Best craft blogs for moms

Posted by Johan on Wednesday, December 7, 2011

You might be the next Martha Stewart or maybe you don't even own a glue gun. Either way, these five crafty moms offer something lovely to create for everyone. And they'll make you look like you know what you're doing!

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Oh Happy Day

Oh Happy Day

Why we love this blog: Honestly, it's just absolutely delightful to see what Jordan will think up next -- whether you end up making anything featured or ever plan a party!

Oh, how could you not fall in love with Oh Happy Day? A mom of two living in Paris for the year, Jordan Ferney has a most wonderful gift for finding charming DIY projects to share that you didn't even know you couldn't live without.

The finest resource for whimsical do-it-yourself projects on the web, Jordan's expertise with letterpress and event planning provides a strong foundation for the pretty things featured daily on her blog. Moms will be inspired to create their own glittered flatware, floral party headbands and incredibly inventive ways to use alphabet pasta for your next art project. The party ideas and imaginative crafts keep readers excited for what they'll find in the next post. Oh Happy Day makes moms happy indeed.

 

Make and Takes

Make and Takes

Why we love this blog: The kids crafts at Make and Takes are creative yet simple and sensible, made from items most moms already have on hand.

Make and Takes creator Marie LaBaron is a former kindergarten teacher and mom of three. Her main focus is to bring crafty learning into your home, and every post highlights something you can make and take!

Moms will find an abundance of age-appropriate kids crafts, home projects and recipes the whole family will love. The activities and crafts will keep kids engaged and moms happy -- from free seasonal and holiday coloring pages to Marie's secret for the best mashed potatoes you'll ever make, Make and Takes takes the cake.

 

Make It and Love It

Make It and Love It

Why we love this blog: Make It and Love It features projects that moms like, and Ashley's approachable personality invites crafters of all skills to design and create.

Ashley of the wildly popular Make It and Love It learned to sew as a young girl by watching her mom. Despite having advanced sewing skills, she admits to taking shortcuts whenever possible. Her three children are the main inspiration for her creations, as is the same for many crafty moms.

Readers can browse free tutorials and even shop from some of Ashley's own patterns. Adorable little girls' dresses, basic skirts and fun zippered tees are just some of the projects featured on her blog. There's something for everyone to make and love, including repurposing, home decor and even no-sew projects for those of us who can't sew. Ashley even has a group for readers to share photos of their finished projects with each other.

 

The Crafty Crow 

The Crafty Crow 

Why we love this blog: Cassi encourages the family connection by creating a fantastic landing place full of the best art projects and crafts for kids on the internet.

The Crafty Crow is a fabulous children's craft blog filled with ideas and creations collected from around the web. Cassi, creator of the collective blog, is a single homeschooling mom to her three children. She's a craft designer by trade and enjoys featuring projects inspired by nature and open-ended art for a more creative experience for the kids and parents.

Readers will find helpful tips and tools as well as a category section boasting thousands of ideas -- a huge resource in finding the best craft projects to make with the family.

 

Lil Blue Boo

Lil Blue Boo

Why we love this blog: Ashley is incredibly talented and generous to share her ideas and direction for the good of making beautiful art and fashion.

Ashley of Lil Blue Boo can do it all, from sewing to painting to even using power tools. And she has her MBA. A mom to one daughter, Ashley blogs her passion for creating one-of-a-kind pieces for both adults and kids. Her wish is to encourage others to find their creative streak and run with it.

Lil Blue Boo's posts about making your own wooden dolls are absolutely genius. With tutorials, the most creative free downloads and her own shop featuring her unique patterns and recycled clothing designs for sale, readers might never leave.

 

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