Finding the Perfect Arts and Crafts Idea: All Occasion Crafts

    Here are many arts and crafts ideas, which don't necessary fit into a season or holiday category.  I call these my "all occasion crafts".

    I find crafting to be so relaxing.  I, like many others, lead a very busy life.  Sometimes it is hard to find time to craft.  That is one of the reasons I made this website.  It helps me to set aside some time to do crafts.  The fact is, I love to craft, so this isn't a chore at all.   Hopefully you do too, and I hope you will find time every so often to give yourself some "me time".  Whatever your craft hobbies are, I hope you may enjoy some of these projects as well.  These DIY crafts are perfect for yourself, your home, or to give away as a gift.  Please remember,  I would love to see your work of your finished creations!  Please share what you have done using the "share a craft" link below.  I cannot thank you each enough for sharing your creativity and your arts and crafts ideas with the rest of us!

    I discovered a wonderful site that includes many baby shower crafts.  If you are hosting a shower be sure to visit www.fun-baby-shower-ideas-and-more.com for some wonderful craft ideas.

Click here to see the crafts others have shared

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Pop Tab Craft - Big jewelry is all the rage now, especially big rings. This flower ring is so easy to put together, and the best part is everyone will love that you made it out of something that you normally may throw away.



Baby Jar Candle Holder - You can hang these jars on branches of a tree or along your deck. Use a real tealight or try a flameless battery operated votive.



Polymer Clay Jewelry - This tutorial shows you a very easy way to make a pretty necklace and earrings using polymer clay.  This project is perfect for clay beginners!



Gel Wax Candle Holders - Here is one of many arts and crafts ideas I would like to share.  Glass votive holders are nested inside a wine glass.  Clear gel wax is then poured in between the votive holder and the wine glass.  The gel wax will never burn away, so these can be used over and over again. 



Snow Covered Votives - Small glass votive candle holders are dressed up by using decoupage and fake snow for a crystal snow effect.



Tied Fleece Blanket - This tutorial shows you how easy it is to make a homemade baby gift.  All you need is two pieces of fleece and a pair of scissors!



No Sew Fleece Scarf - Scarves are all the rage right now, and you won't believe how easy it is to make one.  These sell well at craft fairs!





Plaster Bird Craft - You'll never guess how you can make this cute little bird!  You'll need a balloon, Plaster of Paris, and some painting skills.



Broom Flower Girl - Here is one of many arts and crafts ideas I would like to share.  This is a beautiful Victorian style wall decoration, which looks like the silhouette of a little girl.




Flower Pot Pen - This makes a very nice gift.  A silk flower head is added to the end of a writing pen, and then it is stored in a flower pot.  You'll always know where to find your pen!



Decorated Flower Pot - See a beautiful way to decorate a plain terra cotta flower pot, using some air dry clay.



Nail Art Plaque - This is a truly unique wall hanging.  Nails are hammered into a wooden plaque at different heights, and then the nail heads are painted to look like a flower bouquet.  Check this one out and try it yourself!


Tissue Holder - This cute tissue holder is made out felt and is perfect for your purse.



Beaded Bracelet Craft - This is a beautiful bracelet, and many will be impressed you made it yourself.  Beads are threaded on safety pins, and the pins are then tied together with elastic cording. 


Homemade Wine Charms - Never get your wine glass confused with another again.  This is a unique gift, for any special person in your life.  Pattern is provided for easy printing on to shrink paper, which shrinks and hardens in the oven.

Beaded Serving Spoons -  A beautiful homemade gift that any person would love.  Spoon handles are beautifully decorated with wire and beads.

Photo Magnets - Here is one of many arts and crafts ideas I would like to share.  This is an easy craft, where little clear stones are painted with a photo.



Decorated Wine Bottle - Learn how to decorate and recycle wine bottles into beautiful pieces of art.

Sleep Mask- Every Mom on Earth needs a nap, and this would make a wonderful gift.  It is made out of felt and only simple sewing is required. The pattern is included.

Decoupage Box - Here is one of many arts and crafts ideas I would like to share.  Learn the techniques of decoupage, and see how a plain box can be transformed int o a beautiful gift.

Bottle Cap Magnets - Here's a super easy and creative craft your dad will love! These can be used on the refrigerator or to decorate his toolbox.

Duct Tape Wallet - See how easy it is to make a cool wallet using only duct tape!



Wine Cork Board - Learn how to make a cork board using wine corks.  This same technique can also be used to make hot pad trivets.





Football Coin Holder - Here is one of many arts and crafts ideas I would like to share.  A homemade gift for Dad he will love.  Clay is used to form a football shape to hold spare coins.



Pencil Cup Holder - Recycle some old toilet paper tubes to create the perfect desk accessory for Dad.



Golf Pen Craft - This unique gift is a pen holder. The pen looks like the pin on a golf course and it is stored in the hole on a golf green.



Hemp Jewelry - Learn how to do a simple knotting technique to make a cool hemp necklace.



Beaded Dragonfly Barrette - This dragonfly is made with some wire and beads.  It is a simple beaded project for a beginner.
http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/beaded-dragonfly.html


Lizard Lanyard Craft - The kids will love making these colorful little lizards out of plastic lace and a few pony beads.  A great summer camp project!



Polymer Clay Dragonfly - Step by step instructions show you how to form this beautiful dragonfly out of polymer clay.  



Patio Party Lights - Small booze bottles are recycled and threaded on to a string of white lights to make the perfect party atmosphere!



Watermelon Earrings - Adorable watermelon slices are created using polymer clay and a simple cane technique.



Pop Bottle Wind Spinner - This unique wind spinner is made out of a recycled 2 liter soda bottle.



Leaf Stenciled Flower Pot - Real leaves are collected and adhered to a flower pot as a stencil. The flower pot is spray painted using two colors, then the leaves are removed.



Grape Cluster Ornament - This ornament is made using glass marbles, and looks pretty in a window.



Champagne Gel Candles - A very easy candle making project using gel wax.  These look just like glasses of champagne!



Wine Glass Candle Holders - Here is one of many arts and crafts ideas I would like to share.  These make a beautiful table decoration.  Wine glasses are rimmed with glitter, colored water is added, and floating candles light up the night.



Painted Wine Glasses - Wine or champagne glasses are painted with swirling dots to make a beautiful set of glasses for toasting at midnight.

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