[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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[Beginner Friendly!] Easy Craft Ideas (51–60)
wall shelf
Wall shelves are not only functional; simply displaying small items on them can create a stylish atmosphere, making them attractive as interior decor.
There’s a wide range of options, from simple designs that are easy for beginners to try, to imaginative and unique shapes.
They’re a great DIY project even for first-timers, with no complicated steps.
All you need are wood and L-shaped brackets available at home improvement or 100-yen stores, plus some paint.
If you can’t use screws in a rental, we recommend securing the shelf with pins made for drywall—these leave only tiny holes that are barely noticeable after removal.
Keychains and Accessories
These days, 100-yen shops have an amazing selection of craft parts, don’t they? How about picking up alphabet beads, your favorite beads, and findings to make Korean-style name keychains and accessories? Parents will probably feel nostalgic too—many of them likely made things like this back in the day.
The method is very simple: just thread the beads onto fishing line.
Attach your preferred hardware and you’re done.
If you use stretchy cord, you can make bracelets as well.
You could even make matching ones with your friends.
Sweets Slime
Recreating baking with slime! These are ultra-realistic dessert slimes.
Mix a slime “egg” made from laundry glue as the egg white and slime as the yolk.
Knead in paper-clay “butter,” add laundry-glue “honey” and baby-powder “flour.” Then mix in chocolate chips made from pieces of anti-slip sheet and some cocoa powder, add shaving foam and baby powder, transfer to cup molds, and let them sit for about two days to dry the surface.
You’ll have muffin-style slime that looks softly baked!
herbarium
Herbariums are art pieces made by placing plants in a transparent container and adding oil or gel.
Their allure lies in the dreamy designs that look like flowers blooming underwater.
You can enjoy making them in various ways, such as using commercial kits or gathering materials from 100-yen shops.
The process is simple: put the plants into a clear container and pour in the oil or gel to finish.
Be mindful of securing the plants so they don’t float, while also avoiding anything that would interfere with the design.
Choosing the right plants and decorations is also important, and it’s recommended to stick to a unified color scheme.
A small container made with masking tape
When you go to a store, you often see colorful masking tape, right? How about making a small container that takes advantage of the various patterns of masking tape? It’s practical too, since you can easily make a container in whatever size you want.
Wrap the non-adhesive side of the masking tape around a wooden block, then layer more masking tape over it.
Finally, pull out the block and you’re done.
Choosing the right masking tape, decorations, and block size are the key points.
Remake can
You often see and hear about remake cans using empty cans, but you might wonder, “Are they easy to make?” Turning empty cans you’d normally throw away into stylish items feels like a great deal, and it really suits the times, doesn’t it? You can use any kind of can—tomato, tuna, mackerel, whatever.
Peel off the label first, then apply a primer, which is a base coat that helps the paint adhere better.
After that, paint over it; regular paint works, and you can even use leftover acrylic paints you have at home.
If you dab the color on with a sponge, it gives a nice texture.
A small rack that can also hold the remote control.
Let’s try making a small rack that’s handy for keeping a remote control or glasses.
We’ll use two milk cartons.
The inner divider will also serve as a handle, so cut one side to about 15 cm and the other three sides to 8 cm.
Make a hole for the handle, tape the long sides together with double-sided tape, and then apply fabric to the sides, bottom, and inside.
Leave about a 1.5 cm seam allowance for the fabric, and trim the corners so they adhere neatly.
If handling fabric is difficult, you can decorate it with origami or chiyogami paper instead.
Leathercraft
How about trying leathercraft to make tools that are easy to incorporate into everyday life? You can start with simple items like pass cases or card holders and gradually step up to higher-quality pieces like wallets—that progression is part of the appeal.
By getting creative with the overall design and the hardware used for decoration, you can express a unique style.
Entry-level kits are also sold at 100-yen shops, making it easy to get started.
By crafting sturdy leather goods and using them for a long time, you can fully enjoy the patina that develops with age.
Earrings made with resin
How about making earrings or piercings with resin? Just the idea of handling resin liquid might feel intimidating, but as long as you have the materials and tools, it’s easy to make—and the finished look can be practically store-quality.
You can add glitter or color the resin to create a cosmic vibe, or embed dried flowers and your favorite charms before curing.
Once you’ve made one, you’ll get the hang of it, and you can mass-produce different colors and designs—these make great gifts that people will love!
Handmade candle
Large, eye-catching candles make stylish interior decor items and are also handy in case of emergencies.
Let’s try making your own candles! The best part is that all the materials are easy to find—and you can get everything at a 100-yen shop.
Many of you may already have what you need at home.
Melt ordinary white candles, add color, and let them set in your favorite mold.
It’s also fun to use crayons for vibrant colors or add aroma oils for a delightful scent.