Scrunchies are having its fashion moment right now, and they are one of my favorite fashion accessories to crochet. It is a really simple project that can utilize every last bit of your scrap yarn, and one afternoon of playing around can give you quite a few of these scrunchies to use, gift, or display…
A glue gun is a versatile tool that can help you in almost any craft project, and it is especially useful when you are working with fabric since sewing can take more skills and time. However, glue guns come in such a wide range of shapes, sizes, and technical specifications, it may be difficult to…
Wet felting is an incredibly rewarding hobby, where you create felt out of processed wool fibers using water, soap, and the friction of your hands. During this process, the wool fibers will expand, blend together, and take the shapes that you mold with your hands. Depending on your skill levels, you can create a versatile…
Strategically placed rag rugs are an exciting and creative way to spruce up any room. Besides adding a splash of vibrance and texture to your decor, they are practical pieces as baby play mats, doormats, and bathmats. What is a rag rug? A rag rug is a small mat or carpet usually handmade from strips…
Elastics are a very important component of cloth diapers. They’re necessary for getting the right fit. So if you’re making cloth diapers for your baby, you’ll want to ensure that you use the right elastic. What elastic, though, is best for making cloth diapers? There are advantages and disadvantages to all elastics; however, polybraid elastic…
Have you ever visited a craft store and seen a soft, pillowy-looking mass of fibers for sale? This mass of unstructured, unspun fibers is known as roving. If you have never used, or even heard of roving yarn, it might seem like just another bag of fibers that doesn’t have too much use. But what…
Table looms are capable of weaving complex patterns and are suitable for use by both experienced and novice weavers. These share several functional and design capabilities of floor looms but at a small size that would typically fit a table. This optimal weaving loom is preferred for its flexibility and weaving comfort. How to choose…
Are you looking for a natural fiber yarn that makes an excellent alternative to cotton? Something absorbent, lightweight, airy and strong? Linen will most likely pop up first if you asked. It is all that and more – cooling, eco-friendly, easy to dye, has a nice sheen, is antibacterial, among other qualities. This perhaps explains…
So you’ve got an old dining table set that needs some color and love. What do you do? You paint it of course! Chances are you’ll decorate it with acrylic paints. Acrylic paint is one of the best paints that can be used on wood, after all, and it’s such an easy paint for even…
Everyone loves a good crayon candle. Crafting candles from crayons is a fun way of using broken crayons after your little ones have grown tired of them. Or, since crayons are pigmented and available in a multitude of colors, you can melt them down to create beautiful, multi-colored candles out of them. But you can’t…