Other Craft Projects

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...

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,...

Recycle those piles of outdated magazines into beautiful tabletop angels for the Christmas holidays. It's a great way to make use of items that would otherwise fill our overflowing landfills. This...

To make water fountains from planters and small, submersible fountain pumps takes a bit of planning, but isn't difficult. You can use decorative stones, slate tiles and metal sheeting to add...

Though the two terms are sometimes interchangeable, acrylic and latex paints are slightly different. Acrylic paints are generally known as artists' paints, sold in concentrated, more expensive...

When you need an eye-catching rubber-stamped design for a handmade greeting card, scrapbook layout or home decor project, make your own stamps out of objects and materials you have on hand....

Russia is a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. Russian arts are very eye-catching and ornate, with painstaking attention to decorative detail. The Faberge egg is probably one of...

Encasing flowers in acrylic can be done while they are still alive. Acrylic encased flowers can also be dried or pressed to create a different look, but live flowers preserve the natural beauty of...

Craft foam is a versatile and somewhat unusual craft supply whose many uses often go unexplored. If you've avoided experimenting with craft foam projects, it may be because you don't know the best...

Decorating your house for Christmas is a way of creating a cheerful environment for the holiday season. You can make your own Christmas decorations for a personal touch, by using bisque ceramic....

Dressing up your garden year-round is simple to achieve with painted rocks. It's a fun, inexpensive family activity that's not very time-consuming. Use stones from your yard, garden, or even from...

Decorated flowerpots are an easy option for holiday-themed party favors. Small 2-inch flowerpots can be painted and crafted to resemble your favorite whimsical characters, including Christmas...

Painting plastic dishes and glasses to match a party decor is an inexpensive project even the novice painter can attempt with success. It is a creative way to add a special touch to a child's...

FolkArt paint is a brand of crafters' acrylic paint and traditionally not used by professional artists who work in acrylics. Crafter's acrylic paint has a viscosity and saturation of pigment quite...

Mixing paints to create new colors is a useful skill for anyone who needs a small amount. Gold is both a basic color and a metallic color, which is difficult to duplicate. This will help you...

Baluster candle holders can add a cozy touch to your home. Balusters are the spindles that run vertically on a staircase and are topped with a handrail. These support spindles have wonderful...

Acrylic paints have become incredibly popular for both crafts and fine arts due to their wide availability and affordability. Sold individually or in sets, paint tubes are easily found at most...

Beaded tablecloths add a touch of sophistication and chic to any occasion. Whether for everyday use or a special day, adding beads to ordinary cloth will make it into something you can be proud to...

The imaginative play of small children often mimics real life. Craft a play kitchen reusing and recycling items you already have, or by visiting your local thrift store. These projects are more...

Think of an unpainted birdhouse as a small blank canvas waiting to come to life with color and design. Depending on how much time you want to invest, you can decorate your birdhouse with just...

People who enjoy creating and crafting often try their hand at painting techniques. Some of these techniques may be expensive when you must purchase different materials and supplies to complete...

Polymer clay, known by the brand names Sculpey or Fimo, is nontoxic and can be fired in a home oven. A basic polymer clay light switch cover is easy enough to make as a craft project with small...

Johannes Vermeer's painting, "Girl With a Pearl Earring" gained significant acclaim and led to the creation of a greatly successful film. The iconographic subject in the painting is not the girl,...

Mylar is a trade name for a type of polyester film made by DuPont. It is used in a variety of craft projects due to the protective properties it can provide. Among these properties is a resistance...

Crafts made from milk jugs are an economical way to provide art inspiration for schoolchildren while keeping trash out of our overflowing landfills. A milk jug can be easily cut into any...

Show your appreciation with small but tangible gifts to someone who's shown you kindness or generosity or supported you in trying times. You can go a step further and make a little something to...

Grout is used as an adhesive in a number of projects: tiling floors and walls, connecting concrete slabs, even filling in cracks in construction projects. It can also be used in arts and crafts,...

Acrylic paints are used for paintings, stencils, or decorating surfaces such as wooden furniture. During the execution of a project with acrylic paints, chances are that paint will need to be...

Add a splash of color to your holiday tree with custom-made decorations using inexpensive glass ball ornaments. If you can pour acrylic paint from a bottle, you can design ornaments with the...

Recycling and repurposing items for decorative craft projects is a great way to help the environment, by keeping cast off objects out of our landfills. Discarded window screens make wonderful...

Rather than throwing your incandescent light bulbs into landfills, recycle them. Craft with used light bulbs to make great decorative items for your home, or to hang on your holiday tree. Reusing...

Acrylic paint, commonly used when completing craft projects, can present a problem when the paint lands somewhere it's not supposed to. Although removing the paint can be a bit difficult,...

An aluminum pie tin can be decorated with acrylic paints to provide an attractive serving dish or container used to hold small treats or household items. These disposable pie tins are inexpensive...

An airbrush is a painting tool that sprays paint in an extremely fine and highly controllable way. The concept dates back to the late nineteenth century and the atomizer, which sprayed...

"Rain Forest Green" is a relative term, because the exact shade of green that is created will vary with each attempt and also from person to person. However, it is fair to say that the phrase...

Acrylic painted light switch plates can add a designer flair to any room in your home. By designing and painting the plates yourself, you can save money as well as give a personal touch to your...

Acrylic craft paints are water-based, and therefore fairly easy to clean without abrasive chemicals. If plain water does not lift the stain, try these methods to remove acrylic paint from...

Achieving a primitive country look when painting wood crafts depends to a large degree on the shades of paint selected along with a few finishing touches. Seek out colors that are more muted and...

Stenciling on wood is accessible to almost anyone and takes less talent than other art forms. Stencil a table top or other furniture to add interest to a room. With a few tips, you will find this...

Recycle those empty tin cans by making cute and practical gift and favor containers for holidays or special occasions. Place a gift, candy or cookies in a perfect sized decorated tin can for...

One of the useful properties of acrylic paint is that it will to stick to itself so it is possible to create craft flowers by building up gradual layers of acrylic craft paint on a pipe cleaner...

Country angels are rustic, worn crafts that are popular for decorating. They make perfect gifts for the home or Christmas tree. Painting an angel a particular way will distinguish it as a true...

Lightweight and soft, yet capable of realistic organic detail, foam-filled latex props are a popular item for theatrical events, costume play and Halloween decorating. You can build your own latex...

You can recycle old pickle jars into fun containers for a variety of items. These gallon-size jars have a smooth surface that can become a canvas for specialty storage. Using paints and a...

Bring business into your store or create a landmark for friends and family to find your home by putting up a country-style sign. These can be found pre-cut at a shop that sells wooden trinkets or...

Instead of buying art to hang on the walls in your home, you can create original wall size murals in any room for a cost effective personal touch. Whether you paint a wall in your kitchen to...

Acrylic is a type of synthetic plastic resin used variously in art projects and applications where clear glass would be dangerous, such as a motorcycle windshield. Bonding two pieces of acrylic...

Water slide decal paper can be used to transfer your creative design onto a large range of surfaces. From decorating a toddler's wooden dresser with dinosaur images to adding snowflakes to a glass...

Celebrate spring or evoke the feel of the bright and blooming season by creating an assortment of simple garden crafts. Before choosing an idea, decide if you'd rather create a practical item or...

Decorating an old ironing board with paint is a great way to add holiday cheer to a vintage decor. The top surface of an old ironing board provides a smooth wood canvas for art, and by leaning it...