Skills Required: Beginner. These braided bracelets are extremely easy to make, and once you get the hang out of how to do it, you’ll be making a ton of them!

Duct tape isn’t just for home repairs – it’s an incredibly fun and versatile crafting material! These DIY duct tape bracelets prove just how creative you can get with a few rolls of colorful tape.

Unlike traditional friendship bracelets that require knotting or weaving, these are made with simple braiding techniques, making them perfect for beginners. Plus, they’re completely waterproof, so kids can wear them to the pool, beach, or sprinkler runs all summer long.

What makes this project extra cool? The endless customization! With the huge variety of patterns and colors available, you can mix and match designs to your heart’s content.

Want a neon-bright bracelet? Done. A sleek metallic look? Easy. A mix of fun patterns (which Duck Tape has)? Absolutely! They’re lightweight, flexible, and easy to slip/take on and off – no tricky clasps or knots.

This is the ultimate boredom-busting activity for tweens and teens, but adults will love them too. Once you make one, you won’t want to stop! These duct tape bracelets are guaranteed to be a hit.

I’ve given you a general guideline below for how long the strips should be cut for the circumference of a bracelet.

My wrists are on the smaller side for an adult, so the 9 inch round are like bangles on me. The good news is that if you don’t estimate correctly, you can always trim them down!

• 6 inches – 11 1/3 inch strips
• 7 inches – 13 1/4 inch strips
• 8 inches – 15 1/4 inch strips
• 9 inches – 17 inch strips
• 10 inches – 19 inch strips

Are you ready to learn how to make them? Keep reading!

Start with a 17 inch piece of Duck Tape (or the correct length using the chart I gave you above). Place it down on a cutting mat and trim.

Fold Both Sides of Tape to Create Strips

Peel the Duck Tape off of the cutting mat and fold in one side toward the middle. Having a cutting mat can really help you estimate the middle of the Duck Tape.

Fold the other side so that both pieces meet in the middle. If they slightly overlap, that’s totally fine. Repeat with two other colors of tape.

Clamp Tape to Table or Surface

Attach your Duck Tape to a table using a clamp, or you can even secure with another piece of tape. Yet another option – a clipboard! Just like a lot of kids use for friendship bracelets.

Braid the Tape

Begin braiding the Duck Tape, just as you would do a regular braid. You’ll want to braid rather tightly.

Cut Small Tape Strips and Finish Ends

Cut two 1/2 inch x 2 inch pieces of Duck Tape that are going to secure each end.

Place each of these pieces toward each end of the braid, and trim as shown.

This is what the end of your braided bracelet will look like.

Lay your bracelet out on the cutting mat. You’re going to cut more Duck Tape!

Cut Tape Piece to Close Ends

Cut a three inch piece of tape – you can layer it if you like so that your closures have a cool look! It’s really up to you!

Tape and Wear

Secure your braided bracelets by bringing the two ends together and wrapping the three inch piece around to secure. Not only does this secure your bracelet, but it makes it really easy to take on and off.

You can see that we tried these in a few colors. What you don’t know is that behind the scenes, we made a ton more with my niece later that day!

I wore these braided bracelets for several weeks. They are just so fun! I haven’t found someone yet that struggles to make them, either. If you’re looking for easy – this is your project.

What do you think of this project? Would you make them with your children? I’d love to hear in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other easy crafts:

Beaded Suncatchers • Bean Art Mosaics • Blow Painting • Borax Crystals • Bracelets with Perler Beads • Bubble Wrap Painting • Cat Bookmarks • Cloud Dough • Coffee Filter Flowers • Food Coloring Art • Fun Flower Pens • Glow in the Dark Playdough • Homemade Playdough • Jello Play Dough • Kinetic Sand • Minion Tote • Moon Sand • Paper Chain • Perler Beads • Sidewalk Chalk Paint • Spin Art • Tie Dye Headbands • Wine Cork Stamps

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Skills Required: None. Any skill level can make these bookmarks, even if you’ve never crafted before. I would say this project is great for kids ages 5 and up – and adults too, of course!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a book (or three) lying around at all times—and probably a random receipt or scrap of paper marking your place.

Let’s fix that with these DIY confetti bookmarks! They’re not just cute; they’re shakeable and sparkly, and they add a little party to your pages.

The best part? You don’t need any fancy tools or advanced crafting skills to make them. Just some cardstock, clear plastic, and a bit of tape, and you’re in business!

These are the perfect quick craft for kids and adults alike. Make them as bold or minimal as you like—use bright confetti for a pop of color, metallic sequins for a little glam, or even cut up construction paper shapes for a totally custom look.

They also make awesome gifts! Think teacher appreciation, book club swaps, party favors, or even a fun way to add a personalized touch to a new book for a friend.

You can add names, quotes, or just go wild with color. Whatever your style, these bookmarks will bring a little extra joy to every reading session.

So grab your supplies, let’s get crafty, and get ready to add some sparkle to storytime!

