Crafts

Good news! The word "crafts" is no longer taboo! Yes, creating your own projects at home is totally hip again! In the following links, you will find tons of free craft patterns, ideas, and techniques.

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Featured Articles:

Bath Mittens
An EASY and simple sewing project, these bath mittens make bathing a little one much easier! Simply put the bar of soap inside the mitten to lather, then put your hand inside to wash your kids!

Dripless Candles
Transform your candles into dripless candles and save your centerpieces from the candle wax dripping onto them by doing this one simple step!

Flower Pens
Create adorable flower pens as party favors (perfect for bridal showers and baby showers where there is opportunity to use during games), for your desk at work, or as a crafty treat for yourself! Easy and inexpensive to make, you are going to love these flower pens!

Handmade Glycerin Soap
Quick and inexpensive, these soaps are a fun project with your children, or you can make them as a personalized gift for a friend or loved one.

Jewelry Making
By Jenn, Editor, The Hip Homemaker Blog
Jenn tells us the tools we need to start making our own jewelry!

Play Dough Recipe
Make Play Dough With Your Children! A fun project for the whole family. This recipe is non-toxic and safe for consumption of the little ones if they accidentally have a taste!

Free Printable Owl Envelopes
"We found this darling printable owl envelope over at Rubbergob! Head on over there for printing directions and to check out the rest of their chic crafting blog."... [Read More]

Recycled Denim Fiesta Skirt Tutorial
By Beth, Editor, The Hip Homemaker Blog
"I love this tutorial from Crafty Daisies and I am sure to find the perfect pair of pants to try this with when I clean out my daughter's closet next week. Recycled Denim Fiesta Skirt: A Tutorial"... [Read More]

Scrapbook a Moment
Stuck in a scrapbooking rut? Give yourself new perspective with this idea from Savvy!

Vintage Buttons
By Beth, Editor, The Hip Homemaker Blog
"I began collecting vintage buttons quite by accident. However, now that I have them, I can't imagine crafting with out them."... [Read More]