National Craft Month 2020

Chalkboard Painted Pots
by Marvy Uchida

Using chalk paint on terracotta pots has never been easier! Learn how to make these beautiful Chalkboard Painted Pots with Marvy Uchida. Using their fabulous Easy Chalkboard Marker, you can have a chalkboard surface in no time at all.

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Watercolor Painted Tote Bag
by Marvy Uchida

Learn how to make a Watercolor Painted Tote Bag with Marvy Uchida! It's easier than ever to paint on canvas using the perfect fabric paint pens. The design may look intricate, but the tutorial breaks down this project and makes it so easy.

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DIY Personalized Wine Glasses with Vinyl
by StyleTech Craft

Make stunning DIY Personalized Wine Glasses with Vinyl using products from Styletech Craft! It's easier than ever to customize your own wine glasses. If you're obsessed with vinyl crafting or you're just hearing about it, this type of project is taking the crafting world by storm. 

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"Been There, Crafted That" Travel Mug
by StyleTech Craft

Make this adorable travel mug for your craftiest friends! Craft vinyl makes it so easy to customize anything you'd like, and the double layered effect of this decal is particularly awesome. If you're wondering how to seal vinyl on tumblers, Styletech makes it easier than ever with their glossy craft vinyl because all you need to do is wait a few days for the vinyl to cure. Easy peasy!

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Neon Happy Birthday Card
by Therm O Web

Make an adorable birthday card using stamps and stencils! Dimensional glitter adds incredibly festive flair to any project, and the products from Therm O Web make it so easy to accomplish this look.

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Spring Mandala DIY Throw Pillow
by Therm O Web

Fabric scraps and embroidered details come together to make this beautiful Spring Mandala DIY Throw Pillow! Use HeatnBond products from Therm O Web to put together this design super easily, then add embroidered details to finish the design. The colors are so cheery and contrast beautifully with the neutral gray background.

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Shibori-Inspired DIY Decor
by Plaid

The name says it all! Discover 3 gorgeous Shibori-Inspired DIY Decor Projects to decorate your home: a stool, planter, and embroidery hoop art.

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Let's Go Fly a Kite Wall Decor
by Sue Eldred from Sue's Creative Workshop

This beautiful kite wall decor is an easy sewing project for beginners. The result is perfect for spring, and so cheery. Celebrate the warmer weather by making a sweet little kite to hang on the wall.

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Metallic Leaf Impression DIY Wall Art
by DecoArt

Make a stunning piece of DIY wall art when you use metallic texture paint to create this lovely leaf shape. A floating frame completes the elegantly modern look.

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DIY Vintage Buffet Table Upgrade
by DecoArt

Learn how to paint furniture with this DIY Vintage Buffet Table Upgrade! Use DecoArt® Suede™ paint for a beautiful finish. It's incredible how a layer of paint can create the impression of a dimensional suede finish.

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Sensory Stimulation Busy Blanket
by Fairfield

Learn how to sew a fidget blanket for dementia patients using materials that make this process as easy as possible for you, the crafter. Rather than making your own weighted insert, carefully measuring beads to fill each section, Fairfield has done that work for you. This allows you to concentrate on the beautiful blanket itself, with its calming fidget elements.

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DIY Garden Seat
by Fairfield

Ready to upgrade your patio furniture in no time at all? Turn a decorative flower pot into you new favorite DIY Garden Seat. Bonus storage included! 

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Sunset on Fire Crochet Shawl Pattern
by Alexandra Halsey from With Alex

Discover a crochet shawl pattern absolutely perfect for summer. This incredibly elegant sunset on fire shawl is great for a night out or in! As the designer states, this is a crescent shaped pattern that resembles the setting sun.

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Teardrop Crochet Hanging Basket Pattern
by Pam Grice from Made with a Twist

This tiny crochet hanging basket pattern is the perfect new plant hanger you need in your home. The designer calls this project a craft fair favorite! 

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Honey Bee Vase
by Erin Reed from Erin Reed Makes

Know someone who loves bees? Maybe it's you! Learn how to make this beautiful honey bee vase to decorate your windowsill or serve as a lovely centerpiece for your table.

