in the house by following the tutorial!”

Diamond Wallet

By: Martha Lucia Gomez from stampartpapel.com

Diamond Wallet

From the Designer: “With Diamond art you can transform a simple leather wallet in a complete jewelry piece. Just select your diamond art design, follow the colors and instructions and after finish it use the art piece created to decorate what ever you want. This is a hand wallet or pouch that I made using a Beginning Diamond Art with a flower design and after finish it, I cut and paste over the wallet to create an extraordinary pouch that can be wear in your special events.”

Traveling a Forgotten Path

By: Tracy Alden from artrez.com/blog

Traveling a Forgotten Path

From the Designer: “After traveling many miles, you start seeing the remnants of a once mighty city, now taken over by nature. Slowly walking through the dense forest a fragment of a patterned wall slowly appears. What ancient artist created this image and who was it intended for? Don’t just frame your  Diamond Art kit, create your own forgotten image, now found once again! Supplies: Diamond Art by Leisure Arts Tribe Design, Mod Podge  Ultra Matte Spray, FolkArt Crackle Medium, FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint, Liquid Fusion Clear Urethane Glue, 9 inch x 12 inch Cradled Wood Board, Assortment of artificial plants, 2 Paint Brushes, Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Cotton swabs, Isopropyl alcohol, Used coffee grounds”

Journal Box

By: Janet Trieschman from tryit-likeit.com

Journal Box

From the Designer: “I combined many products from the Prime Publishing Event to create a Journaling Box. The Box contains three Japanese bookbinding journals, a bookmark, and a crocheted pen pouch. The box The box began as two parts. I cut off parts and created a hinge with packing tape. Using the Ultra Mod Podge, I attached the floral diamond painting to the cover, trimmed away the excess, and then covered the rest of the outside and inside with coordinating scrapbooking paper. Some of the edges of the box have a silver edge which is made using vinyl strips from StyleTec. Inside the box there is a pocket made with Rinea foil paper to hold a bookmark made from scrapbooking paper (double sided) and it includes words made from StyleTec vinyl. The bookmark was put together using the Xyron sticker maker. The Pouch I combined the two colors of yarn from Spinrite and crocheted a pen pouch. I added a black button for the closure. The Pouch contains the pens provided by Marvy Uchida. The Journals The three journals are created from sketch paper and scrapbooking paper. They are sewn together using Japanese bookbinding techniques. Each journal is a different technique. One journal has a decorative element that was attached using the Xyron sticker maker.”

Foiled Treasure Box

By: Lisa Hoel from creativejuicefreshsqueezed.blogspot.com

Foiled Treasure Box
From the Designer: “The Treasure Box is cut using a Sizzix Scoreboards Die and covered with dazzling Rinea Foil paper. It measures 5.25 x 3.25 x 6 inches so you can fit quite a bit inside. What treasure would you store in it? You can use it as an elegant home decor piece or as a kingly gift container for a very special present. Read on to see what techniques I used to construct it. I think you will be surprised at how easy it is!”

Third Place

Sweet Dreams Bedroom

By: Sue Eldred from sueeldred.com

Sweet Dreams Bedroom
From the Designer: “Create a sweet little bedroom for a special little girl or for the kid in you. Annie’s Sweet Dream Bedroom is made using chipboard, scrapbook paper, the Xyron Creative Station Beacon’s 3-in-1 glue, inexpensive doll furniture from Dollar Tree and a few extra miscellaneous craft items. I love working with miniatures and creating little rooms. For this room, I wanted to create a “mini make” over for Annie’s Bedroom. With a little imagination it’s easy to make it special.”

Second Place

Fabulous Faux Stained-Glass Table

By: Betsy Burnett from aimhappy.blogspot.com

Fabulous Faux Stained-Glass Table
From the Designer: “Create a fabulous faux stained-glass accent table with the magic of Gallery Glass Liquid Leading and Paints. The humble beginnings of this piece are nothing more than an enlarged coloring sheet traced onto glass with liquid leading paint and filled in with color. When dry the Gallery Glass Paints turn a plain glass surface into a colorful work of stained glass art that is sure to add the perfect pop of color to any space.”

