Get Crafty

Pick up a new hobby on your own or with a friend this year with one of these fun guides!

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Modern Macrame by Emily Katz 
Macramé—the fine art of knotting—is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. Modern Macramé is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macramé, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macramé rugs and headboards. \

HeartFELT Crafts to Make and Give by Laura Nightingale 
Learn how to bring a cozy, handmade feel to your home with these 18 beginner-friendly felt crafts that you can create in an afternoon! Felt is a soft, colorful and affordable material that’s perfect for beginners. And, with just a few simple supplies and the expert guidance of designer Laura Nightingale, you’ll be able to transform it into adorable decorations and practical home accessories that are sure to be loved for years. 

Design in Bloom by Sandu Cultural Media
Design in Bloomoffers a multitude of chic handcrafted projects, including party decorations, centerpieces, floral crowns, wedding accessories and even cocktail garnishes. Each project is broken down into easy steps and accompanied by photographs of these elegant DIY arrangements. 

Kew Book of Paper Gardens by Fideli Sundqvist 
Lush, evergreen and made entirely from paper, create 50 stunning projects, from delicate leaves and dreamy floral bouquets to sculptural potted plants. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this book will help you to transform your home into a year-round paper garden.

Collage Compendium by Roomytown
Cut, collage and craft your way through this elegant collection of vintage images, including botanical illustrations, playful animals, nostalgic typography, decorative patterns and more! Inside, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of 2,000 vintage images ready for you to cut, layer and transform into your own works of art. 

 

10-Minute Decorating Ideas by KariAnne Wood 
You don’t have to be an expert or carve out a lot of time to add some delightful touches to your home. If you have 10 minutes, you can try one of these simple seasonal ideas. These fast projects don’t require fancy tools or any decorating experience and many use supplies you already have at home. 

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects, each presented in the magazine’s inimitable style. Now, the best of those projects, including step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs, have been collected into a single encyclopedia. 

Wild Child: Nature Craft Projects for Kids by Your Wild Books
Full of new and interesting nature-based activities, this book is suited to slightly older kids as well as young ones who have a helping hand. With this book, you can help kids play independently with nature and discover ways to bring nature indoors—great for those times when you're stuck inside.

Seasonal Flower Embroidery by Kazuko Aoki 
Stitch your way through the seasons with a bit of thread, a needle and a small swatch of fabric. Follow along with textile artist Kazuko Aoki as she welcomes you to Gente Flower Shop in Tokyo, a stunning backdrop from a gardening stitcher’s dreams. 

 50 DIY Gifts: Fifty Handmade Gifts for Creative Giving by Ame Verso 
This collection of 50 DIY gifts provides a rich source of inspiration and step-by-step projects. With handmade gifts ranging from easy jewellery projects to simple sewing patterns to quick ideas with paper, yarn and clay, this book will be your go-to manual for DIY gifts forever!  

 

 Lost Crafts: Rediscovering Traditional Skills by Una McGovern
Whether seeking instruction or inspiration, interested in social history or simply curling up in an armchair and daydreaming, readers will find Lost Crafts to be a fascinating treasury of pastimes from a bygone age.

Making Things by Erin Boyle and Rose Pearlman 
Making Things champions handmade crafts that infuse the no-waste ethos with glamour and fun. Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational, Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself.