Written By Josey at Atherton Library
I don’t know about you, but I love to craft. There's something so relaxing and cathartic about creating. Whether you're making gifts for friends and family, crafts to do with your children or something special for your home, these cozy tutorials available through our online resource, Creativebug, will give you the creative bug!
Let’s get cozy in the New Year and nurture a new leisure activity. From embroidered pillows to yarn crafts, there is a new hobby awaiting you this Craftuary. Let’s get inspired!
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Art and Design
Explore landscapes, abstract florals, acrylic textiles or lettering crafts like calligraphy and vinyl glitter stickers. Try marbled gift wrap, custom stamps or botanical sketches. Love mixed media? Create geode paintings, paper mâché vases or quilled art. Decorate your space with paper plants, Pajaki chandeliers, resin coasters and more. There’s something for every maker!
Jewelry
Try tutorials on polymer clay, resin or tassel earrings. If that’s not your cup of tea, make necklaces like beaded tassels, knotted designs or pendants. Bracelet lovers can explore stitched, braided leather or Turkish flatweave styles. For the uber adventurous: Shrinky Dink pins, marbled hair clips, butterfly rings and more!
Needlework
There are phenomenal needlework courses to choose from, including cross-stitched pendants, wall art, embroidered pencil cases, landscapes, needlepoint totes, canvases and punch needle coasters.
Paper
Every one can enjoy paper crafts, and there's so many to choose from: soapbox books, paper cherry blossoms, sustainable dollhouses, stitched envelope journals, love note zines, accordion book art, pop-up cards and even vision board paper crafts.
Quilting
Are you interested in making eiderdowns (a quilt filled with stuffing or other soft materials)? Check out the lessons on love letter quilt tops, pickle dish quilt blocks, quilted landscape wall art, watercolor quilting, modern log cabin lap quilts or a fun doodle quilt. With so many varieties, there is a quilt ready to be made for all your friends and family.
Sewing
Do you enjoy threading the needle, using a sewing machine or even sewing by hand? Have a go at creating a lumbar pillow or a batwing top.
Yarn
Have you ever been interested in trying crochet or knitting? Look no further than these amazing courses on making donut rattles, Amigurumi potted cacti, rainbow vests, headbands, color blocked sweaters and more.
Crafting Inspiration Awaits
Don't forget to visit your nearest San Mateo County Libraries location to discover books on crafting! Here are some that may pique your interest. Let's get crafty!
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