Holiday crafts & party crafts
This craft category is a huge collection of DIY party crafts and holiday crafts! Holiday crafts for kids and adults (Christmas crafts and handmade gift ideas, Easter crafts & decors, Halloween party favors and crafts), crafts about occasions (Mother's day crafts, Valentine's day crafts, Wedding decors and handmade wedding presents), party decors and handmade gifts (birthday party decors and gifts, baby shower gifts and decors, graduation party decors)... If you are looking for a specific holiday or occasion (Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter..) please choose a sub-category from the "holiday crafts" main menu ( at the top of the page).
Tulips are among our favorite flowers , and we think it will be very nice to have a few wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad.The solution? None other than some super-soft ( and everlasting ) felt tulips , of course! This felt craft is easy, quick and the outcome is soo gorgeous! This sweet felt tulip flower can be a great home decor or classroom decor at spring ! ( You can even use these beautiful tulips as a wedding party decoration /centerpiece ! ) You can make the felt tulip flowers in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form!
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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi bunny or cat is no exception. This lovely bunny / cat pattern by Nastena Konovalova at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely bunny or a cuddly cat for all of the f luff -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes these amigurumi animals great gifts for any special occasion! )
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There is nothing sweeter than a rose, except when it's a rose made by hand. This duct tape rose by Tara Dennis is an entertaining craft project that surely will amuse or impress its recipient. Join the duct tape experience and make yourself a beautiful duct tape flower. Make several to use as a bouquet for custom decorations or make one duct tape flower just to give to a special someone.
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Spring came in, and it means you can start your Easter crafts now officially! If you love sewing this craft idea - the Easter egg bunny plush toy - can be a great choice, even if you're just a beginner in sewing, because with this detailed masterclass tutorial sewing one will be a piece of cake! The kids will love these adorable Easter egg shape little bunny plushies! And the best of this Easter craft idea: you can use up any scrap fabric to create the bunny softies because they will look gorgeous in any color and style! And of course, you can make the fabric bunnies in any size! ( This rabbit is 14 cm tall - with ears. )
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Kanzashi techniue is not just our favourite because the outcome is absolutely gorgeous, but also because it's super easy ( despite the look ) , quick and also inexpensive ! And the finished product looks like an expensive classy store bought Christmas decor ! Isn't it beautiful? All you need to make one is 2 different colour silk ribbon , a few pins and a styrofoam ball ! No-sewing involved! You can use these gorgeous folded silk ribbon / textile ( kanzashi ) Christmas ornament balls to decorate your Christmas tree or you can also gift them to your loves ones!
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Ready for a fantastic crafting session with your kids or students ? Try this fun kids craft by MRHoffman at Instructables! This mason jar luminary is such great Halloween activity for kids of all ages, plus it can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! No special tools or skills are required! Get the step-by-step tutorial at Instructables and let's get crafting:
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This DIY Scandinavian-style gnome ( or Santa ) Christmas yarn ornament is so cute and easy to make: you could whip out a bunch of them as lovely gift toppers or as cute Christmas ornaments in an afternoon. Kids love to craft with yarn , so this would be a fun one to do with them too. With this fun macrame technique, you can make little Christmas gnomes in no time. Follow along NataliDoma DIY's step-by-step tutorial and create your very own little Scandinavian-style gnome Christmas tree ornaments :
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Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi reindeer by Olga Askarova ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys, you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi reindeer can be a great amigurumi project to begin with, because it's fairly quick and easy to crochet ( plus, at Amigurumi Space you will find a free step-by-step video tutorial as well! ). So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting :
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Today Jennifer from The Craft Patch is going to show you how to make beautiful crepe paper flowers with Hershey’s Kisses as centers. These crepe paper flowers are such fun to make because they are beautiful and because of all of the delicious chocolate ! These crepe paper flowers with chocolate centers are perfect handmade gifts for a friend’s birthday, for Mother’s Day, for graduation… or just because! get the step-by-step tutorial and learn how to make simple crepe paper flowers with Hershey’s Kiss centers now:
