Easy Handmade Crafts: Gifts, Decor & Seasonal DIY

Bring warmth and intention to your home with Rootsy’s Crafts corner—where simple materials become meaningful projects for every season. From cozy loom-knit pumpkins for fall décor and felted acorn ornaments that capture nature’s whimsy, to clever DIY gift jars and upcycled chicken wire memo boards, our tutorials make crafting accessible and heartfelt.

Whether you’re designing thoughtful handmade gifts, seasonal decorations, or practical yet pretty home accents, you’ll find ideas that spark creativity, reduce waste, and connect you to the joy of making things by hand.

Three green bath bombs rest elegantly on a white towel atop a wooden surface. Text at the top reads, "How to Master Bath Bombs: Lessons from a Beginner.

6 Essential Tips for Making Bath Bombs – Lessons from a Beginner

September 14, 2025October 16, 2017 by Kathie Lapcevic

Bath bombs have always been one of those great gift ideas that can feel overwhelming and hard. The packing of the molds, the iffy nature of the mixture actually holding together. All of the potential problems kept me from even trying and opting for the much more simple bath salts for gift giving needs. This …

A charming black-framed chicken wire memo board adorns the wall, festooned with photos and inspiring quotes secured by wooden pegs. Above, a playful invitation reads, "Create Your Own Chicken Wire Memo Board!

DIY Chicken Wire Memo Board

October 28, 2024February 20, 2017 by The Rootsy Network

When we painted our daughters’ room about four years ago, both girls wanted a lot of color. Since our oldest was 13 at the time, I tried to not be too much of a downer and so I allowed more color than I really wanted. It turned out to be beautiful and was just what …

Close-up of handmade, lined zippered pouches labeled "gas" and "groceries," set against a background of cash and a pen. Text reads: "Create a lined zippered pouch and stay on budget this year." The image highlights budgeting with homemade pouches.

Tame Your Budget With a Lined Zippered Pouch Tutorial

February 17, 2025December 7, 2016 by Angi Schneider

Even in our digital age many people still use cash for certain things, like groceries, gasoline and clothes. It’s a great way to stay on budget, but there are challenges too. Keep track of your cash with this lined zippered pouch tutorial. Our family has used the envelope system since before Dave Ramsey made it …

A lit candle in a glass jar, adorned with gifts in a jar charm, features a pink and white twine bow and sits elegantly on a stone surface. Dried lavender sprigs are artfully arranged beside it, while the dark background enhances the warm, cozy ambiance.

Easy Beeswax Candles in Mason Jars

September 8, 2025September 16, 2016 by The Rootsy Network

Jar candles are an easy candle craft for beginners to make that require only a few materials. These easy beeswax candles made in mason jars are attractive and add beauty anywhere they are used. Jar candles can be used as emergency lighting or to add ambiance to the atmosphere of your home. They make lovely …

A cozy fall crafting scene features a basket of wool yarn balls, dried autumn leaves, and knitted textiles next to an old book. The image warmly invites families to embrace the joy of fall crafts together.

Fall Crafts For the Whole Family

September 14, 2025August 8, 2016 by Kathie Lapcevic

As the weather cools and the daylight shortens huddle up at home and make some fall crafts to pass the time in fun and creative fashion. The slower months of fall is the perfect time to learn new crafts or teach others crafts you know. It’s so important that we teach the next generation the …