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15 Olympic Crafts (that aren’t just for kids!)

February 6, 2014 3 Comments

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When you search for Olympic crafts or DIYs, SO much of what you find is designed for kids. Kids are great, but I work with them for my job and I’m not a mom. I don’t want to do kid stuff in my off time, is that so bad? Bring on the Olympic rings jewelry, boozy DIYs, adorable baked goods, and Grecian accessories! This not-mama wants to get her grown up DIY on! :)

How-to: Bronze Laurel Headband | HandsOccupied.com

1. Bronze Grecian Laurel Headband
2. DIY Olympic Rings Necklace
3. Olympic Torch Cupcakes
4. Knotted Grecian Belt
5. Gold Medal Confetti Poppers

How-to: Olympics-Inspired Knotted Metallic Belt | HandsOccupied.com

6. Vintage-Inspired Olympic Drink Stirrers
7. Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Necklace
8. Olympic Ring Ice Cubes
9. Olympic Flags Garland
10. Gold Medal Candy Badges

How-to: Olympic Medals Necklace | HandsOccupied.com

11. Clothespin Skier Figurines
12. Olympic Rings Party Table
13. Breakfast of Champions
14. Olympic Torch Ice Cream Cones
15. Olympic Rings Valentine Card

Olympic Rings Valentine - Easy Valentine's Day Card DIY Craft

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: belt, cupcakes, diy, drink stirrers, jewelry, macrame, olympic crafts, olympic diy, olympic party, olympic rings, olympic torch craft, olympics, top olympic crafts

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Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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  1. Rebecca

    February 6, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    I love that laurel headband! There’s so many great ideas!

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  2. Kathleen

    February 6, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Thanks so much for including the gold medal badges I made for Oh Happy Day, Heidi! :)

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    • Heidi

      February 6, 2014 at 11:44 pm

      Umm, they’re dope as heck, so NO problem!!!

      Reply

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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Pictured: a blond woman with glasses wearing a sweater that reads “all your sweaters are ugly” standing in front of a Christmas tree.
Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
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