Remember the internet before Pinterest? (I’m old enough to remember the web before Google!). Well way back before you could browse cr...
Remember the internet before Pinterest? (I’m old enough to remember the web before Google!).
Well way back before you could browse craft ideas on Pinterest, I first wrote this post.
Since then, many of the links have gone dead or the blogs are no longer being updated, so I have switched the dead links with new amazing crafting websites.
Here’s 35 of the best from across the web.
1. Martha Stewart
No list of craft websites would be complete without a link to Martha Stewart. A website about crafts and a whole lot more.
2. Better Homes and Gardens – America
You’ve seen it on TV, now get the instructions to do it yourself.
3. Better Homes and Gardens – Australia
You’ve seen the show, you’ve read the mag, now get the projects for free online.
4. Crafting a Green World
One of my favourite craft sites with lots of eco-friendly crafts.
5. Craftster.Org
A community of ‘craft hipsters’ offering thousands of projects and articles and an online community of crafters. One of the best online craft resources around.
6. Craft bits.com
Thousands of free projects and tutorials for all things crafty.
7. Craft gossip.com
Covers news written by craft people. This site brings the best craft projects and ideas from across the web and reviews them.
8. All Crafts
Thousands of free craft projects and patterns.
9. Craft freebies.com
Another site with thousands of free craft patterns, projects and printables.
10. Craftsy*
Online craft classes both free and paid.
11. Make and Takes.Com
“Ideas and crafty tidbits for home, family and fun.” A focus on kids crafts.
12. Design*Sponge
A beautiful website with lots of lovely,, sophisticated projects.
13. Dollar Store Crafts
A blog that focuses on cheap, chic and easy crafts.
14. Not Martha
Not Martha, but nevertheless jam packed full of craft projects.
15. Craft Stylish
Lots of different craft projects.
16. The Idea Room
Creative ideas to inspire women and families.
17. i heart naptime
That golden hour when you can actually get things done. Don’t waste it on cleaning, craft instead!
18. Creative Portal
Something little bit different: resources and inspiration for not only crafters but also artists and writers.
19. 30 Minute Crafts
Short on time? Check out this site for 30, 15 and 10 minute crafts.
20. Craft leftovers.com
Patterns, projects and a few extras. Slant towards using what’s on hand in the stash.
21. Ikea Hackers
Who doesn’t love Ikea? Why settle for boring old store-bought when you can hack it into something spectacular?!
22. A Beautiful Mess
Not so much a mess as beautiful creative.
23. Totally Tutorials
“A directory of free tips, tricks, craft tutorials, how-tos, patterns, recipes, and more.”
24. Positively Splendid
Projects with heart and soul.
25. A Little Craft in Your Day
Craft blog run by enterprising teenagers.
26. Make
Makezine has changed a lot from when I first included it in the best of list. Less Craft and more other DIY, but still very cool.
27. Crafter-holic
A blog dedicated to all things crafty.
28. CraftyPod
Long time crafty blogger.
29. Spoonflower Blog
A blog about crafting for the average person.
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31. How Does She
Crafting and DIY as well as a whole lot of other information you didn’t know you needed to know.
32. Skip to My Lou
Lots of great projects, patterns, downloads and inspiration.
33. Happy Hour Projects
Craft projects for the time poor.
34. The Silly Pearl
Crafting for your home and family.
35. The Crafty Angels
For something a bit different, an Indian craft blog.
Honourable mentions
With so many wonderful craft blogs and websites out there, how is it possible to only choose 35?! Here are a few other great craft blogs to check out.- Craft Gawker (kind of like Pinterest but just for crafts)
- Modpodge Rocks Blog
- Madigan Made
- Maya Made
- The Crafted Sparrow
- Craft Hunter
Did I leave out your favourite? Why not add it in the comments below.
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