Want to start crafting but don’t know where to start? Try some of these super easy crafts for adults that require absolutely no crafting skills! Each one results in a professional looking craft you can be proud to show off.
Starting out with crafting can be intimidating; especially if you don’t have any crafting skills. Where should you start? Will you be any good at it? As with many new things, these kinds of questions can keep you from ever starting.
With this in mind, I set out to find the easiest adult crafts I could find. To make it on this list, the craft project had to meet this criteria:
- Easy instructions.
- No expensive tools or materials.
- No skills needed that aren’t basic.
For this, I decided that basic skills included using scissors, tying a knot, coloring within lines (like a stencil), very basic sewing machine skills (or hand sewing), and using an iron. - An end product that doesn’t look like a first time craft project.
Any of the 50+ easy adult crafts on this list would make great first time craft projects and will give you the confidence to keep trying out new crafts!
Easy Crafts for Adults
Want to start crafting but don't know where to begin? Try some of these super easy craft ideas for adults that require absolutely no crafting skills!
Each one results in a professional looking craft you can be proud to show off.
1
Yarn Wall Hanging
Learn how to make a simple yarn wall hanging on a budget! This is easy even for a beginning maker and works with a variety of decor.
2
Mod Podge Picture Frame
Get the step by step to make a picture frame using either fabric or paper and Mod Podge! This is a simple home decor project for beginners.
Want another version? We have a comic book frame that is also easy to make.
3
Felt Ball Garland
Don’t buy a felt ball garland when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss to add colorful and fun DIY garland to an unexpected spot in your home.
4
Mason Jar Succulent
Photo Credit:Courtney Sanchez
Learn how to make chalk paint mason jars with succulents for spring. Perfect for a kitchen windowsill or a seasonal mantel!
5
DIY Corner Bookmarks
Learn how to make DIY corner bookmarks using cardstock and Duck Tape! Both kids and adults will love making these; they’re so easy.
6
Abstract Pouch Painting
You don’t need painting skills to create these beautiful abstract painted zipper pouches. It also features a custom DIY gem charm that you can make!
7
Embroidered Notebook for the Adventurer
When I picked up this cute map notebook, I thought it would be perfect for embellishing with a stitchy quote! You can use any phrase you like.
8
Painted Basket
Learn how to paint a basket using acrylic craft paint! This is an easy project for beginners, and you can customize to your decor.
9
DIY Cord Organizer
You can make a DIY cord organizer for cheap using this tutorial! This cable organizer can be made in minutes – we even provide a template, and it's no sew.
10
Clothespin Trivets
Learn how to make clothespin trivets with a few simple supplies! These are easy and high heat resistant so you can use them with hot pots. We also have easy cork trivets if you're interested in those.
11
DIY iPad Case
Learn how to make an iPad case using Duck Tape. This project is so cool because it's no-sew!
12
Crepe Paper Flowers
Learn how to make crepe streamer flowers using this simple tutorial! Older kids will love making these, too. Great for parties or room decor.
13
DIY Ribbon Wreath
Learn how to make a wreath with ribbons in a few easy steps! This is perfect for Christmas decor but looks good all year (front door friendly, too). You can also try a wine cork wreath, which is very simple too.
14
Flower Pot
Learn how to decorate a flower pot with a Sharpie in this unique craft! Kids and adults will love to personalize.
15
Pom Pom Garland
Making a pom pom garland is so simple! I'll show you how to do it in the color and size that you like. Perfect for beginning crafters!
If you like this project, you might also like our pom pom wall hanging or pom pom wreath. They're simple too.
16
DIY Headbands
Learn how to make a tie dye headband three different ways! This is such a cute fashion statement for summer.
17
Fruit Stamping on Tea Towels
Use a fun fruit stamping technique to decorate some plain tea towels. These make great gifts and they are so easy – even a kid can make them!
18
Map Coasters
Photo Credit:www.frugalmomeh.com
Use paper maps from your travels to create these fun DIY map coasters. Make one for each place you have visited! We also have some embroidered coasters you might like too that are really easy!
19
Pressed Flowers
Photo Credit:Steve Carrell
Make art using DIY pressed flowers and Mod Podge! It’s easy to dry flowers and preserve them in a frame – this tutorial shows you how.
20
DIY Tote Bag
Learn how to make a DIY grocery tote using a tea towel! This is a perfect project for a beginning sewist.
21
Graphic Tee
Learn how to make a graphic tee using felt letters. This is so simple and you can use any saying of your choice!
22
Watercolor Collage
Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com
Make this simple watercolor collage by cutting up watercolor paintings and decoupaging them to canvas. This wall art project is SO easy!
23
Marble Nail Polish Mugs
Learn how to make the coolest nail polish mugs ever - on a budget! Learn the dos and don'ts for making the mugs, and get tips for washing.