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If you love easy to make and quick gift ideas you will adore these DIY confetti painted heart mugs by Today's Creative Life. These DIY confetti painted heart mugs are perfect for Valentines day or maybe to show your love of coffee. This craft would make a cute and quick Valentines day gift ,or just use them to show your love of coffee or hot chocolate. You can get creative with different patterns and colors. - the possibilities are endless! Get the full tutorial at todayscreativelife.com and create your very own easy DIY Valentine's heart mugs:
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We love the ambiance that paper lanterns can create! Especially paper star lanterns ! These gorgeous DIY Paper cut stars by Papelisimo can instantly transform a ho-hum space into something truly magical. These DIY paper star lanterns make pretty decorations even without lights inside. You could make a golden star to put on your Christmas tree! At papelisimo.es you will find the free printable paper star template and a nice step-by-step video tutorial on how to make this gorgeous paper-cut star in no time! ( To make the video work, please choose the ORIGINAL LANGUAGE button below! )
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This giant spider web is such an ideal decoration for Halloween. There are many different ways to make a spider web but we simply love this one! Especially the super cute fat spider at the middle! Use this fun giant spiderweb tutorial by My Untangled Life and your crafty skills to make this spooky one-of-a-kind Halloween decoration. You'll be the envy of the neighborhood !
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Crocheted Shamrocks! Aren’t they just cute? These crocheted shamrocks are really easy to make, even if you are a beginner in crocheting you can make one in just a couple of minutes. These crocheted shamrocks are a great size for using them in several craft projects you may have in mind. They would make great pins if you don’t have anything else to wear that is green on St. Patrick’s Day. In this crochet tutorial you will find a nice step-by-step video crocheting tutotial on how to make these adorable yarn shamrocks as well!
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Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi bear toy with following along Mariia Osipova's nice free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys ! This super adorable amigurumi bear 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 bear bigger ( for an absolutely giant bear ) simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn. You can also make this lovely huggable amigurumi bear 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 looking for a quick and easy winter craft, look no further! It's always fun to craft from trash! It’s a great way to encourage kids to care for the environment and it makes the crafting session thrifty too. This time turn egg cartons into adorable snowmen by following along Papelisimo's step-by-step tutorial. This adorable egg carton snowman is not only a great way to recycle some leftover egg cartons , but it’s a really fun project and it’s fast and simple to put together! Watch the video and learn how to make them:
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Are you looking for super adorable and quick free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love elephants ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi elephant ! Paint It Colorful designed this lovely amigurumi elephant. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi elephant now!
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We love the magic that Christmas decorations can create. Especially paper stars ! These easy DIY Paper stars by Elizabeth Joan Designs can instantly transform a ho-hum space into something truly magical. These DIY paper star lanterns make pretty decorations with cut out patterns or even without lights inside. ( You could make a gold star to put on your Christmas tree! ) Elizabeth will teach you how to make these super simple but also super gorgeous paper stars in no time with a few simple steps:
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This is a decorative rustic DIY wooden wheelbarrow planter for the garden made out of pallet wood ! It's a super easy woodworking project you can make in a day or so using basic woodworking tools. The advantage to rustic garden planter projects is that you really don’t need to stress out about any of this. If parts are a little off, don’t sweat it: it’s a rustic project! Got any rusty nails lying around? Use them! This DIY rustic wooden wheelbarrow garden planter is an another project that anyone can build with very little woodworking experience and limited tools. He used his miter saw, but you could just as easily use a circular saw or a jig saw. >> free plan can be found here <<
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We love quick and fun Christmas craft projects , and this adorable pompom Christmas tree by Craft And Creativity is just the perfect one that you can make for Christmas home decoration , gifts , or as a fun activity with your kids. This little pompom Christmas tree also works wonderfully as a fun Christmas gift topper , because who can resist a fluffy little Christmas tree on a car ? Get the step-by-step craft tutorial at craftandcreativity.com, and let's get crafting !
