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Dream catchers are traditional to Native American folklore. They are circle-shaped nets placed above a bed to protect against bad dreams. The web is meant to capture the bad dreams, and the...

Hold items that range from trinkets and spare change to craft supplies inside paper mache boxes adorned with vibrant acrylic paints. Sold at craft and scrapbooking stores, the boxes have a...

Whether you want to stiffen some old-fashioned brown paper for use in an art project or reinforce a paper bag for the sake of carrying something that needs extra protection, you can harden paper...

Cardboard is a fairly rigid material due to the material's structure. It's created with interior ridges between two thinner layers of paper, which creates a "grain" in the material similar to...

Decorating a country home has many possibilities that can be derived from a rural setting. Decoupage a galvanized feed pan with wallpaper sunflowers and then decorate your sunflower pan with silk...

Matting your photographs is a great way to make your photographs stand out against the frame. According to luminous-landscape.com, matting also protects your photographs by keeping the photo from...

Although hobbyists are adopting cheaper and easier-to-clean acrylic stamps into their craft arsenal, purists still favor the Personal Stamp Exchange (PSX) line of rubber ink stamps that became...

Decorative birdcages can make stunning statements as centerpieces or ornamental art, but the price tag on many commercially available styles is prohibitive. You can make your own birdcage out of...

Taking a plain, undecorated plate and painting a seasonal or decorative design on it is a fun way to update your tableware. You don't have to be an artist to create a beautiful design that's...

Floral arrangements always add a touch of beauty to any occasion, and the more unique the arrangement, the better. Floating flowers draw attention and intrigue spectators. To make a long-lasting...

Crafting creativity with wooden flower pots stretches beyond mimicking live plant and floral arrangements with silk greenery and flowers. Many artistic creations flourish from thinking outside of...

Immortalized in pop culture by works like Dilbert and Office Space, cubicles are a nearly universal part of the modern office. These temporary walls house millions of workers with the intention...

A diaper cake can make a wonderful centerpiece for a baby shower or can stand alone as a fun baby gift. An elaborate diaper cake can have up to four layers, but a simple cake can be created with...

Save the ribbons from the flower arrangements at a loved one's funeral to make a memorial shadowbox. The ribbons can make an attractive and colorful background for mementos, photos and other...

A French Memo Board offers a stylish way to organize and display assorted papers and mementos--from bills and mail to postcards and photographs. This particular type of bulletin board, with its...

Craft dealers have the opportunity to interact with numerous artistic and creative projects. By marketing them to others, they quickly begin to evaluate the many unique aspects to be appreciated...

There are few handheld power tools more useful for small crafts than a Dremel, but at first glance, a Dremel's cutting wheel may not seem like the most convenient means possible to cut accurate...

It is important to use a type of steel for a knife blade that will hold an edge. Equally important is having a knife that will not corrode. A corroded knife is dull and can be dangerous. Stainless...

There's nothing like a good parade float to not only entertain gathered viewers, but to give your organization favorable visibility during a community festival. One excellent way to make your...

To avoid wasting any parts of an animal such as sheep, some people opt to tan the skin. Tanned skin can be used for many items and projects, such as rugs and sewing projects. Home tanning for...

According to Consumer Reports, a typical pharmacist fills approximately 13,000 prescriptions annually. Those pills and potions arrive to the consumer in plastic prescription bottles. Once all the...

You can make new bars of soap from old ones by following a few simple steps. Remaking new soap from leftovers or defective batches of lye soap is called rebatching. When you rebatch, you break the...

Ahhh...the creative process is a wonderful thing, isn't it? While many times the ideas for new eHow articles comes very slowly, other moments article topics just seem to arrive faster than we can...

For those who don’t naturally know how to draw, producing good artwork can be a frustrating task. But for the creatively challenged, there is hope. There is a secret exercise that will train the...

This snowman kit is a great gift to give to kids who live in snowy areas where they can indulge in snowman fun. These snowman accessories are made from craft foam and are very simple to make; so...

