☀️ May's Creative Crushes: T-shirt yarn baskets & patriotic pillows!

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Creative Crushes: May 2026

Hey there, DIY'er!

May is here with sunshine, longer days, and the perfect excuse to refresh your home for summer! This month's Creative Crushes feature a fun basket project, an easy sheet pan dinner, quirky handmade vases (just in time for Father's Day!), and patriotic pillows for Memorial Day and beyond. Let's dive in!

🧺 How to Make a Coiled Basket with T-Shirt Yarn
MaCREme by Cre's YouTube video shows you how to make a cozy coiled basket using t-shirt yarn. It's easier than it looks and so satisfying to make. Check the video comments for a link to the kit and discount code!

🍤 Sheet Pan Shrimp & Veggies

Dinner doesn't get easier (or more delicious!) than this Mediterranean-inspired sheet pan meal from The Mediterranean Dish. Toss the veggies with seasonings, pop them in the oven, then add seasoned shrimp toward the end. It'll be ready to eat before you know it. Perfect for busy weeknights! 🍋 Get the recipe on this Facebook reel

😊 Smushed Faces Vases

These quirky vases with smushed faces are adorable! While they might be a little late for Mother's Day, they'd make the perfect handmade Father's Day gift. Fun, unique, and surprisingly easy to make! No laminator? Seal the photos in clear contact paper instead.
🎨 See how it's done

🎇 Patriotic Outdoor Pillows Get ready for Memorial Day and July 4th with these easy patriotic outdoor pillows from CHC! Use pre-made pillow covers or make your own. They add instant Americana charm to your porch or patio and celebrate the season in style. 🎆 Check out the project on Creative Home Crafts

That's it for May's Creative Crushes! Whether you're coiling t-shirt yarn, cooking up something tasty, crafting quirky vases, or decking out your porch in red, white, and blue, I hope these ideas spark your creativity this month.

Until next time…
Stay crafty! 💕

Celebrate America's 250th with this
Patriotic Barn Quilt Style Pin (Etsy)

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