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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 (she/her) is a craft book author & designer specializing in yarn crafts. Her work combines vintage and modern design elements, prioritizing color and graphic motifs. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca

    February 6, 2014 at 7:04 pm

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

    Reply
  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! :)

    Reply
    • Heidi

      February 6, 2014 at 11:44 pm

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

      Reply

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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), and I’ve been helping yarn crafters untangle various techniques on the internet since 2010. I got my start here, as a blogger, and since then I’ve shared more than a few tutorials here and on YouTube as I’ve grown as a pattern designer. 🧶 

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