Easy-to-make crafts for adults. Projects recommended for beginners.
Some of you may be interested in crafts and handmade projects but find it hard to get started.
Crafting and DIY are popular not only for kids’ science projects but also as hobbies for adults.
In this article, we’ve gathered easy craft ideas suitable for adults.
The appeal of original items is that you can freely design the decorations, colors, and sizes.
From practical items you can use in everyday life to stylish home decor, give it a try and create your favorite pieces!
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Easy crafts for adults that are simple to make. Recommended projects for beginners (1–10)
Solitaire-style beaded ring

Like a big gemstone! Here are ideas for making beaded rings with Swarovski beads.
You’ll need one main Swarovski bead and about 70 tiny seed beads.
First, create a base around the Swarovski bead, then make the ring band.
The delicate look is very feminine and has a design even adults will want to wear.
There are some fine steps like crossing the fishing line through the beads, but the method is simple—try making it with your favorite Swarovski bead.
Embroidery thread tassel

A tassel is a versatile item that can be used as a keychain, earrings, or a bag charm.
Did you know you can easily make one with embroidery floss? Take a looped bundle of embroidery floss and tie it together at one point with another thread.
Cut the opposite end of the loop and trim the ends neatly.
Then tie another thread slightly below the first knot, and thread your choice of beads onto the first tied thread to finish.
Using a single color of embroidery floss works well, but mixing colors—like making it bi-color—also looks beautiful.
Felt bookmark

If you enjoy reading, why not try making a felt bookmark? All you need to do is cut the felt according to a template to make the parts and then attach them with glue, so it’s an idea even those who aren’t confident with sewing can try.
First, think about what motif you’d like to use.
Book, mug, or leaf shapes are all cute.
The ribbon serves as the bookmark, and you’ll attach motifs to both ends, so please prepare two felt motifs.
You can also buy felt at 100-yen shops.
Easy-to-make crafts for adults. Recommended projects for beginners (11–20)
Patchwork scrap accessory pouch

If you sew, you probably have lots of fabric scraps piling up at home.
In that case, why not make this little storage tray? It has folded gussets, so when you’re not using it as a small organizer, you can fold it flat for storage.
All you need are two fabric scraps measuring 16 cm by 20 cm.
If you want it to be a bit sturdier, apply fusible interfacing.
Sew the two scraps right sides together, fold the fabric to form the gussets, and sew both ends.
Turn it right side out through the opening, topstitch along the upper edge, and you’re done.
cloth slippers

Would you like to try weaving your own soft fabric slippers? It’s easy: basically, you secure four cords with a firm knot, then simply weave a fabric strip over and under alternately through that base.
Once you’ve made the footbed, sew fabric tape to the left and right sides of the front half to form an arch.
Next, weave another fabric strip over and under through that section to create the instep.
The fabric sole is soft and comfortable to wear, and since you weave them yourself, you can make them in any colors you like.
They’re also recommended if you want slippers that fit your feet perfectly.
paper lampshade

Here’s a handmade paper lampshade idea that also works as interior decor.
This version uses papier-mâché, so prepare a balloon for the base and some shoji paper.
First, inflate the balloon to a suitable size, tie the end, and secure it on a stand.
Brush diluted glue onto the balloon and apply pieces of shoji paper that you’ve torn into small bits.
Be sure to leave the top part of the balloon uncovered.
If you want some color, mix in flower paper or similar.
Once the glue dries, pop the balloon and remove it, trim the opening at the top, and place the shade over your lamp to finish.
The amount of shoji paper you layer will change how the light diffuses, so adjust to your liking.
Small item storage shelf

By using wall shelves sold at 100-yen shops, you can easily make a small storage rack! All you have to do is stack three wall shelves and glue them together, so you can even do it in a spare moment.
Of course, you can use it just with the glue, but if you want to put in a bit more effort, try staining or decorating it! If you apply masking tape before painting, the areas where you peel off the tape will become a pattern, and adding tiles to the sides of the shelves would look cute, too.


