Have you suddenly found yourself with a lot of time on your hands? Got kids that are home from school and you have no idea what to do with them? Well, because March is National Crafting Month, the obvious answer is to just make some stuff.
Bingeing Netflix is so 2019, and in the age of self-quarantine, the odds are you’ll probably have time to do that later too. Give yourself a screen break and make one of these 10 DIY Crafts.
Making cool stuff and want to share it with us? Let us know by using the hashtag #CraftingCollective2020 or by tagging us on social media @creativenorthshore
Toilet Paper Tube Creations
Paper Quilling
11 Paper Quilling Patterns for Beginners – The Spruce
Macramé
How to Make 6 Common Macrame Knots and Patterns – Yarnspirations
Cross Stitch
29 Ridiculously Helpful Tips For Anyone Who Wants To Learn How To Cross-Stitch – BuzzFeed
Beading
150+ Free Beading Patterns – Interweave
Friendship Bracelets
Friendship Bracelet Designs – Choose Friendship
Sock Puppets
7 Super Fun DIY Sock Puppets – Handmade Charlotte
Scrapbooking
Scrapbook Ideas for Beginners: 25 Inspiring Layouts – CreativeLive Blog
Painting Eggs
How to paint easter eggs – tips and tricks! – Colorful Crafts
Melted Crayon Art
Melted Crayon Art – Instructables
Where to get Curbside Craft Supplies and Ready-Made Craft Kits
Don’t have craft supplies just lying around your house? Don’t worry, here are some places offering curbside pickup of craft supplies or ready-made craft kits.
Disclaimer: With many stores being forced to close this week, take advantage of these offers sooner rather than later.
The Witchery Salem – Salem – Broom Making Kits
The Artful Life – Salem – Creative Calming Kits
Circle of Stitches – Salem – Curbside Pickup
EVENT: Virtual Portuguese Knitting Workshop – March 30
Hammer and Stain – Beverly – Crafting Kits
CLICK HERE to watch Hammer and Stain’s Live Stream
Create and Escape – Peabody – Curbside Pickup
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