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25+ Flower Crafts To Brighten Your Day

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Let me get something off my chest. I am so happy to see the return of spring. Winter in my area can be drab and dreary, especially as the sun sets long before dinnertime. As a result of this dismal weather, I’m ready to say goodbye to bare trees and sad patches of snow. I am counting down the days until I can say hello to clear skies and plenty of sunshine! This year, I’m doing something a bit different. I’m digging into the craft supply box to make flower crafts with my kids because I want to celebrate spring’s return. From crochet granny squares to coloring sheets, these cute flower craft activities are perfect for my family because they are kid-friendly, super colorful, and generally inexpensive. It’s win-win-win for everyone. In addition, we gain a sense of accomplishment and pride by completing a project. It doesn’t also hurt that we also get to brighten our home with flower craft patterns we’ve made by hand.

With the plethora of flower craft ideas available on FaveCrafts, you’re probably wondering where you can even start finding a project. What’s a crafter to do? I’ve curated a list of flower craft activities for you to explore. This list includes some paper flower crafts for younger kids that will be fun to work on together with adult supervision. In addition, I’ve selected a few flower craft projects for adults and teens that are more time-intensive, because who isn’t up for a challenge? This list of flower craft activities is also the perfect opportunity to try a type of craft that’s new to you. Ever wanted to learn how to crochet or spend the afternoon working on coloring sheets? All you need to do is round up your materials, then roll up your sleeves and get to work. Finally, just remember to have fun when crafting with your kids!

You’ll love adding some serious flower power to your kitchen table or work space with these amazing flower crafts. In addition, you and your kids can make duplicates of your favorite craft projects to share with family and neighbors. Most of all, who wouldn’t want their day brightened with colorful paper flowers or flower pots in bright designs?

25+ Flower Crafts To Brighten Your Day

Celebrate the start of spring with these flower crafts! Clockwise from top left: Junk Mail DIY Wall Art, DIY Pressed Flower Cards, Origami Spring Wreath Idea, Mini Q-Tip Flowers, Summer Bouquet Coloring Sheets.

25+ Flower Crafts

What are some of your favorite flower craft projects?

9 Ruffled Accessories for a Sweet New Look

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20 Minute Ruffle DressEverything is better with ruffles (no, I’m not talking about the chips). Ruffled edging on clothes first appeared in the 15th century and has remained popular ever since.

Not a “ruffle person,” you say? That’s probably because you didn’t know there’s more than one type of ruffle and more than one way to wear ruffled clothing and accessories.

Sure, ruffles can be “girly,” but they can also be cute, simple, and just plain fun! For every personality type, there is a ruffle that perfectly suits it. Complement your outfit with a few handmade ruffles, no matter what your style. You can make something dainty and feminine, like a Ruffled Lace Flower Headband, or something that showcases your adventurous side.

Be proud of who you are and embrace your style with these fun ruffled accessories. Better yet, make some adorable ruffle apparel for a loved one. Perhaps you know a special little child who would like a Baby Ruffle Hat.

Baby Ruffle Crochet HatWhether you’re fancy, flirty, or fun, there are plenty of ruffle patterns for you to choose from. Add some texture and flair to your wardrobe with these nine ruffled accessories.

 

9 Ruffled Accessories for a Sweet New Look

 

15 Crochet Ruffle Patterns

 

 

 

BONUS! Ruffles look great on crochet wraps and shawls patterns, crochet purses, crochet scarves…pretty much anything can benefit from a ruffle! Check out this collection of 16 Crochet Ruffle Patterns.

 

 

 

 

Which is your favorite ruffle accessory and why?

 

Global Gala: 14 Around the World Crafts

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From the Winter Olympics to the FIFA World Cup, 2014 has been filled with opportunities to celebrate diversity and learn about other cultures. Learning about different countries and their unique customs is a great way to grow a better understanding of those around us.

Of course, nothing beats traveling the globe and experiencing these cultures firsthand, but if you can’t travel, you can make those faraway places feel closer to home. These around the world crafts from FaveCrafts and AllFreeHolidayCrafts will help you realize that it really is a small world after all (sorry, I couldn’t help it!). Here are a few crafts inspired by continents like Africa and Asia, and countries like France and Mexico.

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African Crafts for Kids and Adults

Beautiful Paper BeadsAfrican culture is nothing short of beautiful, and best of all, Africa was where humankind first began. Africa is a collection of unique countries known for their beautiful beads, quilts, and pins. Africans love art, music, and the natural world around them.

  • Beautiful Paper Beads:  These beads are a great way to use up old magazines and protect our planet.
  • Family Love Quilt:  This quilt pattern uses a central panel featuring a touching family scene.
  • Africa Themed Card Set:  An African set of unique stamps creates a collection of beautiful stamped cards.

 

Asian Design Ideas

Asian Inspired Baby Jacket 1The countries that make up Asia are as vast and beautiful as the continent itself.  Asian cultures value wisdom, hard work, and a bit of imagination, which makes this continent the perfect place to find craft inspiration.