First Place

DIY: Dragon in the Window Featuring Diamond Art, Lights and “Stained Glass”

By: Joe Rotella from createNcraft.com

DIY: Dragon in the Window Featuring Diamond Art, Lights and "Stained Glass"
From the Designer: “As everyone knows, dragons are curious creatures. This dragon couldn’t resist the temptation to peek inside the castle windows. One night she did just that. But her curiosity got the best of her and she got a bit too close – shattering the stained glass window with her nose. A custom made shadow box fits the Diamond Art by Leisure Arts Dragon Eye and houses the battery pack for the string of LED lights that bring this window to life. Includes downloadable patterns.”
DIY: Dragon in the Window Featuring Diamond Art, Lights and "Stained Glass"

A big congratulations to all of our winners!!

Thank you to all of our sponsors!

  • Deflecto
  • Leisure Arts
  • LoveCrafts
  • Marvy Uchida
  • Plaid
  • Rinea
  • Spinrite (Yarnspirations)
  • Styletech Crafts/Tape Technologies
  • Xyron

Want to see all of the gorgeous projects our bloggers and designers submitted? Browse this list from Creativation 2019.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CHA Craft Show, CHA show, CHA Trade Show, contest, contests, Creativation, News, winners

Adorable Granny Square Scarf + 10 More Uses for Granny Squares

April 18, 2019 by FaveCrafts

When it comes to crochet, I simply can’t get enough granny square patterns. I love them. Granny squares are the perfect way to add unique designs to virtually any crochet project. With the right colors, they can make your project decadent and elegant or stylish and kitschy, which makes them incredibly useful and versatile. While most crafters tend to use granny squares for afghans, I like to experiment. It’s fun to see how many different projects you can use them with.

Adorable Granny Square Crochet Scarf Pattern

I recently discovered this Adorable Granny Square Crochet Scarf Pattern from Red Heart Yarn, and it incorporates a new granny square design in a phenomenal way. With this pattern, the granny square is used to build a crochet scarf that’s beautiful and very eye-catching. The scarf is so ornate that you would think it was made by a leading fashion designer. That’s the beauty of it. Even more beautiful is the fact that this crochet scarf pattern is easy to duplicate. With just a handful of materials, you could use this crochet scarf pattern to make a piece so stunning that you’ll have family and friends asking you where you bought that magnificent scarf.

Love it yet? Find the printable pattern on FaveCrafts!

10 More Cute Granny Square Patterns:

  1. Nouveau Chic Granny Throw
  2. Flower Granny Poncho
  3. Granny Square Sweater Crochet Pattern
  4. Autumn Granny Afghan
  5. Granny Square Crochet Shorts – wait WHUUU?!
  6. Multi-Color Granny Slippers
  7. Granny Square Cabin Rug
  8. Southern Cross Afghan
  9. Granny Square Crochet Purse
  10. Granny Square Scarf


I’ve shown you one of my favorite granny square projects. What’s your favorite way to use your granny squares?

Filed Under: Crochet Tagged With: crochet scarf, easy crochet patterns, free crochet patterns, free crochet scarf patterns, granny square, Granny Squares, how to crochet a scarf, scarf, Scott Waldyn

8 Craft Trends for 2019

January 24, 2019 by FaveCrafts

Craft trends for 2019 should make their way into your projects and home decor this year. You have 11 more months to make sure you’re on trend! After attending the 78th annual Creativation show in Phoenix, we’ve come away with some thrilling new projects and old favorites to try in 2019.

Macrame

Macrame was trending at the 2018 Creativation Show and it made its reappearance at this year’s event as well. Wall hangings and plant hangers were abundant at yarn company booths across the show floor.

