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Craft Blogs

There are many of us who just so love creating things that we enjoy using a huge variety of techniques and mediums. The Crafty Blogs category was designed to share those blogs that might talk about crochet today, knitting tomorrow and quilting the day after that.

All of the craft bloggers listed here are definitely worth visiting and participating in their sites. 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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Great Craft Blogs Websites

zakka life

a blog dedicated to free, easy, original, practical craft projects

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.

Crafty Tip
Eucalyptus oil will remove most 'foreign' substances from the bottom of your iron.
 
Jane Blogs

Join this Aussie mommie who lives with Mr. Blog, giver of seriously great hugs, and her children as she explores the world of crafting on the Internet.

Craft Room Crafty Tip
Save old film canisters to store needles and other small things such as beads & sequins. Small pretty stickers printed from your computer can be stuck on each so that you know exactly what is inside.
 
Creative Origins

Great crafting blog with plenty of FREE projects, ideas and tutorials.

Thrifty Gifting 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.

Selling Crafts 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!

Thrifty 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.

Digital Crafting 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.

Beading 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.
 
The Miho Suzuki Blog

A fun blog with step-by-step craft project instructions as well as interesting information about Japan.

Thrifty Paper Crafting Crafty Tip
Crafting paper is all around us. Before going out to buy new paper, check at home first. Even plain paper can be dressed up, cut out or painted!
 
Handmade Custom Jewellery by Shpangle

A craft blog dedicated to resin jewellery making including tips, tutorials, resin jewellery making ideas and also documenting my personal journey and inspirations.

Selling Crafts Online Crafty Tip
By regularly writing unique content, a craft blog can be a great way to market your craft products. They can also be both inspirational and therapeutic as there is a great community of craft bloggers sharing ideas and advice.