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.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![30+ Mother's Day Craft Ideas]()
Find many gifts to make for Mom this Mother's Day! We have craft gifts for all ages. There are many easy projects to make as gifts!
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![Chris' Summer Garden Tour]()
Summer has begun. Let's take a tour around Chris' garden and see what it looks like.
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![DIY Plastic Plant Labels and Markers]()
Labeling Plants is Important! Learn how to make your own plant labels for seed starting of herbs and veggies by recycling milk jugs.
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![Greeting Card Wreath - How to Recycle Greeting Cards]()
This cute holiday wreath is a great way to recycle old Christmas cards.
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![How to Tie Up Tomato Plants]()
Staking and tying up tomato plants is essential for good health and a productive crop. Learn more about tying up tomatoes.
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![Learn how we use Newspaper in our Flower beds to Prevent Weeds]()
Newspaper is superior to using landscape fabric to prevent weeds in your flower beds and garden. Learn how we use it!
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![Learn to Repair Holes in Bird & Insect Garden Netting]()
Outdoor bird or insect garden netting will form holes over time. Learn how to patch these holes so you can keep using the netting year after year.
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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!
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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![The Modern Homestead Garden]()
Gary PilarchikGrowing Self-sufficiency in Any Size Backyard!
With the guidance found in this book, you’ll move at your own pace, learn, share, and enjoy the journey as you slowly transform your home into an edible landscape.
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![Decorating Digest: Craft & Home Projects (Magazine)]()
This magazine offers room design and home furnishing ideas and easy-to-make craft projects to assist the reader in decorating and beautifying the home.
Free Items of the Week
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![Coffee Filter Tree]()
This tutorial walks you through the steps to make a coffee filter Christmas tree. It's a stunning project that is so easy and affordable!
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Joann
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This DIY leather ornament fits right in with the modern farmhouse home decor style and is such a great budget-friendly Christmas craft!
From
Making Manzanita
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![Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornament]()
With this tutorial, you can upcycle scrabble tiles into inspirational tree ornaments.
From
Sum of Their Stories
New Stuff
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Beer makes for a great addition in compost and can also be used in a variety of ways on your lawn and garden.
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Balcony Garden Web
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Learn how to use beer for composting, pest control and more.
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Green House Today
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North Dakota State University has lots of fruits and vegetable food preparation articles for you to enjoy along with receipes.
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North Dakota State University
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How to use the vegetables after they get picked and need to be eaten.
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The Seasonal Homestead
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Here's how to put your garden to good use in the kitchen.
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Cuisine at Home
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This site shows step by step photo instructions on how to make a beautiful macrame crown knot using four or more groups of cords.
From
tses Home Page
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How to start an organic garden in 9 easy steps.
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Good Housekeeping
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In this brief article, learn the basics of organic gardening.
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The Spruce
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If you are new to gardening and want to garden organically, here is a complete helpful guide.
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The Home and Homestead
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Tutorials on how to use natural, organic gardening methods to grow the freshest food in your own garden
From
Mother Earth News