Cheap Crafts

 Cheap and Easy Crafts

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Cheap and Easy Crafts

Letter from the Editors

Dear Reader,

If you are on a craft budget (and who isn't in the current economy?), have a look at this collection of 60 low-cost craft projects, sorted into categories such as needle craft, home decor, crafts for kids and more. We want you to know you can still enjoy your favorite hobbies without spending a lot of cash. With a few craft projects, you will have thrifty gifts for every occasion.

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We hope you enjoy reading and creating!

With Love, The Editors of FaveCrafts

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Cheap and Easy Crafts

Table of Contents

Candles and Soap .......................................................................................................................... 8

How to Make Floating Candles ................................................................................................................. 8

Crafting with Kids ...................................................................................................................... 10

Easter Egg Mobile ................................................................................................................................... 10 Guest Tutorial: Recycled Crayons ........................................................................................................... 12 How to Make Silly Putty .......................................................................................................................... 15

Crochet Patterns ......................................................................................................................... 16

Scrap Yarn Crochet Slippers .................................................................................................................... 16 Arrow Stitch Crochet Afghan .................................................................................................................. 19

Craft Gifts.................................................................................................................................... 21

Recycled CD Letter Holder for Mom ....................................................................................................... 21 "Quilted" Christmas Treat Jar ................................................................................................................. 23

Recycled Crafts ........................................................................................................................... 25

Homemade Cork Board........................................................................................................................... 25 10 Things to Do With Old Wine Bottles .................................................................................................. 26 10 Ways to Reuse and Recycle Trash for Crafting .................................................................................. 28 Recycled Newspaper Beads .................................................................................................................... 29 Recycled Tin Can Luminaries................................................................................................................... 31 Repurpose an Old Spice Rack.................................................................................................................. 33 Turn Old Jeans into Pot Holders.............................................................................................................. 34

Home D?cor ................................................................................................................................. 35

Re-Cover that Lamp ................................................................................................................................ 35

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Cheap and Easy Crafts Top 20 Craft Ideas for Seashells.............................................................................................................. 36 Modern Wall Art ..................................................................................................................................... 40

Papier Mache Crafts (Made with Recycled Newspaper) ........................................................ 42

Painted Easter Egg Chick ......................................................................................................................... 42 Thanksgiving Turkey Pinata..................................................................................................................... 44

Holiday Crafts ............................................................................................................................. 46

Bunny Shirt for Kids................................................................................................................................. 46 A Card for Dad......................................................................................................................................... 48 Papercrafted Blossoms Easter Eggs ........................................................................................................ 50 Easter Bunny Sacks with Tissue Paper Ears ............................................................................................ 52 Celebrate! Star Ornament....................................................................................................................... 55 15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments: More Recycled Ornaments ....................................................... 57 15 Homemade Christmas Ornaments: Recycled Paper Ornaments ....................................................... 58

Halloween Crafts......................................................................................................................... 59

Fall Pumpkin Decoration ......................................................................................................................... 59 Bat Puppet Foam Project ........................................................................................................................ 62 Beaded Boo Bag ...................................................................................................................................... 64

Knitting Patterns......................................................................................................................... 66

Cotton Stripes Knit Dishcloth .................................................................................................................. 66 Two Hour Potholders .............................................................................................................................. 67 Double Knit Hat with Earflaps ................................................................................................................. 69 Easy Kid's Knit Poncho ............................................................................................................................ 72

Painting Projects ......................................................................................................................... 74

Black and White Wall Art ........................................................................................................................ 74

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