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You know what they say, crafting is good for the soul!  (Do they say that? I don’t know.  If “they” don’t, you can quote ME as saying that.)  Check out some of my favorite craft project ideas.  Click on any of the pictures to get the full post and craft project tutorial.

General Crafts

DIY “Aged” Terracotta Pots
Pressed Leaf or Flower Plaque
How to Press Flowers
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How to Make Paper Butterflies

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Glittered Luggage Tags
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Scrap Wood Nesting Houses
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Easy Painted Straw Tote
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Tissue Paper Mug

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Outdoor Hula Hoop Wreath
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Faux French Enamel Tags
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Sweater Hoop Art
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DIY Labeled Picture Frames

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DIY Dog Treat Container
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How to Nail Polish Marble
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Birth Stats Monogram
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Bubble Paint Tea Towels

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Egg Cup Mini Planters
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Sand Art Terrariums
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Travel Laundry Bag from Pillowcase
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Felt & Canvas Monogram Banner

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DIY Slate Coasters
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Solar Light Planters
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Sharpie Stained Glass
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No-Sew Tote Bag

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“Hello” Sign
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Reversible Bunting (Summer to Fall)
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Sandy Shapes Art
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Fabric Tape Bangle Bracelets

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Peace Sign Wreath
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Air Dry Clay Keychains
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Jello Mold Planter Tray
SO fun! Pom Poms are ridiculously easy to make and so adorable! Check out this post for lots of ideas on easy to make pom pom crafts!
Pom Pom Craft Ideas

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Beach in a Bottle Vacation Souvenir
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17 Chalky Paint Projects
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DIY Garden Markers
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10 Minute DIY Earbud Holders

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How to: Make a Ceiling Medallion Mirror
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Adult Coloring Book Magnets
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Tin Can Vase
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Indoor Herb Garden

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Faux Rust Scrollwork Jewelry Holder
Love this quick and easy project! Turn wooden plaques from the craft store into adorable picture frames with scrapbook paper and paint. Get the full tutorial at averageinspired.com.
Wood Plaque Photo Frames
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DIY Moss Monogram
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Peg Doll Family Craft

Cute! Make this sign with braided fabric scraps. So easy, too
Braided Fabric Scrap Sign
These little newspaper pots are so charming! They make a cute gift, too!
Newspaper Flower Pots
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Cork Napkin Ring Place Cards
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Pipe Strap Kitchen Art

So clever! Upcycle Melissa & Doug toy containers into succulent gardens for your home!
Vertical Succulent Gardens
Absolutely NO artistic talent is needed to make these fun DIY watercolor notecards. Totally customizable with whatever sayings or monograms you like, and totally fun to make!
Watercolor Notecards
Update a thrift shop picture frame with paint and plywood! Learn how to make a boutique-style picture frame with this simple tutorial.
DIY Boutique-Style Frame
Fun project! Customize plain pouches with splatter paint for a fun new look! Great project for kids, too!
Splatter Paint Pouches

Turn empty food jars into cute candle holders with some stickers and paint! Great project for beginner crafters and kids, too!
Food Jar Candle Holders
Average But Inspired shows you how to give a grapevine wreath a totally unique look with chalk paint!
Chalk Painted Wreath
Use Americana Multi-Surface Paint to customize leather cuff bracelets any way you want!
Painted Leather Bracelets
Homemade Sugar Cookie Foot Scrub Recipe and Free Printable Labels
Sugar Cookie Foot Scrub & Printable Labels

Rustic wood slice serving tray
Wood Slice Serving Tray
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Pottery Barn Inspired Wall Hooks
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Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Pushpins
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Fabric Clipboards with Pockets

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Custom Stationery in Microsoft Word
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Glitter Glazed Jars
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Painted Grain Sack Stripe Tray
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Fingerprint Heart Jewelry

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Ribbon Chandelier
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Knockoff Brass Base Terrarium

Kids Crafts

SO adorable! Learn how to make these DIY flower girl and ring bearer t-shirts for the littlest ones in the wedding party. They're easy and so cute!
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer T-Shirts
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Playroom Art
Turn kids' thumbprints into cookies on a cute tea towel. It's the perfect gift for a mom or grandma who bakes! Plus, the free downloadable quote can be used as a template for your own tea towel!
Mother’s Day Thumbprint Tea Towel
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DIY Kids Art Gallery

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DIY Spinning Art Supply Caddy
Turn an empty wall into a pegboard creation station for kids! Neatly store art supplies on pegboard up top, and create a chalkboard wall beneath for hours of fun!
How to: Make a Creation Station
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10 Minute Mickey Mouse Ears
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No-Sew Ice Pop Hand Warmers

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Glow in the Dark Firework Wands
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Easy Kids Art Gallery
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Painted Beach Bags
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Hatching Chick Craft

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Glitter Glue Printable Valentines
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“Stamp of Approval” Printable Valentines
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LOVE Popsicle Stick Craft

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