Crafts

This is an easy project that creates a unique piece of artwork. Glass tiles can be found in most craft stores and normally come with 24 tiles in a package. Alcohol inks can be found in the...

Rub ons come in many different sizes and shapes. There are rub ons for every occasion and holiday. You can add them to clear glass ornaments or plain colored ornaments for a special touch with...

Many seasoned croppers still have trouble adding pages to their Flex Hinge style scrapbooks and getting them back together. It's simple and easy when you know how. Here are step by step...

When working with yarn it is important to keep your yarn neat. Unfortunately, yarn skeins have a tendency to come apart while you are working with them. One way of ensuring that the skein stays...

Even if you are on a tight budget this year you can still make beautiful and inexpensive Christmas decorations with items around the house. I have some fun, easy ideas to make your house, yard,...

Sometimes you just can't seem to find a dust ruffle in the color you need to match your decor -- Or if you do find it, it is far to expensive to purchase. Using these easy instructions, you can...

Embroidery is the most famous needlework art that originated before 30,000B.C. It was more popular in Middle East, Egypt, China, Greece, and Babylon. Greeks wore embroidered colorful geometric...

Knitting this scarf is quick and easy with the Knifty Knitter loom. The pink loom is used with bulky yarn and the one over one stitch.

A ribbon water bottle holder is a neat way to carry your water bottle. This simple ribbon bottle holder keeps water at hand when you’re walking, hiking and rollerblading or even while walking the...

Making a beautiful bouquet for a wedding is a great way to add a personal touch. By following these simple step-by-step instructions, the bride can save money and have a forever keepsake of her...

In the fall, it is hard to resist wanting to preserve nature's beauty as we observe the beautiful fall colors and experience the accessability of the shedding trees. Here are 5 easy and...

During this Ehow.com article, you will learn valuable tips to create your own double strand bracelet with crystal accents. :-)

A hand made baby blanket makes a great shower gift and it's sure to be one of a kind, and treasured for years to come. You can make these in any colors you choose to match the babys room or other...

Faux is a French word that means fake. Faux finishing is a form of trompe l'oeil, which means "to fool the eye," and painting bricks onto a wall certainly does that. By adding shadows around the...

Grocery carts make it easy to tote your little one and all of your groceries around the store. However, germs that can appear on grocery carts are definitely something you don't want your baby...

Embroidered patches are great ways to customize jackets, sweaters, jeans, shirts, and kids' clothing of all styles. Patches come in more styles than just a standard circle or square patch; they...

Using a cutting board with a grid helps ensure exact measurements and clean cuts. Whether you are using a grid cutting board for quilting or baking, the grid allows uniformity and precision. Not...

The great thing about making wire sculpture bracelets is that you can get started with a minimal initial investment. Plus, the supplies are easy to carry around, so you can make bracelets...

If you want to see a person's face light up, give her a gift that features that face. A handmade, personalized accordion fold photo display will represent her personality through photos and your...

The fedora hat, a perennial classic, is available today in a variety of materials and styles. Patterns for making these hats at home range from very easy to extremely difficult. The more...

Table saws and compound miter saws can both be valuable power tools for woodworking, but each piece of equipment has its own strengths and limitations.

The word "crochet" is derived from the French word "croche," meaning "hook." Crocheting is the art of creating a textile by interlocking loops of yarn or thread through other loops using a hook or...

Whether the translucent wings of the dragonfly fascinate your kids or you have elementary school students studying the insect in class, handmade clothespin dragonflies are sure to be a hit. With...

There is a myriad of variations that can be made from one beading pattern, allowing beaders to put their individual stamps on recognizable beading designs. Use different beads and...

Jeans have been a staple item in the wardrobes of people around the world for decades. Although denim has been used to make jeans for over one hundred years, the style, cut, and color of jeans has...

First, the artist creates either a two-dimensional drawing or a three-dimensional sculpture of the design to be made into a metal stencil. Drawings are loaded into an optical scanner and uploaded...

Hitching horse hair over quality leather will create a one-of-a-kind product. The primary goal is to make your hitched horse hair tack durable enough for everyday use. The leather's integrity is...

Seasonal crafts are a good way to use the same skills throughout the year. Project types like ornaments and cut-outs can be repeated using different patterns depending on the season. Take a hint...

If you have a shelving unit with cheap, perhaps unflattering shelves, then you have a great opportunity for an interior design project. Painting the shelves can add an interesting touch to your...

Whether you're working on a history assignment or a craft project, you may want to artificially age parchment paper to create an antique feel. There are a variety of ways to burn or cook the paper...

Either for selling purposes or just for a custom craft all your own, adding an image to a piece of porcelain is easy and fun. All you need is an inkjet printer, some special paper and spray, image...

Jaquard paints are known for their high quality and ease of use. Generally, they are used for their excellent results on apparel fabric. However, they can also be employed to achieve excellent...

The shadowbox is a unique piece of decor in that its contents, and therefore its aesthetic appeal, may be changed at any moment depending on how we're feeling or what we randomly place inside it. ...

Turkey Popsicle stick puppets make a great Thanksgiving craft for kids. They can be used for a fun Thanksgiving table party favor or as a name place card for the individual table settings....

Cutting a cardboard box to a custom size provides a tighter fit for the items within while minimizing the need for excess packing materials that may result in a larger shipping fee if you intend...

Every sports fan knows that memorabilia is an important part of showing love for your team. What better way to make a sports fan happy than by providing him with his very own sports team pillow?...

Futons are simple-to-care-for sleeping and sitting arrangements. According to Futons.net, "Futons gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1970s" and are based on a Japanese mattress known as a...

A nice crib set doesn't have to cost a fortune. Today's fabric stores offer a wide variety of fabrics to please all tastes and fashion senses. Fabric lines often have coordinating solids and...

Selling your home means you want to present it in the best way possible. High-quality photographs of the most attractive areas of your home go a long way to show your home in its best light....

Building an air-powered soda-bottle rocket can be a fun project to do at home with your kids, or a great science project for a group. The rockets, which are simply soda bottles, can fly 30 feet in...

Tapestry weaving is a technique that creates a picture in fiber. Weavers use a simple loom and tools to create a picture by weaving several colors of fiber in the weft of the loom.

Asian cultures have a long history of using masks during celebrations (including during Chinese New Year festivities, when wearing Chinese zodiac masks is popular). The mask worn is determined by...

Black patent is black leather that has been treated to give it a shiny, glossy finish. Black patent is used to give black leather products a particularly eye-catching appearance.

Cuckoo clocks are famous for the mechanical cuckoo that calls the hours. The clocks are also known for their rich carvings. Fine examples of traditional German craftsmanship, the carvings most...

May baskets are a part of an ancient tradition that started with early Celtic cultures. May Day was a celebration of the beginning of May and the summer months. The festivities usually centered on...

Candles can set the mood for a romantic interlude, add fabulous aromas to your home, and enhance the décor of any room. If you enjoy candles and are crafty, you may want to take on the hobby...

Awlgrip paints are popular for their versatile utility. However, they can be significantly difficult to use and require specific materials and procedures for successful application. To achieve the...

As wine becomes more accessible and more popular, wine accessories such as glasses also become an appreciated gift or collectible. Personalized wine glasses are relatively simple and make great...

Canes are drab and utilitarian, doing their job and nothing more. You need something more, something that tells the world that you're feisty and spunky. A jazzy painted cane can be just the...

If you have looked through magazines, you may have stumbled across numerous illustrations and photographs. The highly sophisticated images are a result of extensive image-correction and...