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Nine Great Sewing Projects for Beginners. Feb 1, 2012 One of our most frequently asked questions around Craftster is: “What’s a good beginner sewing project?” Quite frankly, there are LOTS of great beginner projects! We’ve compiled a list of 9 great tutorials you can use to walk yourself through those early stages in your sewing education. read more...

Special Feature Craft Challenge #71 Announced - Just Bead It Craft Challenge #71 has been announced!  Just Bead It is due Feb 1 - Feb 8, 2012. read more... Special Feature Craftster Best of 2011 Craftster Best of 2011 has arrived!! A big thanks to everyone that shared awesome projects, advice and inspiration on Craftster in 2011. read more...

Craft Challenge #71 – Just Bead It! – Time to Enter Feb 1, 2012 Craft Challenge #71 is open for entries! “Just Bead It!” entries are due now through February 8. read more... Keepin’ It Green: The Week in DIY: Natural Remedies for Dry Skin, Making a Cocktail Dress from an Old Suit, and More Jan 24, 2012 Each week, we highlight some of our favorite projects from our friends at Treehugger and Planet Green to help inspire your inner DIYer. read more...

New Year New You Jan 3, 2012 Happy New Year! As many of the holidays are winding down, we thought it would be a great time of year to relax and refocus a bit. This January, we’re focusing on you. read more... Craftster Crush: TheMistressT Jan 3, 2012 This month, our Craftster Crush is TheMistressT! TheMistressT has been making Craftster awesome since 2007. She’s a swapper, a master of many crafty techniques and a party planner extraordinaire. read more...

Winner of Craft Challenge #69 – Handmade Holiday Gifts for Kids Jan 3, 2012 This month’s Craft Challenge was Handmade Holiday Gifts for Kids! The challenge was to craft a project for a child during the holiday gift giving season. Our winning entry was created by leighi123! Her entry titled, EVERYTHING play table, a little imagination needed, is an amazing play table, racing board and storage system. read more... Handmade Gift Ideas: Felt Flower Bobby Pins Dec 22, 2011 Need one more small last minute item? Why not make these adorable hair clips? Even with some left over felt scraps and buttons you can make lovely little felt flower bobby pins. read more...

Handmade Gift Ideas: Cosmetic Bag Dec 21, 2011 A small cosmetic bag like this would be a great gift for the makeup maven on your list. Or you could use it as "wrapping" for several smaller gifts! read more... Handmade Gift Ideas: Lavender & Brown Sugar Scrub Dec 20, 2011 Does someone on your list need some pampering? Heck, do YOU need some pampering right about now? This lavender and brown sugar scrub is simple to make, and you will probably have most of the ingredients already! read more...

Handmade Gift Ideas: French Memo Board Dec 19, 2011 A French memo board is a great way to organize little notes, postcards and your favorite photos. With varying fabrics and ribbons, you can make a beautiful memo board that will not only be functional, but also a great addition to your home decor. read more... Handmade Gift Ideas: Amigurumi Bunnies Dec 17, 2011 Ready to make the most adorable stocking stuffers ever? These little amigurumi bunnies would make anyone smile! read more...