A macrame lampshade as seen at the Plaid booth.

(We created a roundup of 11 Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorials inspired by this trending craft! Check it out.)

Uniquely Beautiful Dream Catchers

In a similar vein, dream catchers sprouted up at the show this year, complete with pom poms and doilies embedded!

Dream catchers spotted at the Darice booth.

Yarn Crafts without Knitting or Crochet

Knitting and crochet are popular at the show every year; these are two crafts that aren’t going away any time soon. However, this year yarn companies released new loop yarn that allows fiber enthusiasts to make knit projects without any tools—just use your fingers!

Bernat’s new Alize Blanket-EZ yarn, featuring unique loops. Learn how to make the EZ textures blanket here.

P.S. Explore more yarn crafts in our collection of 55 Yarn Crafts without Knitting.

Succulents Are Never Leaving Us

Succulents, air planters, terrariums, oh my! These striking plants are as popular as ever, emerging in scrapbooking lines, paper crafts, and more.

A snapshot from the new Greenhouse line by Kaisercraft.

Dogs Wearing Glasses, and Corgis in General

I saw at least three dogs wearing glasses, or rather, images of dogs in glasses, on the show floor. They were spotted in embroidery kits, heat-transfer vinyl, diamond art kits, and more. Time for nerdy cute style!

This glasses-and-bowtie adorned Hug a Pug image was spotted at the Diamond Dotz booth, among many other sparkly creations!
This glasses wearing pup was spotted at the Fabric Editions booth.
Related: my Dad happened to text me this photo of our family dog, Mocha, while I was at the show.

Diamond Art

MAKE WAY for the most exciting, sparkly new craft that was showcased this year! Diamond art kits by companies like Diamond Dotz and Leisure Arts are like embroidery or paint-by-number with flatback gemstones for the prettiest canvases. Check out these examples:

Similar to Diamond Art, other takes on painting by number appeared at the show. One of my favorite booths was StickTogether, which invites people to craft together with large scale sticker kits! Sometimes keeping your hands busy with an activity or goal serves as the perfect ice breaker when gathering people together. At the show, they had passersby add stickers to this image. By Day 3, the image was complete:

Marbling and Geodes

Unique paint pouring methods, sealers, and more were popular at paint manufacturer booths throughout the show.

Featuring FolkArt paint at the Plaid booth, these are some of the incredible creations showcased using these techniques.

Vinyl

Last but not least, vinyl was popular across crafting genres at the show. There were entire company booths dedicated to vinyl, and many fabric companies as well as paper crafts and die cutting brands featured crafts with vinyl. We’ve seen a number of them show up in our User Submitted Articles as well, so this trend is definitely on the rise!

These projects and products were on display at the EK Success booth. Vinyl is a quick and easy way to make really adorable, decorative projects.

What craft trends will you follow in 2019?

Filed Under: Craft Trends Tagged With: CHA, CHA Craft Show, CHA show, CHA Trade Show, color trends, Craft Trends, Creativation, Dana Byerwalter, DIY trends, Trending, trends, trendy crafts

26 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

November 27, 2018 by FaveCrafts

Sometimes I look at Christmas as a competition. Who can come up with the absolute best Christmas gift idea? Each year, I want to give gifts to my family and friends that are different, unique, and handmade. Personally, I feel that DIY Christmas gift ideas are great because they’re unexpected. They’re off the beaten path.

Anyone can go out and buy that hot new video game or movie release for a friend. It’s easy. That friend can probably even buy said gift for him or herself, too. Homemade Christmas gifts, however, are one of a kind. No two are alike, and giving the gift of something homemade is a feeling akin to sharing a moment together.

Color Pop Mittens Crochet Pattern

What could have been a simple movie purchase from the store is a sensation that’s much greater. It’s a heartwarming connection shared between two people, and it bears the warmth and spirit that all of those classic holiday tunes remind us of year after year.

