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 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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![Nine Patch Bookmark With Plastic Canvas Pattern]()
Create a charming nine patch bookmark with our free plastic canvas pattern and video tutorial. Perfect for scrap-busting! Quick, easy, and fun to make!
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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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![Rug Making - Braided Rug]()
Learn how to make a braided rug using various textiles such as t-shirt yarn, scrap fabric, recycled linens or even plarn, which is plastic bags woven into yarn pieces!
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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
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![Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern]()
Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
Trending this Week
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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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![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 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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![How to Sew a Scrappy Christmas Tree Ornament]()
How to Sew a Scrappy Christmas Tree Ornament by Strip-piecing Fabric together.
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![MACRAME PROJECTS]()
Here you will find 50 free macramé projects for beginners to advanced crafters.
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![ANGEL CRAFTS]()
Here are some awesome angel crafts! Use them for your home decor or make the beautiful Christmas angel crafts for the holidays.
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![DIY Stacked Christmas Tree Ornament]()
A cute felt Christmas Tree Ornament will add a festive touch to the tree. Learn how to make a stacked Christmas Tree ornament with this tutorial.
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![Mini Felt Christmas Wreath Ornament]()
Homemade felt Christmas decorations are cool and unique holiday decorations. Make this felt Christmas wreath with the kids to add to the tree.
Free Items of the Week
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This Felt Advent Calendar is super easy to make and can be used over and over again for years.
From
Skip to My Lou
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For a fun winter project, you can make felt ice skates using dollar store supplies and this free pattern.
From
Single Girls DIY
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Get the free downloadable penguin templates to make a penguin family to hang on the Christmas tree.
From
Single Girls DIY
New Stuff
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Basket weaving is a great hobby that can add charm to your house. This link outlines the basic things you need to get started.
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Hub Pages
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How to add basket runners to the bottom of your basket.
From
Basket Makers Supply
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Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Commonly used in Macramé
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Hub Pages
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A quilling comb looks exactly like a wide-toothed hair pick with metal prongs. It is used for making paper coils.
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Hub Pages
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With this tutorial learn how to weave a pine needle basket.
From
Hub Pages
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Instructions on how to install pre-woven cane into the groove of a chair.
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Basket Makers Supply
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How to make the perfect scarf joint for the rim of a basket.
From
Basket Makers Supply
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Online Step-By-Step Shaker Tape Weaving Instructions for chairs, rockers or stools.
From
Basket Makers Supply
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Hickory bark, a traditional chair seating material, is beautiful and long-lasting. Learn how to weave a chair set with hickory bark.
From
Basket Makers Supply
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Learn to weave a chair seat with this tutorial.
Using flat reed is an inexpensive and strong chair seat and will last for years.
From
Basket Makers Supply