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7 Cool Crafts to Try

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Perhaps this makes sense.

And the nice thing is, many of them are quite easy to learn.

Here are 7 traditional crafts that have gone from old-school to cool in recent years.

Embroidery

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After a decline in the 1980s, artists likeShaun HughesandPaolo Curciohave helped revive the craft.

But a quick look around and you’ll see that macrame is still going strong.

Contemporary crafters create elaborate wall hangings, planters, and even fashions using the technique.

How to Make a Stencil

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Papercraft

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Inexpensive and versatile, papercraft is the perfect way to express your inner creativity.

Crochet

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Crocheting isn’t something only grandmas do.

Crochet

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The technique offers countless creative possibilities; and, luckily, it’s not too difficult to get started.

The term originates from the Japanese verb rootshiboru, which means to wring, squeeze, and press.

This is fitting, as depending on how you fold and twist the fabric, you get different patterns.

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