Learn 5 easy crafts
I have neglected my crafting this year and I feel more stressed for it. I know now that taking the time to sit and make something with my hands is good for my mind. Clearing away the clutter of the day and spending time focusing on making something is the best way to unwind. So I’ve made it my resolution to get crafting again in the new year. I hope you do so to. If your lacking inspiration I’ve included some ideas to Learn 5 easy crafts.
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Paper craft
Paper craft is such a easy craft to learn as the materials required can be so easily to hand. You can make things from wrapping paper, old cards, newspapers and magazines just to start with. These are some of my favourite paper craft posts.
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2017/11/5-amazing-wrapping-paper-christmas-uses
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2015/02/paper-pierced-rose-anniversary-card-2
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2013/08/tissue-paper-stained-glass-window
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2013/06/tutorial-tuesday-8-how-to-make-folded
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/how-make-paper-holly-wreath-diy/
Cross stitch
You’ll probably know that cross stitch is my go to craft. Getting lost in those little crosses is so relaxing.
Plus it’s super easy to pick up.
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2018/01/beginners-guide-cross-stitch
New to cross stitch?
Find everything you need in my beginners guide to cross stitch and 7 ways to master embroidery.
Buy the kit to get stitching!
You will need:
DMC or Anchor threads,
You can also find lots more cross stitch goodies in my Amazon Store.
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2018/11/70-christmas-cross-stitch-patterns-free-to-print
Grab your exclusive 50 cross stitch Mini motifs and Phrases
Scrap booking
This is a craft I have picked up on various occasions. I made scrapbooks when the boys were little and I’ve created a few pages from holidays.
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2015/05/scrapbooking-holiday-page-2
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2013/09/friday-fun-22-scrapbooking
Paper flowers
I love flowers and in the summer always have cut flowers in the house from the garden. Sadly I can’t afford to buy them all through the winter. So crafting paper flowers is a great and cheap way of having year long blooms.
https://craftwithcartwright.co.uk/2018/08/diy-photo-booth-props-how-to
Crochet
This is my craft of choice for the new year. I have had a go at crochet a few times over the years and I can at least say I’ve mastered chain stitch! But I just could resist wanting to pick up the craft again. After setting my eyes on the cute companions crochet kits. They have everything you need to make the toy and super easy instructions. So even I could make them. The only problem is choosing which to make first. The panda or the lion?
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crochet has been on my list of crafts to learn for a while! I do lots of others!
I really wants to try doing something with resin.. or metal stamping
I want to start making quilts
I would love to learn to crochet.
Paper crafts – Ive bought my nephew a kit for Christmas – my chance to learn too
I would love to learn to crochet!
I’m already an avid crocheter but I’ve recently become intrigued with trying Needle felting. The creations people make are amazing.
I’d love to learn how to crochet or knit, they’re on my things to learn
Candle making
I would really love to try quilt making
Jewellery making
Jewellery making would be a callange
I’d love to learn how to make a stained glass window
I am still learning to crochet blankets and scarves, but would love to try something more tricky like crochet animals
I already do most crafts but fancy trying the potters wheel
I need/want to learn how to follow more complicated knitting patterns!
I would like to really master steeking in knitting. I’m always too nervous to cut my hard work!!
I’d love to crochet from patterns – I taught myself basic crocheting and can manage a blanket but there are so many fabulous patterns
I would love to do marquetry
I’ve just taken up cross stitching again after two decades! I understand the basics but would like my work to look really professional so learning as much as I can.
I’m looking foward to having a go at Macramé, it looks fun and there are lots of things to make.
So many I would love to try, metal clays, knitted toys, paper flowers.
candle making
I’d love to learn to embroider and crochet
l really want to try needle felting, brought a kit just havent had time to try it yet.
I’d like to make quilts
What new craft would you like to try?
l’d like to try my hand at pyrography
I’d like to start crochet, I reckon – NY resolution right there!!
I used to be very good at smocking but it went out of fashion and I have forgotten how to do it. I keep meaning to try again.
I would love to try stamping
I would like to try tatting, my friend makes beautiful things using tatting.
Crochet would be a good one for me
I have only just started to crochet so would love to become better at it .
I would love to try button art.
I would love to make my own cards, my mum does and they look beautiful x
i want to try myself at string art
I would like to have a go at making raggy rugs. Some of my earliest memories are of being at my great-grandmothers home and playing on the raggy rug in front of the kitchen range in the living room.
