Think Crafts Blog – Craft Ideas and Projects – CreateForLess

By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and is always looking to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

DIY fashion has become more and more popular over the years, and we’re so glad! The latest trend in fashion now seems to be the creative use of craft supplies to make your own fashion statements. From basic supplies like fabric paint, to surprising uses of zippers, we’ve found some of our favorite craft supplies used in unexpected ways. Make a statement with these DIY projects!

P.S. I Made This proves that you don’t need to sew a color block blouse, you can paint it with some fabric paint!

Glamour Magazine says that the next big hair trend is yarn in your hair. It looks beautiful and bohemian.

Lovely Indeed brings yarn from your head to your feet with these pom pom shoe clips.

The Experimental Home uses zippers in a unique way. Show off your craft skills this summer!

Or, check out another creative way to use zippers. Plan B Anna Evers adds them to a blazer to give your outfit a pop of color, and you can lengthen or shorten your jacket!

Use buttons to create a colorful design on a cardigan like Lana Red. It’s a great way to use up your leftover buttons!

By Craft Trends Contributor, Gillian from the blog Dried Figs and Wooden Spools. Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest!

I have to admit, I’ve always thought of crochet as a little bit fussy. I’m a dedicated knitter and know the basics of crochet, but really only in terms of how I can use it in my knitting. But I think I’ve just changed my mind. Why? Crochet has gone cool. Oversized hooks and yarn, modern color palettes and patterns and new and funky ways of using crochet around the house has totally won me over. Everywhere I look I find interesting textures, unusual patterns and truly awesome projects. I can see that I’m going to have to learn how to crochet beyond my basic chains and stitches and figure out how to whip out something along the lines of these amazing crochets.

A Giant Crocheted Doily Rug - Creative Jewish Mom

I am SO in love with this oversized doily. I love doilies anyway but this takes them to a whole new level. This one is made with t-shirt yarn but you could also use doubled or tripled yarn for something like this. I like the use of it on the table but it could also make an amazing entry rug, or perhaps make them smaller and use them as trivets under hot pots.

Giant Crocheted Floor Pouf – Ajoure Blog

These poofs are amazing, and not just because they are so colorful, but also because they have bulk and texture and interest, just the thing to spice up your living space. I do love the colors though, how fun to have stacks of crazy colored foot rests hanging around just waiting for you to plop down on them for a rest?

Crochet Pattern: Jar Cosy - Lulu Loves

The idea of crocheted covered for jars had never crossed my mind, but now that I’ve seen them, I love them! The delicate stitches would make a beautiful pattern of light if candles were lit inside the jars. I’m probably a long way off from such beautiful work myself, but I know plenty of (much better) crocheters who could pull it off, and I’m totally jealous.

Giant Giant Granny Square - The Purl Bee

Wow, now that’s a granny square! Who knew the simple stitches of the traditional granny square could turn out like that! Love love love! (And I NEED some big bulky yarn so I can get going on one!)

Do you crochet? Have you done some modern, fun or funky projects with hook and yarn lately? Check out these and other modern crochet projects on our Craft Trends Pinboard!

By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and is always looking to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

I have to admit, I’ve knit this hat countless times, but I don’t have one for myself. Without fail, every time I finish one, a friend or family member will try it on and I exclaim how good it looks on them and gift it. This is my most recent version. I wore it exactly once before it was stolen off my head and immediately given away. They’re just so easy to make, I’m always telling myself I’ll make a new one to keep!

What you Need:

• Worsted Weight Yarn or bigger
• Corresponding Size Double Pointed Needles
• Yarn Needle

Here’s the Pattern:

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By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and is always looking to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

I love t-shirt redos because they’re always super cheap and rewarding. When I heard that you could cut strips of t-shirts to create your own “yarn”, I knew I had to give it a try. It’s quick and easy to create your own yarn, your cuts don’t need to be straight, nothing has to be measured, you can just go! I sat around with my t-shirt yarn for a while, wondering what I could make out of it. A lot of people crochet rugs or pot holders and I love the chunky look, but I wanted something to wear. Then, I found this video for arm knitting, and I thought this would be a perfect way to show off my homemade yarn:

Simply Maggie

What You Need:

• 2 XL T-Shirts (I used 2 of the same color, but you could mix and match for a colorblocked look.)
• Scissors

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By Guest Blogger Jackie from the blog Happy Hooligans

Jackie writes about the daily happenings in her small home daycare.  Her blog, Happy Hooligans, is chock full of easy and affordable art, crafts and activities for toddlers and preschoolers.

You may have seen our Eric Carle Easter Eggs recently, which were inspired by Dilly Dali Art’s Eric Carle post.  Our egg project had us painting on waxed paper for the first time, and it was such a beautiful process, I thought we’d experiment a little more, using that kind of canvas.

I really didn’t have any set project in mind when we started out.  The process just kind of evolved as we were painting.

Gather Your Supplies:

• poster paints
• wax paper
• bottle lid
• paint brush

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By Kid’s Crafts Contributor Stephanie, from the blog A Geek In Glasses.

This is a great project for children to make for their mom or grandmas for a gift. The knitter’s pendant is just string wrapped around a bead and glued in place. A simple project that offers great results. What knitter wouldn’t love it?

Supplies:

• Larger Round Bead
• Head Pin
• String or Lace weight yarn
• Glue
• Tooth Pick
• 2 small beads with large holes

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By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and is always looking to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters!

If you have a creative child around, there are many great craft supplies to keep them busy, and keep you worry-free. Keep the right supplies on hand, and crafting with your kid can be fun and help you build memories that can last well into their lives.

Popsicle Stick Bracelets – Artsy Fartsy Mama

Use craft sticks to create countless crafty items that can entertain children long after the craft is finished. They’re stackable, paintable, glueable, and just fun to use. They can make puzzles, bookmarks, or even bracelets as shown above. Grab some craft sticks, and start making these fun toys with your children!

Mini-Weaving Loom – Our Creative Day

Get some yarn out and teach your children how to weave with this loom craft. It’s about the right size to make a blanket for a doll, or possibly a coaster.

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