Craft Ideas

Make a Prosperity Coin Bracelet

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Use copper wire to create a beaded bracelet featuring three craft coins.

Canvas Tote

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Robert Stadnycki incorporates his painting skills into another one of his crafty endeavors — totes and purses.

How to Make a Leather Passport Holder

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Never lose your passport again: Make this easy leather and fabric holder so your passport is stylish and easy to find.

Ghoulish Ghost Forms

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Create these flowing ghostly shapes to scare trick-or-treaters on Halloween.

Free Subversive Cross Stitch Pattern: Sew What?

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Are you a seamstress with a bit of an attitude? Download this free pattern, spend some therapeutic time stitching it together, hang it on the wall and then let everyone know how you really feel.

How to Make a Paper Dragon

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Create a gigantic papier-mache dragon for a playful indoor or outdoor accent.

Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Measure Once, Cut Twice

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This famous saying can be applied to many aspects of life. Use needle and embroidery floss to create a constant reminder that double-checking is always a good idea.

Free Downloadable Cross Stitch Pattern: Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey

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Do you say this to yourself every time you use a wrench or turn on the garden hose? You're not alone. Download this pattern, spend some therapeutic time stitching it together, then hang it in a handy spot so you’ll never forget again.

Creative Genius: Stephanie Rohr, Author of Feminist Cross-Stitch

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Meet the feminist crafter herself and show off your skills with free downloadable patterns.

Blanket Carrier How-To

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Make this simple carrier for easy blanket transport.

Cement Photo Holders

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Learn how to make cement holders to display your photos or holiday cards.

DIY Decorative Envelopes

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Karen shares several variations on how to make your own DIY envelopes.

How To Make a Dog Portrait

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Meg goes to VidCon 2015, runs into Laurie March and makes a dog portrait.

Designer Kites

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See the amazing contemporary designs of kitemaker Joanne Weber.

DIY Nail Polish Marbling

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Learn how to create beautiful marbled vases with nail polish.

Beachy Zen Garden

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Learn how to make a beachy Zen garden to promote relaxation at your desk.

5 Worst Things About Crafting

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Karen explains the five worst things about being a crafter.

Making Shrinky-Dink Jewelry

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Marianne and her friend Karen make fun '80s-retro Shrinky-Dink Jewelry.