Other Craft Projects

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...

You have a task---make a model of your town's city hall out of foam board. You have gathered all the materials, including the foam board, paint, a cutting tool and even a large piece of foam board...

Memory boards are very important for the home office or just to keep everyone on the same page throughout the day. Instead of basic, lifeless boards, you can customize one to fit your décor...

Decorative boards can be attractive and cheery ways to display Christmas cards from family and friends. Using holiday fabric and festive embellishments---and with a little patience and...

Use your old windows to create a message board craft that can be used by every member of your family. Your old windows can be transformed into decorative pieces for your home that also serve a...

Dry mounting is a process in which a picture or art is glued to a mounting board for display purposes. The technique uses an iron or heat press to bond the artwork to the mounting board.

Burlap coffee sacks are very attractive containers and as raw materials can be very useful in many craft projects. Every company puts its own logo on each sack, and some of them are as elaborate...

Once you've mastered ollies, flips and shove-its on your Tech Deck, it is time to take your board to the park. With Tech Decks, you can create your very own skate park using pieces found in stores...

Foam core board is a reliable, sturdy and flexible material that is perfect for signs, framing, sculpture and 3-D art. It differs from regular foam in that it has surfaces made of paper or thin...

While there are materials specifically designed for the use of oil paints, canvases and other professional grade surfaces can sometimes be unaffordable for students, or other aspiring artists or...

Sharpen your creative and craft skills by learning how to make your very own clock. These simple step-by-step instructions will help you to create a clock and possibly start you off on a hobby...

Foam board is a material used by crafters for a variety of projects. Because foam board tends to be relatively soft, holding your craft projects together with nails or staples could lead to...

Many companies offer sign-making services but some are very expensive. It is easy to make your own professional-looking signs at home using stick-on letters that are available in most office...

Whether at work or home, a cork bulletin board is a handy place to put memos, notices, reminders and inspirational, humorous or educational materials. But if you want your bulletin to be noticed...

Halloween decorations are fun and easy to make; they simply require a little imagination. Insulation board provides a great foundation for many creative Halloween decorations. Make gravestones out...

Nothing in this world is more sacred than our ties to our family. Learning your ancestry is a way to reconnect with your family's history and distant relatives. A family tree can help in this...

Stay on top of your to-do list with a memo board. Hang up this craft project in the kitchen, office or classroom as a decorative and practical way to stay organized. Keep your goals in sight with...

Having something professionally framed and matted can be costly, but you can get the same professional look more cheaply if you do it yourself. If you have purchased or created a piece of art that...

Cupcakes are a sweet alternative to the traditional tiered cake. They are easier to serve, because they don't require serving tools or someone to cut the cake. And they can be served in a variety...

In my craft room, I can never get enough places to post my brain stormed ideas so that they do not end up in a pile somewhere in the floor with all of my other paperwork. I thought that this idea...

Make it easy to showcase photographs, handwritten notes or memorabilia with a magnet board that allows you to change the display to suit your mood, the season or current home décor trends....

Don't throw away those used cork stoppers from wine bottles or other containers. Recycle them for new uses. Cork stoppers can be used in a variety of crafts for fun projects that will keep kids...

If you use the ironing board frequently or you leave it out in full view because of a lack of storage, it should be attractive enough that you do not mind looking at it often. Decorating it can...

Cakes and cupcakes look better served on a tiered cake stand, but often cake stands can either be highly priced or unoriginal. However, it is simple and fun to make your own 3-tier cake stand, and...

Become an abstract artist using a mirror, press board and a new or recycled picture frame. This do-it-yourself project does not require the mirror to be cut. Instead, using a press board and a...

Maps can be valuable visual tools when used in your presentations, whether for work or for school. Mounting them on an easel or white board is a good way to make them easily visible to your...

Have you thought about trying to sell a few items on Ebay to make a little extra cash or would you like to improve the quality of your photos to get more customers? Photos are the single most...

Matting, or the art of using mat boards in photography, adds an air of professionalism to a picture or artwork, but also acts as a protective layer, separating the glass from the photograph, which...

Foam board is a special mounting board used for mounting graphics of all kinds, including photos. Foam board is rigid, which enables easy mounting, yet it is lightweight enough to cut and laminate...

Although you can typically find them on a garage wall, peg boards also make inexpensive and convenient storage solutions for craft rooms. With the addition of metal hooks, hanging baskets and...

Dry erase boards are a convenient tool for messages and reminders. The surface of a dry-erase board is slick and resists staining from the ink of dry erase markers, which allows the ink to be...

A spinner is used in many board games to decide, by chance, the next move of each player. In the game Twister, spinners tell players on which color to place which arm or leg, and in the game of...

Foam board is a sturdy material ideal for presentations. Foam board is a thin piece of foam, sandwiched between to pieces of thick paper; the materials are fused together to create a sturdy and...

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...

Creating a one-way sign can help you control traffic flow around your house, driveway or in a business setting. Copy the classic road sign to make a bold black-and-white one-way sign.

In today's face-paced world, not everyone has time to stop and smell the roses. A memory board is a great way to share photos, awards, messages and more with the entire family. Creating your own...

Memory boards are attractive, functional and easy to make. After you assemble your materials, you'll be able to complete this project in less than 1 hour, leaving plenty of time for you to go out...

Marquetry is what it is called when you make pictures using pieces of wood that have different colors and grains.

Bowstring jigs or boards are tools for building strand bowstrings. The jig is a pattern for the bowstring and also sets up a work area for your bowstrings. Commercially built bowstring jigs are...

Foam board is used for many craft and presentation projects. It is a strong, rigid board that is more durable than other types of presentation and craft material. Cutting foam board can be...

Whether you want to show your support for your local sports teams, or you're throwing a fundraiser, there are times when you'll want to make your own glitter signs. With just a few supplies and...

A bulletin board is useful for posting official policies, upcoming events and helpful information. A golfing-themed bulletin board would be appropriate for a country club, sports store or golfing...

Garden-themed bulletin boards can run the gamut of spring through winter, with colorful flowers appropriate for each season included as part of the scene. Your garden bulletin can tell a story of...

This is tough at first, but you will get the hang of it. This is a great project perhaps for parents and children to do together. Otherwise, it is a great classroom project for older children. It...

There are a wide variety of art and craft project you can choose when working with handicapped people. It is important to make sure the craft is appropriate for each person's individual...

Creating a storyline picture collage makes a great display for when you want to show the major events of your life or a series of events caught on a particular day. To create a good storyline, you...

Vinyl lettering is versatile and fashionable when paired with craft ideas for your home. You can add vinyl lettering to projects to give them more detail, jazz them up or just to note whose...

Cork board is used in classrooms, offices and homes to help keep work spaces organized. Memos, photos and other scraps of paper attach to cork boards with pushpins, keeping them in sight and...

Create a two-sided information center: one side with bulletin board cork and the other side with chalkboard paint. This is a good rainy day project convenient for your kitchen, dorm room, child's...