Other Craft Projects

Covering a lampshade with ribbon is a simple process and there are several different methods for doing so. However, this project does require a certain level of attention in order to ensure neat...

Printing stickers at home is a unique way to customize a gift or project, or to create new mailing labels. By adding your own text and pictures, the variety of custom printable stickers you can...

If you want to surprise a child with a one-of-a-kind gift, make her a homemade playset. You can create homemade kids playsets from a variety of materials, including yarn, wood and fabric. Creating...

Hair barrettes can be a fashionable part of your wardrobe. Purchasing barrettes to match specific clothing ensembles can get expensive, but you can easily craft your own hair barrettes with a few...

While ink pens have become the de facto way to write on parchments, there was a time when everyone used a quill to pen their thoughts. In fact, the Declaration of Independence and Magna Carta were...

A floor cloth, or floor quilt, is a durable piece of art you can use as a throw rug or a crumb catcher under the table. Using decoupage, you can make a floor cloth with no sewing. Use a quilt...

In the popular Anime series, Naruto characters commonly throw many small metal knives called Kuinai to dispatch their opponents. As the show has grown in popularity fans have taken it upon...

Many homeowners desire and explore alternatives to high heating costs of fossil fuels. Many also enjoy collecting and using antiques. Restoring cast iron parlor stoves combines both these...

Change the look of old picture frames or inexpensive versions sold at dollar stores and secondhand shops to take them from drab to fab. Choose from an assortment of crafting techniques to...

Candle making is an old craft that continues to enjoy popularity with each generation. Regardless of advances in lighting using electricity and other technologies, the warmth and light from...

The kunai knife was originally a Japanese peasant's digging tool, according to trueswords.com. The edges were dull because the kunai was used to till and loosen soil. When the peasantry revolted,...

You use a rubber stamp every day to date stamp incoming mail. The stamp pad is getting dry and it is time to re-ink. Re-inking your stamp pad is not a difficult task. Depending on the type of...

Metal watch adjustment has left people stumped for years, but the process of loosening or tightening a metal watch band is much easier than people think. The process involves removing links of the...

Pipe cleaners are inexpensive crafting materials you can use for a classroom or even at home. You can find pipe cleaners at most department or hobby stores. Children and teens will enjoy making...

Create colorful outdoor flags to display in your yard or from the side of a building or house. They can be crafted from a variety of simple materials to announce the birth of a new baby, to...

Nothing is as beautiful as a bouquet of freshly picked flowers. Nothing except, some fans think, a bouquet made of some of the new, botanically correct artificial flowers. A long-time craft--one...

Freshen those boring light switch covers by covering them with fabric to match your room's decor. With the abundance of fabric choices that are available, you can match your light switch cover to...

When you are planning a party or special celebration, it's often much easier to imagine those ideal decorative touches than it is to actually make them happen. Perhaps you envisioned delicate...

Before sending that wool sweater with the hole in the sleeve to the second-hand store, consider recycling it. The wool can be easily felted to make the fabric thick enough to use for a pot holder....

Create your own topiaries any time of year using dried flowers and herbs of any kind. The supplies you need to create topiaries can be found at any craft store. Make a different one for every...

Party lights can set the mood and tone for a party, whether it be indoors or outdoors. The lights can be simply to provide illumination or can be to add a fun and festive appearance. Creating the...

Painting designs on dinner plates will allow you to set your table with customized designer dishes without spending lots of money. You can create personal dinner plate designs over the course of...

Incense has been used for thousands of years for purification and clarity. When used in conjunction with mediation it helps to center the soul and cleanse your mind. Chakra incense uses herbs and...

A basket filled with a creative flower animal is the perfect way to make someone's day. Create a flower bunny basket for Easter or for your favorite rabbit lover. With a few inexpensive...

Silk screening or screen printing can allow you to create garments, artwork and even fabric yardage using your own designs. While working with silkscreen can seem a bit overwhelming, it is easier...

