7 Craft Trends for 2018

January 16, 2018 by FaveCrafts

Craft trends are always fantastic to keep in mind when searching for a thrilling new project to make. Here you can get a head start on some of the hottest crafts for 2018! Resources like Pinterest, Google, The Columbian, and other sites have posted top searches from 2017 to predict 2018’s trends. Check out some of our favorite predictions below!

Craft Trends 2018

Sheer Socks

These stunning beauties can take a formal outfit to the next level. Perfect for winter weddings and dressy dinners.

DIY Tulle Socks by Tringa Osmani from diyclothes.net

Embellished Shoes

Whether it’s glitter, tassles, rhinestones, paint, tie dye, or really anything, customizing your shoes will be a hot craft in 2018.

DIY Glitter Loafer Shoes Refashion by Miki from sfmgs.co.uk

Paracord

Paracord has been popular for a while now, but it’s still rising in popularity even into 2018! Get inspired with a variety of paracord project ideas.

Paracord Water Bottle Holder DIY by Ashley Griffith from hellonatureblog.com

Macrame

By the way, if you love paracord projects, you’ll love macrame. If friendship bracelets were your jam as a child, macrame is practically the adult version! Tie knots and make gorgeous projects.

Macrame 3-Pot Plant Holder by Wendy Robbins from myfrenchtwist.com

Giant Knitting

Giant knit blankets, scarves, and other accessories with jumbo yarn are rising in popularity! You can knit quickly and make a beautifully textured project when it’s giant.

Extra Chunky Gratitude Blanket by yarnspirations.com

Statement Earrings

From giant hoop earrings to oversized geometric shapes, oversized earrings are back on trend.

Gilded Paper Dangle Earrings by Ann Martin from allthingspaper.net

Berets and Newsboy Caps

Add a bit of a brim and classic style, and you’ll be wearing a hat that’s ultra trendy for 2018.

Crochet Newsboy Hat Pattern by Sharon Mann for redheart.com

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Wondering what you missed last year? Check out our roundup of Creativation Craft Trends for 2017.

What trends are you excited about for 2018?

DIY Jewelry: Upgrade Your Jewelry Collection This Year

January 5, 2016 by FaveCrafts

It’s a brand new year, and that means it’s time for a brand new look. Whether your style tends toward bold and daring or is more subtle and sweet, it’s always a good time to upgrade your look. In honor of the New Year, we thought we’d gather up our favorite new pieces for you to enjoy! We have earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces that are perfect for helping you to welcome in the new year with style and grace.

If you’re as excited for this new year as we are, then I’m sure you can’t wait to get your hands on these new trends for the season. Wire made jewelry, for example, is definitely making a comeback. We’ve got some adorable Wire Flower Earrings and a Wire Wrapped Bow Ring that we know you’re going to love. Beads are also a fabulous trend that you’ll want to get a jump on this year. We’ve got adorable beaded bracelets that will be super easy for you to throw together. And finally, we have one of the bolder trends of the season: brass. We’ve got several pieces featuring brass that will look absolutely stunning and provide a bold fashion statement to anyone who wears them.

We’ve given you all the tools. Now it’s up to you! Go forth and celebrate the New Year in style 🙂

How are you going to upgrade your jewelry for 2016?

How To Make Lacy Summer Earrings

May 11, 2015 by Divya N

Spring Summer 15 fashion weeks saw models of Valentino, Chloé and Louis Vuitton dressed in elegant and ethereal white lace dresses that delicately revealed bare skin at places creating a romantic wave of desire on the runway and later in various trend reports across the globe. Introduce that trend into your wardrobe in the form of these ethereal yet bohemian Lace earrings, which are perfect for summer.

Lacy Summer Earrings

Materials:

Lace 1.5″ wide and 6″ long
double side transparent tape
brass wire – 18g
Acrylic faceted round beads – 2
Pearl studded barrels – 2
copper/gold rondrell faceted crystals – 2
Gold tone headpins – 2
Gold tone earhooks – 2
Copper cedarwood beads
round nose pliers, wire cutters
Scissors
Needle and matching Thread

Method:

Cut 2.5″ of 18g wire and make a simple loop at both ends.Repeat for the pair.
Cut the lace into 2 lengthwise and apply Double sided tape at the back. Peel back the DST and roll the lace around the 18g looped wire, firmly adhering each layer to the previous one as you roll it into a bead. Repeat for the pair
Add ear hooks to the earrings
To a headpin, add the round bead, followed by the barrel and the crystal and make a simple loop while attaching it to the lower loop of the lace bead.
Thread a needle and sew copper cedarwood beads into the center of the lace beads, firmly sewing together lace ends as you go.

