FaveCrafts

1000s of free craft projects, home decor ideas and DIY tips

Link Love: Chevron Crafts

by

Chevron is one trend that just won’t go away … and there’s nothing wrong with that! Those little squiggles seem to be popping up everywhere – from clothing designs to decor motifs. You can also add chevrons to knit and crochet patterns for added texture and dimension.  This is a simple design that anyone can replicate on their own, making it a fantastic choice for beginning crafters.

I like chevron because it can be seamlessly added to almost any craft project. I have a ton of bobby pins lying around, so DIY Bobby Pin Earrings seem like the perfect craft. You can add a chevron design using acrylic paint or nail polish – talk about an easy jewelry craft! I also love the look of Neon Chevron Cards. Why spend money on generic greetings when you can make these bright and sunny cards? You won’t believe how easy it is to create the intricate designs featured on each of these cards. If you’re more comfortable with a crochet hook, never fear – there are plenty of ways to add chevrons to your favorite crochet projects. Start working on a Crochet Chevron Table Setting now so you can use the pieces all winter long. Knitters, don’t think we forgot about you! A Chevron Scarf is a beginner friendly pattern that makes a great gift for the holiday season!

Chevrons have never been more popular, so now is the time to get in on the trend! Experiment with colors and sizes – you can’t go wrong with this simple yet striking design.

  1. Chevron Paper Garland from My Sister’s Suitcase
  2. Gold Placemat from Ruffled
  3. Chevron Glitter Vanity Tray from Craft A Doodle Do
  4. Mixed Metal Chevron Necklace from Erin Siegel Jewelry
  5. T-Shirt Chevron Pocket Update from A Bird’s Leap
  6. Gold Chevron Vase from Le Zoe Musings
  7. Party Bags from Pointless Pretty Things
  8. Inspiration Board from This Is Happiness
  9. Ombre Chevron from A Geek In Glasses

Link Love: Pumped Up Kicks

by

Bye, bye boots! I am officially ready to retire my winter kicks and pull my sneakers out from the back of my closet. However, nothing ruins the excitement associated with spring clothing quite like the realization that your wardrobe is, well, boring. Luckily, there are so many ways to refashion a pair of plain sneakers and create a colorful, eye-catching pair of shoes that will last all season long. Whether you’re rocking a pair of lace ups or prefer some slip-ons, there are so many simple crafts to try. This is a great way to save money – no need to hit the shoe store when you have these craft projects at your disposal!

A lightweight pair of sneakers can be a great wardrobe staple during the spring. Create your own pair of Upcycled Vans – you only need two fabric paint colors to change the look of your shoes. Not a fan of black and white? Colorful Upcycled Sneakers are loud, proud and so much fun to wear. Best of all, these sneakers will get you in the mood to work up a sweat! Toms shoes a great accessory for the season and you can easily customize them with a few inexpensive supplies. Tutorials for Over the Rainbow Shoes and Simple Shoe Makeover will help you get started and think outside the box.

Unleash your creativity and add doodles, symbols and more to a plain pair of tennis shoes. Your one-of-a-kind creation is sure to get you noticed all season long.

  1. Spring Time Sneakers from A Lion’s Nest
  2. Miu Miu Inspired Glitter Sneakers from Love Maegen
  3. Aztec Inspired Shoes from C.R.A.F.T.
  4. Mystic Shoe from The Daily Telecraft
  5. Polka Dots Sneakers from Born In Eighty Two
  6. Altered Art Shoes from Robayre
  7. Tribal Tennies from Dream a Little Bigger
  8. Floral Canvas Shoes from Henry Happened
  9. Chevron Shoes from Time for Tea Beads

3 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs: Switch It Up This Year

by

This post is brought to you by Latrice Murphy from Any Occasion.

 

Hey there, FaveCrafters! I’m happy to be back on the FaveCrafts Blog today to share a super quick Easter decor tutorial. I have three ways to create Easter eggs using supplies you probably already have in your craft studio.

 

Materials:

  • Paper Mache eggs
  • Mod Podge
  • Glitter
  • Washi tapes in various colors
  • Scraps of patterned paper
  • Mason Jar
  • Paper shreds
  • Shimmer Mists
  • Hot glue gun

Washi Tape Egg


This first egg is the easiest. You grab your Washi Tape collection and just add small strips to the egg. Once totally covered cover it with Mod Podge to secure it for years  to come.

