Longing to retreat into the charm of a bygone era? These cottagecore crafts will offer you the perfect escape!
Picture quaint cottages, blooming meadows, dainty floral patterns, and a sense of rustic beauty. This is the cottagecore aesthetic.
It is a look that has been popular in both home decor and fashion over the past couple of years. Why? Well who wouldn’t want to feel transported to a place of simplicity and tranquility? I know I would!
That is why I’ve created a list of cottagecore crafts for you to enjoy. These crafts will allow you to slow down, appreciate the beauty of nature, and add a touch of nostalgia to your life.
With these cottagecore-inspired ideas, you’ll incorporate floral designs, vintage fabrics, and handmade touches into your home and wardrobe.
From delicate embroidered magnets to vintage fabric bags, each project will help you enjoy the cozy vibes of the cottagecore aesthetic.
So, grab your chunky knit blanket, sip on a cup of tea, and let the magic of cottagecore inspire your crafting.
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www.sumoftheirstories.com
Vintage Linen and Lace Tote Bag
Find out how to create your own patchwork tote bag using vintage linen and lace. The idea for this bag began with an old stained pillowcase with pretty floral embroidery. You can see it in the middle of the bag shown above!
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foxfarmhome.com
Candied Flowers Recipe
There are many edible flowers or herbs you can use for this project; here they used pansies and violets found while walking in the woods.
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Hand Embroidery Magnets
If you love the look of hand embroidery, these DIY refrigerator magnets are perfect for you. The delicate floral pattern is so pretty! These make great gifts too.
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Bee Skeps
I can't believe that the bee skeps were made using an old glass jar with lid and a safety cone! Bonus? The whole project was only $5 total.
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Clay Ring Dish with a Hand Painted Design
Make a cute little clay ring dish with hand painted accents! These darling dishes are a pretty personalized gift, and are so easy to make.
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Tea Towel Tote Bag
Learn how to make a DIY grocery tote using a tea towel! This is a perfect project for a beginning sewist.
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www.sadieseasongoods.com
Berry Basket Bookends
These DIY bookends are made out of actual berry baskets and cute berry fabric! Because they're baskets, it's very easy to weight them down. Great for a craft room and sewing room or any cottagecore decor.
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www.polkadotchair.com
Apron
Find out how to make an apron with this free sewing pattern. You'll definitely need it for all of those pies and cakes you'll be making from scratch!
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flamingotoes.com
Sewing Shelves Quilt
This sweet sewing shelves applique quilt is the perfect addition to your sewing studio, or as a gift for your favorite seamstress. It's perfect for using up scraps as well.
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www.pincutsewstudio.com
Cottage Core Hair Bows
Make the perfect accessory for your cottagecore wardrobe! Velvet ribbon creates a beautiful bow for your hair. (BTW you won't just be tying a bow)
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Coffee Filter Wreath
Learn how to make a wreath with coffee filters from the dollar store! It has a very delicate feminine feel perfect for cottagecore design. Bonus? It's the easiest home decor project you'll ever do.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Decoupage Flower Pots with Pretty Napkins
Learn how to decoupage flower pots using napkins and Mod Podge! This easy craft adds beauty to your home decor. Also makes a great gift.
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www.fourgenerationsoneroof.com
Fresh Flower Centerpiece
Jessica turned a long candleholder into a fresh flower centerpiece by removing the candles and adding flowers to glasses of water. Change up flowers as needed, or use faux flowers instead!
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www.thehowtomom.com
Moss Mirror
This mirror looks like an enchanted forest! Every aspect of this DIY moss mirror screams cottagecore—butterflies, mushrooms, flowers and fairy lights.
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Flower Tote Bag
Learn how to make a DIY flower tote with real flowers! This is a fun craft for both kids and adults, and makes a great gift for the cottagecore lover in your life.
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www.pillarboxblue.com
Fabric Mushroom Garland
Create some fun mushrooms using scrap fabric. Leave them as-is or add some embellishments. You can display them in a bowl, spread them around the house or create a lovely garland as shown!
