If you need more creative projects in your life, then you need our selection of 5 minute crafts. These quick projects are ideal for you to take on your commute, holidays or just a relaxing evening project. We've gathered a whole bunch of different crafts for you to have a go at, everything from knitting to needle felting, crochet to sewing!
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Your 5 minute crafts...
1. Rubber stamps
This is a super quick five minute craft that will keep you entertained for hours. Plus you can make a bunch of rubber stamps up to use in your journal!
2. Crochet a pin cushion
For more complex crochet projects, check out Gathered's crochet projects which include 100's patterns! Hook up a crochet pin cushion to keep your pins safe.
3. Cross stitch keyring
Start feeling summery with Alison Maney's free ice cream cross stitch pattern.
4. DIY Bag
Practical and pretty! Sew yourself up a drawstring bag out of an old pillowcase and use it for travelling.
5. Name holders
This 5 minute craft will have your table looking cute in no time. Cut, stick and decorate these bunny place holders and display them on your Easter table for all your guests.
6. Baby bibs
Here's how to turn jeans into baby bibs!
7. Simple hot water bottle cosy
Five minute crafts to keep you toasty? Got ya here's our water bottle cosy pattern.
8. Back to school notebooks
Learn how to make embroidered notebooks with our free tutorial.
9. Baby teething ring
Whip up this baby teething ring in just five minutes. If you have more time then learn how to make a baby comforter too!
10. Knitted welly warmers
Use our free knitted welly warmers pattern and whip up a pair for your winter walks.
11. Pocket heat packs
Keep you warm in those winter months with our DIY pocket heat packs. Head over to the tutorial and sew your own winter warmers.
12. Headband sewing pattern
Here's how to sew a lazy daisy headband so you can look pretty all year round.
13. Paper flowers
We've rounded up the top paper flower tutorials so that you can make some natural beauties in just five minutes. If you're looking for paper projects to do with your little ones then check out our paper crafts for kids round up.
14. Origami fabric butterfly
Decorate your clothes, bags and shoes with this sweet origami fabric butterfly. How cute would a pair of pumps look like with a butterfly on top?
15. Fruity paper pom poms
Get fruity this weekend and craft these paper fruity pom poms! They're perfect for any summer BBQs you might be hosting.
16. DIY tassel earrings
A festival make for all you groovers! Make our DIY tassel earrings and add some sass to your festival outfits.
17. Easy origami cats
Make these easy origami cats using our step-by-step instructions.
18. Pebble magnets
This is a fun, quick weekend craft to do with your kids. Use those collected pebbles and turn them into adorable pebble magnets.
19. Clay salt spoons
Get your Pottery Throwdown on and make these little clay salt spoons are the perfect kitchen addition. A pinch of salt anyone?
20. Macramé plant hanger
Learn how to make a macrame plant hanger with our five minute tutorial.
21. Cross stitch butterfly clips
Cross stitch up some butterflies then turn them into super hair grips.
22. Embroidery coasters
Sew up some coasters to decorate your home with and get them out at the next party.
23. Needle felt cherries
If you're new to needle felting you're going to want to try our how to needle felt cherries tutorial.
24. DIY bow tie
Our quick bow tie pattern can be whipped up in an evening and will have you looking sharp in seconds.
25. Knitted heart coasters
For more complex knitting projects that take longer than our five minute crafts, check out our knitting collection blog post which includes over 20 patterns! Click here for our knitted heart coaster DIY.
26. DIY pattern weights
Sew your own DIY pattern weights and up your sewing game forever. Plus it's super sustainable because you can make them from your scrap stash.
27. Paper treat boxes
Craft these cute little bunny treat boxes for Easter and fill them with chocolate eggs. You could also use them for birthday parties or shape them into Christmas characters for stockings! We show you how to make them in our Easter craft activities blog post.
28. Knitted rainbow decorations
Whip up some colourful decorations with our free knitted decorations pattern.
29. Granny square
Granny squares are everyone's fave and, once you've got the hang of them, only take five minutes to make.
30. Reusable makeup pads
Take five minute's to crochet up some reusable cotton pads and live your best sustainable life.
31. Tulle flowers
Tulle flowers only take an evening to make yet they're so cute! Find out how to make tulle flowers here.
32. Scissor keep
Sew this handy scissor keep to protect your scissors from dust and scratches.
33. Fabric wallet
Use our how to make a fabric wallet tutorial to make yourself a new card keeper. You can even use spare bits of fabric from our stash.
