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.
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![CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS]()
A list of over 80 DIY Christmas ornaments to make with these easy xmas crafts. There are easy angel ornaments to make, wine cork ornaments, quilted ornaments, beaded ornaments and so much more!
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![DIY Pet Bed: How to Sew a Bed with Sides for your Dog or Cat]()
Dogs and cats will love it when you learn to make your own pet bed in any size using recycled denim and fleece scraps.
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![FOOTBALL CRAFT IDEAS]()
Get ready for the Big Game with football crafts for adults to make. These blankets, coasters, table covers, and more will get your game on!
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![Free Crochet Wreath Ornament Pattern]()
This Christmas crochet ornament is a fun and easy free pattern to make. This free crochet wreath ornament pattern will be adorable as a gift or on your tree.
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![HANUKKAH DIY CRAFT IDEAS]()
Explore these wonderful and unique DIY Hanukkah crafts for adults to make to celebrate this festival of lights.
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![Heart Mug Rug Pattern Perfect for Valentine's Day]()
This fun Valentine snack mat is just the right size for a beverage and a snack. Celebrate Valentine's Day all year long with this cozy quilted mug rug!
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![Heart Ornament Perfect for Valentine's Day with Plastic Canvas]()
Learn how to make cute and unique plastic canvas heart Valentine's Day ornaments. Follow our easy tutorial and stitch your own heart using pre-cut canvas!
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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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![Make a Retro 80's Braided Ribbon Barrette]()
Create retro 80's braided ribbon barrettes with the helpful tutorial. Braids and beads on a barrette! And bring back the 80's.
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![St. Patrick's Day Feather Boa Wreath]()
This St. Patrick's Day, add some festive charm to your home decor with a fun, easy and budget-friendly DIY Feather Boa Wreath. Get our step-by-step tutorial!
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![Patriotic Farmhouse Rag Wreath]()
See how easy it is to make a patriotic rag wreath with our quick and easy step-by-step tutorial and video!
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![How to Drill a Drainage Hole in a Ceramic Flower Pot or Planter]()
You discovered the perfect ceramic flowerpot with no hole for drainage. If you can use a power drill, you can create a hole in the bottom of the pot.
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![How to make socks for your 18-inch doll from mittens]()
This video and photo tutorial will explain how to turn a pair of small mittens into socs to make socks for and 18-inch doll.
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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 Simple Button Bookmark]()
Learn how to make a super simple and cute button paper clip bookmark with this tutorial.
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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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![DIY Glass Garden Flowers Tutorial (Garden Art)]()
Glass garden art dish flowers are popping up in gardens everywhere. Learn to recycle vintage dishes into beautiful garden glass plate flowers.
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![Squirrel Proof Raised Garden Bed Covers for Tomato Plants]()
Do squirrels and other animals keep eating your garden vegetables? Make these garden bed covers for your garden beds and protect your veggies from the animals.
New Stuff
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Use the Basket Supply Calculator to make your own list of Basketry Supplies for a particular basket.
From
The Basket Maker's Catalog
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Hearts make up this fun quilt made with just five fat quarters (and a little bit of yardage).
From
Jedi Craft Girl
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These easy cinnamon pinecones use essential oils to make your home smell like the holidays. And, they make a festive centerpiece as well.
From
Confessions of an Over Worked Mom
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How to make floating candles.
From
Candle Science
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Choosing a soy wax.
From
Candle Science
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What is soy wax?
From
Candle Science
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A demonstration, in step-by-step detail, on how to create a spiral weave basket done with a 3-rod wale. All the techniques in this basket are very basic for making round baskets.
From
National Basketry
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Terms and definitions of candle making.
From
Candle Science
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These are super easy and would be fun for kids to help make!
From
Jedi Craft Girl
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How to make votive candles.
From
Candle Science