Learn how to make these using the printable how to card below.

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Confetti Bookmarks

These cool bookmarks are so easy for kids to make! Learn how to make your own bookmark with confetti inside.

Course Kids Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 3 bookmarks

Cost $2

Equipment

• Scissors
• Border SVG
• Border PDF

Ingredients

• Scrapbook paper or other sturdy paper
• Confetti other options: cut up construction paper, sequins
• Plastic or acetate sheets
• Double sided tape

Instructions

• Cut the border for your bookmark – use a cutting machine or a pair of scissors. You will need two pieces per bookmark, one for the front and another for the back.
  
• Cut the plastic sheets down to size, making sure they are smaller than the edges of your bookmark but bigger than the opening. You will need two plastic sheets per bookmark.
  
• Use double sided tape to attach your two plastic pieces together, leaving an opening on one side.
  
• Fill your plastic pockets with confetti, sequins or any flat pieces.
  
• Once filled, use a strip of double sided tape to fully seal the plastic pocket.
  
• Time to assemble the bookmark – use double sided tape to attach the front and back sides of the border.
  

Notes

Step 1: I chose printed cardstock for mine, but you can use anything sturdy – plain cardstock, cereal boxes or even paint chips.

Step 4: Create your own confetti by cutting colored tissue paper or using a hole punch on thin colored paper.

If you liked this cute idea, I think you’ll also like these posts below. Happy making, friends!

Cat Bookmarks • Corner Bookmarks • Easy Paper Crafts • Flower Bookmarks • Fun Flower Pens • Origami Bookmarks • Perler Bead Bookmarks • Personalized Pencil Toppers • Summer Crafts

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Skills Required: Beginner. You should have a little bit of crafting experience for this project, but not much. You’ll be cutting out clay to shape a dish and then doing some (very simple) hand painting.

I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of nostalgic crafts from my childhood. I went to a Montessori preschool, and for whatever reason I remember a lot of the craft projects we did there . . . even more so than elementary school!

We worked with clay a lot, probably because it’s a tactile, sensory experience for kids. Clay also allows for boundless creativity – you can make just about anything. And we did.

One of the crafts I remember vividly due to its ease: small clay trinket dishes. We cut circles out of clay and decorated them to our heart’s desire with paint.

I’m ready to share that fun idea from my past with you – today. If you love cute little projects that are both stylish and simple, this air dry clay ring holder is a must-try!

Whether you need a chic way to organize your jewelry or a thoughtful handmade gift, this project is easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Even if you’ve never worked with clay before, this project is beginner-friendly. The process is relaxing and fun, allowing you to experiment with different shapes, colors, and designs.

These DIY ring holders are perfect for keeping your favorite jewelry in one place, whether on a bedside table, vanity, or bathroom counter.

Want to make it even more special? Personalize it with initials, floral patterns, or abstract designs to match your style.

Handmade and heartfelt, these ring holders are ideal for birthdays, holidays, Mother’s Day, bridesmaid gifts, teachers, or even as a sweet surprise for a friend who loves jewelry.

The possibilities are endless, and the final product is both functional and beautiful. Ready to create your own? Grab some clay, roll it out, and let’s get crafting!

Here’s the printable how to:

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Air Dry Clay Trinket Dish

These cute little ring holders are easy to make, and perfect for holding jewelry and other trinkets.

Course Everyday Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 24 hours hours

Total Time 25 hours hours

Servings 2 dishes

Cost $2

Equipment

• Rolling Pin
• Circle cookie cutter
• Bowl(s)
• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Air dry clay or polymer clay
• Parchment paper
• Multisurface craft paint colors of your choice
• Clear acrylic sealer Mod Podge – could be another brush on or spray as well

Instructions

• Pull off a piece of clay and roll it around in your hands to warm it up. Using the rolling pin, roll and flatten it out. You will want to have at least a 1/4” thick piece.
  
• Use your circle cookie cutter (or whatever shape you like) to cut the clay to a nice, clean, round shape.
  
• Use a round object such as the bottom of a bowl to shape your clay for it to be rounded – meaning more dish-shaped, and not flat. Place parchment paper over the bowl and smooth down. You can wet your finger and rub it around the clay to smooth also.
  
• If you are using air-dry clay, let it dry for a few hours to a few days, until it has hardened.
• Use a pencil to sketch the design of your choice onto the clay.
  
• Once hardened, paint your details – I chose flowers, but you can decorate with cute animal figures, leaves, stripes, dots – the possibilities are endless!
  
• Seal your piece with an appropriate sealer – Mod Podge works great for air dry clay, and . Let it dry, and you’re done!
  

Notes

Step 3: If you use polymer clay, you’ll need to make sure that the bowl you’re using as a mold is oven safe. You can also use the inside of the bowl for your shaping.

Step 4: If you are using polymer clay, follow the instructions on the package on how to bake your clay piece for it to harden.

Step 7: Use a polymer clay glaze for polymer clay.

