Find items that you can do-it-yourself with these How To Make Free Patterns & Tutorials and Recipes; home decor, clothes, stuffed animals, gifts, bags & Purses.
Soon it is Christmas again, and I am in the holiday mood already!!! This year I made a small decorative foil relief Christmas tree to decorate my Christmas corner. It is so beautiful as the centerpiece on a Christmas dining table or on the mantle of your fireplace. It is the 7th Christmas since I...
Remember the utterly talented Jenny who has shared quite a few origami video tutorials here in Craft Passion, especially the 3D Origami Bird? Today, Jenny is back again with her another written tutorial and video tutorial on how to make a Origami Christmas Tree. My son recently is going crazy about origami, this origami Christmas...
Ever since I saw a knitted Pouf (or Puff) from Pinterest, I was so inspired and wanted to knit one for my fireplace this Christmas. Here is the free knitting pattern on a knit pouf that you can make for your home too. I want colored cord or rope and not the natural color clotheslines...
Isn’t the holiday season the perfect excuse to dip into some fun DIY crafts? Christmas is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your very own DIY snowman ornament? Meet Pavel, the happiest clay snowman ornament around, made with no-bake, lightweight air-dry foam clay! This tutorial will show you how to...
Here comes a very detailed needle felting tutorial on how to make a needle felted sheep, Ramie. Ramie has a beautifully thick wool coat, a big brown nose, and rosy cheeks. Ramie's size is about 6" x 4" x 5" (H). He is a friendly and happy ram that comes from the famous Merino breed....
Looking for a simple and quick last-minute Halloween treat to delight the kids? Try creating Halloween Bat Oreo Pops! These adorable treats require only a handful of ingredients to assemble. If you're short on time, you can skip adding the vampire teeth to speed up the process. My little ones are absolutely crazy about Oreo...
Edible crafts are such a fun thing to do especially when you have an interesting festival to celebrate soon... Halloween!!!! Look what I did to the baked mini donuts... I turned them into Halloween Donut Treats. We have Frankenstein donuts, Black Widow Spider donuts, Multi-eyed Monsters donuts, and Bloody-Mouth Monster donuts. These Halloween Donut Treats...
It is Halloween in 2 weeks from now, wow, how time flies when we are getting busy!!!! For this year's Halloween Treat Bags, I made some easy bat treat boxes for the trick-or-treat Halloween treats for the visiting kids. How To DIY Halloween Treat Bags These bat-themed Halloween candy bags are easy and quick to...
Ever wonder if you can make this needle felted lion with a simple needle felting kit that you can get from a craft shop? Yes, you can. We have all the details on the pattern and tutorial section to show you how to make Lumba. I would say that Lumba is one of my best-ever...
Remember the plain colorless butter animal cookies we would use to play with as kids and then munch on them after we were tired of playing? Well, here is a delicious, beautiful upgrade to your plain childhood animal crackers! These animal shapes are the perfect sweet treats for your child's lunchbox or for a cute...
Welcome to this super cute and practical lunch box bag sewing pattern and tutorial! If you’re looking to make a versatile, stylish, and eco-friendly bag for carrying your lunch or snacks, you’re in the right place. This lovely lunch box bag with an adorable fabric design and unique drawstring cover will keep your meals secure...
The inspiration for this needle felted owl came from the amigurumi owl, Mr. Murasaki, designed and guest posted by AmiguruMEI for Craft Passion. Thank you AmiguruMEI for allowing me to make a needle felted version of Mr. Murasaki. Since it is the wool felted version of Mr. Murasaki, I called him Mr. Woolly Murasaki. The...
Get ready for a super fun sewing project with this adorable drawstring backpack pattern! This easy and quick project lets you create a lightweight, trendy bag that's just perfect for carrying your essentials. Whether you're off for a quick grocery run, taking a leisurely walk in the park, or need a versatile bag for your...
Need a last-minute Superhero Cape? Sew this quick Batman Superhero Cape and get it done in an evening. The Batman cape sewing pattern has inverted scallop edging (batwing) at the bottom and a velcro fastener at the collar. You don't need a drafted pattern to sew this Batman Superhero Cape (except for the Batman logo...
This real looking big apple amigurumi was crochet using a fingering/baby yarn, and the size is 3". You may change to bulkier yarn weight to make a larger apple or using finer lace thread to make a smaller one.
AmiguruMEI is back to share another stunning amigurumi pattern, specially contributed to Craft Passion, please welcome Mimi-chan, the cute little hedgehog amigurumi. [Update Jan 2015: here is a big amigurumi apple pattern if you need to make an apple for Mimi-chan :)] In tribute to my sister's pet hedgehog, I sewed and shared a free...
Sew a small zipper pouch with this free sewing pattern to make a credit card size zipper pouch. Keep your cards in a separate pouch to ease up your purse or wallet. Read more on how to sew a pouch with zipper. I have been using the previous zipper card pouch for quite some time,...
Meet Kimira, the crochet monkey inspired by the classic charm of the original sock monkey, Marcho! Kimira is a cheerful addition to any space and has officially joined the Craft Passion family after my Sunburst Granny Square Blanket project. (If you haven’t seen it yet, click the link for the free crochet pattern—you might want...
Another cute animal character coin purse has just added to the sewing pattern and tutorial library!!! It has come a long way, please welcome Annette, the Hedgehog Coin Purse, named after my sister's pet hedgehog. After 5 years of tottering up and down in my to-do-list, finally, I have designed and sewed a new version...
List down this easy-to-make Butterfly Fridge Magnet in your kid's Summer Holiday craft-to-do-list (more kid's crafts over here). It is quick to make and the butterfly came out so beautiful. Besides making the butterfly into a fridge magnet, you can glue it to other attachments as an ornament, eg: a butterfly photo frame, a butterfly...
