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Intermediate Crafts

Below we have gathered some of our crafts which require a bit more skill for those who have been crafting a while.

learn to make airfreshners from teddy bears and wax Teddy Bear Air Freshener

Learn how to turn an ordinary teddy bear into an adorable air freshener.

turn pinecones & sawdust into fire starters for the fire place Fire Starters

Made from pinecones, these fire starters will get a roaring fire blazing in your fireplace in no time at all.  They make a great holiday gift.

Baby shower party favor craft instructions
Party Favors

Fall leaf coaster made from cork and paint
Fall

Toilet tissue pumpkin - easy kids Halloween craft
Halloween

Tom the turkey can made from a recycled coffee can and craft foam - easy Thanksgiving craft
Thanksgiving

Antler headband craft made from ribbon and craft foam
Christmas

Learn to sew an elf ornament with a free pattern and instructions from Craft Elf
Ornaments

Winter craft project - turn a recycled koolaide container into a snowman
Winter

Step by step cooking and assembly instructions to make a gingerbread house
Gingerbread Houses


Learn to sew a sofa door stop weighted with a brick and decorated with a bunny, teddy or other animal
Sewing

Make a picture frame from disposable ashtrays - easy kids craft - great Mother's day craft
General

learn to make airfreshners from teddy bears and wax

Intermediate

free crochet pattern - stuffed octopus
Knit & Crochet

No sew knot wreath made from fabric strips and a recycled coat hanger
Wreaths

Easy kids craft - beaded heart pin for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day

Easy St. Patrick's Day craft - Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
St. Patrick's Day


Easy kids Easter craft - Bunny made from Styrofoam balls
Easter

4th of July craft project - Star napkin holder made from Styrofoam
4th of July

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Sew a Santa Wall Hanging to brighten your home this holiday season Santa Clause Wall Hanging

Sew Santa Clause from felt and foam.  Add fiberfill, a pompom and a bell and you will have a unique and cherished holiday decoration.

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Skate Christmas ornament sewing pattern and instructions Felt Skate Ornament

Stitch an original skate ornament from felt using Craft Elf's full size original pattern.

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make a crackle candle with free instructions from Craft Elf Crackle Candle

Make a unique candle to give as a gift or enjoy yourself.  This crackle candle contains air pockets in the outer layer of wax which allows the glow of the candle to show through.

stitch this little elf ornament with pattern & instructions from Craft Elf Felt Elf Christmas Ornament

Sew this elf ornament from felt with our full size pattern.

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craft instructions to make a ghost decoration from cheesecloth Cheesecloth Ghost

Decorate your home for Halloween with this ghost craft made from cheesecloth.

learn to make ribbon candy Christmas ornament Ribbon Candy Ornament

So realistic, friends and family will think you have actual candy on your tree.

full size pattern and sewing instructions to make a felt pumpkin wall hanging Pumpkin Wall Hanging

Sew this quick Jack-o-lantern from felt and hang it on your door or wall.  Free full size pattern and instructions included.

sewing pattern and instructions to make penguin ornaments Penguin Ornament

Our original design,  this penguin ornament will be a hit with the kids when you sew it up and hang it on your Christmas tree.  Includes full size pattern.

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sewing pattern to make a Dr. Sues top hat in red & white felt Felt Top Hat

Learn to sew this Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" style felt hat.  Change the color felt to make a special holiday hat.

paint a peppermint candy ornament with free craft instructions from Craft Elf Peppermint Ornaments

Learn to paint professional looking candy ornaments.

Learn to sew a sofa door stop using a brick and fabric Sofa Doorstop

Turn a brick, fabric and some batting into this unique sofa doorstop. 
craft instructions to make a gift Christmas ornament from felt Gift Ornament

This fun felt ornament is quick to stitch up so why not make some today for your tree or as Christmas presents.  Simply hand stitch this Gift Package Christmas Ornament from felt and plastic canvas.

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craft a Christmas reindeer ornament from Felt

   Felt Reindeer Ornament

Fun sewing project from felt.  Learn to make reindeer ornaments for your Christmas tree.

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sewing pattern & instructions to make felt Gingerbread man ornaments Gingerbread Man Ornaments

Sew up some Christmas memories with these simple Gingerbread Man Ornaments made from felt.