If you enjoyed making a air dry clay trinket dish, you might also enjoy these other simple projects and gifts:

Clay Christmas Ornaments • Clay Leaves • Coloring Book Tea Towel • Cottagecore Crafts • DIY Magnets • Essential Oil Storage Box • How to Make Cork Trivets • Personalized Slippers • Polymer Clay Necklace Ideas • Shrinky Dink Keychains

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Skills Required: Beginner. There are several steps to this project, but the sewing is simple. Even if you’re a beginning sewist, you should be able to accomplish this with some patience.

Hi everyone! This is Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life, and I’m here to show you all how to make a simple DIY chair cushion! My Mama Marcie has a knack for antiques.

Her house is filled with them, and she always finds the most beautiful furniture pieces. One of my favorite piece she has in her kitchen is a gorgeous green iron chair with a floral fabric covered DIY chair cushion.

The chair is precious, but the seat is flat as a pancake and very uncomfortable.

A really easy solution for an uncomfy chair, without reupholstering it and adding lots of padding, is to make something comfy that ties onto the chair.

So, I decided to whip one up for Marcie’s kitchen chair, and now it makes a great resting spot without hurting your tush!

I think this turned out to be just adorable! I have a thing for vintage westerns, and these cowgirls make me swoon! The fabric is an old print from Alexander Henry that I picked up at antique fair.

The best part is that this home decor is easy to make, requiring no pattern, and you can easily whip one up in an hour or two. Here’s how I made this . . .

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Make Seat Cushions

Learn how to make chair cushions with this easy tutorial! You'll need basic sewing machine skills to ensure success.

Course Sewing Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 hours hours

Servings 1 cushion

Cost $10

Equipment

• Covered Button Kit
• Ruler
• Marking Pen
• Scissors
• Sewing machine and Thread
• Hand Sewing Needle and Thread

Ingredients

• Fabric for Cushion about a half yard will do for most small to medium size chairs
• Fabric Scraps or Ribbon/Trim for Ties
• Fabric Scraps for Buttons
• Fiber Fill

Instructions

• Measure the chair seat. Add two inches to both the length and width – one inch (for a half-inch seam allowance on each side) plus one inch for the puff factor.
  
• Once you decide on the size, cut two pieces, one front and one back. Stack the pieces together and fold in half. Cut the bottom edge to be rounded.
  
• Cut two ties to be 20"x 2".
  
• If you are using ribbon or trim, skip this step. To make the ties, start by folding your tie in half lengthwise right sides together and press. Stitch all the way along the side and across the top.
  
• Turn the tie right side out. Fold a little of the open in to the inside and stitch across the end, closing up the open end.
  
• Cut tie in half. Repeat with other tie.
  
• Pin your ties in between the front and back piece. The front and back should be right sides together. Pin the ties about an inch and a half in from the sides.

  Make sure the ties are facing in towards the center of the cushion and the raw edges are lined up at the back. You need two ties on the right side and two at the left on what will be your back seam. Pin it all together.
  
• Stitch across the back then pivot and stitch down the side, across the bottom, up the other side and then across the back until right past the left set of ties. You should have an opening left in the back between the ties for stuffing.
  
• Clip corners and curves close to the seam.
  
• Turn your cushion right side out.
  
• Stuff your cushion with polyfill or other stuffing of your choice. Stitch up the opening in the back with your hand needle and thread using a blind stitch, ladder stitch, or a whip stitch. You can leave your cushion like this or you can add buttons.
  
• To make covered buttons, cut a piece of fabric with the template included in your kit. Then follow the instructions for your kit to assemble the button(s).
  
• Measure and mark where you want your buttons to go. Mark the placement on the front and back of the cushion.
  
• Bring your threaded needle up from the bottom through the marked spot.
  
• Thread the button on the needle and then bring the needle back down through to the back side. Then repeat a few stitches.
  
• Pull the thread tightly so that the button sinks into the pillow. Tie off the thread with a couple of knots.
  
• Clip the excess. Repeat with your other buttons. Finish by tying your cushion to the chair.
  

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Notes

Step 1: My seat was 15 x 17″, so I wanted my fabric to be 17 x 19″.

Step 15: Instructions for my kit were to place the fabric right side down into the rubber cup. insert the top of the button face down into the cup. Gather the fabric into the back side of the button front.

Place the button back shank side up onto the gathered fabric in the back side of the button front. Press the back of the button into the cup with the little plastic piece that the kit includes. You should feel it snap together. Remove button from the cup. Repeat with your other buttons. I made four.

I can’t wait to hear if you give this a try! Let me know in the comments. And if you enjoy sewing, here are some additional ideas we think you’re going to love:

• Applique Tote: Because It’s All About the Hustle
• DIY Bunting Made From Recycled Denim
• 10 Unique Quilt Patterns to Make for Gifts
• Easy Hand Sewn DIY Pencil Case in Minutes
• Applique Slippers Personalized Gift Idea

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