Crafts and DIY

Creativity is a way of life. Get inspiration on DIY, design, writing and art from the makers in Hallmark's Creative Studios—straight from their blog, Think.Make.Share. http://www.thinkmakeshareblog.com
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DIY clay bowls: easy to make and fun to give🥣
“The perfect craft doesn’t exist.” Welp, explain these DIY clay bowls, then. 😎 They take just minutes to make, which means it’s super easy to create a bunch and keep them on hand. Plus, paired with simple add-ons like jewelry, candles or plants, they make thoughtful gifts with a sweet, personal touch. See how to make two different kinds of bowls with our simple directions below!
Free birthday coloring pages to add more fun to the celebration
From simple, cute designs for little ones to more complex, challenging designs for older kids and kids at heart, there are lots of options here! And since we can’t resist the urge to make things as fun as possible, we’ve got ideas for turning your free birthday coloring pages into a party, a present and more.
Vegetable stamping: How to make simple, modern prints with produce🍅🥕🌽
Gather some friends and/or the kids and raid the produce section, then try these vegetable stamping techniques for yourself—it’s a perfect summer project!
How to make punch needle patches🪡​
We asked textile design expert Keda M. to teach us some needle punch basics. Follow along to create your own adorable, fuzzy needle punch patches to adorn jean jackets, tote bags and more.​
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🧹Boo bags DIY🎃
Difficulty: Easy Cut a couple inches off the top (opening) of the treat bag. Then with the top of the bag facing toward you, cut into the bag about half of the way down, making strips of fringe about 1/2″ wide. Add a few handfuls of treats to the bottom of your treat bag. Grab some tissue paper, scrunch it into a loose ball and place it on top of the treats inside the bag. This will give the bag volume when you tie it shut. Close the top of the bag up, gather the fringe together, and tie it off tight with a pie What you’ll need: Halloween treat bags • Colored pencils • Tissue paper • Ribbon • Scissors • Treats
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DIY carrot treat bag
Difficulty: Easy What you’ll need: • Orange or peach-colored tissue paper • Green tissue paper • Twine or string • Scissors • Toddler-approved snack (we chose some oat-o’s) • Tape Start by cutting a square of tissue. Make a cone by bringing down the top left corner toward the center of the square and rolling up the tissue. Cut off excess paper. Trim off the remainder of the tissue paper. Tape down the bottom of the cone. Put another piece of tape wherever you feel it needs to stay secure. Pour in your toddler snack. About a half cup worked for the size of cone we created. Gather the tissue paper at the top and using a piece of twine or string tie it closed really tight. Cut off the excess tissue paper above the knot, leaving about half an inch for securing the carrot to
Macramé Forever! - Think.Make.Share.
What better way to spruce up a blank boring wall than with a gorgeous piece of homemade artwork? Macramé has taken the crafting world by storm and so long as you've got an excess of sturdy cord and the patience to learn to knot, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece for your own home. Check out this workshop featured on Think.Make.Share., a blog from the creative studios at Hallmark, and then start dreaming up your very own DIY wall art to add to your home decor!
Make your own summer piñata - Think.Make.Share.
Add some color to your summer festivities with these fun DIY summer-inspired piñatas.
How to plan a gift scavenger hunt
Planning a scavenger hunt doesn't have to be a large undertaking! If you want to make unwrapping a present even more fun, there’s nothing better than a gift scavenger hunt. Send partners or kiddos searching the house for clues tucked carefully in pockets and hidden on shelves until they find their gift in the last place they’d expect.
DIY clay bowls: easy to make and fun to give - Think.Make.Share.
DIY clay bowls take just minutes to make and decorate, which means you can create a bunch and keep them on hand. Paired with simple add-ons like incense, jewelry, candles, or plants they make thoughtful gifts with a sweet, personal touch. Follow these simple directions to make two different kinds of bowls.
Brighten up a t-shirt with a free flower embroidery pattern (plus a bonus design idea) - Think.Make.Share.
Add a pop of color to your favorite shirt with our free flower embroidery pattern from our friends at Think.Make.Share.
Get all the fall feels with FREE November 2019 digital wallpapers - Think.Make.Share.
Our FREE November 2019 digital wallpapers let you fill your screens with the colors and patterns of the coziest season of all: Fall. (Or, you know, full-on surprise winter, depending on where you live.) Download bright flowers, sweet berries, crunchy leaves, or a quilt you can imagine wrapping yourself up in.
Free printable classroom posters to brighten the school day
Are you a teacher, or do you know a great teacher? (Um, who doesn’t?) Here’s a simple way to encourage kindness and confidence in their classrooms: download these free printable classroom posters Hallmark artist Lynn Guinta created especially for teachers.
Make your screens magical with FREE October 2019 digital wallpapers - Think.Make.Share.
We’re not entirely sure how it’s October already. Working theory: MAGIC. So we’ve got lucky black cats, affirmations of your own magicalness, and more. Download your FREE October 2019 digital wallpapers and officially welcome fall to your screens.
No-carve pumpkin painting ideas: Our favorite pumpkin decorating tips for fall
When you paint a lot of pumpkins, you get pretty good at it. Not just the design part: all the details, from where to find inspiration to ways to apply paint to how to show them off. So our Hallmark artists shared their top pumpkin painting tips from start to finish. And here they are—but even better, click through for this year’s harvest of fabulous painted pumpkin inspo.