2008 February | All Free Crafts Blog

Egg Heads and Bunnies

By editor ⋅ February 26, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s an easy little nature craft that generations of kids have enjoyed at Easter or to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of spring. It begins by eating a boiled egg and ends when you get to give your sprouting Cress Egg Head an edible haircut.
Having a hard time getting your kids to eat healthy? [...]

Paper Easter Baskets

By editor ⋅ February 25, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

I originally designed these Paper Easter Baskets a few years ago, but have just updated the page. I know lots of people have made these little baskets - they are easy enough to kids to do, but sophisticated enough for grown-ups to enjoy making them too.
Last year, I found a blog entry [...]

Attracting Purple Martins

By editor ⋅ February 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

If you’ve ever erected a bird house mansion, in a futile attempt to attract to purple martins to nest in your yard, then you might be interested in the information in this article, which outlines the minimum nesting requirements for these active little birds. I never realized, for instance, that bird houses for purple [...]

Antique Knitted Scarf

By editor ⋅ February 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Antique knitting patterns hold a fascination for me because they pass on the creativity of one generation for use by another; this antique scarf is a case in point. Originally published as a Beehive booklet in 1915, this knitted scarf features a fancy pattern that you should find relatively easy to accomplish.
Of course, you [...]

Crochet Hot Water Bottle Cover

By editor ⋅ February 16, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This crocheted hot water bottle cover is done almost entirely in double crochet stitch. It works up quickly, and helps retain the heat in your hot water bottle while protecting you from a bottle that is too hot to touch for very long.
If you’re making this vintage crochet pattern as a gift, don’t forget [...]

Crochet a Shamrock or Lucky Clover

By editor ⋅ February 13, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

These two beginner crochet patterns can each be completed in minutes, providing a quick, easy practice of basic crochet stitches such as chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet and treble crochet. All you need is a crochet hook and a small amount of green yarn for each four leaf [...]

Valentine Pincushion

By editor ⋅ February 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

This Valentine pincushion is a neat craft for those just beginning to knit or crochet. You will be making a long, thin length of plain knitting or single crochet that looks like a miniature scarf when it is finished. The “scarf” is then rolled into a circle and pressed into a coffee jar [...]

Silk Roses Heart Wreath

By editor ⋅ February 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Nothing says love quite like roses - and there are about five dozen silk roses in this easy to craft Heart of Roses Wreath. You begin this romantic offering with a styrofoam heart-shaped wreath, gluing the roses in rows, working from the inside out.
As shown, you can enlist the help [...]

Valentine Pencils

By editor ⋅ February 3, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Decorating pencils for Valentine’s Day is a creative group craft for students, home schoolers, Sunday school or parties - just provide the kids with a choice of the basic supplies and let them have at it.
With the supplies on hand, these decorated pencils can be made in under half an hour, so the [...]

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Recipe

By editor ⋅ February 1, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Buy a package of good quality chocolate chips and the best strawberries you can find, and you’ll have the makings for luscious Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.
Although these delectable confections are quite easy to make, they have a gourmet look and taste that is perfect for romancing your Valentine. If you’re looking for a neat way [...]

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