Thrifty crafts can be fun for all the family.
Learning easy crafts can save you money throughout the year. It is an easy and varied way to pass the time, and thrifty crafts can save money on normal household expenses. Learn to craft your own clothes, jewelry and birthday and Christmas presents, and save yourself money in the process.
Clothes
Sewing simple items, like bags is a thrifty way to save money.
Crafts like knitting, sewing or crocheting can be easy to learn and you can make clothes for yourself or for friends and family. Use fabric from cutting up old clothes to save money or find cheap fabric on sale. You can also learn to dye old, off-white or stained clothes to give them a new look and a new lease on life, and it is a thrifty way to save money on your wardrobe.
Candles
Ends of used candles can be melted down to make new candles.
Candles can make useful and thrifty presents for friends and family. Use a selection of old half-used candles to make a new candle. Gather all your old candles, remove any labels and wick tabs, and melt together in an old pot. Use tongs to remove any debris from the candles and the wax into a mold. Add your wick and allow to set, then simply trim the wick.
Paper Crafts
Origami can use almost any paper.
Paper is cheap and can be recycled. Learn paper crafts to entertain children, decorate a venue for a special occasion, or just for a thrifty hobby. Learn to make paper lanterns to decorate for a party, learn origami for hours of fun, or create scrapbooks to remember special occasions. You can also learn to make paper boxes for presents and fill them with sweets, or make cards for birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries.
Wood Crafts
Craft wooden boxes as presents for friends and family.
Wooden crafts can be given as presents, or used around the house. Use branches, old wood or driftwood to carve into decorative objects such as a heart for Valentine's Day or an animal for a child's birthday. Learn to make bird tables and bird houses for the garden at a fraction of the cost of buying them new, or sell them at a market to make a profit, or make wooden boxes for storage.
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