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BFFS: 10 Friendship Bracelet Patterns to Make

June 22, 2022 by AllFreeKidsCrafts

I can’t even tell you how many times I spent picking out the perfect colors for my best friends’ friendship bracelets. It was important to me to mix my favorite colors with theirs because we were best friends and it was like we were wearing a bit of each other on our wrists. I was […]

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8 Washi Tape Crafts for Easy Summer Crafts

June 19, 2022 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

I love craft materials that make it easy to personalize anything. The appeal of Washi tape is that you can easily make something yours, and add some personality to something boring. For example, if you take a plain black notebook and decorate the cover in colorful tape, it adds instant uniqueness. Washi tape has been […]

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10 Cheap Beachy Hemp Bracelet Patterns for Festival Season

June 17, 2022 by AllFreeJewelryMaking

The beach look is so hot right now. From festival wear to everyday fashion, people are rockin’ a tribal-inspired, hippie throwback style. For jewelry makers, hopping on this trend means making some beachy, organic jewelry to match current styles. Hands down, hemp is the best material for the trend! Earthy and versatile, hemp can be […]

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12 Budget Baby Crochet Patterns to Survive Baby Shower Season

June 15, 2022 by AllFreeCrochet

The crocheters in my life are always so busy this time of year because springtime is baby shower time. Every weekend, there’s a baby shower. It gets a little crazy. While I give a lot of my own crochet gifts, I’m also commissioned for gifts for other people. I have my niece asking for a […]

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The 411 on Pocket Letter Pals and How to Make Budget-Friendly Pocket Letters!

June 8, 2022 by Ann Koeman

Completed Pocket Letter

I recently learned about this new trend called “Pocket Letter Pals.” Have you heard of it? Well, it’s essentially a modern day twist on what we used to call “Pen Pals,” the twist being that this form of snail mail is done with participants who not only share a liking of regular mail but are […]

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3 Free Crochet Patterns for Mandalas

June 5, 2022 by AllFreeCrochet

Are you looking to get rid of that extra yarn you have lying around? Or maybe you just really want to try out a new crochet stitch and want to make a small sample. Well, these mandalas are perfect for you! This tutorial walks you through creating 3 Bright Bohemian Mandalas. Mandalas are a great […]

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Mason Jar Craft: City of Lights Party Decoration

June 3, 2022 by Benetta Strydom

Parties and weddings are a wonderful time to celebrate life and love. Unfortunately, decorating for a party or a wedding can become very expensive, and that is when budget-friendly crafts become very convenient. Not only is it an inexpensive way of entertaining, it also allows you to leave a green footprint by turning trash-bound items […]

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Cheap Easy Gift Idea: Adult Floral Heart Birthday Card

June 1, 2022 by Benetta Strydom

Adult coloring is the latest craze taking the world by storm. It is a wonderful way of relaxing and unwinding after a long day at work. The designs do not always be intricate to have value. Sometimes completing an easy design can be just as satisfying. This floral heart is perfect for a short coloring […]

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12 Summer Craft Ideas to Make with Your Grandkids

May 27, 2022 by AllFreeKidsCrafts

I am 7 years old, and my face and hands are covered in paint. I am about to throw an open bottle of glitter at my 5-year-old cousin Michael because he said my painting was dumb (a statement with which I disagreed and thought was quite rude). My grandma deftly snatches the glitter bottle out […]

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My Granddaughter Hannah’s DIY Duct Tape Mannequin for Sewing Projects

May 25, 2022 by Carolyn Wainscott

Hello out there in crafting land from Carolyn Wainscott of Carolyn’s Canvas. I am marking an item off my bucket list that has been there for a few years—a duct tape mannequin. If your bucket list is like mine, it has more added almost daily than is marked off. My great-granddaughter, Hannah, has already begun […]

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The best part of Mother’s Day isn’t really the gifts – it’s the chance for Mom and the kids to get some quality time. Sometimes the best Mother’s Day doesn’t include a fancy brunch or expensive gifts, but a thrifty stress-free activity that the family can do together. One of the most fun and rewarding […]

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