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10 Mason Jar Crafts and Handmade Gifts in a Jar

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Whether a glass jar once held peaches or pickles, there are tons of ways to make it new again. 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar shows you how to raid your recycling bin and turn glass jars into great gifts or decorative accents for your home. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, there’s a Mason jar craft to commemorate the occasion. From the middle of summer to the depths of winter, there are Mason jar crafts and homemade gifts in a jar that will get you into the spirit of the season. Let 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar teach you how to turn trash into treasure with these cute and clever projects.

10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar

Striped Summer Luminaries Brimming with Mason jar crafts for all occasions, 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar is your manual for crafting your way through the recycle bin. Short on time? No worries! For a last-minute present this holiday season, you can’t go wrong with a Mason jar gift. You can pull together portable party favors, too. What you use to fill each jar gift is up to you. Put lotion, emery boards, and nail polish in a jar to make an instant spa kit for your girlfriend. You can opt for a sweeter spin on a Mason jar craft and layer the dry ingredients for a batch of cookies in a glass jar. No matter what you choose, friends and family will appreciate your unique gift.

Quick and Easy Patriotic Mason Jar Once these beautifully-decorated jars have been emptied, people can use them for storage or decoration. Mason jar crafts combine fun and functionality.  Show your gratitude to a hostess, teacher, or neighbor without breaking the bank. A budget-friendly gift in a jar is an effortless and affordable way to express how much you appreciate the people in your life. You can also treat yourself with some of the home décor crafts in this eBook. Make votives that give your living room or backyard a warm, festive glow, or dress up your dining room table with one of these pretty Mason jar ideas. When it comes to crafting with glass jars, the possibilities are endless. Check out 10 Mason Jar Crafts: DIY Home Decor and Handmade Gifts in a Jar and get ready to impress your friends and family with your creativity all year long.



What’s your favorite way to re-purpose Mason Jars?

Top 100 Seasonal Crafts of 2013

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100 Seasonal Craft Ideas: Spring Crafts, Fall Crafts, and so Much MoreWe know you love holidays as much as us, so why not have all your favorites together on one great list? AllFreeHolidayCraft’s list of the top 100 seasonal craft ideas has everything that your heart desires! From Valentine’s Day to the Fourth of July and every season in between, this collection will have you covered through the entire year. Not only does this list offer you all of our top crafts from the past year, it also features a variety of your most-loved techniques. Whether you’re looking for a way to use up your leftover yarn or fabric, how to recycle old holiday cards, or  how to create the perfect party atmosphere, we’ve got you covered with this collection!



Winter Crafts
Finger Knit WreathStay warm and toasty by the fire while you make our top winter crafts of 2013. These cute and creative crafts for winter touch on all the top holiday ideas from the entire season!

Big Rice Krispie Kisses
3 Dollar Heart Frames
Valentine Snowflake Garland from Coffee Filters
Finger Knit Wreath





Spring Crafts
These pretty pastel ideas come in all shapes and sizes. From Easter crafts for spring to handmade wreaths and much, much, more, this list of our most popular crafts for spring will have you bouncing like a bunny from March through June.

The sizzlin’ seasonal sun has a lot of fun to offer, and these most-loved summer crafts only make it a more enjoyable season. Deck out your garden, hit up the beach with some DIY accessories, and add a nautical touch to your home.







Fall Crafts
Make your own leaf crafts, find our favorite pumpkin patterns and celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving, all with one handy collection. You’ll be sure to fall in love with these fall crafts, and autumn is always near!

Beginner Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial
Fall Fabric Scrap Wreath
Quick and Cool Crochet Leaves
Magical Fall Candles



What is your favorite season to craft for?

Countdown Calendars
LOVE PAPER CRAFTS? Enter to win a copy of Countdown Calendars from Stash Books! The deadline to enter is January 14, 2014 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Filled with full-color photographs and a wide variety of crafts, Countdown Calendars is the perfect resource to consult for any celebration.




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)?

