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Welcome to Get Crafty! Get Crafty is a monthly, THEMED round up of crafts for all age groups. You will find things for the smallest, things for teens and things for adults. Gift ideas and recipe ideas related to that month’s theme!

Basically.. I hope to inspire you to Get Crafty!

Want to take part? Contact me to find out the latest theme and then send me your submissions to info (at) redtedart (dot) com or tweet me or leave me a message on my facebook wall.

Then grab a badge and share the crafty love!

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Not to be confused with Kids Get Crafty: You will also find a free for all “link up” starting every Wednesday and open for the week, we you are more than welcome to share your Kids Get Crafty posts – be it with or for your kids! Anything goes, no rules, save for no items for sale or giveaways please!!! Badges here.

Old posts always welcomed.

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Previous Get Crafties to get you going!

Chinese New Year Get Crafty – a quick short round up of 10+ ideas to get you busy this Chinese New Year (of the Dragon)
Valentines Get Crafty – categories by types of crafts – whether an activity for young ones, a card or a small gift and a recipe. It is all there for you!
Box Get Crafty – everything made out of cardboard – from big furniture items to matchbox houses
Santa & Angel Get Crafty
Christmas Get Crafty
Autumn Get Crafty – wonderful ideas for Autumn and a little for Halloween!
Boy Get Crafty – who said crafts wasn’t for boys…
Back To School Get Crafty – Stationary and Lunchbox craft ideas
Transport Get Crafty – ideas to get boys and men crafting… of course girls can have ago too!
Weather Get Crafty – from windchimes, to suncatchers, to how to re-cover an umbrella
Water Get Crafty – lots of sea related crafts – fabulous submarines, water splashing fun.. great for summer holidays by the sea or for some great “Boy crafts”
Royal Get Crafty – a special edition to celebrate the royal wedding.. Having a Princess Party? Check it out or find lots of RED BLUE and WHITE cafts too – perfect for the 5th of July
April: Easter
March: Spring
February: LOVE
January: Recycled
December: Winter Sparkle
November: Autumn
October: Christmas
September – Yellow + October theme: Christmas
August – Summer + September theme: Yellow
July – Made by Man + August theme: Summer
June – Inspired by Nature + theme July: ManMade
May – All things Red + theme June 2010: Nature
April – Nominations Theme + theme May 2010: Red

46 Comments »

Magic Mummy said:

Hi

I’d love to submit my home made post box http://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/2010/04/p.html

Thanks very much

# 20 April 2010 at 5:42 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Hurray!! Thank you!! Love the story behind it too!!

# 20 April 2010 at 6:03 pm

theothermousie said:

Hi I made this recently – he’s not entirely red, but does wear an impressive red jacket!

http://www.folksy.com/items/313313-Monsieur-Alphonse-Poissonnier-CUSTOM-ORDER-ONLY?shop=yes

Thank you xx

# 23 April 2010 at 12:16 pm

Tania in Sydney said:

Hello! I’m going to make something red to enter your competition! Have been thinking about it all weekend. I’ll upload it later this week. How exciting! xxx

# 26 April 2010 at 9:51 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Hurray for Tania!! The Get Crafty isn’t a competition though just a collection of ideas for everyone (and a great way to get some traffic to your new blog!!)!! If you do want to win something, visit my OWLS IN THE WOOD bunting give away! – http://redtedart.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/give-away-lovely-bunting/ – though you have already been entered by being a facebook fan xx

# 26 April 2010 at 10:51 am

Childhood Magic said:

Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment! I would love to be linked in your craft carnival, thanks for inviting me!

# 28 April 2010 at 5:47 pm

Jane said:

Hi I have written on my blog today how the mini potters made the craft butterfly to take home. you can find it on http://www.fired4u.co.uk/page30.htm it was fun for the little ones and easy to do. They all went home flying their butterflies. If you wish to add it to your creative posts please do . Thanks Jane
on twitter Fired4u

# 6 May 2010 at 2:25 pm

Michell said:

I just did a Father’s Day Keychain Kid’s Project….but now I can’t find your All things Man Made post

So here’s a link if you like
http://girlinair.blogspot.com/2010/06/fathers-day-keychain-kids-project.html

# 17 June 2010 at 11:33 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Wow! These look great. How lovely…

Would love to include them in “manmade”… just one “but” – for future submissions (as I would love for you to come back for more Get Craftys), I like to feature crafts that people can copy relatively easily – i.e. not sure how many people would be able to go and buy a stamping set!

