Get Organized: 20 Unique Storage Solutions

January 20, 2016 by FaveCrafts

If you are anything like me, your home is probably just a wee bit cluttered—to say the least. Maybe it’s hard for you to throw things away because they have sentimental value, or maybe your home just lacks the proper storage to put things away in. Either way, things are starting to pile up, and you need some DIY storage ideas. Look no further—we’ve got you covered. With this list of 20 Unique Storage Solutions, you can learn some great strategies for craft room storage to help you organize all of your crafting supplies. These DIY ideas are the ultimate storage solutions for anyone who loves to craft.

Craft Storage
First things first, you might as well start with your craft room. With all of the different materials you’ve acquired over the years for various projects, it’s most likely that that’s the disaster zone of your home. Put a dent in the clutter with these craft room storage solutions.

1. Gold-Dipped DIY Organizer
2. Knick Knack Cabinet
3. 15-Minute Recycled Desk Organizer
4. Storage Station with PVC Cubbies
5. Recycled Milk Carton Stationery Organizer
6. Fresh Filing Cabinet Makeover
7. Refashioned Cardboard Storage Bins

Kitchen Storage
You can never have too much storage space in a kitchen. Especially if you have a small kitchen, storing all of your supplies can become a huge challenge. Taking advantage of wall space is a great way to make a small space seem bigger, making DIY wall storage projects perfect when learning how to organize your kitchen.

8. Upcycled Bookcase Coffee Station
9. Radical Repurposed Door Organizer
10. Chalk Paint Pantry Jars
11. Open Shelving Kitchen Pantry
12. 15-Minute Kitchen Canister
13. Rolling Pantry DIY Kitchen Storage
14. Create a Functional Pantry

Miscellaneous Storage Solutions
If after organizing both your craft room and kitchen, your house is still an unorganized mess, try out these other DIY organization ideas. Maybe your kids aren’t very good about putting their toys away, or maybe your files are piling up in your office. From playroom storage bins to office storage cabinets, we’ve got the convenient storage solutions to help.

15. Children’s Numbered Bookcase
16. DIY Organization Board
17. DIY Vintage Window Frame Organizer
18. Framed Burlap Earring Organizer
19. Personalized DIY Desk Accessories
20. Unexpected DIY Bathroom Rack

Which room in your home needs the most organizing?

20 Recycled Crafts with Wine Bottles

January 15, 2016 by FaveCrafts

If your family is anything like mine, then you probably drink tons of wine whenever you get together. By the end of the night after a big party, you may have lots of empty wine bottles that you’ll just end up throwing in the recycling. Rather than letting all of those empty wine bottles go to waste, use them to make recycled wine bottle crafts. You can make all sorts of fun things with recycled wine bottles, such as chandeliers, vases, candle holders, and even decorative olive oil dispensers. Don’t throw away that cork either; you can use them to make all sorts of wine cork crafts for your home. This collection of 20 Recycled Crafts with Wine Bottles will leave your home looking like a gorgeously rustic vineyard.

Wine Bottle Crafts

Wine bottle crafts are a rite of passage for every wine lover. When you get to the point of not only drinking your favorite wine, but also decorating your home with the beautiful bottles it comes in, that’s when you know you’re a real wine connoisseur. Recycled crafts with wine bottles are great because they have the inexpensive quality of all recycled crafts, but they look so classy and elegant that one might think you had bought them from an expensive home decor store.

Wine Cork Crafts

Looking for more ways to use old wine bottles? Check out these collections:

What’s your favorite way to decorate with wine bottles?

“Cowl” us Crazy! 12 Knit and Crochet Patterns

October 5, 2015 by AllFreeCrochet

Just “cowl” us crazy! It’s that time to start making your winter accessories. It’s never too early to start because you want to be prepared for the cold winter weather with all the cozy accessories to keep you warm. One of our favorite cold weather accessories is a warm cowl. Whether you knit or crochet (or both!), these are the latest free patterns you have to see.

Browse this collection of cowl patterns, and you might discover a new favorite crochet cowl pattern or knitting pattern. Long story short, after you make yourself one of these beautiful patterns, you’ll be wanting to make some more! Stitch up any of these patterns as the perfect DIY gifts for the holidays. They’re so much more special and unique than what you can buy in stores and everyone can always use a new cowl.

In the fall, pair these cowls with your favorite top or light sweater to fight off the chill. Then, when winter comes along, pair them with your most cozy sweater and stay warm all season long. Create one of these knit or easy crochet patterns in the color of the season: marsala. Whether it’s a rich plum or deep burgundy hue, it’s sure to make a statement!

“Cowl” us Crazy! 12 Knit and Crochet Patterns

Free Knitting Patterns

Winter Seeds Cowl

Woodland Nightfall Knit Snood

Lilac Dream Knit Cowl

Sparkle Lacy Knit Cowl

Free Crochet Patterns

Kiss Me At Midnight Cowl

Back to Scotland Crochet Cowl

Diamond Crochet Cowl

All Grown Up Crochet Cowl

One Skein Wonders

Purple Passion Knit Cowl Pattern

Crooked Creek Cowl

Plum Easy Crochet Cowl

Chunky Crochet Cowl

What color yarn will you use to make your cowl?

13 Vintage Christmas Crafts

September 25, 2015 by FaveCrafts

Are you like us and you have a love for anything vintage? These type of items always seem to bring back the memories of good times and of our loved ones. If you’ve got a flare for the vintage, then these are the the Christmas craft ideas for you!