Movie Gift Card Envelope

The hard part is, when you make a habit of crafting Christmas gifts and decorations on an annual basis, what happens when you run out of ideas?

Lists happen. In my last Christmas article, 10 Jar Gifts to Get You Through the Holidays, I focused on quick, thoughtful, and fun gifts for all of those cousins, second cousins, and third cousins that make up your extended family. Today’s list is a little more personal. These homemade gifts are for the men, women, and children you see every day. These crafts are cute, clever, beautiful, and exciting, and I’ve broken them down into three categories.

24 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

8 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

  1. Vintage Button Bracelet
  2. A Great Spa Gift Basket
  3. Colorful Texting Gloves
  4. Desert Hope Crochet Slouch Beanie
  5. Handprint Dishtowels
  6. DIY Mini Christmas Tree
  7. Amazing and Edible Chocolate Body Scrub
  8. Map to My Heart

8 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Him

  1. Cozy Cabin Slippers for Men
  2. Superhero Cork Coasters
  3. DIY Guitar Picks
  4. Gray Knit Scarf Set for Men
  5. Man Cave Leather Catch-All
  6. Man-ifi-scent Homemade Soap Recipe
  7. Concrete iPad Stand
  8. Rustic Man Cave Signs

If you’re looking for even more fantastic gift ideas, check out this Homemade Christmas Gift Guide eBook.


8 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

  1. Mini Octopus Crochet Pattern
  2. Crabby the Crab
  3. Frozen Princess Elsa Inspired Hat Crochet Pattern
  4. Pokemon Pichu Plush
  5. Toddler Crochet Boat Shoes
  6. Darth Vader-Inspired Stencil
  7. Jurassic Park DIY Terrarium
  8. DIY Chalkboard Dollhouse

What DIY Christmas Gift Ideas have you crafted for family and friends?

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Christmas, christmas gift, Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas Ideas, DIY gift ideas, holiday gift guide, Homemade Christmas Gifts, homemade gift ideas, homemade gifts, Scott Waldyn

Over 30 Fashion Painting Ideas from DecoArt

August 15, 2018 by FaveCrafts

Upgrade your accessories with the beautiful fashion painting projects in 30+ Fashion Painting Ideas with DecoArt® Stylin™. Our friends at DecoArt have a new line of paints called Stylin™, and these paints have been specially formulated to be used on fabric, leather, and other textiles so you can take your accessories to new heights!

30+ Fashion Painting Ideas with DecoArt® Stylin™

30+ Fashion Painting Ideas with DecoArt® Stylin™

Download the PDF eBook

There is a wonderful variety of fashion painting ideas in this eBook from several different designers. You’ll find gorgeous retro projects, watercolors, stenciling ideas, projects with templates, and more. The ideas in this eBook are so inspiring, and you don’t have to be a master artist to pull them off! Follow the thorough step-by-step instructions to make any of the beautiful projects in this eBook.

Here is a sneak preview of some of our favorite projects from this eBook:

Watercolor Effect Canvas Shoes & Pouch

Watercolor Effect Canvas Shoes & Pouch

Aren’t these flowers amazingly gorgeous? They are so easy to paint! Learn the basics of watercolor using these paints, and more darling shoes you’ll be so excited to wear.

Navajo Clutch & Belt

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Use a basic template to make this American Indian-inspired belt and clutch. The bold colors and tassel detail really make this an eye-catching and vibrant project.

Galaxy Tennis Shoes

Galaxy Tennis Shoes

These galaxy shoes are simply mystifying. They look professionally painted, but they’re really very easy to replicate! Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to make these starry shoes.

80s Mod Pumps & Clutch

80s Mod Pumps & Clutch

Go back in time with this stunning vintage project! The simple shapes and bright colors make this a super easy project to make a vibrant accessory set.

Butterfly Shoes & Purse

Butterfly Shoes & Purse

The way the colors fade and blend on the purse and shoes featured here is really magical! You can learn how to do basic color blending like this and paint gorgeous butterflies for a stunning effect.

