16 Crafts Only ’70s Kids Will Get

6) Shell Art

The ’70s were a time to put shell on lamps, spray paint them in decorative piles, or add googly eyes for a “friend” much like the pet rock. You could do almost anything with shells back then and people thought it looked great.

5) Paper Beads

Who else remembers rolling up tiny pieces of paper to make beads? This free craft was a favorite way to spend time because you could use almost any kind of paper for this project.

4) Granny Squares

3) Velvet Paintings

Even if you never personally painted on velvet, these paintings were all over the place in the ’70s! You couldn’t miss them!

2) Knitted Everything

If you could knit then you could make hotpants, halter tops, bathing suits, vests and all other manner of unusual creations with yarn, like this dog outfit.

1) Hooked Rugs

That’s it for the ’70s crafts that really made something special. Some of them might be puzzling to think about today, but back then they were a-ok! And we get nostalgic just thinking of all the shell and yarn creations that made the decade a very unique experience.

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