Unleash your inner maker

Welcome to the Craft Projects Showcase, where imagination takes shape! Explore a world of handcrafted wonders, from stunning stained glass to cozy blankets. No matter your skill level, there's something here to inspire your next creation. Join us in celebrating the joy of crafting!

Stained glass creations

Discover the mesmerizing beauty of stained glass. From intricate panels to delicate ornaments, these projects offer a chance to work with light and color in truly captivating ways. Suitable for all skill levels. Sign up for a class to learn the basics!

Holiday themed crafts

Get into the spirit with our delightful holiday crafts! Whether it's spooky Halloween decorations, festive Christmas ornaments, or charming Easter creations, you'll find projects to celebrate every occasion. Explore projects for all skill levels and add a personal touch to your seasonal celebrations.

Crafted by Theme: Creative Ideas for Every Style

Creating a wide variety of crafts allows for endless creativity, from everyday themed projects to special holiday-inspired designs. Themed crafts can reflect favorite interests, seasons, or cozy aesthetics, using colors, textures, and materials that bring each idea to life. Holiday crafts add an extra layer of excitement, incorporating festive symbols, traditions, and décor for celebrations throughout the year, from handmade ornaments to seasonal decorations. Whether crafting for fun, gifting, or decorating, exploring both themed and holiday projects encourages imagination, personal expression, and the joy of making something unique by hand.

January Crafts

 

NO SEW TIE BLANKET CRAFT

To make a no-sew tie fleece blanket, start by laying two pieces of fleece fabric on top of each other with the wrong sides facing in, smoothing out any wrinkles so the edges line up evenly.

Trim the edges if needed, then cut a square (usually about 4–5 inches) out of each corner.

Next, cut strips along all four sides of the blanket, making each strip about 1 inch wide and the same length as the corner square you removed.

Once all the fringe is cut, take one strip from the top layer and the matching strip from the bottom layer, tie them together in a simple double knot, working your way around the entire blanket.

When finished, gently pull on the ties to even them out, and you’ll have a soft, cozy blanket with no sewing required.

 

MARSHMELLOW STACKS

How to Make a Marshmallow Stack Wood Craft

Step-by-Step Instructions for a Fun and Creative Project

Introduction

Creating a marshmallow wood craft is an engaging and simple activity that's perfect for kids, families, or anyone looking to explore their creative side. This craft uses easy materials—wood blocks and paint—to build imaginative shapes and structures. Follow the instructions below to make your own marshmallow wood craft.

Materials Needed

  • Wood Blocks (square or round edged)
  • Paint – white, black, tan or brown, pink colors
  • Elmers Glue
  • Paint Brushes

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace:
  2. Cover your table with newspaper or a disposable tablecloth to keep things clean. Gather all your materials before you start.
  3. Plan Your Design:
  4. Decide what you want to the face to be on the marshmallow—a cute smiley face or a wink face.
  5. Paint each block with 2 coats of white paint as the base.
  6. After you have painted each block white, next work on painting the faces on each of your marshmallows with the black paint period to ensure you get fine details, make sure to use a very fine tipped paint brush when you are painting the faces on each of the blocks.
  7. After you have painted a face on each of your blocks, take your Elmer’s glue and along the top of each block put a very thin layer of glue, letting it run down a little over the edges and down the front to create a cute melting effect.
  8. Once the Elmers glue has dried with tan or brown color paint lightly go over your glue so that you can give each block a nice and cute little toasty effect.

 

 

 

February Crafts

Easy Pressed Flower Light Jar

Materials:

8 -0z or 16-oz glasses jar or vase

Mod Podge

pressed flowers

brush

tweezers

votive tealight candle or flameless tealight candle

Instructions:

Step 1:

Start by painting a small area of the jar with Mod Podge.

Step 2:

Using tweezers or your hand, gently pick up the pressed flowers and place them onto the area with Mod Podge. Be careful when picking them up as they are fragile.

Step 3:

Add more mod podge, a little bit at a time, then add more pressed flowers and leaves. Do small areas at a time as the Mod Podge dries quickly. If your leaves or flowers have stem, they may not lay down properly. You can just place a little flower over it to keep it in place.

Step 4:

Once you are done, gently go over each one with Mod Podge to seal them onto the jar. Set aside and let it dry.

Step 5:

Add the candle inside the jar.

 

How to Make Pocket Hugs

Pocket hugs are small handmade keepsakes designed to be carried in a pocket, purse, or backpack as a comforting reminder of love and support. They’re quick to make, inexpensive, and perfect for gifting.

Supplies Needed:

Felt, fabric scraps, or cardstock

Scissors

Hot glue or craft glue (or needle and thread if sewing)

Permanent marker or paint pen

Optional: ribbon, buttons, yarn, googly eyes, or tiny charms

Instructions:

Cut out a small heart from card stock or use a pre-cut foam heart. Aim for about 2–3 inches so it fits comfortably in a pocket.

Assemble (if using felt, fabric or scrap book paper) Cut two matching shapes. Glue or stitch them together.

Finish with extras, attach ribbon arms, yarn, or tiny embellishments to give your pocket hug personality.

Add a note (optional)

Pair your pocket hug with a small card explaining its meaning, such as:

“Whenever you need a hug, keep this close.”