This month is the National month for Crafts, a great time to celebrate creation and creativity so why not give a chance to that old projects you started but haven’t finished yet or those fabulous kits you got but no time to work with them or even a new art you have in mind and would like to give it a try, I personally think, this crafting month is positively the excuse we all need to put hands on again.
For those who don’t make crafts, what better reason to start crafting? Crafting has many benefits; it can help reduce stress, it’s relaxing, bring families closer together, and you can learn new skills also!
Not sure what craft to try? Here are some creative ideas brought to my mind that might help:
CollageFind out how to make a collage and explore several inspirational collage projects you can create yourself.
Candle Making Instructions, techniques, information, ideas, projects, forums, message boards, classifieds, and a link directory.
Crocheting Free & Easy, how-to crochet instructions including illustrations and abbreviations in English, Spanish and French. Let’s get started.
Kinitting Learn how to knit, purl, cast-on and more with our free instructional videos and knitting forum community.
Embossing Embossing is a technique which creates a raised, or 3-dimensional, image on a piece of paper.
Decoupage Learn how to decoupage. Here are basic decoupage techniques, supply lists, and easy projects you can do.
QuiltingFree quilt patterns and quilt block patterns, along with graphics and complete instructions that help you learn how to make quilts.
Sewing Free sewing projects, free patterns, learn to sew articles, SEW-lutions Guidelines, sewing and craft tips
Tie-Dye Free tie dye instruction can get you started decorating your own shirts with simple dying techniques.
Cross StitchingFree resources include stitching techniques, chat rooms, accessory sources, and some project charts.
Embroidery Free step by step instructions for embroidery. Lessons are illustrated. Learn the art and stitches of this wonderful craft today.
Card Making Making greeting cards is a wonderful hobby to enjoy with your family and friends. In fact, card making is becoming more and more popular and it’s now a novelty to send handmade greeting cards.
Soap MakingLearn how to make soap with easy to understand soapmaking instructions and soap making tutorials, soap making recipes and fun soap making projects.
Beading A community for makers of handcrafted jewelry that offers free projects, forums, daily newsletter, and more.
Acrylic Painting Learn acrylic painting techniques quickly and easily with these tutorials and articles.
Faux PaintingFind information about Faux painting techniques and how to faux paint. Learn about faux paint and glazes, and faux painting techniques including sponging.
Oil Painting A practical guide to painting in oils, from aesthetics to selling your work.
Green Projects A green world begins with a green home. The limit to how green your home can be is up to how willing you are to adjust your lifestyle.
Scrapbooking Learn scrapbook making online with the scrapbooking tips. Learn about scrapbook themes and techniques and how to find the best project for you.
FeltingFelting is actually an ancient craft that has become increasingly popular lately. Felting is the process of transforming wool into a dense cloth by bonding and shrinking the fibers together. Technically, there are three types of felting: wet felting, needle felting, and commercial felting.
Glass Etching An inexpensive and easy glass Etching project you will love.
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