Sweetheart Cherries Heels & Purse

Sweetheart Cherries Heels & Purse

These shoes and the purse are such sweet accessories, especially when paired with a red lip and 50s hairstyle!

From now until September 13, you have the option to win some of this fantastic new paint and a gift card to buy shoes to paint! Check out our giveaways page to see the latest giveaways, and enter for your chance to win! Open to US and Canada residents only, excluding Quebec.

DecoArt Stylin Paint

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Boho Crochet Wrap Pattern

July 17, 2018 by FaveCrafts

Nothing truly represents summer like bohemian fashion. Well, maybe a few other things might, but this trend definitely screams summer! And I absolutely love anything influenced by bohemian style. During this sunny season, I’ll only be wearing boho pieces! That boho-inspired sewn bag pattern? I’m taking it everywhere with me. That boho beaded bracelet? I’m showering with it until it’s winter.

So, when I saw this Boho Crochet Wrap Pattern from Red Heart, I (obviously) fell in love. The crochet wrap’s geometric design and its bright blue color really stood out to me. And I decided that I needed to share this crochet wrap pattern with everyone!

Just imagine how lovely this wrap pattern will look draped over your shoulders. If you’re spending a summer night outside, throw it over your shoulders for a lightweight yet warm clothing piece. If you’re looking for an airy shawl to complete your look, this crochet wrap pattern is absolutely perfect. And once summer is over, you won’t have to store it away in your attic or the back of your closet. You could wear this crochet wrap during the winter too.

So, whatever you’re planning for your next crocheting project, forget about it because you need this crochet pattern in your life!

 

Boho Crochet Wrap Pattern

 

Boho Crochet Wrap Pattern

Boho Crochet Wrap Pattern

Materials: 

  • 2 balls Red Heart Fashion Soft Yarn in Cobalt
  • 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
  • Yarn needle

Gauge: 16 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in double crochet

Finished Size: 60 in. wide across top edge x 27.5 in. long (152.5 cm x 70 cm), excluding fringe.

Abbreviations: 

  • ch = chain(s)
  • dc = double crochet
    sc = single crochet
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st
  • [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
  • * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

Special Stitch: 

  • Picot = (Sc, ch 2, sc) in indicated stitch

Notes: 

  • V-shaped shawl is worked from the bottom up.
  • For a sleeker appearance, carefully
    steam fringes straight

Pattern Instructions: 

SHAWL
Ch. 4

Row 1 (right side): Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning skipped ch count as first dc here and throughout), turn—3 dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—7 dc.
Row 3: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each dc across to beginning ch, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—12 dc.
Row 4: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 5, skip next 5 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip next 5 dc, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—6 dc, 1 sc, and 2 ch-5 spaces.
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—15 dc and 2 ch-3 spaces.
Row 6: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—23 dc and 1 ch-1 space.
Row 7: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 5, skip next 5 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5*, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to *, skip next 5 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—9 dc, 2 sc, and 4 ch-5 spaces.
Row 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—23 dc and 4 ch-3 spaces.
Row 9: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 6 dc, *3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc; repeat from * across, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—34 dc and 2 ch-1 spaces.
Row 10: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 5, skip next 5 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last 12 dc, skip next 5 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip last 5 dc, 3 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—12 dc, 3 sc, and 6 ch-5 spaces.
Rows 11–55: Repeat Rows 8–10 fifteen times—57 dc, 18 sc, and 21 ch-5 spaces.
Rows 56 and 57: Repeat Rows 8 and 9—210 dc and 18 ch-1 spaces. At end of last row, do not turn or fasten off.