Variations:
# Sew beads randomly on the beads tacking the lace up as you go to get a edgy feel to the piece
#You can also paint to color the earrings as I have done in this metallic Lace necklace
# Add bead caps to the beads to make them more structured

How have you used lace in your jewelry creations?

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10 Ways to Make DIY Earrings

March 9, 2014 by AllFreeJewelryMaking

DIY earrings are one of these easiest ways to add homemade jewelry into your wardrobe. Sometimes though, it is hard to know where to begin! Well earring fans, you are in luck! We have a new collection for you of 10 DIY Earrings: Chain Earrings, Metal Earrings, Wire Earrings, and More. This free eBook features fabulous projects, from easy drop earrings to simple wire earring patterns. There are a ton of gorgeous DIY earring ideas within this collection, so go wild creating putting your personal touches on these projects. There’s so much to learn from these easy step-by-step tutorials, but the best part is when you’re done you’ll have ten brand new pairs of earrings!

Chain Earrings

With these projects, you’ll have earrings that are perfect for dressing up any outfit that you’re wearing. These Chain Cage Pearl Earrings will give you a stylish, but budget-friendly look. They are versatile enough to wear to the office, or for a night out on the town. You don’t even need to worry about the chains tangling, since having them all interweave is part of the beauty of this pair of DIY earrings. Find even more chain earrings in this collection!

Metal Earrings

There’s something to be said for keeping it simple. These metal earrings do just that. If you want a quick, easy-to-follow tutorial for how to make gemstone earrings like these Egyptian Gemstone Earrings, this free eBook is for you. Find more metal earrings like these, and start crafting these fabulous jewelry pieces today!

Wire Earrings

These Enchanting Blue-Eyed Drop Earrings are sophisticated and elegant earrings that would be perfect for making and giving as gifts to your friends and family. Find these and other simple, yet stylish wire earring tutorials in this eBook, and craft delightful DIY earrings.

Find these earring patterns and more in 10 DIY Earrings: Chain Earrings, Metal Earrings, Wire Earrings, and More, and be sure to check out AllFreeJewelryMaking.com for the latest trendy DIY earring projects!

Which type of DIY earrings do you want to make?

Catching Fire: 17 DIY Jewelry Crafts to Brighten Up Your Winter Season

October 28, 2013 by AllFreeJewelryMaking

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is one of the most anticipated movies of this year. We are certainly Hunger Games fans and are excited to see Katniss Everdeen back in action and taking on the oppressive Capitol. Katniss is a role model for her strength and perseverance. The second installment of her story can be an inspiration too, even for your jewelry collection.

We all know about Katniss’s mockingjay pin, but there are other ways to emulate this heroine’s spirit with your DIY jewelry. The winter season is approaching; it’s getting darker earlier, and there is a tendency to dull down the color palette of your wardrobe and accessories. Be a part of a color rebellion this season and add brightness to your style with red, orange, and yellow homemade jewelry pieces. AllFreeJewelryMaking has compiled a list of 14 DIY jewelry crafts to add a spark of creativity to your outfit and set your fashion world on fire this winter season. Even if you aren’t a Hunger Games fanatic, you’ll still love these DIY jewelry designs that will warm up your winter wardrobe.

Stunning and Sacrifice-Worthy: DIY Necklaces

Spread your fiery spirit and attract attention wherever you go with this gorgeous Multi-Strand Seed Bead Necklace. This homemade necklace mimics the vibrant colors of a blazing fire, making it one of our most eye-catching multi-strand beaded necklace patterns. Below are other homemade necklaces you can try to make a bold statement.

