What Are Some Fun and Inexpensive Craft Projects for a Crafter on a Budget?

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   J.S.Matthewposted 13 years ago

   What Are Some Fun and Inexpensive Craft Projects for a Crafter on a Budget?

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   radhikasreeposted 13 years ago

   This hub details the making of artificial rose flowers using Organdy clothes. Decorating a flower basket also has been discussed here. read more

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   randomcreativeposted 13 years ago

   There are so many, I don't even know where to start.  Are you interested in anything in particular?  I recommend searching Pinterest.

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   Amanda Beck Mauckposted 13 years ago

   randomcreative is right. Pinterest has all sorts of things for you to do. It really depends on interests. collage is cheap and easy and fun... If you need an invite to pinterest send me your e-mail and I'll send you one.

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   Arlene V. Pomaposted 13 years ago

   JS:  Anything using paper!  Origami.  You can buy a stack of attractive origami paper or cut the paper yourself.  There are plenty of free instructions on the Internet.  I am the type of creative person who will "tweak" instructions, so I'm not that great when it comes to following the folding process.  You can make beads by gluing and rolling paper around a straw (cut into pieces).  I may write a Hub on that idea!  You can decopauge cardboard boxes for the cost of glue or Mod Podge, using pieces of magazine ads, newpaper, wrapping paper, art paper, etc.  Buy an inexpensive roll of newsprint, and you'll have drawing and painting paper for days and days.  With stamps and ink pads, you and the kids can make their own wrapping paper!  And when you're done with your paper projects, you can recycle them!

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   SantaCruzposted 13 years ago

   Great question! I will follow this question for sure .
   
   I love Arlene's ModPodge idea. I covered cheap plastic lightswitch covers with Egyptian art pictures cut from a museum magazine & ModPodged it all. They look awesome!
   
   Here are three more ideas:
   
   You could melt down old candles to make a new candle. Either mix all the wax together or make layers of colors. All you'll need to buy is a new wick.
   
   I posted a hub about making baby onesies. You can get a five-pack of Gerber onesies for about $12.99 and them decorate them with scrap fabric or patches.
   
   Make duct tape wallets. There are some awesome duct tape wallets for inspiration at http://www.SashaTheCat.com.

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   Jrandol62posted 13 years ago

   J.S......I'm a woodburner.  I take pictures of things, and put it to wood, then burn the design into the wood, paint it with water colors, or use the burner to just shade it in.  Go to my hub page and see for yourself....Under My wood burnings.  There are tons of crafts out there to do though....I can spend $40 and turn it into $1000's if I do it right....Hope that helps ya!! Take care!

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   Amber Killingerposted 13 years ago

   Crocheting or knitting can be fairly inexpensive. For crocheting, you could get by with just a hook or two and a skein or two to start. For knitting, a pair of needles and a skein or two. Crocheting or knitting small items such as hats or scarves don't take much yarn, so end up being pretty cheap.

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   Ania Lposted 13 years ago

   We crafters do love spending money on tools and supplies.  But here you'll find many craft hobby projects that can be made at very low cost. read more

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    nicolestrovich548posted 12 years ago

    My favorite place for inexpensive crafts is Pinterest. They have tons of ideas there. As for the supplies, i always go to http://corkboardsheets.com for cork board sheets.

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    mahadear6posted 12 years ago

    clay work air dry or oven baked painted ,stencil it for kide or adult

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    CraftyMcCleverposted 12 years ago

    There are so many options out their depending on what type of crafts or subjects you like really. Pick something you are really interested in doing or else you will not finish. I love to do painting and sculpting so I know how much m materials cost me. Are you looking to do them for you or for kids?

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