Christmas crafts come in all varieties and sizes. From decorating the tree to making handmade ornaments or even DIY gifts, the holiday season is the perfect opportunity to get crafting. We love vintage Christmas crafts because not only do they remind us of times past, but they’re also timeless! No matter what, your vintage crafts will never go out of style. You’ll be able to use your DIY Christmas decorations year after year!

Everyone will be wondering how you made your own Crafty Coca Cola Advent Calendar or those Old School Christmas Crackers that are both beautiful and fun. You can keep your DIY Christmas decorations as classic as can be with some Vintage Dried Citrus Ornaments and add the finishing touch to your tree with a Granny Tree Skirt. Also, you can get that thrifty, vintage-look with this Thrifty Vintage Red Sled and Grandma’s Pearls DIY Wreath. All these Christmas crafts will have you and your home in the holiday spirit in no time! All your guests and friends will be impressed with your festive crafting skills. They’ll definitely be asking you to make them some homemade Christmas decor as well!

13 Vintage Christmas Crafts

Looking for more vintage Christmas crafts to soothe your nostalgia?

If you love retro Christmas ideas, be sure to check out our collection of cozy ideas your grandma would love. 29 Traditional Vintage Christmas Crafts has vintage craft ideas for just about every decade. Whether you are looking for a sled right out of Little House on the Prairie or hippy dippy holiday printables, there’s a Christmas craft idea you’re going to love in this collection.

What’s your favorite, classic Christmas movie?

The BEST Holiday Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

September 21, 2015 by FaveCrafts

Save those toilet paper rolls! You won’t want to toss them away and miss out on some awesome craft projects. Toilet paper roll crafts are great projects for kids for so many reasons. To start off, they’re cheap! These crafts with toilet paper rolls are the best way to use a common household item that everyone just throws away. Instead, put them to use as fun toilet paper roll crafts for kids. You won’t regret it. If their budget-friendly aspect doesn’t get to you, then the fact that they’re super easy might. They make great crafts for all ages.

Your kids will be mesmerized when they see what they can transform this common household item into with just a few easy steps. Considered to be “garbage”, toilet paper rolls make great crafts for any season. We’ve put together a list of fall and Thanksgiving crafts for kids, so your little ones can add their own special touch to your home’s decor. They’ll be so proud to show off their crafty creations.

What’s more, we’ve included fun Halloween crafts for kids and some Christmas craft ideas too! Your kids will be amazed at all the favorite seasonal characters they can create. They can create anything from scary, yet Goofy Gouls to Toilet Paper Roll Star Ornaments for decorating the tree. Encourage your kids to get creative by putting their own twist on these crafts. Let their imaginations run wild and they’ll be so excited for the holiday season.

The BEST Holiday Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

Fall and Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Toilet Tube Turkeys

Toilet Tube Hooty Owls

Burlap Toilet Roll Turkey

DIY Paper Roll Pumpkins

Cardboard Tube Pilgrims and Indians

Halloween Crafts for Kids

Hanging Toilet Paper Roll Bats

Goofy Toilet Roll Ghouls

Toilet Paper Roll Bat Buddies

Toilet Roll Pumpkins and Skulls

Trick or Treat Owl

Christmas Craft Ideas

Toilet Tube Christmas Wreath

Easy Toilet Tube Star Ornaments

Toilet Roll Snowman

Toilet Paper Roll Reindeer Ornaments

Precious Polar Bear Paper Roll Craft

Toilet Paper Roll Star Ornaments

If you like these toilet paper roll crafts, be sure to check out our collection of Brown Paper Bag Crafts! They’re great for crafting on a budget or creating an art curriculum for your classroom.

What’s your favorite toilet paper roll craft?

Plan Ahead: 14 DIY Fall and Winter Wedding Centerpieces

July 30, 2015 by FaveCrafts

Spring and summer are the two biggest seasons for weddings. My sister just got married about three weeks ago, so I know how much planning she had to do in an abnormal amount of time in advance, just to make sure she got everything done before the rush for all the other summer weddings went through. Her maid of honor had the bachelorette party planned and booked about three months ahead, all without a wedding guide or planner. Summer in Missouri is relatively safe weather wise, except for this year when the entire Midwest is practically drowning. Luckily, it was a humid, sunny day, so the worst that happened was that our heels would sink into the mud. We had no problem finding colors and wedding crafts for the summer, but that got me thinking. If most wedding dates are in the spring and summer, what about those fall and winter weddings?

DIY Fall and Winter Wedding Centerpieces

It kind of breaks my heart because I would love to have a fall wedding and they seem so under-appreciated. It’s a little cooler outside, so the guys aren’t dying in their tux’s. If you choose to wear satin, then you won’t be suffocating either. If you choose real flowers for pretty bouquets, then they won’t wilt as fast from the heat, and color schemes are a lot more versatile. A huge theme is doing a palette of colors. For instance, I would like to have gray bridesmaid dresses, but have slate blue, lavender, plum, and white throughout all of my DIY decorations. It really is much cheaper to make the little items all by yourself. If you get ahead (like the moment you get engaged), and plan out the items that you are going to craft, it saves a heap. Not to mention the swap and shops that are all over Facebook. That’s how my sister got all of her table decorations! Glass vases from swap and shop, fake flowers from a bulk website (these were the first craft done), and silver ribbon on clearance at my local craft store.

Anyway, I feel like the fall and winter weddings need a little love. They’re just such beautiful seasons of the year. These are some inspiring DIY wedding ideas for the guest tables and the head table. Obviously you can tailor them to your theme and your colors, but I think these wedding centerpieces are just to die for.