AI Prompts for Craft Ideas

I need a handmade gift for [recipient: e.g. mom, coworker, 8-year-old nephew].

Occasion: [birthday / holiday / thank you / just because]
My skill level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
Time available: [e.g. one afternoon, a weekend]
Budget for materials: [$amount]
Tools I have: [e.g. sewing machine, hot glue gun, basic craft supplies]

Give me:
1. 3 gift ideas ranked by impressiveness-to-difficulty ratio
2. For the best option: complete materials list with quantities
3. Step-by-step instructions with time estimates per step
4. How to package/present it to look polished
5. One common mistake that ruins this project (and how to avoid it)

I want a DIY project I can finish in [one afternoon / one day / one weekend].

Skill level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
Project type: [home decor / furniture / organization / outdoor]
Tools I own: [list them]
Budget: [$amount]
Style preference: [modern / rustic / minimalist / farmhouse / industrial]

Give me:
1. A specific project idea (not vague — tell me exactly what I’m building)
2. Complete materials list with where to buy each item
3. Step-by-step build instructions with photos-worthy checkpoints
4. Total time breakdown (cutting, assembly, finishing, drying)
5. How to customize it for my space

I need a [season/holiday: e.g. fall, Christmas, Easter, summer] craft project.

Who’s making it: [just me / with kids ages X / group activity]
Display location: [front door / mantle / table centerpiece / outdoor]
Style: [elegant / fun and colorful / natural / minimalist]
Budget: [$amount]
Materials I already have: [list any]

Give me:
1. A specific project with a clear finished result I can picture
2. Materials list (separate what I need to buy vs. what I can forage/recycle)
3. Step-by-step instructions appropriate for [who’s making it]
4. How to make it last (storage tips for reuse next year)
5. A simpler version if I’m running short on time

I have [item to upcycle: e.g. old wooden pallets, mason jars, vintage suitcase, worn t-shirts] and I want to turn them into something useful or decorative.

Quantity: [how many/how much]
Condition: [good / worn / damaged]
Skill level: [beginner / intermediate / advanced]
End goal: [functional item / wall art / gift / organization]

Give me:
1. 3 upcycling project ideas for this specific item
2. For the best one: what to clean, sand, or prep first
3. Complete transformation steps with estimated time
4. Additional materials needed (minimal — the point is reusing)
5. How to finish it so it looks intentional, not “junky”

I need a craft activity for [number] kids aged [ages].

Occasion: [rainy day / birthday party / classroom / holiday]
Time available: [30 min / 1 hour / 2 hours]
Mess tolerance: [low / medium / anything goes]
Supplies on hand: [list what you have]
Budget for new supplies: [$amount]

Give me:
1. A specific craft project (not “finger painting” — something with a cool result)
2. Materials list with quantities for [number] kids
3. Step-by-step instructions written for the adult leading the activity
4. Which steps kids can do independently vs. need help with
5. How to set up and clean up efficiently

I’m working on a [describe project] and I need help choosing materials.

The finished piece needs to be: [durable / lightweight / waterproof / food-safe / washable]
Look I’m going for: [describe aesthetic]
Budget: [$amount for materials]
Where I’ll buy: [craft store / online / hardware store / dollar store]

Give me:
1. The best material for this project and why
2. A budget-friendly alternative that still looks good
3. Materials to avoid (and why they’ll fail for this use case)
4. Specific product recommendations with brands
5. How to test a small sample before committing to the whole project