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Doily Bowls
Learn how to make bowls using doilies! These lace bowls use Mod Podge Stiffy and are great for holding candy or just as decor.
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Floral Canvas Shoes
Learn how to apply a pretty floral pattern to canvas shoes using iron ons! It's way easier than you think and they're perfect for a stroll to the market.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Scrap Wood Houses
Transform leftover wooden fence boards into adorable, decorative scrap wood houses that go with your cottagecore theme. I love how these homes are stamped with 'thankful thoughts.'
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Hanging Flower Photo Frame
Learn how to decorate a metal hanging photo frame with faux flowers! Easy to make in any colors you like and display on the wall.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Pressed Flower Art
Make art using DIY pressed flowers and Mod Podge! It’s easy to dry flowers and preserve them in a frame – this tutorial shows you how.
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averageinspired.com
Ivy Wall Decor (With Lights!)
This cottagecore bedroom includes a DIY ivy wall hanging with fairy lights above the bed. At night it has a wonderful glow!
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www.blesserhouse.com
Botanical Art
Turn old book pages into beautiful large art! Or, you could frame each page separately and create a gallery wall.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Floral Display Vase
Fresh flowers are a must for cottagecore! Display fresh flowers and herbs in your home with an easy-to-make DIY wall vase using a recycled bottle.
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ahundredaffections.com
Eucalyptus Tray Centerpiece
This DIY centerpiece is made using items from the dollar store and eucalyptus napkins from Target! The different bud vases and delicate flowers definitely give it a cottagecore feel.
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flaxandtwine.com
Lace Headband
A little bit of lace. . . . makes you happy, doesn’t it? There is something about the white against this robin’s egg blue that makes me a happy camper, for sure. This lace headband is an easy, beautiful gift to make for many of the girls in your life.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Pressed Flower Resin Jewelry
If you've ever wondered how to make resin jewelry with dried flowers, this is a simple step-by-step tutorial for making pendants.
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ourcraftymom.com
Cottagecore Old Window Wall Decor
Floral rice paper is added to an old window creating the feel of looking out the window to a field of wildflowers!
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www.smilingcolors.com
House Shaped Pillow
This project will use up numerous pieces of scrap fabric. All of it is accomplished with no sewing and you end up with a cottage-like house pillow!
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www.sewmuchlovemary.com
Add Sleeves to a Sleeveless Top
I'm not a big fan of sleeveless tops, so this fashion craft is right up my alley! Not only is this an easy way to add sleeves to a sleeveless top, but now you can also switch up sleeves on other tops you may have in your closet.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Decorate a Wooden Stool with Paper
Have a step stool that needs a makeover? I made this decorative step stool with pretty floral paper and Mod Podge. It’s really EASY to do!
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rockpaintingguide.com
Mushroom Lights
You won't believe what you use to make these super simple DIY mushroom lights for your home—hot glue! Yep, you'll add hot glue to fairy lights. Then add your lights to any room you want to give a whimsical feel.
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flamingotoes.com
Ribbon and Chain Wrap Bracelet
I love the feminine look of this ribbon and chain wrapped bracelet! It is exactly as described, made by weaving a ribbon through chain and wrapping it around your wrist.
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Birch Candle Holder
Learn how to make a birch wood candle holder the easy way! This is a perfect craft idea for cottagecore home decor or to make as a gift.
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schisandraandbergamot.com
Fizzy Calendula Rose Bath Bombs
Enjoy a nice soak in the tub with these fizzy bath bombs made with dried calendula and rose petals. It is a great natural gift idea with no corn starch or essential oils!
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www.housewivesoffrederickcounty.com
Teacup Planters
These easy, adorable DIY teacup planters are the perfect gift for all of the moms in your life. They add an antique touch & are so affordable.
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www.semiglossdesign.com
How to Decoupage Furniture with Floral Napkins
Decoupage is a great way to add patterns to painted furniture makeovers. This floral dresser is a great example of this. Adding a floral pattern makes what would be an otherwise normal dresser into a statement piece!
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Well? Did you feel transported to a bygone era with these cottagecore crafts? Then you will definitely like these holiday craft ideas: