35 Of The Best Craft Websites Across The Net
Ok, with Christmas only 9 weeks away (so I’m told), it’s time to get crafting on all of those handmade Chrissy Gifts. If you’re like me and need a little inspiration, here are 35 websites dedicated to all things crafty. Amongst these sites there are literally thousands of craft patterns, tutorials ideas, inspiration and resources.
1. Craftzine.Com
Hundreds of craft projects some just a little bit quirky and different.
2. 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.
3. Better Homes and Gardens – America
All things homey including craft.
4. Better Homes and Gardens – Australia
You’ve seen the show, you’ve read the mag, now get the projects for free online.
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
Free projects and tutorials for all things crafty and best of all, it’s an independent site created by neighbours just down the road in Brissy, QLD – ok, so I’m geographically biased.
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.net
9. Craft freebies.com
Thousands of free craft patterns, projects and printables.
10. All Free Crafts.com
Thousands of free projects with photos and instructions. You do have to do some tricky navigation around all the ads though.
11. Make and Takes.Com
“Ideas and crafty tidbits for home, family and fun.”
12. Future Craft Collective
Building community through crafting.
13. Craft bug.com
Craft search engine
14. Crafters Community
Another community for crafters with free projects
15. Craft at Home
A website with free projects created by a dedicated crafter.
16. Craftig.com
Browse for inspiration or search through links to craft sites and tutorials.
17. Craft blips.com
Another linking site, bringing you the best of what’s going on in the crafters’ blogosphere.
18. Creative Portal
Resources and inspiration for not only crafters but also artists and writers.
19. Craft blog.com.au
“Aussie hub of all things crafty with tutorials, links to inspirational sites and the latest news and events going on in the Australian art scene.”
20. Craft leftovers.com
Patterns, projects and a few extras. Slant towards using what’s on hand in the stash.
21. Craft Ideas
“Free craft patterns and tutorials for all seasons.”
22. Handmade Craft Ideas
Includes tutorials and information for beginners wanting to learn a new craft including supplies that you may need.
23. Totally Tutorials
“A directory of free tips, tricks, craft tutorials, how-tos, patterns, recipes, and more.”
24. Craft Ed Online
What this site aims to do is bring teachers and students together for learning different crafts. The site offers downloadable pdfs and eBooks, recorded video tutorials and live video classes. The tuts on this site are not free, but you are supporting small business and indie artists while learning some new skills.
25. Make Baby Stuff
Ok, I’m a bit one track mind with our first on the way, so I had to include a website dedicated to making stuff for baby. The site includes “tips, tutorials, articles and instructions for everything from how to make your own nursery bedding to making handmade baby toys. Plus everything in between…”
26. Crafts at About.com
About.com is a great resource for almost everything, and they include plenty of tutorials for craft related projects.
27. Crafter-holic
A blog dedicated to all things crafty
28. CraftyPod
Blog and heaps of Podcasts about craft. I have listened to some of the podcasts and they are very enjoyable. If your interested in crafts these are informative little casts about different types of crafts.
29. Average Jane Crafter
A blog about crafting for the average person.
30. Domestic Fluff
A blog about food and craft
31. Whip Up
Another great crafty blog
32. Thimble
A Canadian arts and crafts blog
33. One Hour Craft
Want to craft but short of time? Check out One Hour Craft for quick craft projects.
34. My Craft Book
“Free craft ideas, projects, patterns and craft book reviews.”
35. 5min.com
Finally, there are plenty of video websites, but my favourite is 5min.com which has all sorts of video tuts on craft techniques.
Did I leave out some great websites? If you know of a great craft website, why not leave it in the comments below.
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I loved this list. Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll shout it out.
Be well.
Kathy founder of http://www.CraftForHealth.com
Does anyone have ideas for crafting up these? http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/catalog/products/40169054 from Dish clothes, small handtowels to facewashers. So useful. Easy to wash, use and replace when needed. I would love to gift some, but want to make it personal with some simple craft ideas.
Any ideas?
RE: One hour crafts- I just went for a look and
the blog has finished. Details about the change are attached to the link, but no blog. Doh! I missed it 
Thought others might like to know.
I like the washcloth idea. Could you hem a towel with a ribbon sewn into it?? Or embroider onto it? We have a baby one with an aplique fish on it and another with a machine embroidered octopus that are nice.
Sorry about the broken link – I really need to get onto fixing those. As an alternative, I’ll share my best kept secret that I recently discovered:
http://www.oneprettything.com/
Actually, I should do another post, I have so many good craft blogs in my feed reader (that aren’t on this list) it’s not funny!