A wire ribbon flower is a nice touch to a gift package, and the wire ribbon makes it easy to gather, twist, or shape the flower. Once you try this crafts project, you will probably have ideas for...

Create a handmade art project that you can use every day. Art magnets are an exciting way to create a small work of art that you can display almost anywhere. Use them on your refrigerator, your...

Hobo bags are in, particularly for the young college folk or just anybody that likes convenience and a shabby chic. They are extremely easy to make and to embellish. The embellishments are...

The hardest part about holiday shopping is finding the just the right thing for everyone on your list. As a crafter, I would love nothing more than getting a gift of craft supplies from friends...

African butterflies are beautiful, colorful and exotic. They have dark, deep and intricate patterns on their wings that make an artistic emblem for hair clips. For novices, using a simpler and...

Grosgrain is a stiff material with a tight weave and is often used to make ribbons and trim. Grosgrain ribbon has ridges that feel like cords running across the width of the ribbon. The stiff...

Making a stretched fabric lamp shade is a good project for an afternoon, whether you want to make a utilitarian shade that will let lots of light shine through or a decorative shade that will...

You can easily make large tree sculptures from chicken wire. This open mesh material, made from thin, flexible wire, is easy to manipulate and available at any hardware store. It makes an...

Create great crafts with recycled and assorted items. What is considered "great" rests with the individual making the craft, but with some imagination and creativity, you have lots of simple or...

Making fabric tapestry rugs is fun even if you have never crocheted before. People most commonly crocheted them from strips of fabric, which you can dye in various colors to create a pleasing...

You can paint slate tiles quite easily. Slate offers a unique surface for paint because its naturally rough and rigid texture adds depth to your finished product. Both artists and homeowners paint...

Garden markers add definition and decoration to your garden space and container plants. You can make your own metal garden markers with craft wire and brass, copper or aluminum foil. Metal craft...

Constructing a metal cake stand, to elevate a beautifully decorated cake to a place of honor, on any dessert table, doesn't require a welder and years of metal working experience. With the right...

A rigid heddle loom is used to weave table runners, place mats, rugs and many other useful and decorative items. A variety of designs and patterns can be achieved with sufficient patience and...

The sea is a wonderful place. Leaving it can be hard especially when you live far inland. There is a solution: bring the sea home with you in the form of sand and seashells. Combine that with a...

Learning how to make silk flowers trees at home is an economical way to create an artistic decoration for a fraction of what a similar item would cost in a store. The easiest homemade silk flower...

Are you a creative, artsy crafty person who just loves to be knee-deep in glitter, glue, and scrapbook papers? Maybe, like all of us, you are looking for a little extra "dough" for the...

Perhaps you have seen kits to create asthetically-pleasing-to-the-eye colored sand that is layered in a glass jar, but did you know that you can easily and inexpensively make the colored sand...

Even though these lovely pink and white carnations are so easy to make, and the supplies are minimal, these are fine flowers lend themselves for many imaginative uses, from inexpensive corsages...

Fabric roses add interest and color to home accessories like curtains, quilts, or tablecloths. Transform a plain lampshade, picture frame, hat box, or dress with a fabric rose. Fabric roses also...

Ruffles can add a rich look to a crepe paper project, such as pinatas or costumes. There are different types of ruffles that can be achieved, such as the ruffles resembling the ends of a dress...

Empty aluminum pop cans cans can be used to make wind spinners to add some color to your garden or yard, and these spinners can be made with simple items you might find around your house. This...

The Hawaiian lei symbolizes the circle of love, family and healing. It is used in the Hawaiian culture to mark significant life passages, such as births, deaths, graduations and weddings, as well...

Personalized T-shirts are great for a team, a company or just for friends. Getting the T-shirt is never any problem, but getting the perfect color can be a hassle. Hobby and craft retailers sell...

The obvious question is what's a pool noodle? Pass any swimming pool in the summer and you will see any number of long cylinders in bright colors that float because they are made of flexible...