CraftReady

Fun, doable craft projects for every skill level.

What it is

CraftReady is a project finder and planning tool for makers. It matches you with projects that fit your skill, tells you what to buy and what to skip, and helps you turn a hobby into something that pays for itself if you wish.

Meet Lily, the CraftReady Specialist. Ask Lily a question in your own words and get an answer in plain language, in text for free and by voice for members. Everything on the page can be read in about 30 languages.

What you can research here

• Project ideas for a craft and comfort level, eight crafts and 72 ideas in all
• What materials a project needs and what it will cost
• Which glue, tool or supply is right for the job
• Safety basics for each craft
• How patterns and copyright work, and where to find patterns from fair-paying sources
• How to price and sell what you make

Free tools, ready to use

• Project FinderPick a craft and a comfort level and get three project ideas that fit.
• Starter Kit by CraftOnly the basics you need to start — not a shopping cart full of extras.
• Seasonal & Holiday IdeasWhat to make this month, and what to start early for the holidays.
• Materials & Cost CalculatorList up to five materials, add waste and tax, and see the total and the cost per piece.
• Project Planning ChecklistTen questions that save you from a half-finished project.
• Measure & ConvertInches and centimeters, yards and meters, ounces and grams — handy when a pattern uses the other system.
• Before You Buy SuppliesSix checks that keep craft money from disappearing.
• Which Glue for What?Eight common pairings, and what actually holds — with warnings for foam and for anything that touches food.
• Craft Safety BasicsSimple habits that keep making fun.
• Patterns & CopyrightPlain-English basics about using other people's patterns — and respecting the people who design them.
• Selling Your CraftsWhat to think about before the first sale.

Members get even more

Members unlock a deeper set of tools, and a personal file you can save and bring back any time. A few of them:

• My Project Library
• Advanced Project Planner
• My Stash Inventory
• Materials Budget Tracker
• Price My Craft
• Pattern Organizer

What you can achieve

• Start a project with the right supplies the first time
• Keep a library of your projects, your stash and your budget
• Learn what is safe and what is fair when using other people's patterns
• Price your work and sell it with confidence