You don't want to be the activist who makes a sign that no one can read. Your message will be lost, people will be uninformed, and it will all be a waste of time. A good poster should follow the...

Stamps add character to letters and paper artwork. But what if you want to use your own design as a stamp? Photopolymer (hard yet clear) stamps have gained popularity by providing advantages over...

Take the time to design beautiful handmade thank-you notes that show how much you are grateful for the gifts given to you. They are simple to make and cost much less than purchasing cards in the...

A colorful, tube-shaped fabric windsock can not only show your family which way the breeze is blowing, but will also add a punch of color and whimsy to your front porch or patio. Help your kids...

Cord braiding is a fun activity that can be used to create beautiful cord lanyards in a variety of colors. Once mastered, many knots can even be completed as second nature, while still carrying on...

From decorating a page in a scrapbook to labeling containers in a classroom, vinyl lettering can be used for a number of creative tasks. This type of lettering is durable, easy to clean and...

You can create your own silver flowers to use as decorations by using a material called precious metal clay or PMC. PMC is created by suspending tiny metal polymers in an organic binder to form a...

Craft paints and sealers are usually acrylic based. These materials can be easily cleaned up with a wet rag while they are wet but removing them after they have dried is much more difficult. You...

Clay hand prints are one of the most common crafts for keeping our precious memories of babies. One way to customize this practice is to incorporate the methods outlined below to give the clay...

There are a number of ways to create art, and a number of ways to transfer your art to new mediums. Silkscreening allows you to paint a stenciled image onto shirts, posters, and a number of other...

Decorative designer outlet covers are a nice touch for your home decor, but considering the cost of replacing multiple covers in each room, a lot of people pass on the expense. There's no need to...

Stained glass light boxes are beautiful around homes. Their colorful stained glass sides emit an array of shades as a result of a backlit feature. The benefit of building your own is that you can...

A Dremel is a useful hand-held tool whose many functions include power cutting using wheels that operate much like miniature power saws. Though these wheels are best suited to making cuts in...

We've all seen it in movies--the otherwise unexceptional book in the bookshelf that, once pulled on, leads to a secret room containing priceless antiquities or valuable secrets. Well,...

Popsicle sticks offer an inexpensive way to create stunning designs and structures. Use popsicle sticks to build a breathtaking arch or bridge structure to impress your family and friends.

Rubber is a popular material in many craft projects. Sponge rubber can come in a variety of thicknesses and forms to help you create shapes and cushions. Rubber can be difficult to cut because of...

With a history embedded in the ancient decoration of weaponry and traditional clothing, horsehair tassels now play the part as an elegant accessory to an array of applications. These ancient...

You have a task---make a model of your town's city hall out of foam board. You have gathered all the materials, including the foam board, paint, a cutting tool and even a large piece of foam board...

A center table decoration is usually a large or noticeable creation that sits on the middle of the main table at a celebration. You'll need to use precise folds and large amounts of fabric to...

What kid doesn't love a happy meal? You can make even your pickiest eater thrilled with his lunch by designing and decorating a homemade happy meal box for him to take to school, on a picnic or...

Fruit baskets are a universally loved gift; you can send them to your friends, family, co-workers, clients or your boss. Fruit baskets are as universal as it gets. However, if you make the fruit...

Glycerine soap is very moisturizing and is great to use if you have sensitive or dry skin. However, glycerine soap bars tend to dissolve a lot quicker than their non-glycerine counterparts. When...

With the dawn of online shopping, the supplies needed for making your own custom knives are more readily available than ever. One of the most popular designs in custom knife making is a hidden...

Gypsies are nomadic people found all over the world. Gypsy groups travel in caravans, setting up camp when they can find a place to rest. They are often very skilled crafters who are good with...

Bath bombs are salt based mixtures than foam and fizz when placed in water. The foaming of the bath bomb comes from the interaction of harmless chemicals such as baking soda and citric acid. The...