Glittered Egg


This one is pretty easy too, but I’m going with a new trend this time – GOLD! It has made a serious comeback in the fashion industry and paper crafting. I’m not usually a fan of gold, but seeing it mixed with color has turned me. Start by liberally covering your paper mache egg with Mod Podge. Next, pour some course glitter in a bowl and toss your egg in and roll it around. Let it dry completely before adding it to your decor. You could also go back over the egg with Mod Podge to secure the glitter, but it’s kind of messy so I left mine as is.

Decoupage Egg


Lastly, we have the artsy egg. I love decoupage art because you can play with layering. I grabbed some of  my spring scrap paper and tore it into little pieces. I also tore up a piece of vintage book paper. I then did the same step as the Washi Tape egg. I added Mod Podge first and then smoothed the paper pieces on and in the end went over the entire thing with Mod Podge to secure it all.

It only took me about 1 hr to make 12 different eggs and to get them into the jars. Visit my blog to learn how to make the jars.

More Great Easter Egg Decorating Ideas on FaveCrafts:

AllFreeHolidayCraftsGiveaway: Martha Stewart Glitter Set

by

When it comes to crafting with glitter, one of the very best, go-to lines is the Martha Stewart collection. When you’re crafting with EK Success Brands’ Martha Stewart glitter set, you’re covered. Every crafter searches for a type of glitter that is easy to work with, and still has a great sparkle and hue. This is what you will find when you use this Martha Stewart Glitter Set, it is versatile and easy to manipulate. The Martha Stewart Glitter Set contains 24 vials of extra fine glitter, which all come in a different color. These bright and cheerful tones will give any project you’re working some extra glitz and glam.
Martha Stewart Glitter Set

Add some sparkle and shine to your life with this high-quality glitter. This particular Martha Stewart Glitter Set is called the Rich Essentials Kit. The colors that are featured in this kit are an assortment of bright and vibrant hues. One of the best things about this slitter kit is its versatility, you could honestly use it to decorate any project that you can imagine. When your glitter is as easy to work with as this Martha Stewart Glitter Set, the craft possibilities are endless.
Martha Stewart Glitter Set
From dark and light blues, purples, and greens to florescent and bold whites, silvers, and golds, each color is perfect for a different occasion or project. Including 24 different colored glitter vials, this set will keep your glitter stash full and varied for quite some time. The glitter is ultra-fine and offers a lot of light reflection, making it shimmer and shine more than other glitters similar to it. With this high-quality glitter set, crafting with fine glitter has never been easier. The color and quality of the glitter you will receive in the Martha Stewart Glitter Set is not only impressive, but also simple to work with.

AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com is giving away a Martha Stewart Glitter Set  to one lucky winner. You could win!

Learn more and enter to win here.

Contest ends February 12, 2013. You can enter once daily, so return often to improve your chances of winning!

Link Love: Heart Crafts for Valentine’s Day

by

Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While I don’t have a special someone, I still love Valentine’s Day. In fact, every year I draw a heart around the date on my calendar. To me, Valentine’s Day is a time to show you care. It’s also a chance to decorate and eat a ton of delicious candy. What could be better?

There are plenty of projects that can satisfy your creativity before and after Valentine’s Day. A Wired Heart is a fun, unexpected project that can be displayed all year. Since Valentine’s Day occurs during a chilly season, you might want a taste of the outdoors. A Valentine’s Day Topiary allows you to celebrate without heading into the cold. Hearts are the true symbol of Valentine’s Day, but they can used in art projects all year long. A Chic Decorative Heart looks great in any room of the house.

You don’t have to go crazy with red and pink supplies to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In fact, simply making crafts in the shape of hearts can be a fun and easy way to decorate. Best of all, when you think outside the box and use unexpected materials and colors, your crafts become much more practical. You can wear sparkly heart-shaped shoe clips or use a heart-shaped coin wallet all year long.

  1. Paper Valentine Candy Filled Hearts from In My Own Style
  2. Paper Heart Ornaments from Morning Creativity
  3. DIY Glitter Heart Art from Ellinee
  4. Valentine Wreath from Design Improvised
  5. Hand Warmers Valentine Heart from Petit Elefant
  6. Leather Heart Coin Purse from Fabric Paper Glue
  7. Tiny Crocheted Hearts from The Party Artisan
  8. Heart Hair Clip from At the Picket Fence
  9. Hanging Heart Decoration from Isobel Higley

4 New Chalk Paint Projects! Cool2Craft TV

by

Chalkboard 1-14-13 Cool2Craft TV

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is sharing new chalkboard ideas! Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, and Savannah Starr for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi is crafting a Polka Dot Chalkboard Frame, Candace is creating a Chalkboard Message Board, Tiffany is making a Personalized Chalkboard Sign and Savannah is sharing Chalk Paint High Heels.

