Other Craft Projects

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...

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...

Diaper bags don't have to be drab and boring. Use fabric paint and iron-on pictures to decorate the bag. Any type of cloth bag will work. It doesn't have to be a technical diaper bag. A large...

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...

Dragon heads make an ideal craft project for a number of occasions. Halloween, Chinese New Year and medieval fairs are just a few that come to mind. Dragons are also great because they can be...

Using fabric paint is an easy way to add a custom look to any clothing item. When painting fabric, it is best to use machine washable fabrics such as cotton blends, as the paint is most compatible...

Incense is a hardened, compact material that you can burn. It provides a smoke that is light and scented. People use incense in religious ceremonies, cultural gatherings and everyday life. Here's...

Canvas bags are an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic or paper grocery bags. They're handy for corralling books that need to go back to the library and mail that needs to go to the...

The tea bag covers that come on tea bags are not very decorative or cute, especially if your putting together a tea gift set. Here are some simple steps to make your own tea bag covers to match...

The possibilities are endless for creating your birthday gift bag and can be very inexpensive if you buy your materials in bulk. Discover some great gift bag ideas with help from a professional...

Silk flowers are a beautiful addition to any gift bag, and they can create a novel embellishment for a birthday, anniversary, Valentine's Day, or wedding gift. By selecting the right kind of...

So you wanna wrap that cd, but you don't want the person your giving it too to know that you got them a cd before they open it... what to do? How about a snazzy home made gift bag?

This is a bag that is made from a t-shirt and it is really simple to create. Very little time is involved and the finished product is amazing.

Decorating a tote bag is a fun and easy way to express your creativity, and show your artistic side. With a small investment in common art supplies, you can make a beautiful bag that will turn...

Grocery bags are one of the most common culprits when it comes to creating landfill waste from paper or plastic. However, if you make your own paper grocery bags from old newspapers, you can help...

Gifts are expressions of gratitude or celebration. While the gift should be thoughtful, the presentation of the gift also can reflect the thought that's put into the gift. Creating custom gift...

One of the best things about getting a gift is the neat bag it comes in. I am going to tell you how to make a wonderful gift bag anyone would be happy to get.

This is a great way to recycle those paper grocery bags you bring home and don't know what to do with other than throw them away or maybe save them until you have so many they are taking up space...

There are several ways to personalize your canvas bags with photos. Use your home computer to print photos to attach to your bags, or create canvas tote bags that allow you to interchange photos....

Duct tape is a resourceful product that can be used for a variety of tasks, including making duct tape balls. Duct tape balls, like the tape's usage, come in many forms, ranging from small balls...

Create handmade bags with a variety of fabric, plastic or paper. When deciding which materials to use, consider bag design, size, durability and purpose. Whether they will be given as little...

Do-it-yourself handicraft bag designs have been revolutionizing the handbag industry. Although you may associate these DIY bags with the eco-friendly totes at your local grocery store, they...

A pellet holder is a great, no-mess and way to store your pet food, rice, bird seed and other pellet-type products. It's an easy project that nearly anyone in the family can accomplish. Make a...

Preparing a baked potato may no longer require any baking, because when you need a quick side dish for dinner, a potato bag may come in handy. With a little cotton fabric and sewing equipment,...

Rice bags serve two main purposes. The first is to use in place of a hot water bottle or heating pad for aches and pains. The second use is as a child's toy. Children enjoy tossing rice bags back...

Conchos make unusual yet versatile craft items. Some are designed to go on a belt buckle, some have a screw or rivet at the back. Some are plain and simple, some are ornately decorated. They are...

Brag bags are popular accessories that enable owners to proudly display photographs without needing to carry a small photo album. Photos or images are displayed on the outside of the bag through...

Create your own message in a bottle using old glass bottles and tea. Tea-dying paper creates an antique look. If a paper were in a bottle at sea, it would age. If you are dying multiple pieces of...

Most of like giving and receiving food gifts at any time but especially around the holidays. Many of us spend hours making cookies, and various other snacks to give to family and friends. Then...

Give your messenger bag or book bag a little more style with embellishments like flat-backed rhinestones, buttons and ribbon. You can decorate your bags with anything you like; the key is in...

It's the midst of autumn, when Halloween arrives and all the seasonal golds, oranges and browns appear in nature. It seems to set a marker for the beginning of the holiday season. You may feel...

Decorating a tote bag makes a great craft project for kids and adults. You can make a tote bag to reflect your own style and tastes. Make one for different uses, such as a beach bag, library bag...

Well-made, hardwearing tote bags are useful for a huge variety of tasks. Concerns for the environment mean more shoppers choose to bring their own tote bags to carry groceries in rather than using...

Making cheerleading pom poms at home is a simple task that even the littlest of hands can complete (some adult supervision required when scissors are in use). You can even make pom poms with every...

Creating a candle-powered kite is a simple process, which yields an easy-to-fly kite. The hot air from candles allows the kite to rise using the same basic principle as hot air balloons, as the...

Making a homemade Lawn Spider can be a great addition to your Halloween Decorations. Many times you can find kits already made to make shapes to fill with leaves. You can save money and do the...

Do you like birds and wish to make a paper bag bird puppet? Making these is fun and creative for kids and even your students! They can set a puppet show for their self! Just follow these questions...

Paper or plastic? That's the question you'll hear at many a store today when shopping. With the strong emphasis on going green, more and more of us are taking our own bags for shopping trips. But...

This article is for those people who are frugal and love to reduce, reuse and recycle. Keeping your children clean when doing crafts is so easy. This apron is easily packed in a purse or diaper...

For an innovative and different book-making activity, look no further than a brown paper grocery bag. A paper bag can be an ideal material for book making because it is sturdy and inexpensive....

You may have many items you want to keep from getting damaged from moisture, dirt or dust in the air. You may want to create gift baskets or product boxes with the contents visible. Shrink wrap is...

Many countries and coffee plantations use burlap coffee bags to export their coffee beans. These burlap bags are generally white or beige, and most have interesting designs on them. They are...

If you need a large number of corks for a single project or for many small projects, use these handy hints:

Duct tape traditionally comes in silver and black, but now is available in a multitude of colors in craft stores. Duct tape is great for quick repairs such as sealing a leaking hose, but you also...

Buttons are versatile crafting items. Once you start to look closely at buttons you can't help but to begin to imagine all of the possibilities for crafting and creating with buttons. Whether you...

Fabric paints are a versatile crafting medium because there are so many different ways to use them to create beautiful projects. Fabric paints are also a suitable medium for children to use with...

Making your own gift bags is a fun craft project and an eco-friendly solution for leftover wallpaper, fabric and craft supplies. You can create personalized gift bags with your kids or make bags...

Perhaps the most creative and unusual types of crafts are tea bag crafts. Tea bag crafts are simply crafts that involve tea bags in some form or fashion. Surprisingly, there are uses for tea bags...

Paper book bags can decorate a classroom or other educational space and they can even be functional for limited use. Paper book bags can help to keep things organized, fair and even get kids...

This guide will walk you through the weighing of items using a finger postal scale.