Seasonal decorations & crafts
This craft category is a huge collection of DIY seasonal decorations & seasonal crafts! Autumn crafts ( fall crafts ): DIY fall home decors,simple autumn crafts for kids, autumn related craft ideas ( woodland crafts, crafts with leaves, mushroom crafts ), winter crafts: DIY winter home decors, simple winter crafts for kids, winter related crafts ( snow crafts, free sewing / knitting and crochet patterns of warm winter clothes, crafts with pine cones ), spring crafts: DIY spring home decor, simple spring crafts for kids, spring related crafts ( flower crafts, gardening ideas ), summer crafts: DIY summer home decors, simple summer crafts for kids, summer related craft ideas ( water toys,beach crafts ) .. any many more seasonal crafts and seasonal decor ideas! If you are looking for a specific season ( for example: spring ) please choose a sub-category from the "Seasonal decorations & crafts" main menu ( at the top of the page).Because HOLIDAY DECORS have their own category, you can't find them here. ( "Present" menu icon )
What can be better than an inexpensive , quick , but still gorgeous and colorful spring decor which involves flowers ? These beautiful paper origami ( spring ) flowers can be made literally in minutes and they will spice up any boring wall space in your house ! You can use the paper folded flowers to decorate the kids' room at any time of the year, if you are not into spring decors. With this super video paper folding tutorial you can make a few origami flower with your kids from a few sheets of colorful origami paper or from leftover wrapping papers ( even wrapping paper pieces will working well with this origami project ) !
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There's nothing lovelier than fresh cut flowers gracing your kitchen table or brightening a place in your home. But even after the blossoms begin to fade, you can continue to enjoy their beauty by drying them. The papery, vintage look the dried flowers impart their own lasting beauty. Not only roses but almost all flowers can be dried! You can also use this flower drying method to preserve your special occassion's bouquets (wedding,valentine's day,mother's day bouquets) as well!
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Know a fox lover? We've got the perfect gift for them: a lovely crochet pocket fox ! Whether you're gifting this pocket fox as a toy, or as a home decor, this little crochet fox will thrill fox fanatics. This cute crochet fox can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids, because this lovely little amigurumi fox is just the perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! At Spin A Yarn Crochet's great crochet blog you will find a wonderful free fox pattern which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and size yarn to crochet your own adorable fox , the finished toy will look lovely and cuddly! ( With a little modification in the yarn and hook size you can easily alternate your fox' s size )
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Adventure-in-a-box created a couple of rain painting prompts by drawing silhouettes of children walking with umbrellas . It's plain that they are in a great need of rain, and your kids will be happy to rise to the occasion and paint some for them. Get the painting tutorial ,and follow Adventure-In-A-Box's free and easy to follow painting tutorial and create a fun gorgeous artworks with the kids :
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We've always found that hand-crafted crochet ornaments have such a beautiful charm about them. There are so many possibilities: from delicate crocheted angels and snowflakes, colorful crocheted baubles, rustic trees and stars, to cute and cheerful little snowmen! For this Christmas, crochet this super adorable and quick little snowman ornament by Spin A Yarn Crochet! He’s wearing a scarf and earmuffs to keep out that winter chill, which also makes this guy super customizable. You can make him as bright and cheerful or festive as you want by changing up the color of his accessories.
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This fun felt toy garden is a great way for little ones to learn about gardening. (Without dirt and mess!) You can use any old pantihose to form the soil (instead of brown felt) and use any type of felt fruits / vegetables to plant in , even plastic fruits and vegetables works well with this fun felt garden! You can upgrade this felt garden into a fun learning toy: just create little paper tables with the names /numbers / pictures of the fruits and vegetables! This way the kids can learn and play at a same time ( or learn foreign languages in an easy way ).
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We bet that you have a stack of old CDs lying around. Convert your old unused CDs into gorgeous artwork that can be put up on the walls.We love this idea because it's super easy to do, just few simple steps.What a brilliant way to up-cycle / recycle your old unwanted CDs and DVDs ! Of course you can decorate anything with these beautiful scratched artworks. This CD recycling craft is suitable for kids ( with a little help ) . For pattern ideas click >> here <<
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The changes of color in the trees are the first clue that autumn is coming. You can capture the beauty of those moments by using fresh fallen leaves to make a beautiful fall decoration for your home. Combine several leaves and make a gorgeous rose bouquet! Use some twine or wire to keep the bouquet together. You can display them using a large leaf as a background. This fall leaf rose bouquet is perfect and low budget way to create something beautiful and decorate your home at a same time, or you can gift this special "flower" bouquet to your loved ones!