34. Pom pom bears
Make some pom pom pals with our free pom pom bear pattern. How cute are these little guys!?
35. Fairy wands
Keep the kids entertained for hours with these easy-sew fairy wands.
36. Christmas tree bunting
Get prepped for the festive season with Anna Alicia's free Christmas bunting sewing pattern.
37. Crochet bow
Crochet crafts have never been so cute. Click here for your free super-sweet crochet bow pattern.
38. Christmas printables
These free Christmas penguin, polar bear and Santa printable templates are all up on Gathered waiting for you to print.
39. Fabric heart decorations
These fabric heart decorations will use up your scraps and look lovely hanging in your home.
40. Embroidered brooches DIY
Spend the evening slow stitching with our brooch project. Make these easy embroidered brooches DIY with our free tutorial.
41. Terrazzo coasters
Make your own DIY coasters – terrazzo style!
42. Star banner
Turn old clay into tiny stars and string them together into a Christmas star garland! A simple project with gorgeous results.
43. Knitted stars
Rosee Woodland's free Christmas star knitting pattern is a festive quick-knit project.
44. Weather paperclips
Here's a cute five-minute craft that you can whip up for the kids as a back to school project. Sew your own cloud, raindrop and snowflake felt paperclips with our tutorial.
45. Christmas mini cross stitch
Make your own Christmas decorations. Follow Rhona Norrie's cute and quick free Christmas wreath cross stitch pattern.
46. Crochet flower coasters
Crochet up these dainty lace flowers and use them as coasters, bunting or crochet together to make a throw. Head over to the free crochet coaster patterns here.
47. Embroidered socks
Spruce up socks with Peking Knot flowers. Head over to our how to embroider socks tutorial.
48. T-shirt pockets
It’s got pockets!!!! Or if it doesn’t add one with our five-minute how to sew a pocket tutorial.
49. Paper hats
This project is an extra cute one for Easter. Whip up these really sweet bunny paper hats using only a few materials. Perfect for any kids birthday parties you're hosting!
50. Luggage tags
Get ready for your summer holidays with this international project! Sew your own luggage tags following Love Patchwork & Quilting's simple tutorial
51. Tropical ring dish
If you're a clay pro then it'll only take you 5 minutes to whip up this adorable tropical trinket dish. You'll just need to leave it to dry and then paint but the construct is super quick!
5 minute crafts with paper
51. Geometric snowman pal
Christmas is fast approaching so get prepared by making some easy papercraft décor! This little snowman by Mini Eco would look fab sitting on your window shelf.
52. Paper face boxes
Papercraft queen The House That Lars Built has this free papercraft DIY up on her blog. Treat boxes for any occasion!
53. Origami stars
Bloomize's blog shows you how to make all these different stars. Since they're so easy to make we're going to make a whole bunch in time for Christmas.
54. Bipyramid paper necklace
Ever heard of a bipyramid? Nope, us neither, but Mr Printables' blog shows you how to make them and how to make them into this rather funky necklace.
55. Papercraft bow garland
This string of papercraft bows by Elizabeth Kartchner will add a gorgeous touch to any room. You could even make them in festive colours and string them up for Christmas!
56. Paper snowflakes
Our how to make paper snowflake tutorial is up on Gathered for free! It makes an excellent Friday evening craft.
57. Floral centrepiece
Liven up your table with Lovely Indeed's floral papercraft centrepiece.
58. Hibiscus journal
Jazz up your notebooks with Maritza Lisa's hibiscus papercuts. This easy five minute craft with paper will make you study harder because everyone knows that pretty stationery makes everything better.
59. Pink papercraft cactus
Kill every plant you own? Then craft yourself some using Lia Griffith's cactus templates. Plus you won't prick your fingers on these.
60. Papercraft bow tie
Papercraft bow ties anyone? The Instructables show you how. This easy papercraft bow is one you can sport out on the town, providing it doesn't rain...
61. Papercraft mobile
Make your own colourful weather mobile with Thomas Poad's free papercraft rainbow mobile tutorial.
62. Animal bookmarks
Easy crafts for kids? Tick! Make these adorable animal bookmarks using Lia Griffith's PDF template and tutorial.
63. 3D Halloween pumpkins
Homey Oh My is providing us with the Halloween papercraft we all need. These minimal pumpkins will make great décor for those of us who aren't a fan of the spooky.
64. Origami bird mobile
Martha Stewart's bird mobile is a beautiful and easy paper project. How lovely would these look at a wedding?