Border
Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, *working in ends of rows, evenly space 132 sc across long edge*; sc in opposite side of foundation ch (corner st); repeat from * to * once, ch 1, [picot in next dc, skip next dc] 6 times, **sc in next ch-1 space, [picot in next dc, skip next dc] 5 times, picot in next dc; repeat from ** across, ch 1; join with slip st in first sc—265 sc, 114 picots, and 2 ch-1 spaces.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join; working down first long edge, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc*; repeat from * to * to last st before corner st, ch 1, skip last st, picot in corner st; repeat from *
to * up other long edge; join with slip st in next ch-1 space; leave remaining sts unworked—132 sc, 132 ch-1 spaces and 1 picot. Fasten off.

 

FINISHING
Weave in ends and block to finished measurements.

Fringe
For each fringe, cut 2 strands, each 18 in (45.5 cm) long. Fold strands in half to form a loop. Insert crochet hook from right side through any corner. Place fold on hook and draw fold through, forming a loop. Thread ends of strands through loop and pull to tighten. Repeat to attach fringe in other corners and in every ch-1 space across both long side edges of shawl. Knot again, about 1″ (2.5 cm) below top knot, using 2 strands from each of 2 adjacent tassels. For 2 top tassel ends, use all strands of end tassel plus half of strands of next tassel. Trim ends evenly.

For more summer crochet patterns, check out this collection of 15+ Summer Scarf Patterns.

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Our Top 5 Homemade Gifts For Men

July 10, 2018 by FaveCrafts

Everybody loves a homemade gift. Whether you’re given a crochet scarf or a handmade card, homemade gifts make you feel a little extra loved and appreciated. I mean, don’t get me wrong; I would love a brand-new pair of shoes. But nothing beats a homemade gift because it means somebody spent their time and energy crafting a personalized gift just for you.

Although receiving homemade gifts is wonderful, crafting one is even better! When you create your own gift, you’re showing someone that you care about them so much that you’d go above and beyond to make them happy. And when you’re married or in a relationship, it’s always important to show your appreciation for your significant other on special occasions (and every other day, really).

So, if you’d like to make your man feel special on your anniversary or his birthday, I’ve compiled this list of Our Top 5 Homemade Gifts For Men! With any of these homemade gifts for men, your special guy will see that you’ve dedicated a lot of time and energy to creating his present. He’ll know that you really love and appreciate him. And he’ll be so happy that he might cry tears of joy!

Our Top 5 Homemade Gifts for Men

Our Top Homemade Gifts for Men

Our Top Homemade Gifts for Men

Men’s Winter Hat and Scarf

Men's Winter Hat and Scarf

Men’s Winter Hat and Scarf

Everybody needs a warm and cozy hat and scarf, including your boyfriend or husband! If your man is someone who never wears winter accessories, then he’ll definitely need this lovely crochet set. Sometimes, practical items are the best gifts, and your significant other will surely thank you once it’s wintertime! Every time that he leaves the house wrapped up in this hat and scarf, he’ll remember that you spent your time crocheting them for him. After all, crocheting is the best way to the heart!

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Woven Paracord Watchband

Woven Paracord Watchband

Woven Paracord Watchband

Does your boyfriend or spouse wear watches often? Are his watches beginning to look old and worn-down? If so, you should definitely craft this DIY watchband for your next special occasion! This woven watchband withstands all types of pressure, and it’s super long-lasting. This homemade gift is great if your guy works in laborious conditions. And he’ll look so fashionable with this watch that he’ll enjoy wearing it every day!

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DIY Beard Oil

DIY Beard Oil

DIY Beard Oil

While you might’ve never thought about gifting your man a self-care product, this DIY Beard Oil is definitely a gift that you should consider! Most men do not practice any form of self-care, so their skin and hair tend to be dry and rough. Beard oil is important because it moisturizes your husband’s facial hair and the skin beneath it. And if your significant other has wild facial hair, the DIY oil will help tame that too! So, although your spouse/boyfriend might not immediately appreciate it, he’ll definitely thank you later.