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Symbiosis Corner to Corner Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
by Pia Thadani from Stitches N Scraps

This sweet corner to corner crochet dishcloth pattern embraces the concept of symbiosis! Two beautiful colors pair nicely in this lovely project. 

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DIY Etched Glass Vases
by Julie McGuffee from Life in the Craft Lane

Make your own adorable DIY Etched Glass Vases and you'll have your new favorite coffee table centerpiece! Dip N Etch is so easy to use, and the results are so classy.

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Paint Poured Marbled Flowerpots
by Amy Latta from Amy Latta Creations

If you're new to paint pouring and you're looking to jazz up your interior decor, make these paint poured flowerpots! The marbling effect is just gorgeous. It's so easy to create these pretty terra cotta pots with the right supplies, and the designer includes great tips in this article to make sure your project lasts.

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Four Season Button Tree
by Kim Brush from Day to Day Adventures

This button tree art project is way too pretty to pass up. Gather your loved ones, because this is a great group craft! Each panel represents a different season, and the colors are chosen appropriately. You'll follow a tree template or freehand it to create the central motif. 

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Paint Storage Solution
by Anita Scroggins from The Flamingo Chronicals

Want to have the ultimate craft room? Get those paints out of storage bins and onto these beautiful displays! Discover the best paint storage ideas for easily seeing what you have available.

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Recycled Can Garden Flowers
by Janet Van Lone Trieschman from Try It - Like It - Create It

Soda can flowers are some of the prettiest projects you can make to decorate your garden! With the help of a few simple tools, you can create stunning blooms that will add cheer to your landscaping.

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Upcycle a Lamp with Ric Rac
by Beth Watson from Creatively Beth

Make a plain lamp fabulous when you add one simple craft material to the mix! Dress up an ordinary lampshade with this farmhouse chic tutorial.

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Tips for Decorating Denim
by Marie Segares from Underground Crafter

Learn how to decorate jeans with some of the tips and techniques Marie Segares shares in her article. You can use these techniques in your general crafting or to update a plain pair or jeans that can use a bit of a facelift.

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Beginner Watercolor Tips
by Stephanie Paxman from Crafting in the Rain

hinking about getting started with watercolor? This relaxing form of painting can be very beautiful and even be therapeutic. Especially in the beginning, the artist is forced to “let go” as the blending can sometimes be a bit unpredictable.

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Bloom Embroidery Hoop Art
by Julie McGuffee from Life in the Craft Lane

Use one of the world's favorite craft mediums to create beautiful blooms to decorate your wall! This embroidery hoop art is just too darling to pass up.

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Sashiko Pincushion
by Kymona Tracy from Kreative Kymona

Learn how to make a lovely DIY pincushion using stitchwork inspired by the lovely Japanese Sashiko technique! This project is wonderfully easy to do, makes a great gift, and serves as a sweet little decoration (with a practical purpose!) for your sewing room.

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Thankful Wood Wall Art
by Beth Kingston from The Kingston Home

Use Cricut vinyl on wood to make this simple yet beautiful project. If you have a gallery wall that can use some additional features, this is the perfect opportunity to add interest to the space. 

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Buffalo Print Remade Wall Art
by Meg Daves from Makeable Crafts

This Buffalo Print Remade Wall Art tutorial features lovely craft vinyl that really modernizes this piece. Choose a favorite quote and use your die cutting machine to cut it out of the vinyl. Apply the vinyl according to the package directions and you'll have a brand new piece of art at quite a low cost!

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Best Ballpoint Pens for Drawing
by Kimberly Kwan from Kimberly Kwan Custom Art & Portraits

Looking for the best ballpoint pen for drawing? Artist Kimberly Kwan explains the pros and cons of 5 of the best ballpoint pens for creating art.

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Strawberry Cream Tiered Apron
By: Mary Beth Temple from from hookedforlifepublishing.com

Make an adorable DIY half apron! This darling pattern is almost too sweet to pass up. If you're looking for a girly new apron to wear in the kitchen, this is the perfect option! 

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Harry Potter Themed Etched Glasses
By: Anita Scroggins from anitascroggins.com

Harry Potter fans will just love these easy-as-can-be wine glasses! This is a beginner-friendly etching project with charming results. 

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