65. Matchbox birthday cards
Perhaps the most obvious paper project is DIY birthday cards. We love this twist on the traditional by Oh Happy Day. You could pop all sorts of treats in that box.
66. Geometric envelopes
Of course, every birthday card need an envelope! Camilla Styles' geometric envelopes are a funky take on the plain old ones you buy in the shops. These envelopes are super practical as you can make up a bunch and get them out when all the birthdays come at once.
67. Festive paper birdhouses
Karmuca y Cuquino's blog features these colourful birdhouses you can make entirely from paper! Head to the blog to find the birdhouse template.
68. Papercraft fortune cookies
The Unsophisticated Cook's paper fortune cookies will bring entertainment to any parties you're throwing. It's a five minute craft with paper you might want to store until your New Year's Eve bash.
69. Autumnal papercraft wreath
Damsaka Love's blog shows you how to make this easy autumnal wreath. We're in love with the ombre effect of the leaves.
70. Chinese paper crafts
Celebrate the New Year with our three easy Chinese New Year crafts. There's a lantern, money wallet and fortune cookie tutorial.
71. Thanksgiving mini honeycomb turkeys
For anyone celebrating Thanksgiving, these mini honeycomb turkeys by Minted will be a fab addition to the dinner table.
71. Papercraft gem nightlight
Almost Makes Perfect's nightlight is a five minute make that'll help you sleep soundly. You could choose any shape or design you like.
72. Origami candle holders
Origami tea light holders (strictly fake candles unless you want to burn the house down) by Ameba.
73. Paper star trinket bowls
Hold all your trinkets, jewellery and pennies in Paper Kawaii's star b0wls. Their video tutorial is over on their blog waiting for you to start making.
74. 3D paper dragonflies
Papershape's 3D dragonflies would make a beautiful wall piece in the home, or you could make them into a garland to take out into the garden on sunny occasions. Once you get the hang of the technique it'll only take you five minutes to whip one up in any colour you choose.
75. Paper landscape earrings
Instructables' silhouette earrings are quick to make but look amazing. Easy five minute crafts with paper that turn out beautiful results – what a dream!
76. Paper pocket fan
If things are getting a little too hot for you then make Glue Sticks' pocket fan. They've made there's using kids' drawings which we think is just adorable but you could make yours using any paper you like.
77. Paper plant covers
Kailo Chic's paper plant covers will disguise ugly pots and show your plants off in their true beauty.
78. Recycled card party garland
Use Miesje Chafer's sustainable Christmas garland to turn all your old cards into decoration. Get these out over and over again for the ultimate sustainable project.
79. Paper cake topper
Coco Cake Land teach you how to add a statement to your cake with their circular topper.
80. Recycled paper pencil tray
Made from recycled cardboard boxes, Oh Oh Deco's nifty pencil box will keep all your stationery in place.
81. Floral paper crowns
The House That Lars Built have created a super easy five minute craft with paper over on their blog. Make some crowns as fancy dress for parties, kids or hen dos.
82. Woven paper décor
We love Gathering Beauty's woven paper artwork. You could mix and match your papers from Mollie Makes for this five minute papercraft.
83. Christmas paperchain
Turn our free patterned papers into Christmas paper chains with our tutorial.
84. Paper party blowers
We've got another papercraft by Minted and this time is party blowers! Any excuse to celebrate...
85. Paper utensil holders
Keep your picnics neat and tidy with The DIY Dreamer's utensil holders.
86. Butterfly push pins
We Are Scout's DIY butterfly push pins are a five-minute papercraft that'll improve your working space to no end.
87. Tissue paper lantern
These colourful tissue paper lanterns are by Tell Love and Party and are the decoration every one needs.
88. Paper disk bracelets
Studio DIY has come through with another easy papercraft! Stacking bracelets are an outfit essential.
89. Paper ice cream wraps
No Biggie's ice cream wraps add a bit of fun to your summer treat. You could cut whatever words you'd like into your wrap – personalised names, places or dates!
90. Japanese book binding
Instead of making new notebooks use Flax & Twine's Japanese bookbinding tutorial to make your own personalised pads.
91. Paper fascinators
If you're feeling extra daring why not try making The House That Lars Built's paper fascinators. There's three styles to choose from.
We hope you've enjoyed our five minute crafts and have found a new project to start working on! For more quick projects check out ourfree daily craft patterns and follow us on Pinterest and subscribe to Mollie Makes.