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Beer Bottle Holder

Beer Bottle Holder

Beer Bottle Holder

Is your husband or boyfriend a beer enthusiast? If so, this DIY bottle holder is a must! Whether he has a few friends over for a barbecue or you’re both enjoying a lovely day outside, this beer bottle holder will be super handy to him. With his beer holder, he won’t struggle to find a beer underneath all the ice. Instead, his drink will be easy to find and super convenient! This DIY bottle holder will quickly become your favorite guy’s favorite, and he’ll carry it everywhere!

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Rustic Woods Men’s Cap

Rustic Woods Men's Cap

Rustic Woods Men’s Cap

Yes, I know that I’ve already included a crochet hat in this collection. But can you blame me? Crochet projects are always fun, and this hat is absolutely beautiful! If your boyfriend/husband loves the rustic trend, then he’ll wear this cap all the time. The hat’s lovely colors will bring out your husband’s best features, and it’ll keep him warm during the fall and winter. And imagine how handsome he’ll look in this crochet hat? You’ll be drooling over him!

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To see our complete collection of gift ideas, visit this page: 20 Homemade Birthday Gifts for Husband

What homemade gifts have you crafted for your significant other? Let us know in the comments below!

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19 Summer Kitchen Crafts

June 19, 2018 by FaveCrafts

Until a few years ago, I never really cared about decorating my home. My mom, however, loved (and still loves!) going to Home Goods and buying decorations for her home. In the fall, she’ll buy nicely-dressed scarecrows to place outside, and in the winter, she’ll buy way too many Santa Claus dolls. When I was younger, I was often annoyed by the season-themed excessive decorations, but I really enjoy them now. Sometimes, I’ll even go into Home Goods and imagine how I would decorate my own home.

So, as the spring shifts into summer, it’s time to start redecorating our homes to reflect the hot and sunny days! My mom loves the summer because she has so many ideas for our summer kitchen decor. From bright and vibrant wall art to dishcloths, she always finds something to place in our kitchen. However, she never creates her own decor, and I think it’s more exciting to create your own summer kitchen crafts.

Summer Kitchen Crafts

Summer Kitchen Crafts

Summer Kitchen Crafts

 

If you want to redecorate your home for the summer, you should check out these 19 Summer Kitchen Crafts! This collection of kitchen crafts provides so many ideas that you’ll absolutely love, no matter what type of craft you enjoy. Love to crochet? Make one of these crochet dishcloths. Love to organize? Craft one of these DIY organizers. This summer kitchen crafts list has all types of projects that you’ll enjoy. And these kitchen crafts use such colorful materials that it’ll feel like summer in your kitchen. So, brighten up your home with these summer kitchen crafts!

Colorful Homemade Coasters

Colorful Homemade Coasters

Colorful Homemade Coasters

Fun Crochet Coasters

Fruit Salad Coasters

Modern Vintage Crochet Coasters

Coastal Coasters

 

Vibrant DIY Bowls

Vibrant DIY Bowls

Vibrant DIY Bowls

Permanent Marker Art Bowls

Brilliant Lace Bowls

Funky Fruit Bowl

 

Summer Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

Summer Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

Summer Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

Ocean Waves Washcloth

Cheerful Dish Cloth

Crochet Butterfly Dishcloth

Oversized Farm House Washcloth

Buttery Sunshine Crochet Dishcloth

 

Fun Kitchen Organization Ideas

Fun Kitchen Organization Ideas

Fun Kitchen Organization Ideas

Adorable Farmhouse Mason Jar Craft

Fruity DIY Wooden Trinkets Boxes

Chalk Paint Pantry Jars

 

Lively Kitchen Decorations DIY

Lively Kitchen Decorations DIY

Lively Kitchen Decorations DIY

No-Fuss No Sew Tablecloth

Watermelon DIY Table Settings

Pine Cone Flower Refrigerator Magnets

Cute Strawberry Dish Towel Holder

What are some of your favorite seasonal crafts?

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