Blazing and Beautiful: Homemade Earrings

The simplest way to add a fiery spirit to your homemade jewelry collection is with a pair of DIY earrings. If you need to start with a beginner project, these Shredded Hoop Earrings are so easy to make, you’ll be wondering what took you so long to get started. On the run and need a pair of earrings super-fast? Try these 3-Minute Red Bead Earrings to put a quick finishing touch on your outfit. Maybe you just want to stand out from the crowd; you are sure to draw attention with these festive, crystal Cascade Earrings. Scorch away any fashion competition with these DIY earrings.

Capitol Crush-Worthy: DIY Bracelets

It doesn’t matter what district you are from, luxurious looking jewelry doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Create a regal piece without the royal price tag with this Rich Red Satin Bead Bracelet. This simple piece is sure to be a standout and won’t break your budget. Try these other homemade bracelets below and add a luminous but budget-friendly piece to your jewelry collection.

For an extra fiery project, try this Blazing Ring. This super quick, crafting project lets you make a ring out of curvy plastic pieces that give the illusion of flames flying freely from your fingertips. This bold homemade ring is sure to make a bright fashion statement.

You can also show your loyalty to Katniss with a Glistening Mockingjay Emblem or with these Hunger Games Book Charms. Make your allegiance known by turning these items into homemade necklaces or DIY keychains.

With projects that range from super-fast to green crafting to budget-friendly, we hope you have found some inspiration amongst these red, orange, and yellow DIY jewelry projects! But if you still haven’t quite found the right piece to add to your Catching Fire Inspired collection, please visit AllFreeJewelryMaking for more ideas!

For more inspiration, check out The Hunger Games: Catching Fire trailer:

What is your favorite movie-inspired jewelry piece?

Take a Trip: 11 Jewelry Patterns From Around The World

October 5, 2013 by AllFreeJewelryMaking

Have you ever longed to just get on a plane and go places? Let’s face it: A world trip, as wonderful as it would be, isn’t possible for everyone. But there’s no reason you can’t bring various corners of the world right into your home. Jewelry making is a universal craft, and with the help of some choice patterns and techniques, you can take a world tour without ever leaving the comfort of your craft room. Your beads will be the only passport you need to take this trip, so gather your supplies and get ready to see the world from home!

Start the tour with a stop in Canada! These Marvelous Maple Leaf Earrings bring the north to you, and when you’re making these gorgeously colored DIY earrings, you’ll practically see the forests they evoke. With the dark amber tones and mesmerizing design, you’ll be turning heads when you wear these fabulous earrings.

Next, head across the Atlantic to Ireland with the help of the Simple Celtic Heart Knot Necklace. This lovely knotted DIY jewelry piece evokes all the charm and mystery of the Emerald Isle. With this DIY necklace, you’ll capture the heart of everyone you see.

Take in the wonders of Rome when you make the Gladiator Necklace. This stunning DIY necklace will grab everyone’s attention. This project is a great introduction to metal jewelry, and there’s no limit to the shapes you can use when assembling the necklace.

With the African Bead Loom Bracelet, you’ll get a taste of the rich culture and atmosphere of South Africa. Learn bead loom weaving with the help of this tutorial and make yourself a spectacularly designed DIY bracelet. Everyone who sees it will love the vibrant color scheme and weaving technique.

Learn a skill that opens all kinds of jewelry possibilities when you discover How to Make a Russian Spiral. This beaded cord is enchanting to look at and allows your necklaces and bracelets to be twice as stunning. With this technique, your jewelry can be simplistic and stunning all at once.

Before you head home, make one final stop, this time in the mountains of Nepal. The Nepal Chain Stitch Bracelet is a delicate bead stitching pattern that makes for incredible jewelry. The color possibilities for this beading design are endless, and once you’ve learned this skill, you’ll be ready to stitch up any and every bead that crosses your path.

Do you want to book the Deluxe Tour? Check out these stunning jewelry designs!

Which beading destination would you like to visit?

19 Quick & Easy Mother’s Day Crafts

March 22, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Getting your mom a gift for Mother’s Day might have stumped you in the past, but this time it won’t. We’ve rounded up a wide variety of sewing projects to show your mother just how much you care on this most special of days. It’s been said that the mother-daughter relationship is like apple pie: a lot more complicated than it looks. Luckily, these tutorials are all simple enough to master in less than a weekend.

Don’t worry if you are a beginner at sewing. There is nothing these step-by-step instructions cannot teach you! If you would rather keep a distance from the sewing machine, you’re in luck; there is an entire no-sew section just for you. Forget the department stores and get crafting today with these fun and easy Mother’s Day gift ideas.