Get Excited for Fall with 18 Free Jewelry Patterns

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Is anyone else feeling a little sour about summer ending? I mean, it seems I was just settling on my summer bracelet stack when suddenly September rolled in out of nowhere! Not cool, September…not cool. So how do we ease the sting of saying “sayonara” to summer? By making fabulous fall jewelry, of course! It’s time to trade in our cool blues and greens for rich reds and golds with these autumn-inspired DIY accessories. Hemp bracelets are so last season. Bust out your beads, wire, yarn, and chain, and get ready to make some fierce fall fashion jewelry.

Wrapped in Gold Earrings

One of the best things about the fall season is the changing leaves. Bring the beauty of the fall foliage into your accessories by making these Wrapped in Gold Earrings. With its rich russet beads and gleaming gold wire, this gorgeous wire-wrapping tutorial perfectly reflects the fall palette.

Woodsy Owl Necklace

The owl trend has been going strong for several seasons, so if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, why not start now with this Woodsy Owl Necklace? The adorable owl pendant and leafy charms paired with the brown, orange, and red color scheme make this a surefire fall fashion winner.

Fall Flowers Crochet Necklace

If a crochet hook is your crafty weapon of choice, you’ll fall in love with the Fall Flowers Crochet Necklace pattern. With a flower in each shade of the fall palette, tiered chains, and an asymmetrical design, there’s plenty to keep the eye engaged with this design.

Meteor Shower Bracelet

And if Halloween is your favorite part of fall (like me!), then you’ll cackle with delight at the Meteor Shower Bracelet. The black faceted beads and purple and orange bead clusters combine to make this one fun and festive bracelet pattern perfect for October or any time of year!

18 Fall Jewelry Patterns

 

Still feeling the sting of a too-short summer? Then check out our full collection of 18 Fall Jewelry Patterns and stir up some excitement and inspiration for next season! Now all you need is some apple cider and pumpkin pie, and you’ll be more than ready to say, “So long, summer!”

 

 

What’s your favorite fall hue for jewelry?

 

Get Ready for Stunning Summer-Inspired Quilt Patterns

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The grill is hot, the kids are home on vacation, and you’re in the mood for some summer inspiration for your next seasonal quilt project. Whether your favorite summer pastime is relaxing at the beach or working in your garden, the editors at FaveQuilts are pleased to present this selection of our favorite quilts with summer themes.

Sun Quilt Patterns

sunflower-table-topperCheery Sunshine PillowSunburst picnicblanket

 

 

 

What would summertime be without having fun in the sun? From joyful quilted table toppers to gloriously yellow and orange quilted blankets, you’ll be glad you checked out these three sunny quilted projects that are as bright and cheery as the balmy weather outside. If you want joyful and happy-colored quilted patterns, check out these sunny day quilted projects:

Sunshine Sunflower Table Topper

Cheery Sunshine Pillow

Sunburst Picnic Blanket

 

Beach Quilt Patterns

Drawstring Beach BagBeachy-Baby-Strip-Quilt-thGinormous Beach Bag

 

 

 

Entertain the kids by making these easy and vibrant beach-themed quilted projects. Whether you want to make a seasonal quilt pattern with cool ocean blues and little scrap quilt fish or you need a cute beach bag to store your sunblock in, beach quilt patterns are sure to be a major trend this season. If your favorite summertime hot spot is the beach, try these cute beachy patterns:

Charming Drawstring Beach Bag

Beachy Baby Strip Quilt

Ginormous Quilted Beach Bag

 

Quilted Picnic Baskets

Garden DistrictFarm-Fresh-Picnic-Quilt-thSummer Lovin' Picnic Quilt

 

 

 

Spend a few summer afternoons enjoying deliciously grilled burgers and hotdogs on your homemade summer-inspired picnic quilt. Friends and neighbors will be especially impressed by your handiwork and ingenuity when they see your patriotic picnic quilts or garden-inspired quilted blankets. While you’re hanging out with the kids on an afternoon picnic, you’ll enjoy the comfort and beauty of your own summer-themed picnic blanket. Some of these refreshing quilted blankets can even function as nifty wall quilts during the colder months. Do these quilt patterns sound appetizing? If so, check out these garden-inspired quilt patterns:

