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Make cute crafts & learn new skills!

We are never too young or too old to learn new skills and to bring crafting into our lives. Crafting can enrich your life in so many ways—from encouraging mindfulness and relaxation to improving patience and the ability to problem-solve, to building self-expression and self-esteem. We all thrive when we tap into our natural state of creativity and starting on this path at a young age will define the map of living a creative life.

CRAFT CAMP KITS SHIPPED TO U.S. RESIDENCE ONLY

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If you have any questions, please email hello@liagriffith.com

SKILLS WE TEACH

We will complete four projects that will cover crafting techniques using felt, embroidery floss, crepe paper, and sewing needles. There are enough materials in your kit to finish all four projects plus extra paper and felt for more creative exploration!

SEWING & FELT CRAFTING

Felt basics
Cutting felt patterns
Embroidery floss basics
Needle threading
Tying embroidery knots
Basic embroidery running stitch
Basic embroidery back stitch
Basic embroidery blanket stitch
Gluing felt
Attaching safety eyes
Adding polyfil

CREPE PAPER CRAFTING

Crepe paper basics
Cutting crepe paper
Curling crepe paper
Shaping crepe paper
Gluing crepe paper
Keeping crepe paper clean
Other crepe paper projects

CRAFT CAMP COUNSELOR

Lia Griffith is an internationally renowned handcrafted lifestyle designer, author, and visionary. After realizing the demand for her unique paper flower designs, Lia launched her DIY site in the spring of 2013. Offering templates and tutorials for handmade projects in paper, felt, fabric, leather, and more, Lia soon saw her website flourish. With her team, she now inspires millions worldwide to reconnect with their creativity every day. Lia is passionate about helping others find joy in crafting and reopen the door to their creative soul. She believes in changing lives one craft at a time.

Lia’s designs and tutorials for a handcrafted life have been featured in more than 200 publications, including The Oprah Magazine, Mollie Makes, Better Homes & Gardens, and The Knot. Her work has been featured on many creative sites and blogs, including Real Simple, West Elm, Apartment Therapy, Country Living, Design Sponge, Good Housekeeping, and House Beautiful. Lia is regularly invited to share her knowledge on TV and has appeared on The Today Show and Hallmark Home & Family as well as many local network channels across the United States.

CRAFTS WE MAKE

During our Craft Camp Tropical Week, we will make a Felt Leaf Cup Cozy and Flower Straw Hugger, Crepe Paper Hibiscus Flower Crown, Felt Flamingo Stuffie, and a Crepe Paper Tropical Lei.

included in craft camp

Your Craft Camp Tropical Week kit with materials and templates
Printed booklet with detailed instructions + a PDF version of the booklet
List of tools needed to make the four projects
Full make-along video course with detailed steps and skill training videos
Access to course videos for 12 months
Comment section in each video to ask your questions to the camp counselor
Additional materials to make more crafts
Free SVG cut file for you to make your own Craft Camp tee shirt

included in your kit

Lia Griffith heavy crepe paper (10 colors)
Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper (2 colors)
Wool blend felt: 2 pink 12×18 sheets, 2 green 9×12 sheets, 1 yellow 1.5” strip
DMC Embroidery Floss (4 colors)
Aleene’s Tacky Pack glue
2 embroidery needles
4 mini clips
Needle threader
2 flamingo eyes
3 bamboo paper straws
Brown paper-wrapped floral wire
Polyfil for flamingo
Reusable water cup with lid and straw
Booklet with patterns and written instructions

COURSE SYLLABUS

PROJECT VIDEO: Felt Cup Cozy and Straw Hugger

1.1-Intro to Wool Blend Felt

1.2-Cutting The Felt

1.3-Preparing To Sew

1.4-Running Stitch

1.5-Back Stitch

1.6-Gluing The Flower

PROJECT VIDEO: Crepe Paper Flower Crown and Hibiscus Flower

2.1-Intro to Crepe Paper

2.2-Cutting Crepe Paper

2.3-The Hibiscus Flower

2.4-The Smaller Flowers

2.5-The Leaves

2.6-Forming The Wire

2.7-Attaching The Leaves

2.8-Attaching The Flowers

PROJECT VIDEO: Felt Flamingo Stuffie

3.1-Preparing Your Materials

3.2-Making The Legs

3.3-Adding The Feet

3.4-Assemble The Flower

3.5-Gluing The Body

3.6-Attaching The Eyes

3.7-Attaching The Legs

3.8-Stitching The Body

3.9 Stuffing Bird and Stitching it Closed

3.12 Attach Wing and Flower

PROJECT VIDEO: Crepe Paper Lei

4.1-Intro to Crepe Paper

4.2 Assembling Your Flowers

4.3-Curling Leaves

4.4-Cutting The Straw Spacers

4.5-Threading Leaves and Flowers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. HOW OLD DO I NEED TO BE TO ENROLL IN YOUR CRAFT CAMP?

A. This class is targeted to tweens and teens (but adults can join too!), but as long as you can use a sewing needle and adult scissors you are perfect for our Craft Camp!

Q. CAN I GIVE CRAFT CAMP AS A GIFT?

A. Yes, this makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves to craft or wants to learn new crafting skills!

Q. CAN I TAKE THE CAMP COURSES ANYTIME AFTER PURCHASE?

A. Once this session has been launched and you receive your kit, you can start crafting along with us (doing one project per day) or you can go at your own pace. You will have access to your classes for 12 months.

Q. WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS WHILE MAKING MY PROJECT?

A. You can type your question into the video feed and the camp counselor will respond to your question. You can also read the other campers’ questions and the answers given to them.

Q. WHAT IF I AM (OR MY PARENT IS) ALREADY A MEMBER AT LIAGRIFFITH.COM?

A. We offer a great discount for all of our members so that all you are paying for is the box of craft supplies. This means the patterns and video courses are free for our members! Just email hello@liagriffith.com to get your custom coupon code.