28 Clever Crafting Hacks

Think you have seen every cool DIY hack around? Think again. If you have never heard of or seen crafting hacks, then you have to check these out. Unbelievable to realize how much time you can save if you only know of these super simple crafting tricks. Spend more time doing what you love by taking these do it yourself shortcuts to expedite those tedious and time consuming craft projects. From clever ways to hold craft items to quick ways to get your materials ready, to bow tying made simple, these tutorials will show you how to do some amazing things.

1. Magnetic Button Ring To Hold Pins

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This Magnetic Button Ring is way better than a pin cushion ring. It’s a clever and handy sewing accessory. Magnets can hold a decorative pin in place, but accomplish their hold with magnetic force. So with this DIY tutorial from Sew We Quilt, you will never lose those pins again!

2. Soften Economical or Scratchy Yarn

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Soften Economical or Scratchy Yarn, simple enough to try with stuff already on hand and the fix worth remembering

Do you have economical, scratchy yarn? Soften it up before you crochet or knit with it, saving your fingers and your sanity! Scratchy yarn can rub your working finger nearly raw and it’s not the same as just not the same as having soft, pliable and cuddly yarn to work with.

3. Fix Knitting Mistakes The Right Way

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Fix Knitting Mistakes The Right Way, no special tools needed to pull this together and the fix worth remembering

If you want to become a better knitter, the best thing you can do is learn how to fix knitting mistakes yourself. Learn how to fix knitting mistakes like a pro with this easy to follow tutorial from Knitting Daily that contains dozens of knitting tips and tricks on how to fix knitting most common mistakes.

4. Make a Custom Glue Gun Stand

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Make a Custom Glue Gun Stand, a workspace organizing trick, low effort once the method is clear and the fix worth remembering

Have you ever personalized your Hot Glue Gun Stand? And if there’s one crafty tool that I can’t live without, it would be the mighty glue gun. I personally think it would be so cool to create your own with this comprehensive DIY project tutorial from Club Chica Circle. And it’s fun to work with this material Sugru. I have only been learning about this and I love it!

6. Use A Fork To Make A Bow

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Use A Fork To Make A Bow, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the kind of tip that gets remembered and reused

Making tiny bow can be tedious. Make it a little bit easier by making adorable fork bows. Learn how to make a pretty mini bow out of ribbon by using a fork. This simple tutorial creates perfect little bows that you can use in your everyday crafting need. You can use them for decorations, gifts and for all your favorite crafts.

7. Use Industrial Clips for Yarn Bobbins in Crochet and Knitting

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Use Industrial Clips for Yarn Bobbins in Crochet and Knitting, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

Bobbins are quite handy tools when working with yarn. These bobbins help to keep yarn ends from tangling, allowing you to turn your work without the dreaded turning of all of your yarn. I love that you can clip them to the piece so they don’t dangle and unravel. These are great and have many uses for crochet and knitting other than as bobbins.

8. Sharpen Scissors And Sewing Tools The Easy Way

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Sharpen Scissors And Sewing Tools The Easy Way, a workspace organizing trick, low effort once the method is clear

This reminded me of the solutions my mother used to use . She could repair and keep everything working in the most amazing ways. I enjoyed being reminded of homemade solutions that really work and are very useful to know.

10. Use A Cardboard Box To Prevent Overspray

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Use A Cardboard Box To Prevent Overspray, simple enough for even a first attempt to work and the fix worth remembering

Learn the right way to prevent overspray when using your spray paint in any surface. The easiest way to prevent overspray is to create a makeshift spray booth using a cardboard box. To do this, simply take the lid off a cardboard box and turn it on its side. Be sure to cover any holes on the bottom and sides of the box.

11. Store Bobbins In An Ice Cube Tray

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Store Bobbins In An Ice Cube Tray, fast enough to squeeze in before anyone notices and the fix worth remembering

12. DIY Yarn Bowl

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DIY Yarn Bowl, a workspace organizing trick, easy to keep on hand for the next time it comes up and the fix worth remembering

13. DIY Ribbon Storage

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DIY Ribbon Storage, easy to keep on hand for the next time it comes up and proof the simplest fix is usually the best one

14. DIY Pom Pom Garland Using A Fork

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DIY Pom Pom Garland Using A Fork, quick enough that there is no excuse to skip it and the fix worth remembering

15. Use Pool Noodle As Wreath Form

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Use Pool Noodle As Wreath Form, a workspace organizing trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

16. Use Rotating Spice Rack To Contain Small Supplies

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Use Rotating Spice Rack To Contain Small Supplies, simple enough for anyone to do and a trick that actually works

17. Make A Spray Paint Tent

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Make A Spray Paint Tent, quick enough to set up in a spare five minutes and the fix that ends the daily hassle for good

18. Organize With Tin Cups

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Organize With Tin Cups, a workspace organizing trick, easy to redo the next time it is needed and the fix worth remembering

20. Use Crochet Grips

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Use Crochet Grips, no special tools needed to pull this together and the shortcut that saves a genuine chunk of time

21. From Paper Towel Holder To Tape Dispenser

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From Paper Towel Holder To Tape Dispenser, cheap enough to test before committing to it and the fix worth remembering

22. Use Medicine Organizer To Keep Bobbins

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Use Medicine Organizer To Keep Bobbins, a workspace organizing trick, easy to redo the next time it is needed

23. Paint Staples For Pretty Crafts

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Paint Staples For Pretty Crafts, quick to explain to anyone else in the house and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

24. Make A Hot Glue Gun Holder

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Make A Hot Glue Gun Holder, low effort once the method is clear and relief from a problem that used to happen weekly

26. Make Your Own Embellishments

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Make Your Own Embellishments, a workspace organizing trick, quick and cheap to try tonight and the fix worth remembering

27. Roll Out Mod Podge Bubbles

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Roll Out Mod Podge Bubbles, fast enough to squeeze in before anyone notices and a small fix with a surprisingly big payoff

28. Make Your Own Decorative Clips

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Make Your Own Decorative Clips, budget friendly using stuff most people already own and the fix worth remembering

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