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22 Crafting Tutorials and How Tos You Might Have Missed: Part 2

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In our last crafting tutorials post, “24 Crafting Tutorials and How Tos You Might Have Missed,” we put together an extensive list of articles to help beginners learn new skills, tips, and tricks. We built an exhaustive post that was devoted to sharing all sorts of neat techniques and great ideas with the crafting world. The list was our own library catalog of all of the fascinating tricks and tips we had collected. It was our magnum opus, and it was a popular resource among our greater crafting family — that means you.

The original crafting tutorials post went live months ago. A lot of things can happen between then (July) and now. One of the changes we’re eager to tell you about is our new list filled with all of the cool skills we’ve picked up in the last few months. Whether you’re completely new to crafting or are here to pick up a few new techniques, these crafting tutorials are super helpful and fun. We hope they’ll inspire all sorts of fantastic and unexpected projects!

22 Crafting Tutorials and How Tos You Might Have Missed: Part 2

22 Crafting Tutorials and How Tos You Might Have Missed: Part 2

  1. How to Clean Paper, Cardboard, and Toilet Paper Tubes
  2. Are Toilet Paper Roll Crafts a Safe and Sanitary Idea?
  3. How to Dye Clothespins
  4. How to Make a DIY Jewelry Organizer
  5. How to Use Polymer Clay: A Guide for Beginners
  6. How to Decoupage Furniture
  7. How to Embroider the French Knot
  8. How to Laminate Cotton Fabric
  9. How to Sew a Stem Stitch
  10. How to Sew a Zipper
  11. Box Stitch Knitting Tutorial
  12. DIY Paper Quilling
  13. One Row Button Holes Knitting Tutorial
  14. Fabric Twine Tutorial
  15. How to Create Different Quilting Patterns Using a Walking Foot
  16. Should You Wash Fabric Before Sewing?
  17. How to Sew a Curved Hem
  18. Hand Towel Sewing Tutorial
  19. Macrame Material Ideas + How to Knot Over a Form
  20. The Ultimate Guide to Paint Brush Types
  21. How to Wrap a Gift with Newspaper
  22. Learning How to Square Up a Quilt Block

What Crafting Tutorials are You Most Excited to Try?

12 Christmas in July Crafts that You Need to See

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July is here which means that Christmas is less than 6 months away. Whether you’re ready to start crafting for December now or just want to check out your options for the next few months, the Christmas craft ideas below are charming holiday ideas that you absolutely did not make last year. All new to FaveCrafts.com, these brand new Christmas crafts are special, stunning, and sure to impress. From tropical hues to more traditional printables, we are so excited for the following DIY Christmas ideas that we did not want to wait until September, October, or November to share them. Make sure to pin or bookmark these cuties if you’re not up for making Yuletide cheer just yet. They’ll be here when you get back.

Christmas in July

12 Christmas in July Crafts

DIY Pinata Christmas Trees

Merry Reindeer Art Board

Dollar Store DIY Ornaments

9 Tips for Planning Your DIY Gifts

If you are a responsible crafter who loves creating your gifts early (or just really want to try to be), check out our tips on how to plan your DIY Christmas gift!

 

 

Washi DIY Christmas Ornaments

 

What Christmas craft did you never get a chance to make next year?

 

9 Succulent Crafts You Can’t Kill

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I know that succulents are supposed to be the easiest plant to keep alive. I have read over and over again that these low-water, low-maintenance, admittedly very cute plants are impossible to kill. This is supposed to be the case, but you know what? I have yet to meet a succulent I did not kill. My thumbs about as black as they come or maybe my apartment is a dead zone.  Whatever the reality is, the succulent struggle is real. This is why I have put together this charming selection of succulent craft ideas that don’t actually involve real succulents. This collection of pretty printable flower and plant crafts, paper craft ideas, and more succulent craft ideas is dedicated to my fellow black thumb sufferers. You absolutely cannot kill these cuties, because they are not alive.

