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These cinnamon dough Christmas ornaments are easy to make, and they look lovely. They smell nice, too. Make them with your kids for a fun activity on a cold winter day. You can decorate your...

Wondering what to do with all those wallet photos? Make a unique gift that lasts a long time and is useful. Using free magnets, glue and your photo, you can share those photos! This is a great...

instead of throwing away or recycling your used up baby food jars, why not make crafts out of them. they are nice little jars to do so many things with. follow these tips for creating different...

Rubber stamps are a very popular craft hobby. You can use them to decorate many items, such as scrapbooks, note cards, announcements and stationary. Pre-made stamps can be purchased at most major...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Purchasing craft clay can be a bit costly. So, I prefer using this clay recipe made from salt dough to make clay ornaments and decorations. This article will provide to you the craft clay recipe...

From simple bobby pins to elaborately jeweled combs, hair ornaments have a rich aesthetic appeal. The French barrette is especially popular among women of all ages because it is easy to customize....

A homemade wire puzzle is easy and economical to make. You can make a wire puzzle from the wire hangers in your closet or you can dress it up by making it out of refined wire from the hardware...

Decorating for the Christmas holidays is always fun, and nothing is more fun than putting up the Christmas tree. Ornaments can be rather expensive sometimes, though. People in years past made...

Making Toss Pillows is easy. You don't need a pattern, however if you do, patterns are very much available. These days it's fashionable to embellish pillows. The colors can be natural, burnt...

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....

Summer time is a great time to spend with family and friends outdoors but those pesky mosquitoes can spoil any party. You can enjoy knowing that you have saved the evening by providing...

Create stylish and colorful hair accessories for your daughter at a fraction of the cost of store-bought styles. Decorate inexpensive, plain hair elastics with silk, paper or plastic flowers that...

Cellophane is a great wrapping tool that lets the beauty of your gift show through. Add some beauty to your gift's presentation with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on gift...

Candy Christmas wreaths are fun, inexpensive crafts for the holidays. Great to give as gifts or just to keep the kids busy at Christmas time.

Old-fashioned soap-making using lye is no longer the only way to produce homemade soap. Vegetable glycerin, which is a byproduct of commercial soap-making, offers an alternative. Melt glycerin,...

Memory boards are very important for the home office or just to keep everyone on the same page throughout the day. Instead of basic, lifeless boards, you can customize one to fit your décor...

If you love to paint as I do, this is pretty much simple to paint. It comes out cute too. I made up my own pattern. As you can too.

A homemade dart can be constructed from a few materials that you may have around the house. The dart is accurate, fairly durable and can be launched with a rubber band. Although shooting the dart...

When decorating for Christmas even the little things in your house can make a big difference. You do not need to spend a lot to get a great warm home look with these easy to make Christmas...

An air freshener recipe does not have to be boring, here is a unique and simple recipe for making scented rocks !!

The trade of building and repairing firearms dates to the colonial days, when blacksmiths would craft rifles from parts they forged by hand. But unlike colonial blacksmiths, modern gunsmiths have...

Learning to make jar candle lamps is actually quite simple, and this can be used as the perfect gift for your loved ones. The advantage of these jar candles are that they are recyclable and can be...

Have a small spending budget for Christmas gifts this year because you lost your job, are a student or just because of the poor economy? Don't worry - here are some classy yet original gift ideas...

Get into the holiday spirit by making your own Christmas bells using terracotta pots. This precious bells can be used to decorate home or office, tree or table, indoors or out. Christmas bells...

Decoupaging is a fun craft to do because you can turn something old into something new while making it reflect your style. Great to do by yourself, with friends or even a great craft to do with kids.

The practice of tying ribbon into decorative bows or knots has existed in various cultures and disciplines since medieval times. Whether making festive garlands or adornments for gifts, ribbons...

Fleece fabric Christmas stockings are easy to make and pretty to use for Christmas decorations, or minis can be used as tree ornaments. We often use openwork for crafts, and have made some fleece...

My child had to pick a Science Fair project. He chose how to get electricity from water. This was a hard project for a 5th grader who struggled with school. He was very excited about the project...

These jingle bells are not for ringing. Sleigh bells are a unique collector's item that deserve to be displayed. They can make an interesting centerpiece in a den or living room if you have the...

I have said this time and time again, There is no better way to show someone that they mean something to you then making a gift for them. Personalizing gifts is easy as pie! Christmas is the...

Chipboard is pressed fiber cardboard that is not corrugated. It can be found on the backing of notebooks, cereal boxes or gift boxes. Keep in mind though, that those kinds of chipboard are not...

The holidays are nearing and it is traditional to decorate your home with garlands. Upcycle your old bottle caps into a stunning hand made holiday decoration. This tutorial will explain how to...

Peg looms are small, portable looms that are easy to use. They are typically a long piece of sturdy wood, with evenly spaced holes drilled into it. Each hole has a corresponding peg. Each peg has...

Professional T-Shirt printing equipment can cost tens of thousands of pounds. This is how to produce your own printed t-shirts for less than £50

If you grow roses, or receive a beautiful bouquet of roses, and hate to see them die, here's a way to keep them forever. No, it's not the old "pressing them flat between pages of a book"...

If you are tired of a dull or worn book cover, construct one that is bright and lively. Get artistic and go beyond the typical paper bag. For your blank canvas, experiment with materials such as...

Do you need a quick and easy jump rope? Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories and work those calf muscles. Jumping rope is also a great way to do your cardio workout. Did you ever have...

Whether showing support for a local team or rallying behind a political candidate, few things catch the eye like a colorful pom pom on a sunny day. With a tiny bit of effort, you can make your own...

Give a loved one a gift that is not only useful, but made especially for them. Surprise someone with a canning jar lamp made by you, filled with small items that show off their hobbies, or to...

Making candles is a fun easy and creative craft anyone can do. Homemade candles make wonderful gifts. Different candles are made different ways. This article is focused on using the poured...

Ribbon embroidery roses are fun crafts creations that we have been working with recently, so it is only reasonable that we would make a mini Christmas tree to display them. We have been trying...