Other Craft Projects

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...

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...

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...

A baby clothes bouquet pot is a fun and unique baby shower gift. Newborn baby clothes, particular t-shirts and one-piece suits, are small enough to roll into tiny bundles and serve as "flowers"...

Grecian columns can add a classical, romantic feel to a school dance or be the perfect touch at a Greek-themed party. Columns from garden supply stores can be expensive and are often made of...

If your family members spend hours in the kitchen preparing holiday meals or repeatedly compliment one another about the buffet's delicious dishes, compile a family cookbook to gather and record...

Whether you want to reinforce holes created in leather or simply decorate a piece of leather to use as a bracelet, choker, bookmark or scrapbook page embellishment, use metal eyelets to get the...

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...

Heat-pressing letters to dark shirts follows the same process of ironing letters to any fabric, but use letters in a lighter shade than the color of the shirt. Most manufacturer instructions for...

Sometimes decorating for a party can be even more fun than having one. You can get creative and make decorations that will wow your guests. One fun idea to try is a mannequin salsa bowl. You can...

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 blow pipe is a very simple weapon that can be deadly in the right hands. Traditionally, tribal peoples make blow pipes by hollowing the trunks of very small, slender tree saplings. They make the...

Create a piece of silkscreen art to make a custom T-shirt, piece of artwork or one of a kind fabric. You can silkscreen art onto paper or wood. Although working with silkscreen can be challenging;...

Building a toy play house is far easier to accomplish than building a play house. A play house is meant to be used by children outdoors, so it must be large, sturdy and weather-proof. A toy play...

Folded fabric flowers make pretty accents as hair clips, gift box toppers and embellishments on clothing. Fabric flowers are simple to create and make good use of scrap material. The hardest thing...

Candy cars make a cute change from plastic cake toppers or tired, paper table decorations. Make a spectacular centerpiece for any table with this Lifesavers and toothpicks car. Line up several...

Glass stones can add a decorative and colorful touch to wind chimes or mobiles, or can hang alone as garden accents. Hanging glass stones can be a challenge, however, unless you have the proper...

If you've peeled all of your rubber stamps off of the wood blocks in an attempt to save storage space, but are tired of having to affix them to a wood block temporarily each time you want to stamp...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bath bombs are a mix of salts and harmless chemicals that fizz when placed into bath water. Bath bombs can be produced in bulk at home following a basic recipe. Finished bath bombs can be packaged...

Vinyl record albums are fun to collect, even if you do not listen to them. The artwork on the cover alone is worth having on some albums, but storing so many records can become cumbersome. If you...

Confetti soap is a type of soap that has shreds of colored soap pieces scattered through it. As you use the soap, the confetti pattern peeks through. Soap making can be a laborious process, but...

Making metal signs with copper, aluminum or brass foil is a craft project that you can individualize for any type or style of signage. Look for rolls of 5 mil or 36-gauge foil at your local craft...

Chinese takeout boxes, which are available at craft stores, make unique purses or other containers when covered with fabric. In addition to purses, you can use smaller boxes for wedding favors,...

Creating your own molds using food-grade silicone can be a complicated task. In the past, you would need to pour the rubber into prepared forms and use a degassing machine to remove excess air...

According to a recent optometry survey, approximately 30.8 million people purchase a new pair of eyeglasses annually. So, what can you do with the old eyeglasses? Particularly, what can you do...

Whether you're stamping on cardstock, translucent vellum, shrink plastic, fabric or metal, Palette ink will leave a vibrant impression. Manufactured by Stewart Superior, it's a hybrid stamping ink...

Acrylic is a type of plastic resin useful for its strength and malleability into different shapes. Acrylics are often used in high-performance engineering applications such as boat windshields,...

Molded soaps look elegant sitting in a guest soap dish or when included in a special bath and body gift basket. While molded rosebud soaps are easily available in many specialty shops, it is very...

Whatever decorative materials you wish to include when making your topiary (dried flowers, fruit, moss or silk flowers), all topiary arrangements are constructed out of the same basic materials....

When your kids want to spruce up their room decor, let them help create customized embellishments for walls, doors and windows. Design colorful wall hangings that showcase your child's name,...