New Craft Ideas?

Question

I do lots of crafts: soapmaking, candles, knitting, crocheting, jewelry and others. I want something new! Any ideas for something new to learn? I like to make useful items -- I don't like things that are just decorative, I like functional crafts.

Answer 1

What about trying mosaics? It's a pretty cheap hobby. Lots of glass and tile can be found for very cheap if not free. I like to go to tile stores and ask for the broken tiles they have. Lots of times they are willing to just give them to you to get rid of them. Broken glass is always a goof thing too :0)

Go to your local library and get a couple of books about mosaics. I think you will find they are very easy to do.

Have fun!

Answer 2

What about trying quilting.  Check out appliquequiltdesigns for basic instructions.  There are also reviews of beginning quilting books.

Answer 3

I like making stuff out of wood and plastics and workshop stuff.

Answer 4

How about leather crafts, quilting, pottery, ceramics, baking, clay, beads, or basket weaving.

You can always consider the world of miniatures :-D It doesn't all have to be about dolls and houses. I enjoy making model horse tack. And it sells for high prices.

Answer 5

scrapbooks for friends as gifts, homemade cards, Mosiac flower pots--I do those--sewing clothes.