By Home Decor Contributor Typhanie, from the blog Shoebox Decor.
Here is a quick DIY that is sure to freshen up your old linens. The look of hotel bedding can liven up any bedroom and give your décor a sophisticated feel…
Happy Decorating Everyone!
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By Guest Blogger Paisley Hansen
About the Author: Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and is a freelance writer and expert in crafting, fleece fabric, and health and beauty. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found reading a good book.
When you reach into your closet to find something lightweight, warm and cozy, chances are you’re reaching for something made of fleece material. This soft material is common in blankets, sweatshirts and hoodies. It’s a wool alternative. It’s moisture wicking, breathable, soft to the skin and and easy to wash. Because of this, it is widely accepted as one of the world’s most popular material.
Here are four creative things I’ve discovered you can do with fleece:
From Craft Trends: “Colorblock” (Click Image for original post)
Have a queen-sized fleece blanket folded at the foot of your bed? Use it (instead of the top sheet) to pull over yourself as you rediscover the novel you just started. Need a Facebook break? Plop on down and snuggle up to your fleece blanket. How about that football game in the man cave? When the cave gets cold, grab a fleece blanket and cover up. And don’t forget, chances are good you can find a fleece proudly displaying the home team’s colors. Like to camp outdoors? Don’t forget the fleece blanket. It will come in handy around the campfire.
From “Sewing With Fleece” (Click Image for Original Post)
Your go-to gear for active lifestyles. A must for every parent, teen and baby! Running from soccer games to basketball practice? Fleece bottoms, for sure. On your way to the park? Grab the fleece hoodie. Snuggle time with baby? Good thing baby’s wearing those pink fleece, full-footed pajamas. Most companies are now making fleece clothing as the preferred gear for triathlons, bike races and cross country skiing. Browse online and you will find, if it touches the skin, its made in fleece, including those “hard to find” camo-colored fleece socks.
From “Little Fleece Cowl” (Click Image for Original Post)
Use the fabric as a wool alternative. Wool isn’t always the answer to staying dry, keeping the wind out and staying warm. In fact, wool can be damaged or broken if the sheep was stressed while growing it. It‘s itchy and doesn’t wash well. Some people have allergic reactions to wool. On the other hand, fleece maintains a constant thickness, making it not only a good option to repel the rain, but also keep body heat in. A fleece jacket can be the answer for virtually any outdoor activity.
Pellon Cloud 9 Dream Fleece at CreateForLess.com (Click Photo for Product info)
Use it as a bed sheet. Fleece is lightweight, warm and comfortable. Who wouldn’t want to spend a third of their life sleeping on something lightweight, warm, and comfortable? Fleece maintains a moisture-wicking process so you’ll stay dry all night too. It’s machine washable, dries quickly and still look like new thanks to anti-pilling and anti-static enhancements. The material breathes well, making it an all-season bed sheet for both those snowy, cold winters and cool summer nights.
This time-tested, 24-hour material is destined to be an all-time favorite. Fleece material is soft to the skin, built tough, easy to wash and ready to move. It’s soft, lightweight, comfortable and creative.
For more ideas and products with Fleece, visit CreateForLess.com, and look through more fleece projects here at ThinkCrafts.com!
By Kid’s Craft Contributor Tracey, from the blog We Made That.
The other day, out of nowhere, my oldest daughter told me she wanted to make sock puppets. I figure she must have seen them on TV or something because I had never mentioned them to her. But no matter, she wanted to make them and I am pretty much up for any craft my big girl wants to make (mostly because it means I did not have to come up with the idea myself).
We did, however, have to wait a couple of days for me to get to the store and buy some white socks. I really did not want to use a stinky pair of my husbands and the ones he uses have markings on the feet anyway, which would have gotten in the way of our cute puppets. I had to go buy a few pairs for this project. All the other supplies I pretty much had in my craft stash already.
This was my first time making sock puppets since I was a kid. When I talked to my daughter about what she wanted to make, she said a cat and a dog so that is what we did. I did, however, make my little one’s puppet into a snake because it was easier and she was not sitting still for the gluing process, so it had to be quick.
I glued everything onto the socks while on our hands it made it much easier to figure out where everything should go. The socks were thick enough to keep the heat off our hands so no worries about burning the kids here. I also cut out all the ears and tongues for the girls out of the felt paper. No pattern needed here, just free hand it. They don’t have to be perfect.
Feel free to get creative and make any other animals you want. You can even use yarn for hair and make people puppets. Your imaginations can run wild with this project. And although you don’t need to color the socks at all, I let the girls color and them before we glued our faces on. That way, they could let their creative juices flow.
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By General Crafts Contributor Melissa, from the blog MeloMomma
Did you have a bottle of wine or two at your New Year’s Party? Don’t toss that bottle! Save it! You won’t want to miss this craft!
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By Kid’s Crafts Contributor Stephanie, from the blog A Geek In Glasses.
Year in a Jar at ThinkCrafts.com
My family loves to save trinkets from our travels and events we attend. My drawers are full of ticket stubs and tokens. There are so many years in one space, it’s hard to remember what came from where. This little project starts out simple and you add to it all year. It helps keep those memories organized, giving them a special space.
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By Crafts-a lot Contributor, Mable who is an avid reader of craft blogs & magazines and has aspirations to improve her crafting skills. Join Mable on Facebook to socialize and share with other crafters.
It’s the last day of 2012 and you’ll want to celebrate with style. These easy party poppers are made with household materials and will make a big impact without much effort. Adults and kids alike will love discovering candy and confetti inside these mini party poppers!
What You Will Need:
Gather up these supplies and then head over to Celebrations.com for the easy to follow instructions.
By CreateForLess.com Team Member Joselyn
Beginning knitting can be an extremely frustrating process. While you’re imagining all of the beautiful sweaters and complicated patterns you can create, you find out that you are far from knitting anything more than a straight line. Some people never make it past scarves, knitting more for relaxation or something to do with their hands. However, scarves can get a little boring, and they can take forever. Besides, how many scarves do you really need? Here’s a project that a knitter of any skill level can make quickly, using scrap yarn. If you haven’t taken the first step to learning basic stitches, here’s a great website that can teach you everything you need to know and more: Learn How To Knit.
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Tutorials: Graduation Champagne or Sparkling Cider for High School Grads!
DIY Paper "Pearls"
Cafe Apron with an adorable pocket.
