Other Craft Projects

Add instant glamour to an outfit by embellishing your look with jeweled hair clips that you've created by hand. Customize metal snap clips, bobby pins and plastic barrettes with self-adhesive...

Art projects you can create with copper wire may be a canvas decorated with colorful abstract formations or 3-D shapes. You can also create art for your garden by shaping copper wire into...

Making beaded dolls is part of many cultures. Dolls create entertainment for children and enable them to reenact stories and learn more about their culture. That's according to Native American...

Beading has been done for many hundreds of years, beginning when primitive man began to cover his nakedness and add ornamentation with shells and colorful stones. Beading with small beads gained...

A plain vase can seem drab with a simplistic pattern or dull color. You can bring a plain vase to life with just your imagination and some craft supplies. There are patterns and techniques that...

Irritations in the nerves of the legs can be very painful. To relieve sciatic nerve pain, or muscle pain in your legs, sometimes you need a leg massager to help apply pressure to the nerves and...

Making things from tiny glass beads is a delightful pastime for older children and adults alike. Children, especially, enjoy constructing animal friends with colored beads, and it's a great way to...

Snow globes have been around since forever, and they are a delight to play with and look at. Here is a simple way to make your own snow globe at home.

Nurses work hard to make sure that other people feel good. They put dedication and enthusiasm into their work, and they perform tasks that make other people cringe. To show your appreciation for a...

Sometimes called wine glass charms, beaded wine markers are stylish and practical accessories for anyone who likes to entertain. If you make them yourself with jewelry supplies from a craft or...

One way to add beading to a footstool is with bead-embroidered fabric that you can make with any kind of fabric and basic sewing skills. Design a monogram on a solid fabric or accent the existing...

There is a myriad of variations that can be made from one beading pattern, allowing beaders to put their individual stamps on recognizable beading designs. Use different beads and...

If you or someone you know loves candles, consider making your own beaded candle holder casings for a special touch that adds sparkle and personality to any room for any occasion. Candle holders...

Kids are always in need of projects to keep their hands busy. Craft projects using beads are a great way to accomplish just that. With a little bit of prep work, you can create a few fun crafts to...

Dried flowers saved from special occasions can be preserved forever by turning them into beads for jewelry. There are two easy methods to turn dried flowers into beads, each with their own merits....

Making your own aroma beads air freshener is an easy and inexpensive craft project with many creative possibilities. Aroma beads air fresheners, which you can make in a variety of colors and...

Just about any type of serving piece can be spruced up with wire and beads from your craft stash. Although there are a few different ways to make these sparkling pieces, they all follow similar...

Beaded wind spinners are a unique craft project for you to complete with your child. It gives him something to occupy his time, and it gives you a new yard ornament to brag about to your...

You can keep track of your golf score quickly and easily by making your own beaded golf stroke counter. With a simple technique and a few supplies, you can make a beaded golf stroke counter for...

Turn the bead chain hanging off a ceiling fan into a decorative room accessory. Create a designer look with a ceiling fan pull covered with glass or wood beads that coordinates with the room...

Create a conversation starter for your next holiday meal or dinner party by designing a set of beaded serving spoons in colors that match your tableware, centerpieces or room décor. With a...

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...

Adding tassels to any outfit or piece of decor takes your piece up to another decorative level. It can give an old piece of clothing a new look or add a simple decorative touch to a classic piece...

The running stitch is an indispensable embroidery stitch that is not only easy to create, but is also functional. The stitch is used to create an overlay, or applique, of beading to cover a large...

Turning plain photo frames into customized, kid-friendly ones for a child's room is easy to do and a fun project that kids that can get involved in. With a few low-cost supplies, you can turn old...

Native American "lazy" stitch beadwork (also known as "lane" stitch for the manner in which short rows are stitched into lanes) is most commonly used for covering larger areas of leather for...

An eyeglass chain is the easy solution to the never-ending problem of "Where did I put my glasses?" With an eyeglass chain the answer always will be around your neck. Involving little technical...

French beading, the art of creating beaded flowers, is thought to date back as far as the 15th century. The craft became extremely popular in France in the 1800, where it became known as "French...

It's fun and easy to spice up dull, boring picture frames. Using inexpensive materials or even materials from around the house, you can decorate old picture frames to give them a new look....

Beaded flowers can embellish your clothing, jewelry and home décor. You can easily create beaded flowers by adding beads to shaped wire, but there is another way to make intricate and...

Window screens are among the most flexible crafting materials you can find. There is no limit to the craft projects you can do with window screens; if you can follow a pattern to cut out a shape,...

Beads are one of the more versatile craft materials that you can work with. You can make everything from jewelry to garden and home decor with a few beads and a bit of string or wire. A rainbow...

Making wall crosses out of beads and wire is a fun easy craft that makes attractive and home decor and meaningful gifts. These instructions are for a simple wire, beaded Latin wall cross. A Latin...

Tassels have graced the clothing of kings and the draperies of many homes. According to the Interior Design Review, the tassel "originated as a weaving knot, but over time evolved into an...

Making your own beaded serving pieces gives you control over the design and color choices. You can add as much or as little beading as fits the occasion. Use heavy, large beads for large parties...

Make your own expensive-looking home designer decorative balls for a fraction of the store price. By using items you already have and purchasing inexpensive craft supplies, you can create a bowl...

Bamboo bead curtains are used to hang in open doorways or as wall art, but never to provide privacy. You can make your own bamboo curtain with bamboo beads and supplies available from bead...

For centuries long before electricity and batteries, candle lanterns with handles---made clear or with stained glass, glass paints, enamels and colored beads or rhinestones---helped light the...

Beaded utensils can be made in several ways. You can make these for wedding gifts by using all white and clear beads, or you can do Christmas colors for gifts or just for your own holiday table....

Wind chimes bring whimsy and music to any outdoor space. You can make wind chimes from many different materials, including ceramic tiles. Select small 2-inch ceramic tiles in a variety of colors...

American flag pins are fun, easy to make, and a great craft activity for a summer afternoon with the kids. Best of all, the expense involved is minimal. Make plenty before a Fourth of July party,...

Spruce up your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom by embellishing the plain metal drawer pulls on drawers or cabinets. Use basic craft supplies such as beads, ribbon and paint to tailor the drawer pull...

Organza flowers are created from delicate, sheer fabric with a shimmer to it. They work well for decoration, whether on a plain window curtain or a dress that needs a few accents to spruce it up....

Decorating fabric with beadwork is an inexpensive way to add flair and personality to any project. While this can be done with any type of bead, seed beads are the most common and the easiest to...

A ceiling fan is an economical and efficient way to keep a room cool. Dress up your fan or adapt it to your own taste by adding a custom-made chain for turning it on and off. If you have some old...

French beaded flowers are incredibly intricate-looking flowers, often appearing realistic. The term "French beaded" defines the technique in which beads are strung on a wire and continuously...

Creating crafts and jewelry with safety pins is an inexpensive way to personalize your accessories, making each piece one-of-a-kind. Safety pins can be purchased in large bundles, often with...

Wax beads are small balls of wax sold in bulk. When wax is in this form rather than large, solid shapes, it's easier to melt quickly and uniformly. Using just a microwave and some kitchen...

Spruce up doorways and windows with 1960s-style beaded curtains. Beaded curtains divide up a space without sacrificing light from nearby rooms or making a room feel small and stuffy. Any style of...

Children and adults alike enjoy beading. Animal beading is especially fun. Beading kits have all the necessary materials to make a project and include step-by-step instructions on how to assemble...