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Looking for simple, fun and adorable crafts to do with your kids this Christmas ? Get into the Christmas spirit by making these adorable and fun p aper puppets with your kids. These paper puppets by I Heart Crafty Things are not only adorable but really fun to make and perfect for a cold winter day. These lovely Santa and reindeer puppets even make perfect Christmas decorations for your Christmas tree ( just leave out the craft stick and attach a string to it's back! ) Head to iheartcraftythings.com and learn how to make them:
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These adorable little burlap angel ornaments by The Country Chic Cottage are easy to make and can be a wonderful rustic addition to your tree. Are you ready to make some burlap angel ornaments for your Christmas tree ? Let's create a bunch of adorable, little DIY Burlap angel ornaments for this years Christmas tree with a few simple craft supplies and The Country Chic Cottage's easy to follow tutorial:
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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi pig is no exception. This lovely pig pattern by Irina Podolyuk at AmiguroomToys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely pig for all of the pig -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys, especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi pig a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Watch this nice step-by-step video tutoria l and learn how to make this gorgeous origami style paper gift box easily with simple household materials and colorful construction papers ! This beautiful hexagonal floral treat box can be a perfect way to wrap small presents/sweets for mothers's day ( or other occasions ) in a stylish and gorgeous way! This paper gift box is a surprisingly easy paper folding project : you just need a piece of s crapbook or construction paper , a ruler, a can lid and that's it! With this step-by-step video tutorial creating your own beautiful DIY paper gift box will be a piece of cake! ( Even the kids can fold some to surprise their friends - or f
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This super simple and super cute antler headband by Kids Craft Room is our new favorite Christmas hat! This paper reindeer headband is super easy to make and so much fun to wear! We love the idea of kids dressing up in these glittery Rudolf the reindeer antlers and all the Christmas role play they inspire. Now you can make them too with Kids Craft Room's free printable reindeer antler template. Who wouldn’t enjoy being Rudolf at this festive time of year? You can print this reindeer antler pattern onto white card to color in yourself or trace it straight onto colored craft paper.
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Decorating for fall wouldn't be complete without pumpkins. Carving pumpkins , however, can be messy and dangerous. So why not skip out on the pumpkin clean-up this year and try some no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas ? If you plan to make a no-carve ( Halloween ) pumpkin this year, you’ll love these unique pumpkin painting ideas by Easy Peasy And Fun! From a roaring dinosaur pumpkin to a simple emoji pumpkin you will find lots of cute and scary ideas to make this fall! Browse through Easy Peasy And Fun's pumpkin decorating ideas and pick your favorites! No-carve pumpkin ideas are great for completing with the kids to make decorating for Halloween a fun-filled family activity.
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Turn yourself into a bow-tie pasta or a cute ravioli by following along Studio DIY's easy-to-follow costume making tutorial ! These DIY pasta costumes are great show-stopper costumes , because, well.. just look at them! Who doesn't love pasta ? And look at that tiny ravioli ! Isn't it super adorable? This pasta costume is such a great group costume because you could be all sorts of pasta. Plus this costume is super simple and doesn’t take much time at all, too. Head to studiodiy.com and learn how to make them:
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Crystal from Stitched by Crystal, shares with us a fun summer project: a DIY watermelon poncho! We love watermelon in the summertime and we have been eating a lot of it this summer! This tie dye watermelon swim cover is a really easy and cheap summer sewing project and we love the end result! To create this fun and super comfy watermelon summer poncho / swim cover you will need: cotton fabric, fabric dye, and fabric paint. Your kids will love to get in on the fun and help dye the fabric! You can create the watermelon poncho /summer swim cover for your kids or even for yourself! This free sewing pattern will be your guide through the project!
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bunny ornament pattern by All About Ami is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bunny ornament is just perfect as a Christmas tree ornament , Easter ornament or you could use it as a cute baby rattle ball. ( If you're stitching the bunny ornament as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead! ) You can easily customize this amigurumi bunny ornament design to be any color you'd like. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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