 

Mexican Crafts for Kids and Adults

ImageThere’s no place in the world quite like the country of Mexico. From its beautiful holidays like Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) to its fascinating Aztec origins, Mexico is a great place to find inspiration.

 

French Themed Crafts

Must-Make French ChairIt’s no surprise that people flock to France every year for inspiration, whether it be romantic, artistic, or culinary.  These French-inspired crafts are all three!

  • Must-Make French Chair:  Learn how to paint a chair the French way – with lots of style and plenty of flair.
  • Pretty Paper Pomanders:  Always a classic wedding decoration, the name pomander actually comes from the French for a ball of perfume.
  • Strawberry Macaron Flower Pops:  If you want an adorable baby shower recipe that doubles as a decoration, make these macaroon pops.

 

A little bit of craftiness can go a long way – even to the other side of the world!

 

Which country would you most like to visit and why?

 

 

Say No To Snow: Start Working On These Spring-Inspired Crafts Now

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This post is brought to you by Mary Egan from CraftFoxes.

 

As springtime approaches, crafters are sure to be switching their focus from sweaters and wreaths to flowers. Whether you’re sewing flower-patterned sundresses or looking to upcycle some old items from your winter closet, there are plenty of crafting opportunities in the spring. You may not be able to plant flowers just yet, but at least you can crochet some tulips and daisies in the meantime! We’ve rounded up some spring-inspired crafts to help you get started.

Spring Chickens

In the spring, Easter is a favorite holiday for many people. This adorable pattern for crocheted chicks is simple and perfect for crochet beginners looking to get into the springtime spirit. Though it’s a simple pattern, These little chicks would look on a windowsill even before the flowers begin to sprout outside!

Check out this CraftFoxes for all the details on these crochet Easter chicks. FaveCrafts also featured a variety of crochet crafts for Easter. You can create a large decorative piece like an Easter Egg Wreath or Crochet Bunny Peep and make a huge impression when the day arrives.

Spring Cleaning & Upcycling

People often associate warmer air and sunnier days with spring cleaning! When the cold weather is carried away, it’s nice to freshen up your home. Upcycling is one way to streamline your space without breaking the bank. For example, old jeans can become a denim rug, refashioned t-shirts can be stitched together into a quilt, and those winter sweaters can be made into a messenger bag.

For more details on upcycling old clothes, visit CraftFoxes! Sick of your old sweaters? FaveCrafts features a collection of 15 creative crafts to make them new again.

St. Patrick’s Day Attire

St. Patrick’s Day is another fun spring holiday! It’s always fun to wear some festive green clothing, so be sure to check out these great outfit ideas for St. Paddy’s Day. From the adorable head-to-toe in green outfit for kids to a simple, green, clover-shaped brooch to pin on your shirt, there are so many creative opportunities.

To see all of these great St. Patrick’s Day outfits, visit CraftFoxes! For even more super lucky wearables and crafty ideas, check out FaveCrafts’ collection of 17 St. Patrick’s Day projects.

First Flowers of Spring

For those of us who live in the colder climates, it can take some time before actual flowers start sprouting. Sometimes you need to make your own flowers, and these knitted dahlias are sure to bring some color to your home. For this project, you’ll need green, dark red/wine (or desired color) and yellow-green yarn. This gorgeous little pattern will tide you over until the spring weather arrives.

CraftFoxes offers full instructions to make this knitted flower pattern. Add to your bouquet by creating a Diver Down Flower using a knitting loom.

How to: Revamp your Shoes

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There is nothing better than a good pair of shoes. Great shoes improve your posture, flatter your figure, give you a more attractive gait, and provide the base for a stylish outfit. Shoes always fit, no matter how many scoops of slow-churned goodness you added to your cone last night. And as Cher Horowitz of Clueless would say, “You see how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet!”

Simple Flats with Rhinestones Studded Shoes Bead Embellished Homecoming Shoes Bohemian Flower Pumps

Instead of buying a new pair of shoes for every trend, why not take some old, washed-up, has-been shoes from your closet and DIY them into something unique? There are myriad ways to re-do your shoes. If you follow these how-to tips, even your shoe rack will inspire you to say “Hello, Lover…”

Re-Do your Shoes: Make a Removable Embellishment
Sex and the City Shoes
Make a simple ribbon or chiffon embellishment that you can add to any pair of strappy heels and remove when the trend dies down. Because let’s face it, wearing ruffly chiffon leaves all over your feet is not going to be popular for long. For these tutorials, use a ribbon as a base to hold whatever embellishment you want (be creative!) and attach it to Velcro strips (thus the “removable” part).

Re-Do your Shoes: Decoupage
Mod Podge
You already know how to decoupage a piece of furniture or a picture frame, but did you know you could decoupage a pair of shoes too? With a little mod podge, some fabric, and a hot glue gun, you can essentially reupholster a pair of old shoes like you would a couch. Try this tutorial for detailed instructions.

Re-Do your Shoes: Paint
Spray Paint
Spray paint a pair of boring flats or heels with a bright color and seal with a coat of clear spray paint. Make sure you tape off the soles and other places you don’t want the paint to get on, and wait for the paint to dry completely (overnight) before handling.