Get the free crochet pattern and tutorial to make your own stuffed pig, Princess P, the amigurumi Pig.
Amigurumi Pig, Princess P, is about 5″ tall. She has a rosy chick. She likes to wear her favorite ballerina skirts and her little princess crown. Princess P (short for Peanut) is a sweet, well-mannered little girl.
If you are looking for a free pattern and tutorial on how to crochet a beautiful afghan blanket for the family, you have come to the right place. This sunburst granny square blanket crochet pattern is the perfect one for you to work on. We also share tips on how many granny squares you need,...
Drake Sock Dragon is a kindhearted dragon who affectionates on peace and love. This cute little sock dragon has a pair of small arms, a pair of big feet, a pair of bat wings & a spiky back.
Tired of searching up and down for a beautiful free bag sewing pattern for your electronic gadgets? You have come to the right place. We have a tablet-size bag sewing pattern that is absolutely free for you. The size of this tablet carrier bag is suitable for keeping your iPad, Surface, Fire, Kindle, Galaxy Tab,...
After taking a 2-month break due to bad weather, Mandy and I are back to baking. This time, we want to make something fun using eggshells. Yes, we used eggshells to bake Easter cakes instead of pans! These mini rainbow cakes are shaped like eggs and are perfect for the upcoming Easter. We added some...
Tips on how to crochet a mini owl in micro amigurumi & make it into a charm. Using lace thread #40 & 0.7mm crochet hook and an existing amigurumi owl pattern. Once you have some experience with micro amigurumi, you may advance to a tinier one by sewing thread and size 0.4mm hook.
Meet Lilac, the lop-eared stuffed bunny sewed out from socks! She stands at 14” tall and is cuddly and huggable, and kids will love its size as well as its iconic long lop ears. Perfect to sew as a bunny stuffed animal gift for the little ones.
Celebrate this Easter with Japanese Sakura theme decorations. DIY this easy and beautiful Easter Eggs by using yarn and flower sequins. It is definitely a 5-minutes craft! Inspired by the cherry blossom (Japenese Sakura) that symbolizes the season of spring, I hereby combined both eastern and western spring to DIY Easter eggs with a Sakura...
With spring approaching and Easter less than a month away, let us welcome Ichigo-chan! Made from the Amigurumi Easter Bunny Crochet Pattern, she has got her ears perked up, ready to listen to all the plans you have for Easter.
The Origami Crane is one of the most popular origami and paper crafts. When others say about origami, this paper crane will come into the picture of the conversation. Today, we are showing you how to fold an origami paper crane. In ancient Japanese, crane or tsuru symbolizes honor, good fortune, loyalty, and longevity. The legend...
On my last trip to Australia, I encountered several little penguins. They were so lovable, waddling around, swaying from side to side and I thought to myself, “I have to have one of those in my craft room.” That’s how I got my inspiration to create a sock penguin stuffed animal, which I named Pixie. Scroll...
Every woman deserves a pretty scarf to make herself look beautiful. Knit an elegant-looking cowl scarf and wear it on the neck or stretch across the shoulder for an evening out or let it drapes around the arms for warmer coverage, or simply let it drapes on your chest... you choose your style. This scarf...
The 4 1/2" tall Browie sock owl has a distinctive appearance - prominent eyebrows that connect to the ears, an orange beak, and a pair of very short feet which are hidden by their big tummies.
Shimba Sock Lion is about 20” tall, sew from a pair of sock. It is a perfect size for a huggable Lion Stuffed Animal. Simply love the mane around the head. Are you ready to sew your lion king?
I "Ruff" U, Tammy, the crochet puppy is here to wish you all Happy Valentine's Day!!! Designed by the utterly talented Amigurumi-an, Lee Mei Li of AmiguruMEI, Tammy, the cuteness overload amigurumi puppy is going to melt everybody's heart. Crochet it and give it to your loved one today. Let Tammy be the cupid of...
Every little girl's dream -- these adorable, beautiful, and delicious Hello Kitty cookies are perfect for a birthday bash or even as a great gift for your loved ones this Valentine's Day. These german cookies are soft and buttery, they have a crisp crust, but the insides of the cookie are soft, and they simply...
Lexi Sock Lion is a timid lion and very shy of people. He stands at 8” tall, sewed from a single piece of sock.
Here it is, after months of hiccups, finally, I have completed the Road Runner Quilt using the Trapunto method. So glad that I was also finally able to put the pattern & tutorial together and share them here!!!! I must also thank my son, a big fan of cars and vehicles, for his persistent "kind...
"Tweet, Tweet, I am an origami bird, I am blue in color and have big wings so that I can fly high in the sky, Unlike other normal origami birds, I am built in a three-dimensional structure. Come, let's learn how I was made. I wish you could create me in other colors too." Origami...
It is a brand new year, and let me start the year by sharing this beautiful Star Stitch Crochet Tote Bag pattern & tutorial, crocheted from jute twine. This Star Stitch crochet pattern is the recent inspiration I got from a Japanese magazine. At first glance, I knew I got to crochet a project with...
Let's welcome the new year with some curled paper stars and wish upon a star that the new year will be a better year for everyone. Here are my New Year quotes to all my lovely craft sisters or brothers: Whatever you did last year, Do it better Go step by step, One day at...
Looking for a charming way to add holiday cheer to your home? This Burlap Christmas stocking pattern is just what you need! Whether sewing for your family or adding a personal touch to your festive décor, this tutorial will help you create a beautifully lined Christmas stocking with hidden raw edges. It’s easy to customize...