DIY Accessories

Buttoned Tablet Cover: If your mom likes technology and gadgets, she’ll love this crafty and convenient tablet cover.

Gym Tote Bag Tutorial: Sporty mothers are such great role models. Let’s give them bags to make their lives easier.

Homemade Clothing

How to Sew Pajama Pants: Make your mom’s dreams come true with these comfortable, roomy, and easily-adjustable pajama pants.

Ice Cream Social Skirt: This ice cream social skirt will flutter and flow in the breeze when your mother wears it to the ice cream parlour.

DIY Jewelry Patterns

Pretty Fabric Chandelier Earrings: For a fantastic accessory, these fancy earrings should do the trick.

Linen Travel Jewelry Bag: On-the-go moms could use a drawstring bag to hold precious jewelry items.

Easy No-Sew Craft Projects

Effortless T-Shirt Headband: This headband is made from a recycled t-shirt sleeve and is essential for the active mother.

Easy and Cheap Apron: A no-sew apron is perfect for all your mother’s delicious kitchen endeavors.

Check out these other great projects for Mother’s Day!

What is the best Mother’s Day gift you have ever received? Was it homemade?

Yarn Crafting on Cool2Craft TV

February 3, 2013 by Tiffany

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is sharing four super fun yarn crafting ideas! Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, and Lisa Fulmer for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi is crafting a Yarn Votive & Pen Holder, Tiffany is creating a Yarn Bracelet and Wire Coil Earrings, Candace is making Yarn Bomb Pom Poms, and Lisa is crafting a Needlefelted Yarn Flower Greeting Card.

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Watch craft demos and join in the live chat at showtime at Cool2Craft.com. Monday February 4, 2013 – 9 am Pacific/10 am Mountain/11 am Central/noon Eastern.

You can also check out all these cool project tutorials and videos at FaveCrafts.com!

4 New Super Cool and Unique Projects! Cool2Craft TV

January 27, 2013 by Tiffany

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is sharing four super cool and unique project ideas! Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, and Lisa Fulmer for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi is crafting Cool2Cast Gift Cans, Tiffany is creating Kitchen Foil Earrings, Candace is making Cake Mail Postcards, and Lisa is decorating a Year-Round Studded Ornament.

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Watch craft demos and join in the live chat at showtime at Cool2Craft.com. Monday January 28, 2013 – 9 am Pacific/10 am Mountain/11 am Central/noon Eastern.

You can also check out all these cool project tutorials and videos at FaveCrafts.com!

This Week on Cool2Craft TV – EcoCool Cardboard Tube Crafts

July 30, 2012 by Tiffany

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is sharing eco-cool cardboard tube crafts! Watch your favorite crafters create super cool projects and join in the live on-line chat. Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, Ann Butler, and Savannah Starr for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi Borchers is crafting a Bumble Bee Noisemaker Wand, Tiffany Windsor is creating Paper Towel Roll Floral Earrings, Candace Jedrowicz is transforming a cardboard tube into Baby Shower Party Favors, Savannah Starr is crafting a Cheetah Collage Cuff Bracelet and Ann Butler is making Paper Towel Roll Napkin Rings.

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Monday July 30, 2012 at 9 am Pacific/ 10 am Mountain/ 11 am Central/ noon Eastern. Watch craft demos and join in the live chat at showtime at Cool2Craft.com. See you Monday!

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Craft Trends 2018

Sheer Socks

Embellished Shoes

Paracord

Macrame

Giant Knitting

Statement Earrings

Berets and Newsboy Caps

What trends are you excited about for 2018?

DIY Earrings

DIY Rings

DIY Bracelets

DIY Necklaces

How are you going to upgrade your jewelry for 2016?

How have you used lace in your jewelry creations?

Chain Earrings

Metal Earrings

Wire Earrings

Which type of DIY earrings do you want to make?

Stunning and Sacrifice-Worthy: DIY Necklaces

Blazing and Beautiful: Homemade Earrings

Capitol Crush-Worthy: DIY Bracelets

What is your favorite movie-inspired jewelry piece?

Which beading destination would you like to visit?

What is the best Mother’s Day gift you have ever received? Was it homemade?

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