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 […]
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 […]
Every happy hippie knows that tie dye is the official uniform of summer. It’s bright and cheery, comfortable, and matches everything – what’s not to love? My absolute favorite thing about tie dye is that it’s extremely easy. People of all ages can tie dye together and bond! It’s fun to see how everyone’s shirts […]
If you heart Red Heart, we’ve got good news. We rounded up all the newest Red Heart patterns on AllFreeCrochet.com. What makes these patterns budget-friendly? Well, for starters, they’re free. Yay! Free crochet patterns are always a good thing. In summertime, some crocheters lose steam. We’re coming out of baby shower season and maybe your […]
Do you love the shabby-chic look? With so many people opting to get married in a barn these days, the down-home country look is definitely in. The fabric of choice for a rustic theme is burlap, burlap, and burlap. The whole country wedding trend has created an explosion of mason jar crafts, outdoor lighting ideas […]
Some people will say camping is the cheaper summer vacation compared to staying at resorts. Sure, you save on travel and lodging, but there’s one thing these people will not tell you. Camping gets expensive because you have to bring EVERYTHING you need with you! By the time you’ve bought a tent and all the […]
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 […]
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 […]
First of all, if the Styx song doesn’t immediately pop into your head when you read the words “come sail away,” then I just don’t understand. But I guess that’s okay. Speaking of, here’s some mood music for the rest of this post! Moving on… Nautical crafts. I love them because I love all things […]
