General Crafts Department
This general crafts department offers useful information for a wide variety of crafting projects that don’t fall under one of our other categories.
So, if you’re interested in crafts such as candlemaking, basketry, weaving, latch hook rugs, bead crafts, macramé, clay crafts, paper crafts, glass crafts, and flower crafts this is the place for you!
We offer project ideas, in addition to tips and hints, for different crafts on a weekly basis.
In addition, you can buy supplies for your projects through our online shopping store.
New Tutorials and Pages
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![Bee Bookmarks with Positive Messages - A Cricut Print & Cut Project]()
These bookmarks are easy to print and cut using a Cricut machine & cardstock. Paper bookmark features the honeycomb, a bee, and positive sayings.
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![DIY Penny Rug Heart Valentine Ornament with Woven Heart]()
Create a charming Valentine's Day penny rug ornament with this free penny rug pattern. Crafted with a unique woven heart that adds a nice touch to your decor.
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![How to Decorate a Graduation Cap]()
Learn how to make a creative graduation cap decorated with your own design. Use a design or quote that speaks to you and make a cute graduation cap.
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![How to Make a Braided Headband for an 18 inch Doll]()
Recycle plastic newspaper bags to braid a cute headband for an 18" doll.
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![How to make a Creative DIY Ribbon Hair Bow Holder]()
Make a beautiful barrette and hair clip holder made of pretty ribbons to keep bows and barrettes organized.
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![How to Make a DIY Ribbon Hair Bow for an 18-inch Doll]()
With a little patience and a few supplies, a beautiful DIY ribbon hair bow can be made for any 18" doll.
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![How to make an Easy Pom-pom Christmas Tree Wreath]()
Use pom poms and some of your yarn stash to make this fun tree wreath for the holidays.
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![MACRAME JEWELRY]()
Get creative with macramé cording of embroidery floss, hemp, or jute to make fun jewelry to wear or give as gifts.
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![Resin Craft Tutorial]()
Create resin epoxy crafts like one-of-a-kind jewelry, coasters, trays, keychains, art panels and molded objects. Don't be intimidated! Jump right in!
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![Sewing Machine Card Project with Cricut]()
Make your own greeting cards with a Cricut cutting machine and a design from Furrows & Feathers Etsy Shop
Trending this Week
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![MACRAME PROJECTS]()
Here you will find 50 free macramé projects for beginners to advanced crafters.
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![How to make a No-Sew 3D Fabric Snowflake]()
These 3D fabric snowflakes are wonderful fabric Christmas ornaments. This tutorial shows how to make a no-sew snowflake decoration out of fabric.
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![How to Propagate Geraniums from Cuttings]()
Never Buy Another Geraniums plant for your garden. Learn How to propagate geraniums from cuttings and keep them growing all winter.
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![DIY Crinkle Tag Toy for Baby]()
Tag toys are popular baby toys. Learn how to sew a fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
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![How to Tie a Flat Bow Tutorial with One Sided Ribbon]()
How to tie a flat bow with one sided ribbon so the pattern shows on the front.
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![QUILLING]()
Enjoy the lovely art of quilling? Find many free paper quilling ideas and patterns to create quilled cards, jewelry, bookmarks, and other creative quilling projects.
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![T-Shirt Quilt Series - How to make a T-Shirt Quilt]()
How to make a T-shirt quilt.
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![MACRAME PLANT HANGERS]()
Garner ideas and tutorials for macrame plant hanger projects that would great in outdoor and indoor gardens. Macrame hangers are easy and quick to make and are lovely additions to the home.
New Stuff
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The Candle Wax Calculator helps you determine the exact amount of wax needed for your candles.
From
Candles Molds
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Here is a calculator that will allow you to find a very close estimate of the total burn time of a candle.
From
Candles Molds
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How to make container candles.
From
Lone Star Candle Supply
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Numerous examples of fingerloop braiding.
From
Þóra Home Page
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Make a fun 'Give Thanks' wreath for Thanksgiving. This wreath yarn wrapped and decorated with crochet pumpkins.
From
Julie Measures
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Tapers are the oldest form of candles. Learn how to make them.
From
Lehman's Blog
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In this brief article, learn the basics of organic gardening.
From
The Spruce
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Here are some storage ideas for Perler beads.
From
Krysanthe
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Weave notes and video on Soumak Weaving technique.
From
The Weaving Loom
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Simply fill in the boxes to calculate the amount of warp and weft yarn needed for a project.
From
Poff Studio