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sew & paint a tooth bag for the tooth fairy Tooth Bag

Our tooth bag, made from muslin, is crafted with fabric paint to provide a special place to keep your tooth for the tooth fairy.

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free pattern and instructions to make mitten Christmas ornaments Mitten Ornaments

Instructions for the blanket stitch along with directions for painting holly leaves and a full size pattern are all included.

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sewing instructions to make hair scrunchies - tie backs Hair Scrunchies

Complete instructions to sew hair scrunchies which are a fashionable way to hold your ponytail.

learn to make angel ornaments & pins from crochet thread Angel Ornaments & Pins

With some crochet thread and ribbon, you can learn to make beautiful Christmas ornaments.

sewing pattern instructions to make a child's fabric apron Child's Apron

Learn to sew this adorable fabric apron with our free sewing instructions

sewing pattern & instructions make snowmen Christmas ornaments Snowman Ornament

These Country Snowman Ornaments can be sewn in a jiffy with the full size pattern included.

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sewing project instructions to make hot cold packs for your aches and pains

Hot/Cold Packs Check our free sewing instructions to see the secret ingredient in these Hot/Cold Packs.  Includes directions for heating the packs.

learn to make football Christmas ornaments with free instructions & pattern Set of Football Ornaments Set #1

Instructions included to craft a Scoreboard Ornament, Football Field Ornament and a Football Santa Ornament complete with full size pattern for Football Santa.

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sewing instuctions to make a large fabric bag holder Extra Large Bag Holder

Sew this simple solution to store your plastic grocery bags.

snowman football ornaments - pattern and instructions Snowmen Football Ornaments Set #2

Our trio of Snowmen Football Ornaments includes a cheerleader, football player and referee.  Sewing is required to complete these Christmas ornaments.  Full size pattern included.

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stitch up a sleeve for your musical recorder with sewing instructions from Craft Elf Musical Recorder Holder

Our soft cover will protect your musical recorder when not in use.

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craft instructions & pattern to make football Christmas ornaments Football Christmas Ornament Set #3

Free pattern and instructions to craft pompom, pennant and yardage marker football Christmas Ornaments.

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complete sewing instructions and pattern to make doll sleeping bags for Barbie or American Girl dolls Doll Sleeping Bag

Sew a sleeping bag for either an 11 1/2" fashion doll or an 18" baby doll with these complete project instructions.

fun Christmas craft - color rice and make ornaments - instructions Rice Ornaments

With our unique instructions, you can turn an ordinary fill able ornament into an extraordinary family heirloom to be cherished by generations to come.

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sewing pattern & instructions to make little girl's pocket books from recycled denim Denim Pocketbook

Quick sewing project makes a cute purse for a young girl to carry and can be made from recycled jeans.

craft instructions for drying apples and making a grapevine wreath Dried Fruit Wreath

The country charm and apple cinnamon scent of our homemade grapevine wreath will add a welcoming charm to your front door.

sewing instructions to make snowman pin to wear for the holidays Snowman Pins

Quick to make, this snowman project includes includes instructions to complete the blanket stitch.

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easy wreath craft - fall leaf wreath Fall Leaf Wreath

This simple fall wreath can be made quickly with no gluing.

 

Religious craft project - manger project form popsicle sticks Manger of Love

Made from flat sticks and glue this Manger of Love will provide a great reminder of the reason for the season.

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Craft a Halloween wreath - with step by step instructions from Craft Elf Halloween Grapevine Wreath

Create a grapevine Halloween wreath with unique ghost and pumpkin decorations you make from pipe cleaners.

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Gingerbread house baking & decorating Gingerbread Houses

Step by step instructions for baking, assembling, and decorating your very own Gingerbread House.    

 

pattern & sewing instructions to make a penguin count down to Christmas Penguin Countdown

Use our full size pattern to craft this unique Christmas countdown.  Each day add a light bulb to Mr. Penguin's string to count the days until Christmas.

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Pattern & sewing instructions to make gingerbread man garland from felt Gingerbread Garland

With some beads, felt and fabric paint you can make this scrumptious looking Gingerbread Garland which will last for years to come.

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craft instructions to make a reindeer wreath craft for Christmas Reindeer Christmas Wreath

Make the most unique wreath in you neighborhood with our free reindeer wreath craft instructions.

turn scrap fabric into headbands with free sewing instructions Headband

Complete sewing instructions to make a headband from scrap fabric. 

 

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