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Simple Handmade Crafts: A Guide for Beginners

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If you’re new to the world of craft, getting started can be a little daunting. Where do you start?

What do you need? How much will it cost? These are questions every beginner asks, but luckily, crafting is a lot simpler than you think.

To encourage you to give crafting a go, Sykes Cottages have created a series of simple craft tutorials that are easy to follow and require few specialist tools and materials. The guide features six fun tutorials, with creative crafts ranging from a penguin finger puppet to a crochet tablet cover, all of which are simple and inexpensive to make.

With Valentine’s and Mother’s Day on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to dig out needle, thread, scissors and glue and get creative with this year’s presents. A DIY gift is so much more personal than something shop bought, and your loved one will appreciate the effort you’ve put into crafting a special gift just for them.

Sykes’ simple craft guide features a handful of designs that would make the perfect gift for that certain someone. From homemade scented candles to wirework earrings, you can make a thoughtful and affordable gift with just a few items. Each of the craft tutorials in the guide was contributed by a craft blogger, and were designed to beboth simple and inexpensive to make, encouraging those who have never tried craft to get creative and have a go. To find out more about Simple Handmade Crafts: A Guide for Beginners, please visit: SykesCottages

17 Comments

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February 4, 2015 at 12:45 pm

thanks for such an awesome guide to be creative and make something really amazing in no time. i love craft activities and my kids too enjoy them in school.

John Thuku

February 5, 2015 at 12:40 am

This is a great guide. Thank you for sharing it.

Mai T.

February 5, 2015 at 1:10 am

This is such a detailed instruction! I’m definitely crafting this with my kids this weekend! Thanks for the share.

Stephanie Keeping

February 5, 2015 at 12:56 pm

This is a great guide! Those crafts do look pretty easy to make.

Jeannette

February 5, 2015 at 1:58 pm

These are totally easy and look like so much fun! I’m going to make the penguins with my kids!

Liz Mays

February 5, 2015 at 2:16 pm

That finger puppet is just the cutest little thing. I love that idea!

Sara P. (@SensiblySara)

February 5, 2015 at 5:58 pm

The fabric bow key ring is my favorite!! Such great project ideas!

Digna D.

February 5, 2015 at 7:12 pm

I love finger puppets and this penguin is just adorable. These are cute tutorials, II will have to check Sykes Cottages out.

Cat Davis

February 5, 2015 at 8:39 pm

My kids would totally love if I made those. But the way I handle needles, I’d probably sew the puppets to my own fingers. lol

Crystal

February 5, 2015 at 11:02 pm

Eek! Those are too cute! I get into waves of craftiness and I’m super excited to get back into things. Although I don’t sew or anything fancy, I definitely think I could handle these.

Crystal

February 6, 2015 at 6:04 am

Great tutorials! Love that little penguin finger puppet. The upcycled phone cosy sounds neat, too.

Lynsey @MoscatoMom

February 6, 2015 at 8:40 am

Oh that DOES make things easier. I admit I have HUNDREDS of dollars worth of craft stuff – I do not know how to spend less than $100 in Hobby Lobby – but I feel very overwhelmed when I try to do a craft because I do not know where to begin. Midge collects penguins – I think thats a great place for us to start.

Rita Spratlen

February 7, 2015 at 2:16 pm

I love to do things like this. I love how they describe each step which really helps out. Sometimes the instructions can be so vague!! Thanks for sharing.