Crafty Marie

I'll admit it, I'm a cupcake addict. I just love anything cupcakes and not just the variety that you eat although of course I love those too. There are a load of fun crafts on this theme and I've tried out plenty. Here's a fun and cute cupcake origami crafts resource page that I've put together for other people to enjoy as well. Discover how to make all kinds of cupcakes from paper and card. You can even pick out some of your favorite toppings like cherries and strawberries and add those in too. Making cakes and sweet confections from paper is something that can be done by both adults and older kids. You can turn your finished designs into a handmade cupcake greetings card which is something I often do. So let's get crafting.

Pincushions can be so quick and easy to sew, especially when using felt. Learn how to make a pincushion out of felt with this simple square design that features wool blend applique on the front. Making a pincushion by hand is so easy when you choose felt fabric because there are no edges to hem. This fun little mushroom house design took me less than a few hours to whip up. Little applique designs like these can make incredibly cute little gifts for friends and family who love to sew. An ideal handmade gift too for a sewing beginner.

It is really satisfying to be able to make up your own decorations for the home for special celebratory seasons such as Christmas and also for occasions like birthday parties. See how to easily make a yarn pom pom garland by stringing pom poms together to make fun home and party decor. It can save a lot of money if you make things yourself and you get to choose the exact colors, materials and designs that you want to use which makes it all the better. We have homemade garlands, bunting, banners and other decorative hangings up in the house all year. It makes the decor in rooms look a lot more cheerful and is perfect for kids rooms too.

Many small felt crafts, both flat ones and plushies, can be turned into wearable pins rather easily. Find out how to make a felt brooch pin with this easy tutorial. There are loads of things that you can do with your handmade felt crafts. One option which I love is to turn them into wearable brooch pins to really add some personality to your outfit. You can also attach them onto fabric bags as a unique accessory. It really it isn't difficult to create felt brooches. However, you really do need to plan ahead because the clasps need to be sewn into the back of your project as you make it.

I enjoy lots of paper crafts but one theme that I always enjoy is that of flowers because you can use these for so many occasions which require a handmade card and gift. However, making realistic looking flowers out of paper is not easy. So I've found lots of great tutorials to share. Discover both origami rose flower crafts and paper folding diagrams for newbies (including kids) which require very few instructions. Also linked to are more advanced rose flower paper folding projects which may need some previous knowledge of this paper craft. Origami roses are especially hard to create with paper. That's not really that surprising because this particular flower variety is so amazingly unique. Just consider all the intricate layers of soft petals that curl and gently fold around each other.

Giving roses as a gift is often a great way to impress someone who you like or are already in a relationship with. People send pink roses as tokens to express love, friendship and many other sentiments. Pink rose blooms are beautiful to give and to receive because they are elegant and graceful and have an air of romance, history and love about them. Learn all about the symbolism and meaning of pink roses including dark and light shades on this rose flower page. The rose flower has been around for a very long time and it has long been admired and depicted in paintings and art work throughout history. Many years ago, the recipient would understand perfectly what being given pink roses meant and symbolized.

Handmade cards that you make, especially those made to sell or give as part of a special gift, can look far more professional when you use double-sided tape. The special double-sided tape mounting technique demonstrated here is the most professional way to stick straight edged papers onto greeting cards and into your scrapbooks. This technique has the added benefit that you are able to reposition items before they stick permanently in place. Double-sided tape can give a perfect finish because it is not visible through most types of paper or photographs. Glue sticks and liquid glues are often messy to use and can leave smears and unsightly bumps on your finished handmade item.

Learn how to make a felt needle case with this cute and easy tutorial. Making a case or holder to store your needles is a quick project that is ideal for beginner sewers to have a go at. Needlebooks come in all kinds of shapes and designs but why not sew your own with this quick and easy felt craft project. Choose your favorite colors and design a pretty house to hold your needles safely in your sewing kit. This step by step photo tutorial comes with detailed instructions so that you can sew this sweet design. If you're looking for a quick gift to make for someone, this makes a great little project that is possible to finish in half a day.

A real favorite garland that I've made is this fun crochet tassel garland that I giving you the tutorial for today. This is an easy to crochet pattern with the optional addition of some pretty tassels that hang down. This craft tutorial provides you with everything you need to know to make your own DIY crochet tassel garland. You may prefer to use a different choice of yarn shades to match it up with your own decor or party. Because this yarn garland was made to match my choice of festive Christmas Holiday decor, I made this in winter whites, cool blues, lilacs and a touch of gray and silver. Make yours in whatever colors you prefer.

Blanket stitch is a fantastic type of edge stitch for sewing around fabric and, in particular, felt. It is widely used in hand stitching and embroidery crafts and is immensely popular. However, it is also the stitch that people seem to get the most confused with as well. Learn how to do blanket stitch applique by hand with this very detailed, in depth photo tutorial. I take you through everything to do with blanket stitch, including how to stop, start, join on with a new thread and work it neatly around a corner. Every single question you may have about sewing blanket stitch (and using it to applique around small shapes of felt and fabric on top of larger pieces) is more than likely answered right in here. I've also organized this page well for you so you can just jump right through straight to the information that you need. How to Blanket Stitch Applique by Hand: Step by Step Photo Tutorial Note: This post may contain affiliate links for which I can be compensated. Wh...

Pinwheel paper flower designs make lovely embellishments that you can use to put on cards and in your scrapbooks. With a template, they are easy and fun to create and make fabulous folded paper designs which are ideal for fun paper crafts. Older children and adults can learn how to make paper pinwheels for cards and scrapbooking with the aid of pre-made templates to trace around. The finished pieces are slightly three dimensional. They look great on your handmade greeting cards and other projects. You will need a basic pinwheel template which you can purchase online and possibly in your local craft store. Here's how to make these fun paper pinwheels. I used green and gold for a more festive Christmas look but you can use any color combinations.

Wool and yarn tassels are used to make wonderful decorative embellishments that you can add to blankets, hats, cushions, garlands, throws, banners, clothes and more. Tassels made from yarn look particularly good during the winter season. With this how to make tassels with yarn and wool tutorial, you'll find easy and informative photo instructions on making these decorations. They are simple to make and kids as well as adults can create tassels quite quickly. You don't need any special equipment either. Use yarn in one shade to match up with the project it is for or, alternatively, think up your own brilliant color combinations. Yarn tassels work especially well with crocheted and knitted items and can be mixed and matched up with other crafts too.