Crochet is top of my list to learn!
This year I want to learn to use my sewing machine and sew
leaded glass or fused glass
I would like to try any craft but don’t have time at the moment
I’m fascinated by needle felting but worry that I’m not artistic enough
Like you, I am a cross stitcher but I really want to learn to crochet this year.
I can knit and sew, now I’d like to learn how to crochet
I would like to try foil cards which look really fun to make.
I would love to start making Christmas decorations for next Christmas
I would like to try cross stitch.
I would like to try woodcraft
Can’t wait to try new crafts for 2019, crochet then cross stitch. Also good for the new year diet kept so busy with the crafting no time to think about food win win. Happy New Year.
I’d love to learn to crochet. I currently cross stitch but I’ve never learnt to crochet.
My Mum was a fantastic knitter, I wish I’d got her to teach me, perhaps now I should learn
i went to a needle felting workshop last year and would like to practice and make some more interesting and intricate designs this year.
Embroidery and upholstery
I can cross stitch, I can knit but have never been able to crochet, would love to give it a go.
Jewellery making
I would love to learn to crochet
I’d love to knit or crochet, it always looks so complicated though!
I’d like to try crochet because I can knit but I’ve never tried crochet.
Actually it’s crochet, I’ve never been much good at it but got a lot better at knitting lately. Would love to try again
I’d love to try crochet!
I would love to try my hand at stitching a baby blanket out of my sons baby clothes 🙂
I want to learn to sew !
Knitting, I am pregnant and I really want to knit her clothes.
I would love to learn how to knit.
Crochet as I’ve never tried.
Paper / Card Craft 🙂
Paper flower making.
i would love to give knitting a try
LOVE to try quilt making
I’d love to have a go with a potters wheel.
I’ve been crocheting over Christmas and enjoyed that so I think I’m ready to have a go at knitting (but simple patterns only at first!)
I would like to try quilting
I would love to try Cross stitch
I’ve always fancied mosaics.
Crochet, sewing and felting – I couldn’t pick just one!
I’d like to try jewellery making, with silver
I’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet (although I could when I was a child) & quilting is the other craft I would love to have a go at. I do cross-stitch & knitting at the moment.
I would love to learn to knit well enough to actually make something apart from a scarf!
I want to take up knitting again. Really enjoyed it as a kid
I would to learn how to crochet
I’ve mastered most crafts but this year I’m determined to master using my sewing machine and finally make an item of clothing. I’ve already made cushions and a mermaid tail but would love to make my own clothes.
I am trying my hand at card making at the moment
I would like to try Cross Stitching
I’ve bought some crochet hooks and I’m attempting granny squares so I’d love to master this and make one of these cute animals
Soap making
I would like to try cross stitch. My sister is really good at it and made some lovely creations
I would really like to try tatting, probably with a needle because it looks way too difficult with a shuttle.
I love crochet, only made a few things. Pippa the Panda looks so cute
love to do more crochet
I’d like to learn how to make paper flowers.
Among other things I’d like to try pyrography, my friend does it and I love what she does.
I Really Love your Adorable Crochet Giveaway . I am New to Crochet and I’m also suffering from a Painful Longterm Chronic Illness . So I’d be over the Moon to win this Cute Prize . 🥰
i’d like to learn to crochet – i tried knitting but really couldnt get it so not sure how well id get on with it
I would love to learn how to crochet ❤
I love doing lots of different crafts crochet is top with me at the moment
I’d like to try blacksmithing, to forge a knife, some boot removers and s9 many other things, Not easy to find a Forge though!
I have started Bullet journaling..sort of art mixed with organising. I want to get back into cross stitching again, and always fancied basket weaving!
Cake decorating
Would love to try needle felting – especially animals. so cute x
after seeing the lovely things that can be made i’ve been wanting to try my hand at crocheting
I would really like to learn how to knit x
I would love to win this kit so I can learn how to crochet properly
i would love to try how to crochet
Crochet is top of my list of things to try. I’m currently a big cross stitcher but would love to branch out a bit!
I’d like to learn to crochet. My friend makes very cute crochet bees and i would love to learn to be as skilled
In my time I have tried a lot of crafts, some I am quite good at, others a disaster (e.g. knitting) but one I haven’t tried yet is Pyrography
Funnily enough, crochet! I’ve recently got into knitting and think crochet is the next step.