24
Lavender Sachets
Photo Credit:celebratednest.com
Lavender sachets are great for adding a light scent to places that may need it like your closet, drawers or in your shoes. These are super easy to make with hot glue and a stamp.
25
Fleece Blanket
Photo Credit:newlywedsurvival.com
Make this easy DIY no-sew fleece blanket without the bulky knots that some fleece blankets have. If you can use scissors, you can easily do this craft!
26
Watercolor Art
Photo Credit:www.burlapandblue.com
You won't believe how easy these small watercolor canvases are to make. If you can paint stripes (that don't even need to be straight) you can make these!
27
Mini Dry Erase Boards
Make your own dry erase board the easy way! This DIY dry erase board was created from a $1 frame and uses washi tape. Even a beginner crafter or kid can do this project.
28
Used Altoids Tins
Interested in Altoids tin crafts? There are a lot of ideas out there for how to upcycle them, but this DIY is the easiest. You’ll just need a little bit of paint and washi tape.
29
DIY Chalkboard Door Hangers
Use a clear chalkboard finish to decorate these modern DIY door hangers! Make them in any pattern and color palette to match your decor.
30
Washi Tape Flowers
Learn to make washi tape flowers – the easy way! You’ll use just a few craft supplies, and anyone can make flowers with this method, including kids.
31
DIY Pom Pom Pillow
Add pretty details and a pop of color to any room with a simple DIY pom pom pillow – no sewing required! This is such an easy decor project.
32
Packing Tape Transfer
Learn how to do an image transfer from a magazine using a packing tape transfer. This is SO easy and has so many creative applications!
33
DIY Bulletin Board
Looking for a DIY bulletin board idea that takes about ten minutes? This is just the project for you! It’s really easy to do and is budget friendly.
34
T-Shirt Stamp from a Box
Learn how to make a DIY t-shirt stamp in any design from the unlikeliest of surfaces! You’ll love this fun fashion project – and it’s so easy, the kids can help!
35
Hand Embroidery Magnets
If you love the look of delicate stitches, these hand embroidery magnets are perfect for you. The floral pattern is so pretty! These make great gifts too.
If you like these magnets, you might also like these Dollar Tree marble magnets with washi tape!
36
DIY Metallic Gem Hair Accessories
Create your ownDIY hair accessorieswith hot glue and silicone molds! You’ll love these rainbow “gems” – you can make a ton of them at once. They make great gifts!
37
Marble Paper
Photo Credit:Linda Smith
Create your own marble-look stationery using shaving cream and this really easy tutorial. These would make a nice gift!
38
DIY Hot and Cold Packs
My favorite way to help with boo boos are these heart DIY hot and cold packs. Made from upcycled shirts and rice, they’re an easy way to soothe kids.
39
Yarn Art
Make this yarn wall art on a dime, and with no crafting skills required! Perfect for anywhere in your home, kids' rooms, dorm rooms, and more.
40
T-Shirt Applique
Make over a boring tee using your favorite fabric and some Heat n’ Bond. This DIY t-shirt applique is quick because it’s no sew!
41
Glitter Ring Dish
Follow this easy tutorial to make a glitter ring dish – get your favorite baubles organized and make your life easier and cuter!
These are very, very easy, but we have some other simple clay ring dishes too if you'd like to check those out.
42
Decoupage Soap
Photo Credit:Megan Kapple
This decoupage soap craft is easy to make for a gift idea or wedding favor. The Mod Podge keeps the design from washing off when you suds up!
43
Duct Tape Painted Stool
Learn how to decorate a stool with paint and duct tape! Pick your favorite patterns and colors. This project is great for beginning crafters.
44
Embroidery Hoop Wall Organizer
This cute no sew project allows you to take an embroidery hoop and fabric to make a wall organizer! It’s so easy that anyone can do it, and it only takes a few minutes to make.
45
Clay Ring Holder
You can make a regular ring holder – but this origami themed holder with bright yellow paint takes a plain project up a notch. You’ll love it!
46
Doily Bowls
Learn how to make bowls using doilies! These lace bowls use Mod Podge Stiffy and are great for holidays.
47
DIY Scarf Three Ways
You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have cute accessories – check out these three ideas for a DIY scarf and make them your own.
48
Fleece Hat
Photo Credit:happiestcamper.com
No need to know how to sew to make this warm winter hat! Can you measure, cut and tie a knot? You got this project! If you like this idea you should also check out our pom pom beanie.
49
DIY Mason Jar Lanterns
Grab some map printouts and your Mod Podge, and make the cutest mason jar craft ever – a map lantern! This is such a fun and easy craft idea.
50
Wool Dryer Balls
Photo Credit:happiestcamper.com
Make your own dryer balls to use in place of fabric softener in the dryer. Definitely a better environmental choice!
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