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Blogs About Crafting

These bloggers just love crafts. They love crafts so much that they talk about a variety of specialties and techniques. Each is worthy of a visit if you are looking for something new to sink your creative juices into or to meet people who love to share ideas about crafting. Many of the bloggers showcased here provide advice on selling crafts, selling crafts on Etsy and promoting crafty websites. No matter which blog you visit, you'll learn something new and will feel like you've met a new friend.

The blogs showcased here could also be categorized under such headings as "For the Love of Crafting" or "The Lives of Crafters".

If you are interested in finding a blog pertaining to a specific form of crafting, be sure to check out the other categories for even more great craft blogs.

All the website owners have also shared their favorite crafting tips.

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Cards & Stationery

Crafting For A Cause

Christmas Crafts

Clothing & Apparel

Collage & Decoupage

Digital Art for Crafters

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Crafts in General

Craft Forums

Craft Malls & Consignments

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Crochet

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Embellishments

Enamel

Fairs & Shows

Floral

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Fulling & Felting

Furniture & Woodworking

Gifts

Glass (Stained & Blown)

Painted Glass

Gourd Art

Handbags, Purses & Duffles

Home Decor

Jewelry

Knitting

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Masks

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Quilting

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Recycled Art

Rubber Stamping

Scrapbooking

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Great Craft Blogs Websites


zakka life
a blog dedicated to free, easy, original, practical craft projects
http://www.zakkalife.blogspot.com
(Clicks: 71; Link added: Jul 17, 2007)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

Don't have a bone folder for those clean creases? No problem. Use a Popsicle stick instead!



Sewchristine
A blog covering a variety of crafts including: bag-making, sewing,knitting, quilting, patchwork, brooches, and embroidery.
http://sewchristine.blogspot.com/
(Clicks: 38; Link added: Feb 26, 2008)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

Eucalyptus oil will remove most 'foreign' substances from the bottom of your iron.



Creative Origins
Great crafting blog with plenty of FREE projects, ideas and tutorials.
http://www.creativeorigins.blogspot.com
(Clicks: 58; Link added: Aug 12, 2008)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

Use a safety can opener to open the BOTTOM of pop-tab cans, then clean and fill with gifts, candies, whatever...glue the bottom back on and decorate the can.

Use this craft for any occasion, it makes a really fun gift and your recipient will be in awe of your cleverness.



Lenox Knits For Colorful and Fun Accessories
I'm a knitter and a handmade advocate. I make colorful and fun Fashion Accessories for the free spirit. I promote fellow crafters and artisans and work to get the word out about living the handmade lifestyle. You will also find tips for selling crafts on-line and at craft shows. I share my marketing strategies and promotional ideas with other crafty sellers.
http://lenoxknits.blogspot.com/
(Clicks: 13; Link added: Mar 25, 2009)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

When selling at craft shows prices should be clearly marked and consistent. It's good to have multiple lines with all different price points. Try to come up with innovative designs and have some items at the lower end so that everyone has something they can buy.



adelle: Art, Craft and Beautiful things
A world to find art lesson plans, commission a painting, discover the best op shops, win monthly crafty give away prizes or sit on a crazy chair!
http://www.adelle.com.au
(Clicks: 12; Link added: Aug 3, 2009)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

Ebay is a great source to both buy and sell craft supplies. I’ve gotten paints, scrapbooking paper, and great fabrics, all at extremely reasonable prices. Their full retail prices were several times what I paid.



Craft Ideas For All
Our blog has easy, inexpensive and practical craft ideas for all age groups. It has projects with detailed instructions. The craft projects range from paper quilling, clay flowers and paper flowers to various interesting kids craft. We love to share our passion with fellow crafters and would love to hear from you.
http://craftideasforall.blogspot.com/
(Clicks: 22; Link added: Oct 28, 2009)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

Add copyright watermark to all the images on your website. It protects your work from being copied as is and is a friendly reminder that the images and your work are copyrighted. You can easily do that using software like picasa or irfanview.



Jewellery From Craft Cove
Australian bead artist Jenny Lawson shares some free jewellery tutorials for anyone to use. Jenny sells beaded flowers, wedding bouquets and beaded jewellery. Her tutorials are clear to understand and fully illustrated. She also shares her latest projects, inspirations and even the challenges she faces as a jewellery artist.
http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-tutorials.html
(Clicks: 9; Link added: Dec 23, 2009)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

When creating 3d ornaments be careful that your thread is not too thick or it may not fit through the beads as many times as necessary.



My Byrd House
Join Lucy as she shares moments of inspiration and crafting goodness on her blog. Since 2006, My Byrd House has offered a variety of crafty ideas and several great tutorials. Lucy loves aprons and shares a number of clever tutorials on making aprons and children's clothing.
http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/
(Clicks: 9; Link added: Jan 6, 2010)
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip

When adding rick-rack or other trim to pockets,sew the trim on and leave approximately 3/4" tails on the trim. Wrap the tails around the edge of the fabric and sew into the seam when you attach the pocket to firmly secure the trim in place and to prevent unraveling.




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