Re-Do your Shoes: Sew a Ruffle
Ruffle

Use our handy How to Sew a Ruffle guide to make tiny fabric ruffles to attach to your shoes.  This tutorial shows how great ruffle embellishments on flats can look.

Re-Do your Shoes: Add a Flower
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Use one of our easy fabric flower tutorials, or crochet or knit a flower, and attach it to your favorite heels or flats. Flowers look good on the toes of your shoes or even adorning the ankle straps.

What other shoe refashions have you seen or done?

Sunday Preview: Thrifty BBQ, Crochet Flowers, Birdie Crafts & Newest Patterns

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In this week’s Quick & Crafty e-newsletter, we’re pulling out thrifty tips for your next BBQ, with Memorial Day right around the corner. Put away the afghans, but not the crochet hook; crochet flowers in time for summer! Also check out our favorite crafts using beloved birds and our newest patterns that you don’t want to miss rounding out the week. Click here to Subscribe to the Quick & Craft Newsletter.

Monday: Throw a Thrifty BBQ

Ribbon Cupcakes

Tuesday: Fun with Crochet Flowers

Flower Tea Towels from Bernat

Thursday: Uplifting Bird Crafts

Watermelon Bird Placemat

Friday: New Patterns You Can’t Miss

No-Sew Fabric Flower Bouquet

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Gift Sunday: Give the Gift of Sunshine

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Amid the gloomy weather, it’s nice to give a little sunshine here and there. Here are some spring-filled gifts that will hopefully trigger that sunshine to show its face during this snowy winter season. Give a little sunshine to your neighbor, grandmother or best friend!

Crochet Spring Wreath

Spring Photo Album

Orchid Cone Decor

Crochet Daffodils Bouquet

If you like these sunny projects, check out more Spring Crafts at FaveCrafts.

How to Make Business Cards For Artists and Crafters

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Many people are selling their art and crafts these days as full time occupations or to bring in a little extra cash. The most important thing to remember when selling your art and crafts is that your hobby has turned into a business and you must treat it as a business. All businesses need to promote themselves and one of the easiest ways to promote yourself as a professional art or craft business is to have a business card handy to hand out at any time, any place!

Your business card must include your name (or business name) and all contact information including a mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and if there is room also include your blog address and/or website. People, your buyers and potential customers must be able to reach you in order to conduct business with you.

This business card gets your attention and is quite memorable.

This business card gets your attention and is quite memorable.

We are working in a creative field so feel free to be creative with your business card. I’ve seen seamstresses and quilters machine sew stitches across the top or bottom of their business cards. Rubber stampers stamp unique images onto the card while painters may splatter or line their business cards with paint. Including your skills, media, and talent onto your business card helps remind the customer who you are and what you do. But don’t be too abstract or busy on the card as that will take away from the contact information. It may look great to make a shipping tag into a business card, but that tag is hard to carry and place in a business card binder.

You could add a little watercolor or glitter to the side logo following the circular lines to add personalization to a traditional business card.

You could add a little watercolor or glitter to the side logo following the circular lines to add personalization to a traditional business card.

Keep your business cards handy. You never know when an opportunity may arise where handing your business card to someone can mean a sale. If you make jewelry, wear it every chance you get in public, then when someone compliments your necklace or bracelet, you can hand them your card. Place your business card in your booth at outdoor/indoor selling events and if you consign any designs ask that your card be attached to your items. Your business card is a mini advertisement so advertise every chance you get!

This would make a better artist trading card than a business card. It's just too busy for the eye and leaves little room for contact information.

This would make a better artist trading card than a business card. It's just too busy for the eye and leaves little room for contact information.

Business cards are NOT artists trading cards. Both can be used to promote and market your business, but a business card needs to communicate how to reach you to do business whereas an artist trading card is more technique and project driven. The projects listed below show technique and design that can easily be adapted for business cards. Color can make your card stand out from all the traditional black and white business cards and can be well worth the extra cost.

Free Crochet Flower Patterns
A tiny crocheted flower can easily be attached to a traditional business card and remind your customers of your needle art talents.

Ladybug Frame
As a painter you can stand out to your customers with a painted ladybug fluttering across your business card. Fast and simple way to personalize your calling card.

Birdie Baby Blanket
Use this appliqué pattern of a cute bird and sew it onto your business card. Your customers will remember you are the one who sews!

Memo Holder
This cute memo holder can be adapted into a business card holder to display your calling cards at all of your selling venues!

Fabulous Crochet Flowers

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My wedding is getting closer and closer, but it’s still pretty far away. I’m using Gerber daisies for the bouquets as well as the centerpieces. And as fall continues to change the colors of the leaves it means there are no longer flowers growing in the green grass. I miss the bright colors of the flowers especially the Gerber daisies I would walk passed. Because I can no longer see these flowers, I can always crochet them to spruce up a room. Crochet flower patterns can come in all sizes and colors. Here are some of my favorite free crochet flower patterns:

Bouquet of Daffodils

Bouquet of  Daisies

Orchid Pins

Bouquet of Roses

Are there other free crochet flower patterns you like to make?

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