Looking for a new craft hobby?
I’m looking for a new craft to get involved in an evening or two a week. I tend to like crafts that involve “sparkly” things…like making ornaments, bracelets, beaded pens, metallic cross-stitch, etc. Just looking for new and different ideas in that vein…ideally something I can make as unique gifts.
Also, not kid-oriented or silly stuff. Looking for something elegant and tasteful (subjective, I know!).
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Scrap-booking has endless possibilities. You could also make your own cards.
or you can do lanyards, or just turn on the remote and watch some glee
Have a look through the new mary maxim catalogue. It has a lot of ideas.
How about:
hardanger embroidery
needle/wet felting
origami
Saftey Pin Jackets. It looks amazing, and you only need a jacket and saftey pins! Here are pictures and instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/Safety-Pin-Jacket/
They look amazing
make bracelets out of string. it’s not very expensive. it’s fun to learn and a great way to spend idle time.
there’s stuff on youtube about making these bracelets if this friendship-bracelets.net website isn’t very useful in learning how to make them. just search friendship bracelets.