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You can easily make the most beautiful card for Valentine's day or Mother’s day ! Follow Andreja's step by step tutorial that will show you how to make a DIY rolled paper roses Valentines Day Card! We love simple ideas that look like they took hours to make! You won’t believe how easy this rolled paper roses Valentine's Day cards are to make!
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These soap bubble snakes are an easy summer activity for kids! All you need is an empty plastic water bottle and one mismatched sock, and you can make the coolest, long bubble chains! You don’t need fancy bubble solution – dish soap and water work perfectly! A few minutes of easy preparation makes for a very entertaining outdoor project!
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Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute tiny mouse ! Who can resist this cute little mouse face? By following along AmourFou's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute tiny crochet mouse in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start creating lovely amigurumi toys , you won't be able to stop making them! ) So, don't hesitate: create a lovely little amigurumi mouse for your friends or family members now!
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It’s no secret we LOVE making pipe cleaner animals. They are quick, simple, and fun, and the kids love them! With just a pipe cleaner and some eyes, you can make these adorable little owls in minutes. Made from wire and fiber, pipe cleaners are bendable and flexible, can be bent, twisted, curled or wrapped to most shapes. This time Rachel from Lines Across is showing you how easy it is to create a lovely owl using a pack of pipe cleaners , glue and googly eyes:
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This seashell bouquet is one of the most beautiful DIY summer projects. Summer is just a great moment that you can easily get the natural decorations from the sea and begin your beach theme decor. Everyone of us love the beach , and we all want to have a part of it in our homes! Learn how to make your own pretty and beachy DIY shell bouquet in just minutes! ( You only need a few supplies! ) This time in this step-by-step video tutorial Bargain Bethany will show you how to make this gorgeous seashell bouquet. So pull out your stash of seashells and start creating and decorating your home, beach themed party or wedding !
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet cherry keychain pattern by Double Treble Trinkets is completely free ,so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Grab some scrap yarn and start stitching! Crochet a little c herry as a pretend to play toy or as a cute little keychain . This free miniature amigurumi cherry is designed to fit perfectly on your ears ( Such sweet childhood memories! ) If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great summer pattern for you.
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If you're looking for Completely Genius Trash-to-Treasure Crafts AND an idea on what to do with all your odd sock the sock and tin can pencil holders just might be for you. There can be a lot of stories behind your old socks and maybe you really don’t want to just throw them away. You don’t have to! because you can make different sock crafts from them: for example, this genius pencil holder which doesn't require any fancy craft materials just an ordinary tin can and a sock. You can customize this pencil holder as much as you wish ( in color or size ) either way: the outcome will be outstanding. You can use these sock and tin can pencil holders in your office or at home, it can be made by both kids of all ages or adults and it won't cost you a dime.
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It’s time for adorable free crochet patterns again! Who wants free patterns for this amigurumi hedgehog pillow toy? Visit Spin A Yarn Crochet and learn how to crochet these super adorable soft hedgehog baby toys in minutes! At spinayarncrochet.com you will find the free crochet patterns of these super cute hedgehog pillow toys! This hedgehog softie is really easy to crochet so you will have a bunch of these ready in no time! Hand embroider their eyes or use safety eyes - this way the hedgehog pillow will be suitable for babies & newborns as well!
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This time I Heart Crafty Things and Artsy Craftsy Kids share this super fun and simple summer paper craft with you! This paper plate sailboat craft is super simple to make and is perfect as a playful summer craft. You could also make this fun interactive paper plate sailboat craft any time of the year after learning about sailing or to go along with a favorite ocean adventure themed children’s book. Preschooler s might also enjoy playing with this craft while singing row row row your boat. ( Just swap the sailboat to a boat ) So many fun possibilities!
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We will continue this craft week with a fun snowman pompon ornament. Looking for an easy and quick winter craft for the kids? Or a super cute winter decoration? These little DIY Easy snowman pompon ornaments will look sweet adorning your mantel throughout the winter! These cute pompom snowman are really easy to make: you just need a little white yarn and some orange pipe cleaners. Even the smallest crafty hands can create some! Of course you can use these adorable little yarn snowman to decorate other things in your home as well! ( Imagine it on a nice fluffy winter wreath in your door, or a few pompon snowman in a cute basket! )
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We love inexpensive , easy, but still gorgeous christmas / winter home decors! These paper lanterns and Christmas houses are one of the most beautiful paper decors we seen so far, and it's almost costs nothing! You just need a sheet of construction paper and a hobby knife to create one. Isn't it gorgeous? You can make these paper cutout decors in any size: it can be a perfect Christmas table / mantle decor and also a nice Christmas tree ornament! You can glue in a colored tissue paper or clear plastic piece and fill the houses and lanterns up with Christmas cookies / treats!
