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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

Pressed Leaf or Flower Plaque
How to Press Flowers
How to Make Paper Butterflies
Glittered Luggage Tags

Scrap Wood Nesting Houses
Easy Painted Straw Tote
Tissue Paper Mug
Outdoor Hula Hoop Wreath

Faux French Enamel Tags
Sweater Hoop Art
DIY Labeled Picture Frames
DIY Dog Treat Container

How to Nail Polish Marble
Birth Stats Monogram
Bubble Paint Tea Towels
Egg Cup Mini Planters

Sand Art Terrariums
Travel Laundry Bag from Pillowcase
Felt & Canvas Monogram Banner
DIY Slate Coasters

Solar Light Planters
Sharpie Stained Glass
No-Sew Tote Bag
“Hello” Sign

Reversible Bunting (Summer to Fall)
Sandy Shapes Art
Fabric Tape Bangle Bracelets
Peace Sign Wreath

Air Dry Clay Keychains
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
Beach in a Bottle Vacation Souvenir

17 Chalky Paint Projects
DIY Garden Markers
10 Minute DIY Earbud Holders
How to: Make a Ceiling Medallion Mirror

Adult Coloring Book Magnets
Tin Can Vase
Indoor Herb Garden
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
DIY Moss Monogram
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
Cork Napkin Ring Place Cards
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

Pottery Barn Inspired Wall Hooks
Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Pushpins
Fabric Clipboards with Pockets
Custom Stationery in Microsoft Word

Glitter Glazed Jars
Painted Grain Sack Stripe Tray
Fingerprint Heart Jewelry
Sharpie Pillow

Ribbon Chandelier
Knockoff Brass Base Terrarium
Scrapbook Paper Wall Art

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
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
DIY Kids Art Gallery

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
10 Minute Mickey Mouse Ears
No-Sew Ice Pop Hand Warmers

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

Pot ‘O Gold Windsock
Glitter Glue Printable Valentines
“Stamp of Approval” Printable Valentines
LOVE Popsicle Stick Craft

Negative Space Snowflakes

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