Easy Crafts For the Home

If you find that you have some time on your hands and you are tired of looking at the television, what not try some easy crafts for the home. There is a huge variety of items that can be made easily and cheaply and you could transform your home with cushion covers, lampshades etc. You could certainly revitalise some of your old and tired items of furniture with some simple craft ideas.

If you have any experience of needlework then you will be more than able to make some lovely cushion covers from remnants of material from fabric stores. Even if you have no experience at all there are many easy crafts for the home which, although needlework based, require little or no expertise.

Alternatively, perhaps you could learn a new art such as cross stitch or embroidery. You will find a great number of starter kits available at your local craft store which will give you all the guidance that you could need to get you going.

Do not make the mistake of choosing a project that is too complex and time consuming for your first venture. If something is too daunting and going to take a long time, you may not finish it and you could end up losing interest. You are better off finding a small project to get you started.

Hand stitched quilts can be lovely, traditional, yet easy crafts for the home. Bed covers and quilted items will always look comforting and will set off any room beautifully. If you do not want to launch into a major item such as a bed cover, perhaps a cushion cover or pillow slip would be a good starter. Material can either be bought in bundles of complimentary colors from most craft stores or you could buy small amounts as remnants. Make sure, however, that you have purchased enough to complete your project.

Lamp shades can easily be made by pleating chiffon. For this you will need to buy a lampshade frame from a store. Wrap this with ribbon so that you have something to stitch the chiffon to and then carefully pleat the fabric and secure it to the frame. These give a lovely classical and elegant look and can be finished with any of the huge range of lace and trimmings that are available in craft stores. Easy crafts for the home, such as these, can look very impressive if you take your time and finish them off neatly.

If you look on the internet you will be able to find websites that will give you lots of ideas for easy crafts for the home. Many of them will also give you details of where to buy products and materials and some will even be able to supply all that you need. It is a wonderful way to spend your time and you will soon be making some low cost and beautiful items. Perhaps you will even end up going into business and selling your handiwork.

Jewelry Making Resources

DIY Beading Club - A membership site dedicated to jewelry making and beading.
More info here

Wire Crochet Tutorials - In these Ebook and Video Tutorials, you will find everything you need from the beginning, clearly explaining step by step, with pictures and graphics.
More info here