Check out these easy craft ideas for beginners
If you're looking for some inspiration for your next craft project you've come to the right place! Crafting is a great way to relax and take some time to decompress after a busy day – and we've got some brilliant easy craft ideas for adults, no previous experience required!
There is literally no end to ideas for things to make for yourself or as gifts for others – from handmade fashion to fill your wardrobe and statement jewellery to stunning home decor and ornamental trinkets; you're spoilt for choice with brilliant options.
If you've ever searched online or on social media for easy craft ideas, you'll have no doubt be inundated with hundreds of clever crafting tutorials and how to videos for things to do.
Deciding which craft to try or skill to pick up can be a bit daunting so to make things easier for you we've rounded up a list of our top easy crafts for adults DIYs and tutorials that have all been designed and tested by our team of expert crafters. You're guaranteed to find your next project.
Happy crafting!
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Cute fringe garland
Create a quick and simple fringe garland with our step by step DIY. Fabric garlands like this are a great way to add a bit of seasonal colour to a room, and can be made in a range of colours to suite any theme or occasion.
Knitted lacy top
This knitted lacy top is perfect for the cooler summer evenings. The free pattern is a great project for an intermediate knitter to tackle.
Picnic blanket
What better way to prepare for the upcoming summer weather than by making your own custom picnic blanket? It's a nice simple project, ideal for beginner home sewers.
Paper and wire hearts
If you're looking for that finishing touch of decor to add to a room, these delicate paper and wire hearts are just the thing. Hang them individually or as a group for a bigger impact.
Paper roses
Do you love the look of fresh flowers but hate how quickly they wilt?
Make your own paper flowers with this simple DIY! You can make pretty paper poses in an array of colours to suit your decor without ever having to worry about dropping petals or replacing their water.
Trendy Jesmonite trays
Have you seen those trendy terrazzo-style trinket dishes all over the internet? Try your hand at making your own with Jesmonite, it's a lot simpler than it looks and is guaranteed to become your new crafting obsession.
Scented fabric hearts
We love a practical craft and these scented fabric hearts are great for hanging around your home as well as gifting to friends and family. They are also a great way to work through your scrap fabric stash as you can scale the design to use whatever fabric you have.
Comfy garden cushions
Add a bit more colour to your garden this summer with some cosy custom garden cushions. If you're a bit more of an experienced sewer, you can try making the cushions out of water-resistant fabric so that they'll stay looking pristine even if they get caught in the rain!
Scented wax melts
There is nothing better than stepping into a home that smells nice and fragrant. Whether clean and fresh smells are your thing or if you prefer something sweet and flowery, creating your own custom scent wax melts is a simple project that you'll be sure to come back to time and time again.
Drawstring makeup bag
There is nothing worse than trying to dig through a makeup bag that is too small. You have to dump everything out just to get to the one thing right at the bottom.
Raid your fabric stash and set aside some time at the sewing machine to whip up this clever circle-shaped drawstring makeup bag. It opens out fully to give you a clear view of all your products and closes back up again with an easy pull of the drawstrings.
Custom clay earrings
Make yourself a pair of stunning earrings to match any outfit with this simple polymer clay DIY. Add a touch of gold foil for some added sparkle.
Relaxing bath bombs
Who doesn't enjoy a warm bath after a long day? Make bath time even more relaxing with your own handmade bath bombs.
These can be made in whatever size, shape, colour and scent you choose – they are also the ideal craft to make as stocking stuffers or token gifts for loved ones.
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Crochet flowers
If you've got a collection of ends of wool from knitting and crochet projects these delicate crochet flowers are a great stash buster.
Why not try making a whole bunch in varying colours and stitching them together to make a garland to decorate a room.
They can also make for great quirky Christmas decorations – make a set in wintery colours, stiffen them by thinly coating in a watered-down PVA solution, add a loop of thread and hang them as baubles from the tree.
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Craft a comfy quilt
There is nothing more satisfying than creating a fully handmade quilt. Have fun picking out the perfect mix of fabrics (or pick up a pre-cut quilt kit) and settle in for hours of satisfying stitching.
Decoupage clay bowl
We love a good decoupage project and it turns out it's the perfect thing to use to decorate air dry clay creations! These nature-inspired bowls are a great addition to any coffee or side table.
Willow wreath
Who says wreaths are just for Christmas? Dress up your door for Spring with this simple yet stunning willow wreath. This project uses artificial flowers but it would also look great with dried flowers or even fresh ones!
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Handmade note cards
Create a collection of pretty note cards so that you've always got one on hand to send.
This simple bunting design can be added to with an ink stamped message or even some words written with a Cricut machine.
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Macrame plant hanger
Macrame is back in a big way and we love this DIY for making a stylish plant holder. You aren't limited to just one size or shape of pot either; you can tailor the design to suit any plant pot you want.
Pretty patchwork quilt
If you're looking for a project that you can dip in and out of patchwork might be just the thing to try!
Once you find a pattern you'd like to make, you can work through making each patch section in small batches. Then, you can sit down and arrange your pattern in rows before stitching all together to make your full patchwork quilt.
Hair scrunchie
Scrunchies are officially back on trend, and we are fully behind it! There should always be a scrunchie within hands reach for any hair emergency and we've got just the tutorial you need to be able to whip up a whole bunch of them in next to no time.
Terracotta pot wreath
This beautiful terracotta pot and succulent wreath would look amazing in any garden.
Don't worry if you've not got a green thumb, succulents are easy to take care of, as long as you're handy with a glue gun you'll be able to tackle this project no problem at all.
Zipped cushion cover
Cushions are a great way to add a bit of colour to a room, but sometimes the options for fabric and colour choices can be a bit limited - so why not make your own in whatever fabric you like?
Our step-by-step tutorial to make your own custom size and shape zipped cushion covers will have you stitching up a storm in no time. Installing a zip can be a bit daunting, especially for beginner sewers, but it's a lot easier than you might think.
Autumn leaf garland
Add some autumnal atmosphere to your home with a hand-sewn Autumn leaf garland. After some rustic looking, textured fabric for making the leaves?
Your local charity shop can be a treasure trove of cheap clothes made of interesting fabrics that can be upcycled into new crafts.
Crochet sweater
If you've been bitten by the crocheting bug and have mastered the basic stitches, this free pattern to make a cosy crochet sweater is a great project to try.
Woodland themed pin cushion
Craft an acorn themed pin cushion as a practical way to store your pins while sewing.
This is a great way to use up left-over fabric scraps. If they aren't big enough to be used for the actual pattern pieces, you can cut them into smaller strips and use them to help stuff the inside of the pin cushion.
Simple scented candles
Creating scented candles, whether it's to use around your own home or to gift to others is such a fun way to spend an afternoon.
You can mix your own scent blends, experiment with colours, and decorate the finished jar to make something really special and unique.
Embroidery hoop note holder
If you want a way to display notes and reminders around your home but don't like the look of cork notice boards, these clever embroidery hoop note holders are the perfect alternative!
You can choose fabrics to coordinate with certain rooms or even personalise them with embroidery or iron-on vinyl to make them for different family members.
Crochet blanket
The beauty of this crochet project is that you can make your blanket as small or as large as you like!
Once you've picked out your choice of yarn colours, you can busy yourself making up a selection of the individual flowers motifs before attaching them all together to form a row and then moving on to the next batch.
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