Quick Crafts for Church Crafting Bazaar

@joye68 (151)
United States
October 20, 2009 6:17pm CST
Please help! Some friends of mine are raising money and are in need of crafting ideas that can be done relatively quickly. Can anyone point me in the direction of some patterns and ideas for them. It's about a month away. Thanks in advance.
7 responses
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
21 Oct 09
Lots of ideas at htt;://www.allfreecrafts.com/Christmas/ At Michaels or any craft place that has clear glass or plastic ornaments, you can put Christmas colored beads and tie a bow afterward or pant the inside and decorate the outside and put colorful ribbon on the outside. Michaels website has some quick ideas, too. At the dollar stores, they have lots of magnets that you peel the back off and stick onto something. You just have to decide what you want on the refrigerator magnets. I hope something helps.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
22 Oct 09
Have you ever been to some of the decoupage and papier mache sites? Amazing.
@joye68 (151)
• United States
22 Oct 09
Great minds think alike. One of the volunteers got some of the glass bulbs today! She's letting her artistic kids make some decoupage stuff!
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• United States
18 Nov 09
What about putting together craft baskets? You could have theme baskets. You can get baskets at dollar stores or garage sales. Or even use gift bags or boxes. Jewelry making - asst beads, findings, eye pins, wire, round nose pliers, cutters, patterns, etc. Sewing - asst threads, needles, nice scissors, patterns, gift card for fabric store, etc. Crochet/Knit - asst yarn, asst sizes hooks/needles, patterns, books, etc. Or maybe kits for a project. You get the idea. It gives people options. Maybe a crafty person would like to try something new or doesn't have the time to get something together to give to someone else.
@joye68 (151)
• United States
13 Aug 10
Craft baskets are an awesome idea. I've been doing them, too, with more recent events. It's really helpful, especially, if you're creating a gift with a variety of interests!
@peavey (16936)
• United States
21 Oct 09
http://www.favecrafts.com has a lot of craft ideas of all kinds. It's one of my favorite places to go when I need inspiration. Although the topics they list may sound overwhelming, there are a lot of small and quick projects there.
@joye68 (151)
• United States
22 Oct 09
YES. I do understand the "sounding overwhelming" part! And you are right about the inspiring part. I've jotted down a couple of notes of potential craft ideas! Thank you!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
21 Oct 09
One thing I sell alot of is tic tac or the mints from the dollar store in little containers.....I cover them with festive paper and tie a ribbon around them..quick easy and good sellers...
@joye68 (151)
• United States
22 Oct 09
Excellent! Just realized I should have read ALL the comments I got today before responding. This would be excellent to also put in the mini stockings!
@jugsjugs (12967)
21 Oct 09
Miniture knitted stockings and put a few sweets in them.Table arrangements they always seem to go down well at a school bazaar.All you need is wool and sweets for the stockings and then wicker baskets a few tree decks as well as a candal to do the table decorations with.
@joye68 (151)
• United States
22 Oct 09
EXcellent idea on the mini stocking. We have knitters and crocheters so I'll put the word out on that one. Maybe put a few on wreaths.... hmmmm..
@punkincat (214)
• United States
21 Oct 09
fabric.com and thedollnet have free patterns for hand made dolls and doll pins. Some make up easy and fast from scrap material. Also if you go to Joanne's website they will also have some free patterns. Pillows can be made quickly also small quilted purses.
@joye68 (151)
• United States
22 Oct 09
This is fabulous. I think this will also get more young people helping with things. Most of our yarnaholics are older and have been doing it for years. Our younger folks have a mind of their own on what will and won't work. I've passed this on to one and got a "YES, the girls will LOVE this" from a TEENAGER!
• United States
24 Oct 09
Cut shapes of trees, socks and stars out of felt. Then decorate with glitter glue or sequins.