Think Crafts Blog – Craft Ideas and Projects – CreateForLess

By General Crafts Contributor Melissa, from the blog MeloMomma

I just repainted my bathroom and my old jewelry holder no longer matches. After the expense of the paint and other materials, the last thing I wanted to do was buy a jewelry holder. So I made one!

By Crafts for Learning Contributor, Danielle from the blog Crayonbox Learning.

Teachers and parents alike enjoy showcasing their children’s homework or artwork.  This project incorporates the clothespin display with a seasonal theme.

Materials needed:

• Scrapbook Paper Scraps
• Cardstock
• Small Clothespins
• E6000 Glue
• Scissors
• Twine or String
• Mitten Template (Provided)
• Lamination (optional)

Directions: 

1. Use the mitten template provided as a guide to cut out or trim scrapbook paper scraps.  The heavier paper or cardstock would be best. You can embellish the cuffs on the mittens, or add cotton balls to give them a more 3-D look.  For my example, I used white cardstock for the cuffs.
2. After the mittens are made and the glue is dried, turn them over face down. (If you choose to laminate the mittens for durability you would do that before gluing the clothespin on the back) Using E6000 glue, add a clothespin to the back of each mitten.  Make sure that the clothespins are glued at the same place so that they match up when hung. Set aside and wait for the glue to completely dry.
3. Once the mittens are completely dry, you can begin hanging them.  The purpose of the clothespin on the back is to make it easier to hang them in places where there is limited space to hang. In my example,  I clipped the clothespins onto my bulletin board.  It’s easy to change out seasonally, and it is a cute way to display classroom work.
4. Tie a piece of twine onto the clip on the back of each mitten. A little tension in the twine helps keep the line from sagging from the weight of the clips.

After the mittens are securely hung on the wall or bulletin board, the display is ready for items to be hung on the twine.

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

I have to say that I really love projects that use letter tiles. I think they are fun. This quick project is great way to make a personalized gift for anyone on your list. I used our last name, but first names would be just as cool.

Supplies:

• Letter Tiles
• Hot Glue
• Twine

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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.

Personalize your mantle this holiday season without using names! Each member of your family can find their stocking easily with this unique DIY. Each year, make a new stocking and watch your children grow!

What You Will Need: 

• Burlap
• Scissors
• Side Profile Photo (sized to fit on stocking)
• Adhesive Stencil Paper
• Exacto Knife or Multi-Purpose Heating Tool
• Cardstock
• Black Acrylic Paint
• Sewing Machine & Supplies
• White Ric Rac

Gather up these supplies and then head over to Celebrations.com for the easy to follow instructions.

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

Big letters, single or in small groupings, have long been called in to use by designers and crafters to add a little punch and pizzazz to a space. They bring in color and texture to a space or a project with simplicity. You really can’t beat it and, bonus! They are pretty darn easy to make yourself. Check out these examples of fun, over sized letters that you can add to your home.

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This perfectly fun and bright (and really pretty easy) advent calendar shows off a collection of over sized,  mismatched letters, turing a plain mantle into something your kids will jump our of bed for each December morning. I love the red and especially like the casualness of the placement of the letters. Wonderful!

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I love this DIY light up letter, such a fun idea. And while having it sit there on it’s own is a great use of some twinkle lights and cardboard (and a favorite letter) think how fun it would be to spell out your child’s name, marquis style. Who could resist?

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This letter, while simple, completes the art collection on this wall perfectly and would be so easy to make with wooden cut outs and paint. The combination of a double layered letter and the use of a shade close to the wall paint is a great way to add pop without bringing in an additional color.

Have you used over sized letters in a project lately? Send it our way! We love to see what you create! And check out these and other projects for inspiration on our Craft Trends Pinboard!

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

The idea is everywhere for 3D canvas art. My take on it is very simple and can be made with a sheet of cardstock, letters and some glue. It’s very pretty and able to be framed without glass for a whole season of prettiness.

Supplies:

Chip board Letters

Chip Board Snowflakes

Bristol Board - Cardstock

Frame with mat - no glass

Tacky Glue

White Paint

Brush

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