About Today: Learn a New Craft 3/3/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor If you spend any time with kids, you'll notice that they're always creating art. (And artsy messes, which is sometimes the same thing.) As we get older, we tend to stop making stuff, which is too bad.

Celebrate National Craft Month This month is the time to change all that, though. It's National Craft Month, which is a chance for us to get crafty and learn some new things. Quick and Easy Crafts for Teens Free E-course: Bead Stringing for Beginners See More About:  craft tutorials  parenting help  craft tips

Is Crochet the Right Craft for You? The other day, I saw a guy crocheting on the train. I didn't ask him if it was in honor of National Craft Month, because I didn't want to seem like I had commuting boundary issues, but I think we can assume. Selling Your Jewelry to Shops: Dos and Don'ts Your First Ever Painting See More About:  crochet hooks  crochet supplies  beginner crochet

Rubber Stamping for Complete Beginners Rubber stamping was one of my favorite craft activities from childhood. It wasn't one of my Mom's. Something about me redecorating her handbag. Learn How to Tie-Dye How to Make Candles See More About:  rubber stamping basics  getting started

Learn a Craft: Make Paper Jewelry The best kind of craft is something you can wear afterward. Then, when you get compliments on it, you get a chance to brag about your skills. How to Dye and Paint Clothing How to Decoupage