Please do grab a button (code is on bottom of page http://redtedart.wordpress.com/get-crafty/)

And do spread the word!!!

Have a lovely weekend!

Maggy x

# 18 June 2010 at 8:19 am

Wonder Mom said:

Hello Lovely Lady!

Thanks for the nice comments on my stART post- and if you want to include it in the summer crafts round up in the coming month. FEEL FREE- I’d be honored:

http://thefantasticfive-hockmana.blogspot.com/2010/06/start-box-of-friends.html

Also, we plan on doing something “patriotic” this week, so if you’d rather, i can send you this Thursday’s post instead. Just let me know!

# 27 June 2010 at 3:26 am

Zoe @ Playing by the book said:

Hi Maggy,

I really want to take part in some of these before Christmas but I need lots of advance warning so can you let me know when you’ve decided the themes for the months from Sept up to Xmas? Thanks!

# 24 August 2010 at 1:00 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Have sent you an email! Let me know what you think (your advice is always great) and can the put up a schedule!!!

# 24 August 2010 at 2:12 pm

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# 25 September 2010 at 12:38 am

Little Wonders' Days said:

Hi Maggy,

I’d like to submit a Christmas craft I just posted for your upcoming Get Crafty. It’s here at this link http://littlewondersdays.blogspot.com/2010/09/magic-peppermints-christmas-craft.html

Thanks!

Kelly

# 27 September 2010 at 7:04 pm

Red Ted Art's Blog » Blog Archive » Autumn Get Crafty said:

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# 1 November 2010 at 1:17 pm

Tana Cox said:

Here are two I’d like to submit to your recycled get crafty.
1. Let Your Light Shine http://littlebirdseeds.blogspot.com/2010/12/let-your-light-shine.html
2. Seigh Bells Ring
http://littlebirdseeds.blogspot.com/2010/12/sleigh-bells-ring-on-my-door.html
Thank you,
Tana

# 15 December 2010 at 7:53 pm

Jane said:

Heres a great winter craft for you feeding the birds at the same time!
http://fired4u.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/mini-potters-f…a-winter-craft/ will take you to how its done

# 14 January 2011 at 2:50 pm

Karen said:

HI, Here’s our Valentine’s Scrap Fabric Wreath, I hope I submitted this to the right place. Thanks, Karen
http://sippycupcentralmom.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-scrap-wreath.html

# 25 January 2011 at 11:46 am

Caz said:

This activity is red but not really a craft, so not sure if you can use it or not! Looking forward to seeing the links in the next Get Craft post x

http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.com/2011/01/bottle-and-balloon-volcano.html

# 30 January 2011 at 10:27 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Hi Caz,

Thanks for thinking of Get Crafty! The Themed featured is now “closed” (and too full!) but there is always the “free for all” linky party which is up every Wednesday, current one is http://www.redtedart.com/2011/01/26/kids-get-crafty-winter-scene-for-calendar-january/

Next themed Get Crafty, will be “Spring”, submissions by 25th Feb… but early submissions good, in case it gets full again (I usually do 25-30 crafts)…

# 30 January 2011 at 10:32 am

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# 30 January 2011 at 5:09 pm

Monica said:

Hi Maggy,
I just read your comment from last week. I am new to blogging and I can’t figure out how to get a comment without scrolling down my past posts and noticing if the number next to a comment has changed, if that makes sense Anyway, I don’t have anything to link up for this Friday, but I definetely will for the Easter link party. Thanks for your comments about the Valentine’s btw.
Monica
http://footballnut-mikey.blogspot.com/

# 24 February 2011 at 2:04 am

Lucy said:

http://craftberrybush.blogspot.com/2011/03/many-colours-of-me.html

# 24 March 2011 at 2:35 am

By the Bluegrass said:

Hi Maggie,
Thank you for featuring my Easter muffin nests on your Easter get crafty page. I am delighted that you liked them. Red Ted Art is the fist site I have been featured on. I am truly honored. I am curious how you found my easter cupcake post?
I love your blog and will be back.
xo,
Sena

# 2 April 2011 at 7:54 pm

Angela @ Kinder Days said:

hi!
i would like to submit our Seed planting party!
=)
http://dailythoughtsonmytots.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-seed-planting-party.htm

Angela in Germany

# 3 April 2011 at 5:41 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Hi Angela!

Thank you for your submission! The Get Crafties are themed (you have to check the dates, I sometimes forget to update the this page – but the dates are correct!! Sorry). The next theme is “Water” or “Under The Sea”… so if you have anything for that, do let me know!

