Other Craft Projects

Make a cute anthropomorphic rabbit out of towels to surprise someone with these step by step instructions.

Making an ID at home is not difficult. If you have a digital camera, Photoshop and a laminating machine, you can make one in a matter of minutes. Knowing how to make an ID at home comes in handy...

Need an inexpensive way to update/ decorate your home? I will show you step by step how to make beautiful curtains out of items you probably already have. So put on your thinking caps because we...

Wind chimes can be made from anything that can be strung, hung from a central point and produce a pleasant sound when struck. Old fork wind chimes are visually startling and can produce pleasant...

While many people might consider empty beer cans to be an odd choice of decorating accessory, hardcore brew fans will love a wind spinner made from their favorite empty cold ones. These campy,...

Bamboo is an ideal material for flute making. It is a relatively inexpensive material that's easy to work with, making it an ideal beginning material for someone who wants to make a simple musical...

If you have designed a knitting, crochet or sewing pattern and you want to distribute it, you do not need to publish it with a book company or magazine. You can self-publish your work instead....

Learning how to draw a floral arrangement can take years of practice to master. The exact techniques you need to know will depend on the purpose of the floral arrangement drawing. There are...

Pink candles can be made out of a number of different types of waxes. Beeswax, soy wax and wax gel all can be used to create these candles. Paraffin wax is the easiest to find and the least...

Encasing items in resin is a way to preserve and showcase them in the form of a nickknack or paperweight. The process of embedding flowers into resin is a creative activity that you can teach...

There's nothing quite as feminine as a woman--whatever age--wearing flowers in her hair. In 1960s in San Francisco, hippies wore flowers in their hair to make a political statement. Floral...

Tissue paper is a great gift wrapping tool, just be careful because it will rip easily. Use tissue paper to wrap your gift with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on gift wrapping.

The key to making a gift bag from strictly wrapping paper is to make sure your wrapping paper is cut longer than the gift. Learn how to wrap your gift this way with guidance from a gift basket...

Wrapping with raffia is a great way to get a fun finishing touch to any gift. Use raffia to wrap your gift with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on gift wrapping.

To make gift tags, you'll need several materials, including paint, ribbon and decorative paper. Make a cute gift tag with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on gift wrapping.

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...

There are many different ways to wrap a gift, one great idea is to use a reusable gift bag. Come up with some new ways to wrap your gifts with tips from a gift basket shop owner in this free video...

A great tip when wrapping gifts is to remember that you can always find something from around your house to use to wrap your gift rather than the standard wrapping paper. Get creative with help...

Creative gift wrapping can be done using some sort of latticed-edged paper along with your wrapping paper. Find out how to be more creative when wrapping your gifts with advice from a gift basket...

Gift boxes are easy to make and can be wrapped using only two pieces of perfect square paper. Create a gift box for someone with tips from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on gift wrapping.

To make a nice gift bag, you'll need stickers, a stamp, tissue, ribbon, scissors and, of course, the bag. Discover how to make a creative gift bag with help from a gift basket shop owner in this...

When wrapping a bow, the first thing you need to do is make sure you've chosen an appropriate ribbon to match your basket. Make a beautiful bow for your gift basket with help from a gift basket...

Gift baskets are wrapped using cellophane as well as some scotch tape to close the sides. Make sure your gift basket is wrapped properly with guidance from a gift basket shop owner in this free...

A coffee gift basket is great for an office gift or even your child's teacher. Discover how to make a coffee gift basket with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on creative gift...

When making baby gift baskets, items such as bibs, little towels and socks make a cute presentation. Put together a baby gift basket with ideas from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on...

Fruit baskets are great because they are cheap to put together and people enjoy them. Learn how to make a beautiful fruit basket with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on...

Wine gift baskets can have a rustic, classy look when covered with natural excelsior paper. Choose the style for your wine gift basket with advice from a gift basket shop owner in this free video...

Spa gift baskets benefit from using colored tissue paper to protect items such as robes or slippers as well as giving a feminine touch. Put together a nice spa gift basket with tips from a gift...

A key to making a good gift basket is to make sure everything is upright and facing forward. Set up your basket with help from a gift basket shop owner in this free video on creative gift ideas.

When arranging gift baskets, the first thing you need to do is check to make sure the basket is large enough to fit all the items comfortably. Arrange your gift basket beautifully with tips from a...

Raffling or auctioning off gift baskets is one way for your organization to make money. The more colorful, complete and original baskets are, the better. Making a raffle basket at home to donate...

Melting tissue onto tile is a good way to make it look as though the design on the tissue paper is actually printed onto the tile. You can draw or paint a design onto the tissue paper before...

Wind chimes provide soothing background noise in your meditation garden. Metal wind chimes can be so quiet that they barely tinkle if made from thin strips of sheet metal or so loud that they...

If you want to create a simple gift, then consider making your own decorated soaps. You can use plain Ivory soap from the store to make specially designed soaps. If you want to make crafting soap...

Seashells come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Seashells are ideal for making craft projects. Since many seashells have a flower-like appearance naturally, they are particularly suited...

Professional silk screen operations use machines and specialized materials to produce silk screen apparel, but you don't have to invest in expensive equipment and supplies to create your own silk...

Glycerin is a byproduct of lye soap formation, but it is also obtained organically from vegetables and plants. Some examples include canola and coconut oils. Glycerin-based soap bars can be...

Making lanyard crosses involves crossing one piece of lanyard over another. This technique can also be used for other lanyard projects, such as fish. It is tricky at first, so be sure you practice...

Holiday parties and a family get together are always fun. Relatives and friends all about; are enjoying some conversation or a tale of years gone by. Everyone is having a great time and is...

In addition to being a way to keep track of the passage of time, calenders can often serve as decoration as well. If you would like to to use your own photos to make calendar collages that you can...

A Styrofoam ball can be covered with fabric via several different methods. You can wrap, decoupage, punch-cover and section-cover the shape for a variety of looks. Wrapping the ball simply means...

Grommets are metal rings punched into fabrics, leaving a hole surrounded by the metal. These metal rings come in varying diameters, ranging from very small-sized rings, such as those sometimes...

Wood chips are used in a number of meat smoking applications. The chips are dampened directly before use but should be stored dry to prevent rot. Solar drying of wood chips is a cost-effective and...

If you want to do something with used soda or beer bottle caps besides throw them away, consider using them to make a craft. There are far more crafts available for bottle caps besides hammering a...

Scrabble tiles are like letter beads and stickers in that they can spell out anything in a craft project. Although the tiles are too small to have a hole drilled through the center to be used in...

Picking out buttons can be fun. However, there may come a time when you just can't find the buttons you need, or you prefer to make buttons that are specific to your project, whether it's a bag or...

Redecorating a lampshade with new fabric often hits a snag when the decorator comes to the lampshade ribs. You can cover over the ribs with fabric, but you will lose the tailored effect of...

Flowers, worn on a woman's wrist as a corsage once spoke of elegance, femininity, chivalry and romance. Today, this charming accessory goes with anything, and you can make one to match every...

Decorating Styrofoam heads is an artistic way to create unique home accents. The decorated heads can also be used as fancy places to store headbands, hats or wigs. The Styrofoam head gives you a...

Surprise your favorite West Highland White Terrier owner with a beautiful flower arrangement that looks just like their MacIntosh or Neddy. The white mums form a perfect base for a spectacular...