9 Succulent Crafts You Can't Kill

9 No-Fuss, No-Water (Okay, Fake!) Succulent Crafts

 

Printable Flower Patterns

 

Find more lovely ways to add floral crafts to your home without worrying about keeping them alive and green with our collection of 81+ Printable Flower Patterns. This stunning collection of flower craft ideas includes paper crafts, crochet patterns, free sewing patterns, crazy easy DIY crafts, and more.

Faux and Fake Flower Crafts: Brilliant solution or a little bit tacky?

Home on the Range: 19 Country Western-Inspired Crafts and Recipes

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While I certainly would never claim to be a country girl, I have to admit that I’ve always been captivated by all things Western. The cowboys, old black and white Westerns, the beauty of the American Southwest, all of it. So while you may be a city slicker like me, you can still channel a fun Country Western vibe with this list of summer crafts and recipes, all geared toward letting your inner cowgirl out into the open.

I’ve complied the best Southwestern recipes that are perfect for a summer cookout, from adorable dessert recipes to easy-to-make alcoholic drinks. If you’re new to playing bartender, then you should definitely check out this super handy how-to guide for making cocktails and other drinks. If you’re less of a mess cook and have more of a crafty side, then you’re totally covered. I’ve included denim crafts, yard and garden projects, and other awesome DIY home decor ideas that will let you totally trick out your homestead.

Be sure to comment below and let me know your favorite cowboy-inspired crafts and recipes. Saddle up and get ready, because I know you’ll love these easy craft ideas and yummy recipes.

Home on the Range - 19 Country Western-Inspired Crafts and Recipes

Home on the Range: 19 Country Western-Inspired Crafts and Recipes

 Cowboy Crafts: Rustic-Inspired DIY Projects

Cowboy Boot DIY Planters

These boots were made for planting!

Salsa Can Recycled Planters

A wonderful recycled craft project that your family will love!

Saloon-Worthy Drinks and Southwest Recipes

Desert Desserts Cactus Cupcakes

Tasty + adorable = the perfect desert dessert combo!

San Antonio Margarita Recipe

The perfect compliment to warm summer weather!

What are your favorite Country Western crafts and recipes? Leave a comment below!

Embrace the Lace: Crafting Ideas With Lace + Cleaning Out The Closet Giveaway!

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When it comes to crafting — embrace the lace! There are so many fantastic ideas for incorporating lace into your crafting projects. Lace crafts add a delicate, romantic, and feminine appeal to your crafting. Plus, it’s an easy material to work with. You can either buy lace to craft with or you can follow an easy tutorial on how to make lace. Whichever way you choose to work with it, lace can be added to all aspects of your crafting such as in jewelry, home decor, and more! Scroll down to view some of our favorite lace craft ideas, and don’t be afraid to embrace the lace!

P.S. Be sure to check out our amazing Cleaning Out the Closet Giveaway below!

Embrace the Lace! Crafting Ideas With Lace

Sophisticated Handmade Lace Coasters: these lace coasters are unbelievably budget-friendly, and they make great DIY gifts for any occasion or holiday!

Sophisticated Handmade Lace Coasters

Lovely Lace Baskets: store your trinkets in these delicate baskets. They’re a beautiful home decor item, yet still functional.

Lovely Lace Baskets

DIY Lace Insert Button-Down Shirt: create this design based off of similar items from retailers. It’s a creative way to refresh an old shirt from your wardrobe.

DIY Lace Insert Button-Down Shirt

Dainty Lace Jewelry: embrace the lace by adding some lace to your jewelry collection! DIY jewelry projects are so much fun and you can make a pair to match any ensemble.

Dainty Lace Jewelry

Brilliant Lace Bowls: these bowls are simply divine! This tutorial is a great guideline if you’re looking to upcycle or reinvent some existing serveware.

