Other Craft Projects

Fun centerpieces attract your guest's attention and are not easily forgotten once your dinner party is over. Make a centerpiece that you and your guests can interact with. This will not only start...

There are many charming ways to adorn the hair, and one of the most popular is to use a flower hair clip. Typically consisting of a fabric flower attached to a metal clip, these accessories come...

If your children are into the video game craze, chances are you are running out of places to store all of the games and accessories. Regardless of the game system, proper storage of the unit and...

When someone in the family buys a new pair of shoes, pack rats and the meticulously organized rejoice. Shoe boxes are capable of much more than the job they were designed to do. They're helpful in...

Beading with wire opens the door to craft possibilities that include jewelry, home decor items and garden art. Once you learn the techniques of connecting beads with wire, adding beads to wire and...

The secret to making professional doll shoes is in how you prepare for the project. Though they may seem like a small item, the doll shoe can ruin the look of a doll if they are not properly made....

Having insects, such as roaches, in and around your house is not only unpleasant but can also be a health hazard. While you can purchase traps at your local hardware or home supply store to catch...

A sluice box is used to separate gold from gravel and clay, using a stream of water. Requiring only inexpensive materials, and fairly easy to make, the sluice is one of the most useful pieces of...

Pencils have undergone significant changes since the discovery of graphite in 1564. Since graphite is a soft material, writing enthusiasts quickly learned that graphite had to be housed in a...

Language and literature are some of the most important things that a child can learn. While it was once thought that children should not learn language and reading at a preschool level, new...

Felting doll hair for your doll is not a difficult task. It does take practice to get the hair to lay in the right locations and to achieve certain styles. The hair gives the doll it's character...

Making your own clay patio stepping stones is a simple process if you have the right materials. Your clay recipe should be one that dries as hard as rock so the patio stones will hold up to wear...

Making homemade lye soap may seem like a complicated process, but when you use your own natural hand-milled soap, it is well worth the effort. Traditional lye soap can clean the skin without the...

Sea glass is formed from broken glass that ends up in oceans and lakes from trash, shipwrecks or boating accidents. It is tumbled smooth by water and sand. Over time, the glass will turn into...

If you're planning to make a series of dolls all with the same face, it's best to fashion a push mold or press mold from which to make them. It's more efficient than molding each individual face...

A felt hat requires few materials and tools. Done properly, these can last years and be a hallmark of your creativity. When preparing to make a felt hat, the most important considerations are the...

A homemade picture box makes a thoughtful gift for any occasion and an attractive decorative accessory for the home. Serving as an alternative to the traditional photo album, a homemade picture...

No period doll is complete without a hat or bonnet of some kind; even authentic baby dolls are likely to be hatted in antique-style garb. Creating miniature millinery yourself may seem like a...

Crayola markers are a popular art tool for kids to use, but can cause stains when children decide to use them in the wrong places. There are many methods for removing marker using basic items that...

Whirligigs come in many different types. Conical whirligigs hang from a single point and spin from passing breezes. These are often found on porches. Rooftop whirligigs are mounted to prominent...

Creating your own embroidery design will allow your ideas to surface. Haute couture runway collections are filled with lavish embroidered styles. Taking a stroll through your local malls and...

Even if you have no crafting experience, there are many easy projects you can make with basic supplies from a craft shop. Wreath-making and decoupage are two crafts suitable for beginners. What...

Make a beach sculpture that merges the serenity of an evening on the beach with the mystical whimsy of a magical unicorn. These instructions will guide you in the creation of this beach sculpture.

The spine is the central support for your doll. Regardless of the type of doll, the spine will help determine the overall height of the doll. A spine is created for any doll that will stand or...

Making soap is a popular hobby that can bring in extra income. This hobby is popular because you can make your own fragrances and then smell like them after a shower. With the increasing...

Jan Wetstone invented Mod Podge, named after "modern decoupage" craft glue, finish and sealer in her garage in the 1960s. Since then, crafters have used Mod Podge to create personalized crafts...

Copper foil is a thin material that is most often used by crafters to create decorative objects for the home or garden. Copper foil is bright and shiny initially, but ages progressively into a...

Candle making takes a number of supplies to safely turn a lump of wax and a few additives into a candle. Because candle making can be dangerous, beginning candle makers need to have at least one...

Garden stakes are attractive ways to highlight plants in your garden or in containers inside your home. You can create stained glass garden stakes with seed bead descriptions to accent your plants...

Tea boxes are among the many household items that can be used in craft projects for kids and adults alike. Any shape or size box can be repurposed in a crafty way--but for the purpose of the...

Decorate your own photo frames to create a meaningful gift for a friend or family member, a rainy day activity to keep your kids occupied or a place to showcase a favorite family image. Before you...

The delicious scent of simmering fruit and spices is a delight in the home - during the holiday season or any time during the year. Whether it is holiday time or not, simmering potpourri can be...

Copper tubing is softer and more flexible than copper pipe. You can make a variety of storage projects for your garage with copper tubing, from shelving to a storage tree. It's possible to bend...

Wood slats are versatile craft materials that you can use to create many different projects. The slats are typically 1/4-inch thick and are available in a pack of six or more at your local craft...

Turn an inexpensive checkbook-sized pocket calendar into a personalized organizer to track important dates, record phone numbers and store small notes, photos and mementos. Use creative techniques...

Aluminum or tin cans from your pantry are the perfect craft materials for making lanterns for your patio, deck or garden. You can punch holes in the cans randomly or you can create a patterned...

Puppets are fun to play with and fun to make. One easy puppet to make is one made from a sock. Sock puppets can be made into many different animals, including dogs, pigs and even sheep. There are...