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 14, 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!

 

5 Glitter & Sparkle Craft Projects! Cool2Craft TV

by

Cool2Craft TV - Sparkle & Glitter 5 up

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is celebrating with sparkle and glitter! Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, Lisa Fulmer and Savannah Starr for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi is crafting Glitter Purse Earrings, Candace is making Sparkle & Glitter Paper Earrings, Tiffany is creating Glittered Advent Boxes, Savannah is having fun with Glittered Pears and Lisa is stamping, sparkling and glittering a Pear 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. Mention this FaveCrafts post in our live chat box for your chance to win Aleene’s Tacky Glue.

See you Monday November 26, 2012 – 9 am Pacific/10 am Mountain/11 am Central/noon Eastern. If you can’t chat with us on Mondays stop by anytime 24/7 to watch the show on Livestream.

 

Link Love: Glitter Crafts

by

No other topic can divide a group of crafters quite like glitter. Some people love it and use it as often as possible, while others consider it “the herpes of crafting” (the originator of this quote will remain anonymous). Whether you love it or hate it, glitter seems to be the great equalizer in the craft world. Anyone can go out and buy some, and you can use it for both basic and complicated crafts. Lately, it seems glitter is everywhere – it’s used to upcycle old clothes, update thrift store finds or even decorate rocks. You can find glitter crafts for Halloween, Christmas, Easter and everything in between.

Add a little sparkle and fun to your life with glitter. It adds a whimsical, girly touch to even the more basic crafts. If you’re new to crafting, start by upcycling an item you already have and simply add a little glitter here and there. To create Party Glitter Pumps, you only need a pair of shoes and some gold Glitter Blast. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can create your own Glitter and Rhinestone Rings and sprinkle loose glitter onto a Cool2Cast mold.

If you can’t get enough of these projects, be sure to check out 15 Crafts that Shimmer, Glitter, and Sparkle. This crafty collection is filled with crafts you can wear and display.

Whether you like it or not, glitter isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, it seems that glitter crafts will continue to get more and more popular.

 

 

  1. Festive Glittering Clothespins from Valley & Co.
  2. Glitter Striped Top from A Splendid Assemblage
  3. DIY Glitter Cupcake Stand from The Sweetest Occasion
  4. Acid Zombie Banner from Let’s Go Sunning
  5. Glitter Trays from Paper & Cakery
  6. Glitter Paper Weight/Vase Fillers from La Vie en Rose
  7. DIY Heart Jumper from Tulle & Trinkets
  8. Glitter Slime from The 36th Avenue
  9. Origami Glitter Cranes from Zakka Life

 

Glitter: love it or hate it?

Rhinestone Spider Applique, Glitter Snake Barrettes and more on Cool2Craft TV

by

Cool2Craft Happy Halloween

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

EcoHeidi is showing how to Make Your Own Repositionable Spider Applique,  Tiffany is styling a Halloween tabletopper with Glitter Blocks and Wiggle Eyes Tree, Candace is making a Steampunk Bat necklace and Savannah Starr is glittering up some slithery snake barrettes!

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 October 15, 2012 – 9 am Pacific/11 am Central/noon Eastern.

 

This Week on Cool2Craft TV – Beautiful Butterflies

by

Beautiful Butterflies - Cool2Craft TV

This week, the Cool2Craft design team is sharing a beautiful collection of butterflies! Watch your favorite crafters create super cool projects and join in the live on-line chat. Join EcoHeidi Borchers, Tiffany Windsor, Candace Jedrowicz, Linda Peterson, and Savannah Starr for this week’s online episode.

EcoHeidi is sharing the Look of Metal with Foil technique, Tiffany is crafting a Butterfly Garden Tablescape, Candace is making a Glittery Fabric Beaded Butterfly Pin, Savannah is creating a Burnt Brown Bag Butterfly and Linda  is crafting a Bent Wire Butterfly Pendant.

It’s easy to watch the Cool2Craft TV Channel right from your computer. Monday July 16, 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!

 

cool2craft on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free

Crochet

Jewelry

Knitting

Paper

Sewing

Thrifty