Brilliant Lace Bowls

Upcycled Lace Vase: do you have some thrifted vases or some old ones that need something special? Add some lace! Follow this easy tutorial on how to totally transform a basic vase.

Upcycled Lace Vase

Lightweight Zen Jacket: don’t forget to add some lace to your wardrobe! This jacket is a fantastic example of how lace can be your statement piece in your outfit. It’s the perfect extra layer over a dress or your favorite tee.

Lightweight Zen Jacket

 

Bonus giveaway!

Cleaning Out The Closet Giveaway

 

Enter to win the Cleaning Out the Closet Giveaway! One lucky winner will receive this amazing collection of books, yarn, notions, embossing and dies, paper craft materials and general craft materials.

Enter now!

 

Best DIY Hair Accessories

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DIY HairLadies, like makeup, we accumulate a ton of hair stuff. Blow dryers, curling irons (of different sizes and shapes because there is a difference between a wand and an iron), hair creme, hair mousse, anti-friz, heat protector, hair spray, bobby pins…and more bobby pins. That doesn’t even cover the hair accessories! I used to rock a pixie cut. In order to “dress it up,” I would put flower barrettes or sparkly clips in my hair. It was super adorable, a lot of times they were difficult to find without going into the kids’ section at the store. Kids get to have all the fun, right? Wrong! Why should you let retail dictate what you get to wear? You should be making your own clips. And you should also be making these easy hair accessories for you and your child. They will save you money and you can cater to your taste.

Personally, I’ve always adored cute headbands. I have very thick, wavy hair that gets unruly pretty quick. These headbands are the best in the business because you get to make them yourself! My favorite is the upcycled scarf because I have so many scarves that I would hate to get rid of, but can’t wear anymore. In the list below, there is a mixture of both kid and adult craft tutorials. I encourage you to check out both kinds because you never know when inspiration will strike! You can adapt each to your own style and preference.

 

Featured Hair Pieces

 

Frozen Elsa HatOkay, so this isn’t quite a hair accessory, it’s a straight up hat, but it is too cute to pass. This Frozen Elsa hat will be a great gift to make for your child who adores the Disney movie. She will love the soft yarn and the long braid that would go perfectly with an Elsa costume. Check out these other Frozen inspired costumes for more cool fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crochet Hair Band

I am constantly on the go. That’s why I love this easy braided headband. It pulls back all the fly-away-hairs and it is adjustable as it gets stretched. These are a 10-minute craft, so you can make one of these DIY headbands in every color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beach Pebble BarretteAnd then there’s some days where you want to put your hair up, but, you know, society dictates you look put-together at work (who makes these rules), and you want to go half-up, half-down. This barrette craft is a great homemade hair accessory for when you are looking for a statement piece without too much effort.

 

 

 

Check Out More Best DIY Hair Accessories

Frozen Elsa Hat Crochet Pattern

Back to School Hair Bows

Beaded Victorian Hair Comb

Marbled Silk Hair Bands

Frozen DIY Hair Accessories

Frozen Inspired Headband

Sparkly Hair Clips

Frozen Elsa Crown

10-Minute Crochet Headband Pattern

Scrap Fabric Rosette Barrette

Beach Pebble Barrette

Floral DIY Hair Accessories

Scrap Fabric Rosette

Upcycled Scarf Headband

How to Make Hair Accessories

Colorful Braided Headband

What is your favorite hair accessory?

16 Honestly Easy Kids’ Craft Ideas

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16 Honestly Easy Kids' Craft IdeasThe big thing about finding crafts for your kids is worrying if they will be able to do them by themselves. Younger kids always like to show their independence by creating things on their own. We all hate to see when this happens, but this is a great way for them to gain their footing in the world. So why not encourage their new-found independence with some fun and easy crafts that will blow their minds? They can get as independent as they want to with these easy crafts.