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Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi whale toy with following along Lyudmila Kuropatova 's nice free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys! This super adorable amigurumi whale is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi whale bigger ( for an absolutely giant whale ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi whale from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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If you're already sick, need to go outside ( for quick shopping or to visit a doctor ) , and you haven't got face masks at hand, you can use Craft Passion's free face mask sewing pattern to create a mask quickly. For extra protection against viruses , Craft Passion will show you how to add non-woven filters inside your DIY face mask. Unlike surgical masks , these DIY fabric face masks can be washed and used/reused. Please note that this DIY fabric face mask doesn't prevent virus infection , and it also doesn't mean to replace the proper face masks. This fabric face mask is just a contingency plan for those who have no access to masks in the market.
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Sometimes the simplest kids craft ideas are the best! Take this fun cardboard ( toilet paper ) roll fox by Easy Peasy And Fun as an example. Charming isn't it? Today Andreja will show you how to make cute little foxes with the kids from toilet paper rolls ( with the help of a little acrylic paint, craft paper , and a pencil ). Paint the outside of the cardboard tubes, attach the tail, and that's it! This easy kids craft idea can be a perfect craft project for the kids on a rainy fall afternoon, or you can decorate a woodland themed party with them frugally! ( This paper roll fox can be a perfect gift box: just shape it as a pillow box! )
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We are so happy now, because we simply LOVE beading , especially when a pattern is so easy, quick and free ! This gorgeous beaded snowflake by SimpleBeads is absolutely one of our favorites! If you have some beautiful bugle beads that you've been wanting to use, but you have nothing else in your stash that coordinates with the unusual color, this snowflake pattern is perfect to use them up! And you can use the finished bead snowflakes as Christmas or winter ornaments! By making different kinds of snowflakes and also by using different colors of beads and bugles , you can create a truly fabulous beaded blizzard!
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In this step-by-step tutorial, Tsvoric will show you how to make this gorgeous chestnut and acorn hedgehog ! Isn't it super adorable? Nature always gives us the most beautiful craft materials for free, so let's gather a bunch and create wonderful fall decors from them. If you aren't a wreath or pumpkin person, but you still love natural fall decors : this little hedgie is the perfect choice. This chestnut and acorn hedgehog is beautiful all autumn ( and uses dried materials so you can use it year after year ). You can incorporate any colors to your hedgehog decor with a few large beads / tiny baubles or just use what nature gave to you. If you love collecting natural craft materials this autumn decor project is a must!
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It's spring so it’s time for bugs ! We love ladybugs and this construction paper ladybug on a leaf is our new favorite ladybug craft! Bugs are a great spring crafting project for kids to make ( in preschool and kindergarten as well. ) This ladybug craft is also a fun one for teachers to make as a decoration for their classroom ( imagine a super cute ladybug spring bulletin board! )
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Learn how to crochet a cozy pair of super adorable fingerless crochet snowman and gingerbread man gloves with this free crochet pattern and tutorial from Repeat Crafter Me! Crochet fingerless gloves provide warmth, simplicity and the convenience of being able to use your fingers when you need to like searching through your pockets or purse. They also add a little bit of festiveness to your wardrobe, and let’s not forget that crochet fingerless gloves also make great Christmas gifts! ( Not only are they useful, but they’re also an easy crochet project when you’re looking to come up with a gift quickly! ) Get the free pattern at repeatcrafterme.com and let's get crocheting :
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What better way to kick off this year’s festive crafting than with some potato printed DIY Christmas card: a chubby lovesick snowman! This super cute potato stamp snowman craft is suitable for kids of all ages and it can be a great winter decor or a lovely handmade Christmas card! You could even fashion your own stamps from potato - make shapes, numbers, alphabet letters or any other design you like. This versatile vegetable creates interesting prints on paper or fabric. This is a fun project for kids. It’s a great alternative to regular painting or using regular stamps. Kids really enjoy using a potato as a stamp. It's like they are given permission to play with their food!
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The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi bird pattern by Elisa's Crochet ! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. ( Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little snowbird. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi bird today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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