General Crafts Department
This general crafts department offers useful information for a wide variety of crafting projects that don’t fall under one of our other categories.
So, if you’re interested in crafts such as candlemaking, basketry, weaving, latch hook rugs, bead crafts, macramé, clay crafts, paper crafts, glass crafts, and flower crafts this is the place for you!
We offer project ideas, in addition to tips and hints, for different crafts on a weekly basis.
In addition, you can buy supplies for your projects through our online shopping store.
 
    
        
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		![Bee Bookmarks with Positive Messages - A Cricut Print & Cut Project]()  
            These bookmarks are easy to print and cut using a Cricut machine & cardstock. Paper bookmark features the honeycomb, a bee, and positive sayings.
            
 
 
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		![DIY Penny Rug Heart Valentine Ornament with Woven Heart]()  
            Create a charming Valentine's Day penny rug ornament with this free penny rug pattern.  Crafted with a unique woven heart that adds a nice touch to your decor.
            
 
 
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		![How to Decorate a Graduation Cap]()  
            Learn how to make a creative graduation cap decorated with your own design. Use a design or quote that speaks to you and make a cute graduation cap.
            
 
 
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		![How to make a Creative DIY Ribbon Hair Bow Holder]()  
            Make a beautiful barrette and hair clip holder made of pretty ribbons to keep bows and barrettes organized. 
            
 
 
 
 
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		![How to Make a DIY Ribbon Hair Bow for an 18-inch Doll]()  
            With a little patience and a few supplies, a beautiful DIY ribbon hair bow can be made for any 18" doll.
            
 
 
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		![Nine Patch Bookmark With Plastic Canvas Pattern]()  
            Create a charming nine patch bookmark with our free plastic canvas pattern and video tutorial. Perfect for scrap-busting! Quick, easy, and fun to make!
            
 
 
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		![Resin Craft Tutorial]()  
            Create resin epoxy crafts like one-of-a-kind jewelry, coasters, trays, keychains, art panels and molded objects. Don't be intimidated! Jump right in!
            
 
 
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		![Rug Making - Braided Rug]()  
            Learn how to make a braided rug using various textiles such as t-shirt yarn, scrap fabric, recycled linens or even plarn, which is plastic bags woven into yarn pieces!
            
 
 
 
 
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		![Sewing Machine Card Project with Cricut]()  
            Make your own greeting cards with a Cricut cutting machine and a design from Furrows & Feathers Etsy Shop
            
 
 
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		![Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern]()  
            Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
            
 
 
 
 
	
			
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		![How to make a No-Sew 3D Fabric Snowflake]()  
            These 3D fabric snowflakes are wonderful fabric Christmas ornaments. This tutorial shows how to make a no-sew snowflake decoration out of fabric.
            
 
 
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		![How to Make a Simple Button Bookmark]()  
            Learn how to make a super simple and cute button paper clip bookmark with this tutorial.
            
 
 
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		![How to make a Halloween or Fall Themed Fabric Garland]()  
            How to make  Halloween Garland from Fabric. Simple DIY craft.
            
 
 
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		![How to Tie a Flat Bow Tutorial with One Sided Ribbon]()  
            How to tie a flat bow with one sided ribbon so the pattern shows on the front.
            
 
 
 
 
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		![How to Propagate Geraniums from Cuttings]()  
            Never Buy Another Geraniums plant for your garden. Learn How to propagate geraniums from cuttings and keep them growing all winter.
            
 
 
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		![MACRAME PROJECTS]()  
            Here you will find 50 free macramé projects for beginners to advanced crafters.
            
 
 
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		![Easy DIY Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag (Free Sewing Pattern)]()  
            Learn how to make a reversible fabric trick-or-treat bag in less than an hour. Get step-by-step instructions and free patterns for a festive DIY Halloween tote 
            
 
 
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		![DIY Crinkle Tag Toy for Baby]()  
            Tag toys are popular baby toys.  Learn how to sew a  fun, easy, creative and inexpensive crinkly tag toy.
            
 
 
 
 
 
 
		
	
		
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			How to add basket runners to the bottom of your basket.
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			Use the Basket Supply Calculator to make your own list of Basketry Supplies for a particular basket.
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			Learn latch hooking with this beginner's guide to rug hooking.
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			A tutorial on how to lash the rim of a basket.
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			Instructions on how to install pre-woven cane into the groove of a chair.
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			How to make the perfect scarf joint for the rim of a basket.
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			Online Step-By-Step Shaker Tape Weaving Instructions for chairs, rockers or stools.
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			Learn how to weave a chair set with hickory bark.
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			Hickory bark, a traditional chair seating material, is beautiful and long-lasting. Learn how to weave a chair set with hickory bark.
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			Learn to weave a chair seat with this tutorial. 
 Using flat reed is an inexpensive and strong chair seat and will last for years.
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