There will not be a chance for them to sigh with boredom when they play with their Giant Bubble Slime Recipe or with their Fun Exploding Paint Bags. There are even fun edible crafts that will get them excited about cooking and turning their tasty treats into little works of art. Every kid loves eating sweet treats, so why not make it even more fun for your kids by letting them make their treats themselves?




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Amazingly Fun and Easy Crafts

Neon Glowing Water BeadsAll of these fun and easy crafts will have your little ones super excited about craft time. They will love the Lots o Dots Tie Dye T-Shirt because what kid doesn’t like to design his or her own T-shirt? Tie dye is definitely all the rage for kids right now, so add something to your list of fun crafts for kids that they won’t be able to say no to. There are also tons of other crafts for your kids if they would rather do something else. They can do anything from making their own Galaxy Goo to Rockin’ Melted Crayon Art.

Super Easy Edible Crafts

Sweet as Nectar Butterfly PizzaOf course kids are always after the sweet and the sugary, so be the best parent on the planet and introduce them to these fun and easy edible crafts. They will go nuts over the Edible Puzzle because they finally get to play with their food before they eat it! This  concept will definitely catch them by surprise. Now, there are other yummy edible crafts that won’t get your little ones all sugared up and bouncing off of the walls. They can try their little artistic hands at the Sweet as Nectar Butterfly Pizza, and make their yummy butterfly treat as cute and colorful as they can.

Easy Crafts for Outdoor Fun

Easy Homemade Bubble SolutionKids hate being cooped up inside all day, especially when it’s bright and sunny outside. Now they can be even more excited about running outside and into the warm sunshine with their Easy Homemade Bubble Solution. Now they can blow tons of bubbles and run to pop them. These fun easy crafts are definitely what your kids will need to have the best time of their lives outside.

 

Eye-catching Marbled Fish ArtThe great thing about easy crafts is that your kids can make them all by themselves and then surprise you with what they created! 27 Easy Kids’ Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers has even more fun ideas that will have your kids super excited about craft time.







What kind of easy crafts do your little ones like to do?

Five Unexpected Fall Craft Ideas

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Sweater weather is here! It’s time to break out the mittens and scarves … and get started on all the DIY home decor plans that you’ve been thinking about since August.

If, however, you’re struggling to find some easy fall crafts that aren’t specifically for Halloween or Thanksgiving, don’t worry! AllFreeSewing has got you covered. Get your house into the spirit of autumn with these Five Unexpected Fall Craft ideas!

 

Harvest Raggedy Quilted Coasters

Decorate … the drinks!

Rest your apple cider on this shabby-chic Harvest Raggedy  Quilted Coaster. You could really make use of these wonderful DIY coasters year round, but they’ll be especially appropriate in autumn. Those deep reds and soft, frayed edges bring a bit of that cozy fall feeling to the table.

Fall Wreath

 

Decorate … the door!

Doors and mantels don’t get nearly enough love when it comes to home decor. This gorgeous homemade Fall Wreath will put the perfect finishing touch on any room. It will look great welcoming people onto the front stoop or lending a seasonal touch to your fireplace.

 

 

Fall Leaf Table Runner and Napkin Rings

Decorate … the table!

Never underestimate the effects of a good table runner. They give a set table that finished look that brings the whole meal—and the whole family—together. Use the Fall Leaf Table Runner and Napkin Rings to give your dining room a warm autumnal touch.

 

Fall Garland

Decorate … the ceiling!

A homemade garland is so simple to make and looks so beautiful strung over a doorway or along the ceiling. This DIY Fall Leaf Garland from  Julie Ann Art  will brighten up absolutely any space.

 

 

Five Unexpected Fall Craft Ideas

Decorate … the plate!

These wonderful Decorative Homemade Tabletop Fall Pumpkins are understated, but so classic. They’re the kind of decoration that draw the eye without overpowering the rest of the room. They take no time at all to make and look wonderful in almost any space—on a table, a shelf, a mantel, even a front stoop! You can’t go wrong with this adorable pumpkin decorating idea.

