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Thimble Crafts

Updated on August 1, 2013

Crafting with Thimbles to Make a Tiny Treasure

The thimble crafts I'm highlighting here are crafts that use thimbles, not crafts made with the aid of a thimble.

Thimbles generally are used as sewing tools to protect fingers during hand sewing. But thimbles are small, cute, and should be used for all sorts of crafty things, I think.

This tiny flowerpot shown here will fit perfectly in a doll house. Be sure to check out the links to the thimble necklaces, too!

I've also included some clip art of thimbles to use in crafting. Use some of these thimbles to decorate your sewing room, craft boxes, or sewing baskets.

Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood

Thimbles for Crafting - Start with Thimbles

Thimbles come in an assortment of designs. There are the practical silver ones that are used for sewing. There are so many colorful decorative thimbles. It depends on your project which ones you'll want to use.

Thimble Flowerpots

Make Thimble Flowerpots

Make Thimble Flowerpots
Make Thimble Flowerpots

Supplies Needed for Thimble Flowerpots

Supplies Needed for Thimble Flowerpots
Supplies Needed for Thimble Flowerpots

Make Flowerpots Using Thimbles

Make Flowerpots Using Thimbles
Make Flowerpots Using Thimbles

Arrange the Flower Stems

Arrange the Flower Stems
Arrange the Flower Stems

Supplies for Making Thimble Flowerpots - Beads, Wire, Adhesive

Just a few craft supplies are needed for making thimble flowerpots: a thimble, a few flower beads, wire, solid form adhesive. Here are some items to get you started.

Super Glue HT2-48 Handi-Tak Reusable Adhesive
Super Glue HT2-48 Handi-Tak Reusable Adhesive
Use this Handi-Tak inside the thimbles to stick the flower stems in. It works great!
 

Bead Around Thimbles - Make Thimble Catchers

If you like fine work, consider bead stitching (or sewing with beads using needle and thread) around thimbles to create whimsical works of art.

The cover of the pattern and instruction book shows a darling ladybug and lighthouse made by stitching beads around thimbles. How cute.

Thimble clip art courtesy of The Graphics Fairy.
Thimble clip art courtesy of The Graphics Fairy.

Make Crafts with Thimble Graphics

Thimbles are iconic sewing tools. The sewing-related clip art images available at The Graphics Fairy (see the links below) will let you decorate all sorts of objects.

Use these thimbles and other sewing graphics to embellish the following:

~ invitations to a quilting bee or craft night

~ decoupage onto a craft tray (I use trays to put everything I need in one place and work from while sitting on the couch)

~ print a full-size sheet of images and use to wrap small gift boxes

~ cover craft and sewing boxes and baskets

Image Credit: The Graphics Fairy

Thimble and Key Wind Chimes

Thimble and Keys Wind Chimes -- Scroll over each photo for information.

Thimble and Keys Wind Chimes -- Scroll over each photo for information.
Thimble and Keys Wind Chimes -- Scroll over each photo for information.

Craft Supplies to Make the Thimble and Key Windchimes

Craft Supplies to Make the Thimble and Key Windchimes
Craft Supplies to Make the Thimble and Key Windchimes

Punch Holes in the Top of the Thimble

Punch Holes in the Top of the Thimble
Punch Holes in the Top of the Thimble

Make Two Loops (for Balance) for Hanging the Chimes (Only One Loop Is Shown Here)

Make Two Loops (for Balance) for Hanging the Chimes (Only One Loop Is Shown Here)
Make Two Loops (for Balance) for Hanging the Chimes (Only One Loop Is Shown Here)

Add Cord for the Keys

Add Cord for the Keys
Add Cord for the Keys

Thimble Collection Display

Thimble Collection Display
Thimble Collection Display

Craft Supplies Needed for Thimble and Key Mobiles

Here are the supplies needed to make thimble and key mobiles. These look great hanging in small areas, like a nook in a gingerbread porch.

Make thimble ghosts. Click the photo to see how easy they are to make.
Make thimble ghosts. Click the photo to see how easy they are to make.

Make Thimble Ghosts

Just in Time for Halloween

Make a fun, easy Halloween craft with the kids. Make thimble ghosts!

Once you have the craft supplies handy, these cute little spooky guys come together quickly. Basically, you paint the thimble white. Add a few coats as needed. Add black eyes and you're done!

They're perfect for a haunted dollhouse.

Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood

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This author, Peggy Hazelwood, participates in Amazon, eBay, All Posters, and other affiliate advertising programs. When you click an advertising link on this page and make a purchase, I receive a small percent of the sale. Thank you for reading this far!

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