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The Crafting Community Has United to Make Millions of Face Masks for Essential Workers

The Crafting Community Has United to Make Millions of Face Masks for Essential Workers

The more masks the merrier.

10 Fun, Quarantine-Friendly Hobbies to Try Right Now

10 Fun, Quarantine-Friendly Hobbies to Try Right Now

Here's what you (and your kids) can do besides watch TV.

The 10 Best Puzzles for Adults to De-Stress and Stay Occupied at Home

The 10 Best Puzzles for Adults to De-Stress and Stay Occupied at Home

Nothing passes the time quite like an old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle.

The Best Adult Coloring Books on Amazon to Help Ease Your Mind

The Best Adult Coloring Books on Amazon to Help Ease Your Mind

Get those colored pencils ready.

8 Fun and Challenging Board Games to Help Pass the Time When You're Stuck Indoors

8 Fun and Challenging Board Games to Help Pass the Time When You're Stuck Indoors

There's nothing like a trove of great games to bail you out of a boring day.

Knitting Can Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain

Knitting Can Reduce Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain

New research proves that it's a truly healthy hobby.

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How to Give Your Bike a Tune-Up for Summer

How to Give Your Bike a Tune-Up for Summer

The sun is shining, the road is calling, and your bike is in need of some TLC. Our plan will get you ready to ride.

How to Make Paper Snowflakes the Easy Way

How to Make Paper Snowflakes the Easy Way

Follow these simple steps for how to make paper snowflakes and you'll have a flurry of elegant DIY decorations.

Here’s How Etsy’s Resident Trend Expert Created Her Own Dream Job

Here’s How Etsy’s Resident Trend Expert Created Her Own Dream Job

Olympics Snowboarding Coach Battles Nerves With Knitting

Olympics Snowboarding Coach Battles Nerves With Knitting

You’ll Never Believe How Beautiful Avocado Dye Is

You’ll Never Believe How Beautiful Avocado Dye Is

You Have To See Michaels’ New Gorgeous Faux Flowers (You'd Never Guess They Aren't Real)

You Have To See Michaels’ New Gorgeous Faux Flowers (You'd Never Guess They Aren't Real)

IKEA’s Ivar Collection Is Turning 50—And They’re Celebrating With New Hack Ideas

The unfinished pine wood collection is the perfect canvas for a creative makeover.

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3 Creative Wine Bottle Crafts

3 Creative Wine Bottle Crafts

How to Make an Easy Fragrant Herb Wreath

How to Make an Easy Fragrant Herb Wreath

3 Easy Ways to Preserve Fall Leaves

3 Easy Ways to Preserve Fall Leaves

Make a DIY Phone Case That Organizes Cards and Cords

Make a DIY Phone Case That Organizes Cards and Cords

3 Easy Tricks to Becoming an Amateur Stargazer

3 Easy Tricks to Becoming an Amateur Stargazer

Add Some Tropical Style With These Hibiscus Blooms That Will Never Die

Add Some Tropical Style With These Hibiscus Blooms That Will Never Die

3 Easy Crafts From Etsy Studio

3 Easy Crafts From Etsy Studio

These DIY Paper Succulents Are Just as Eye-Catching as the Real Thing

These DIY Paper Succulents Are Just as Eye-Catching as the Real Thing

3 Super Cool Slime Recipes

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5 Easy Crafts for the Best Snow Day Ever

5 Easy Crafts for the Best Snow Day Ever

Here’s Why Stores Can’t Keep Elmer’s Glue on Their Shelves

Here’s Why Stores Can’t Keep Elmer’s Glue on Their Shelves

Etsy Is Launching a Brand New Site for Craft Supplies

Etsy Is Launching a Brand New Site for Craft Supplies

7 Cozy Knitting Accessories to Warm Up Your Winter

7 Cozy Knitting Accessories to Warm Up Your Winter

Kate Middleton’s Hobby Might Be One of Your Favorite Things to Do, Too

Kate Middleton’s Hobby Might Be One of Your Favorite Things to Do, Too

DIY Fall Scratch and Sniff Stickers

DIY Fall Scratch and Sniff Stickers

How to Make a Piñata

How to Make a Piñata

DIY Sneakers

The Best Tools for Brush Calligraphy

The Best Tools for Brush Calligraphy

How to Make Your Own Adorable Candles in a Terracotta Pot

How to Make Candles

3 Adorable (and Easy!) Crafts Your Kids Will Love

3 Adorable (and Easy!) Crafts Your Kids Will Love

7 DIY Locker Decorations to Personalize Your Space

7 DIY Locker Decorations to Personalize Your Space

How to Build a Sand Castle Like a Pro

How to Build a Sand Castle Like a Pro

How to Make a Fire-Breathing Dragon

How to Make a Fire-Breathing Dragon

How to Make Pasta Necklaces

How to Make Pasta Necklaces

3 Easy Magic Tricks

3 Easy Magic Tricks