BONUS!

Tailor Scissors 9"Until October 28th you can enter our AllFreeSewing and Fishs Eddy Giveaway! Win a pair of Tailor Scissors 9″ to create gorgeous, unexpected fall crafts with clean, straight lines. Read the review and enter here!

 

 

What’s the most unique fall decoration you’ve ever seen (or made)?

Craftwell is Cutting Down the Competition

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Attention scrapbookers!  Need new scrapbook layout ideas?  Want to save some money by making your own embellishments for pages, cards, and more?  Well, head on down to your local craft store and pick up Craftwell’s cutting edge eCraft electronic cutting machine!  If you’re one of the lucky ones who owns an eCraft machine, you’re in for a treat.  Craftwell has just released an eBook of crafts that you can do with the new eCraft machine…and best of all, it’s FREE!  Just when you thought the season of gifts and giving was nearing its end…

eCraft Creations:  Project Ideas for All Occasions—From Paper to Fabric is filled with tons of paper crafts, fabric crafts, and more…all using the eCraft machine.   Inside this free eBook, you’ll find beautiful paper luminaries to help set the mood for your next dinner party, great ideas for teacher gifts, tons of cards, tee shirt patterns, pillows, and so much more!

One of my favorite crafts in eCraft Creations:  Project Ideas for All Occasions is this stunning Vibrant Paper Wreath.  It makes me long for spring!  Plus, these flowers would look great on almost anything, including frames, scrapbooks, and even hair accessories!

That’s the great thing about this eBook from Craftwell…it’s filled with inspirational ideas.  As I was reading through it, I was inspired to create all kinds of things using my eCraft machine.  I may never have to buy a gift again!

This revolutionary die cut machine is doing wonders for crafters of all mediums…improving everything from paper crafts to fabric crafts, helping everyone from card designers to dress designers.  This die cutting machine has already improved the lives of thousands of crafty people…so if you don’t have one, you better run out and grab one soon!

If you’re interested in exploring all the awesome crafts you can make with the eCraft die cutting machine, download eCraft Creations:  Project Ideas for All Occasions for free today!

 

Did Santa bring you an eCraft machine this year?  What projects are you excited to try?

How to: Make One Hour Valentine Cards with Yarn

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Are you participating in the FaveCrafts Valentine’s Day swap?  I know I am!  I absolutely love making homemade Valentine’s Day cards.  Since we still have until February 11 to make and mail our cards, I thought I would provide some inspiration.  Have you ever made cards using leftover paper and yarn?  Making homemade cards is a great way to clear out that ever-growing yarn and paper stash.  I know I’m not the only one who is prone to hoarding. 😀

Now on with the project!  Here’s a simple card that can be made in an hour or less!  Feel free to get the kids involved – there’s nothing like making cards for people you care about, with other people you care about!

Materials:

  • 1 glue stick or your favorite kind of liquid stitch glue
  • leftover yarn scraps
  • card stock, any color or design of choice
  • pencil
  • scissors
  • paper punch

Instructions:

  1. Choose the main paper for your card.  I decided to use some pink-and-red glittery paper from Hobby Lobby for mine.  The camera doesn’t do it justice!  Now, bend your card in half.
  2. Once you’re happy with your paper choice, cut out a simple heart template.  I used one from online, but you can easily trace and cut your own by hand.
  3. Trace your heart template over some decorative paper that complements the main part of the card and cut it out.  glue your heart shape directly in the middle of the card so it looks like this:
  4. Grab your hole punch and punch a few holes along the outside of the heart shape.  It should look something like this:
  5. Take about a 7 -inch piece of yarn and weave it in and out of the holes.  Take an extra 3-inch piece and  tie a small bow.  Glue or tie this bow to the top of the heart like this:

 

And there you have it!  An easy and cute card for Valentine’s Day! What kinds of cards are you planning on making?




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