Garden District Picnic Blanket

Farm Fresh Picnic Quilt

Summer Lovin’ Picnic Quilt

 

Fourth of July Quilt Patterns

Patriotic-Pinwheel-Quilt-Runner-Tutorial-thPatriotic-Stars-QuiltAmerican-Flag-Wall-Hanging

 

 

 

Light up your Independence Day with these 4th of July quilts. From red, white, and blue wall hangings to table runners depicting America’s famous stars and stripes, each of these Fourth of July quilt patterns are sure to make this year’s firework show extra special! Show off your patriotism with these fun Fourth of July quilt projects:

Patriotic Pinwheel Quilt Runner

Patriotic Stars Quilt

American Flag Wall Hanging

 

Summer-themed quilts can be a fantastic project to take some personal time to enjoy your favorite hobby and a great way to commemorate this year’s summer for years to come. The great thing about these diverse seasonal quilt patterns is that they allow you to express your love of all things warm and summery through your preferred quilting techniques.

What kind of summer quilt pattern are you going to make this year?

Spring-ify Your Space with Silk Flowers

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

 

It’s finally spring here in Illinois and I’m excited to share the seasonal projects with you. My first craft idea was to dress up some lampshades that I’ve had for about six years. They were originally meant to be displayed in my daughter’s room, but we went in a different direction. Since IKEA has great prices, we decided to hold on to them until inspiration struck.

My daughter and I get to visit American Girl a couple times a year and have either tea or lunch there. Well, our first time in the cafe, I was totally floored by the decor. They had these giant lampshades covered in hot pink and black flowers. STUNNING, I tell you. I turned to her and said “We’re going to make something like this.” So here we go!

Materials:

  • Plain lampshades
  • Hot glue gun
  • Silk flowers

 

Instructions:

First off wipe down your lampshades with a damp cloth. Mine were a little dusty from being stored for a few years.

Next, move on to prepping your flowers. Pull each flower off the stem and snip the flower as flat as possible. This will make it easier when gluing them to the shade. You’ll end up with a giant pile of flowers.


All you do next is take your time adding about a quarter size of hot glue on the back of one flower at a time and holding it in place on the lampshade until it’s cooled enough to stay on its own. I did both shades this way and it took about an hour since you have to hold them for a few seconds. I ended up with a fun finished project.

These will finally get hung in her room. I haven’t decided whether to light them or not since the flower and glue would get hot. We may go with an LED bulb so the heat wouldn’t be an issue.

Happy spring wherever you are!

FaveCrafts 365 Creativity and the Seasons…

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Do the seasons effect your creativity? Do you think weather plays a role in when, how, or why you craft? This video takes a look at this train of thought. I tend to be the most creative during Spring and Fall. The colors of these seasons motivate and inspire me. How about you?

Learn how to use that spark of inspiration from the seasons and pack rat ideas, thoughts, and creativity for the off times during the year!

Some seasonal projects from FaveCrafts.com:

Spring is in the air with this sweet group of Spring Front Door Wreaths! Click HERE.

Summer is cool and breezy with this fun group of projects for Beach Totes. Click HERE.

Fall is such a colorful and spicy time of year, enjoy making this amazing set of dinnerware! Click HERE.

Old Man Winter will become an instant friend with this hot set of 15 winter ready knitting projects. Click HERE.

New Pattern Monday: Wishing for Spring

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As many of us around the country dig ourselves out of the snow,  I can’t help but look forward to spring time, when it will all melt away and the rebirth of all the outdoor greenery will occur. If you need help getting out of the winter rut, try crafting something that you’ll use in the spring time. It might help get your mind thinking forward, instead of focusing on the inches (or feet!) of snow that are piling up.

Here are a few new craft patterns that remind me of Spring:

Spring Wooden Tulips Sign

Two Button Cable Vest

Easy Applique Flowers

Felt Watering Can Magnets

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