[Beginner Friendly] Easy Craft Ideas You Can Do
Do you ever get that irresistible urge to make something—when your creative energy just bubbles up and you have to create? I’ve gathered some simple craft ideas for those times when you’ve got a fair amount of materials on hand but don’t want to make anything time-consuming or difficult.
Some projects use a sewing machine but require only a little stitching, and others don’t use a machine at all—you can make them entirely by hand.
Don’t you think crafting is a doubly rewarding hobby—immersive while you’re making, and then useful once it’s finished? Use the ideas in this article as a springboard and have fun creating all sorts of things with your imagination!
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[Beginners Welcome!] Easy Craft Ideas (1–10)
tulle ribbon
A tulle ribbon that lets you soak in a romantic mood.
With just this, you can easily transform bags and pouches into dreamy, kawaii pieces! You can find tulle fabric at craft stores, so give it a look.
Spread out the tulle, wrap materials like pom-pom balls or flower petals inside, shape it into a ribbon, and secure the center to create an oversized bow! Attach this ribbon to a clear bag or pouch, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind original item.
You can also have fun by switching up what you enclose inside the tulle.
Macramé hammock made of hemp twine
No worries if you’ve never sewn or knitted before! As long as you can do a simple three-strand braid, a knot, and a gathering knot, you can whip up a “jute twine macramé hammock” in no time.
In recent years, it’s become popular both as stylish home decor and as a way to store items like toilet paper.
All you need is jute twine, which you can buy at 100-yen shops or home centers.
Once you master how to braid the handle and the hammock section, you’re all set! Jute twine is fairly sturdy, but if you want to hang heavier items like vegetables, consider adjusting the knotting pattern of the hammock portion to make it stronger.
Wool felt brooch
Wool felt is a familiar craft among handcraft lovers.
It might seem a bit daunting for beginners, but as long as you have the tools and materials, it’s surprisingly easy to make! A small brooch might be especially beginner-friendly.
First, prepare wool roving, a felting needle used to felt the wool, and a piece of felt fabric.
Sketch the motif you want onto the felt fabric, then use the felting needle to poke the wool into the felt.
Finally, cut out the motif, sew it together with another piece of felt cut to the same shape, attach the brooch hardware, and you’re done! Have fun arranging it with your favorite motifs, like animals or flowers.
[Beginners Welcome!] Easy Craft Ideas (11–20)
fabric panel
If you’re looking to do something about a plain, lifeless wall, I recommend a fabric panel.
The appeal is that anyone can make one easily without any tools.
Just stick two cork boards together with double-sided tape and secure your favorite fabric on top! The trick is to fold and crease the fabric neatly at the four corners.
Since you’ll use strong double-sided tape to secure the board and fabric, the work is very easy.
If you plan to hang it on the wall, attach a part called a screw eye (for stringing a cord) to the back.
It’s also fun to choose fabric that matches the atmosphere of your room!
felt ball
With round felt balls, you can easily make all kinds of things even without a sewing machine! While making the felt balls themselves is fairly simple, ready-made ones are sold at 100-yen shops and the like, which makes things easier.
Just glue a few felt balls together and you can create coasters or pot stands! You can also attach findings or strings to make accessories like earrings, necklaces, and hair ties.
It’s a great project for beginners in crafts, and it’s easy for kids to try, too!
Box tissue cover
A box tissue cover is a simple way to elevate a plain tissue box.
Here’s a beginner-friendly sewing method you can make with just one piece of fabric.
You only need to sew four straight seams on a sewing machine.
As long as you have fabric you like that fits your tissue box size, anyone can give it a try! Of course, if you’re not comfortable with a sewing machine, hand sewing works too.
If you want to hang it, you can make a hook loop from a separate piece of fabric.
It’s also lovely to customize with fabrics in various patterns.
mini wallet
A mini wallet that’s perfect for quick shopping trips in the neighborhood.
It’s also handy when you want to keep your belongings as light as possible! Why not try making one by hand? Even if you’re thinking, “Isn’t that too hard for sewing beginners?” don’t worry—this is an easy method that only involves folding and straight stitching! Basically, you just sew straight lines with a sewing machine, so it’s easy for beginners to try.
Since the fabric gets thicker when folded, we recommend using a sewing machine rather than hand sewing.
If you change the patterns of the outer and lining fabrics, you’ll end up with a piece that has a completely different vibe!