Free Craft Instructions, Ideas, Patterns, and Projects

free printable coloring pages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coloring Pages

Great kids activity. . . . . free printable coloring pages for the child in your life.

 

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Craft Hints and Tips

Make your crafting experience easier and more enjoyable by learning some tricks of the trade.

crochet abbreviations list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crochet Abbreviations

Whether you have been crocheting for years or are just learning, you will find this list of crochet abbreviations and terms a valuable resource. 

crochet patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crochet Patterns

Do you have some yarn on hand and don't know what to do with? Take a look at our patterns and start your next project today.

how to make gourmet cocoa cones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edible Crafts

Combine you love of crafting and food with these edible crafts. Yummy and fun!

fall craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall Crafts

Our fall craft sections gives you ideas to make scarecrows and other general fall crafts.

flower craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flower Crafts

Our flower crafts make great gifts for Mother's day and birthdays or give them anytime just to make someone special smile..

general craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Crafts

This is a great place to come when your child wants to make a gift for someone or a little something for themselves.

knitting abbreviation list

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knitting Abbreviations

Here is a list of many of the abbreviations and common terms used in knitting. Great resource of knitters of all skill levels.

knitting patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knitting Patterns

Choose a simple pattern and start knitting up your next project today.

 

napkin ring craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Napkin Rings

What is a great party without napkin rings to go with your theme? Make napkin rings for parties, holidays and everyday use.

party favor craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party Crafts

Party favor ideas for baby showers, bridal showers and general parties.

 

 

sewing patterns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sewing Projects

Sewing projects and patterns for beginner and intermediate sewers. Great ideas to sew solutions for everyday problems

sewing guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sewing Tips/Stitch Guide

This guide includes stitching how-to's such as the overcast and blanket stitch along with hints and tips specific to sewing

winter craft ideas snowman crafts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Crafts

Cocoa Cones, Snowmen and Fire starters can all be found in our winter crafts section.

how to make a wreath

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wreaths

Wreaths are a popular holiday decoration and we have some unique wreaths here for you to craft.

 

Holiday Crafts

Valentine's day craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine's Crafts

Craft up some Valentine's Day decorations, wearable's and treats with free craft instructions for a wide variety of projects..

St. Patrick's day craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Patrick's Crafts

Choose some shamrock, rainbow and pot of gold craft projects to make for March 17th to celebrate your Irish heritage.

Easter craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Crafts

Bunnies, chicks and basket crafts are just the beginning of what you'll find on Craft Elf's Easter page so browse a while and pick a few projects to make with the family.

4th of july craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th of July Crafts

Celebrate your patriotism with 4th of July crafts for kids and adults including painting projects, sewing projects and recycling crafts.

 

Halloween craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halloween Crafts

Our Halloween craft ideas can be used to decorate your home or you can choose a couple as an activity to entertain the kids at a Halloween party. 

thanksgiving craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Crafts

Turkeys, Indian corn, Pilgrims and Thanksgiving napkin rings can all be made with easy to follow craft instructions provided by Craft Elf.

christmas craft ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Crafts

We have a wide variety of Christmas crafts including elves, gingerbread men, Santa crafts and penguins made from a variety of craft supplies.

Christmas ornament crafts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Ornaments

Craft Elf use a variety of techniques to make over four dozen unique ornaments including sewing, painting, gluing and beading.

Craft Elf provides craft instructions, patterns, craft ideas and information free of charge! Craft Elf now has a Blog to keep all of our followers informed on what is new and upcoming at Craft Elf and provide additional general information on crafting.

Craft Elf has eighteen different categories along with 145 hand draw coloring pages to print and color. Each craft project contains complete how to info along with color photos. In addition to the craft projects and coloring pages Craft Elf provides a Crafting Hints & Tips section, Sewing Information & Tips; Gadget Corner and a list of Suggested Craft Supplies to have on hand. Many of our crafts are easy for kids to complete but we do also have a section of crafts devoted to more experienced crafters.

Whether you like to craft, sew, knit or crochet, you are sure to find the projects on Craft Elf fun and exciting! We work with a variety of mediums such as craft foam, felt, pipe-cleaners, ribbons, Styrofoam, yarn, pompoms, popsicle sticks, recycled materials and glitter just to name a few.