Your seedling party looks FABULOUS!

Maggy

# 3 April 2011 at 6:23 am

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Hello Sena! Aaah I feel honoured to be the first to feature you! I loved your cupcakes!! So cute.. I must of found you on one of the link up parties??? Not sure which one, sorry! I visit a lot of them! Hope to see you at Red Ted Art again!

Maggy
PS I have a weekly Wednesday KIDS Get Crafty link up party – with or for children… do stop by with any of your baking of crafts for children! Here is the latest http://www.redtedart.com/2011/03/30/kids-get-crafty-spring-picture-march-calendar/

# 3 April 2011 at 6:45 am

Ameera said:

Hey Maggy!! So I finally came by to post and I LOVE this idea and want to participate. Im gonna get the badge and see how I can put it on the blog ugh this blog thing still getting used to it lol.

# 19 April 2011 at 4:56 pm

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# 30 April 2011 at 8:19 am

Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas said:

ok, made it to check out the info for the carnival! Like I mentioned on twitter – I did a weather theme with my girls and would love for you to check out our crafts and activities for the carnival.

Here’s the link – http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Spring%20Weather%20Theme

# 3 May 2011 at 11:22 pm

Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas said:

I also did an entire Rainbow theme here – http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com/search/label/Rainbow%20Theme

Bernadette

# 3 May 2011 at 11:25 pm

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# 6 June 2011 at 1:55 am

Esther said:

Hi Maggy,

I’d like to submit a Car craft from my blog archive for the transport theme

http://creativitymypassion.blogspot.com/2009/07/recycled-sculpture-and-prize.html

# 23 June 2011 at 5:55 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

Perfect, thank you Esther!

# 23 June 2011 at 6:37 pm

Michelle Willow said:

I would like to submit mini traffic signs for transport get crafty http://best-toys-for-toddler.blogspot.com/2011/06/homemade-toys-for-toddlers-mini-traffic.html

# 24 June 2011 at 5:12 pm

SHAMANAGS said:

HAI

I AM HAPPY TO SEND THESE TWO CRAFTS FOR THE TRANSPORT THEME :

Miniature Ship : http://myhandicraftscollection.blogspot.com/2008/10/minature-of-ship-for-my-daughter.html

Transport kids project : http://myhandicraftscollection.blogspot.com/2010/01/project-on-transportation.html

# 28 June 2011 at 6:19 pm

Jenny said:

Hi Maggy,

I’d love to join the Back to School/Office Get Crafty. I have a tutorial for business card holders on my blog: http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/2011/07/13/how-to-make-a-business-card-holder/

Hope it’s suitable!
Jenny

# 13 July 2011 at 9:02 pm

Rachel said:

Hi! I would love to sumbit a craft for the Blue Boy Theme. Here is a link to the post on my blog: http://iheartcraftythings.blogspot.com/2011/08/story-time-little-blue-truck-with-craft.html

Thank you!

# 8 August 2011 at 4:05 am

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# 11 October 2011 at 9:49 am

Jenny said:

Can I submit for Christmas Get Crafty II please?? http://the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/2011/10/23/wooden-christmas-tree/

# 23 October 2011 at 3:47 pm

Rebecca said:

Hi, have sent an email but not sure if it worked. Just wanted to link up for Christmas get crafty

http://1978rebecca.blogspot.com/2011/10/alternative-advent-calendar.html

Thanks
Rebecca

# 25 October 2011 at 9:49 pm

Kerry Kemp said:

I am from Zodiak Kids and we produce and own the rights to some very popular children’s television programmes including Mister Maker, Waybuloo and Little Princess.

We were wondering whether it would be possible to post on your website when these shows are doing consumer events, for example Waybuloo took part in a huge National trust tour this year and Mister Maker appeared in many different stores including Hobbycraft, John Lewis and the Early learning centre across the country.

Please let me know if this will be possible.

Many thanks,

Kerry Kemp

# 22 November 2011 at 4:53 pm

Red Ted Art (author) said:

I have sent you an email.

# 22 November 2011 at 5:45 pm

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