Other Craft Projects

Building a toddler's play kitchen is an effective way to help your child work on basic motor skills while having fun. Play kitchens can be crafted in any style, and the only design limits are your...

Building a toy play house is far easier to accomplish than building a play house. A play house is meant to be used by children outdoors, so it must be large, sturdy and weather-proof. A toy play...

What kid doesn't love a happy meal? You can make even your pickiest eater thrilled with his lunch by designing and decorating a homemade happy meal box for him to take to school, on a picnic or...

Making rubber stamps with rubber bands is a fun and low-cost art project that both children and adults can enjoy. Gather some rubber bands, cardboard and rubber cement. If you have these items on...

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...

Parade floats are a great way to advertise a business or organization while giving something back to the community. In order to make an impression, your float will need eye-catching, large props...

Creating stencils is a simple, easy project that can begin on a home computer. Stencils are made as a sheet of material---paper, cardboard, metal, plastic---that is then perforated with an image...

Playing pretend is a favorite game for children. They love to use their imaginations, dress up and be someone completely different. Not only is it lots of fun for them, it also helps them...

A painted cardboard rainbow instantly adds an undeniable splash of color when used as a backdrop or prop for a theatrical performance. It can also be implemented into a birthday party theme as an...

A cardboard wishing well is a delightful addition to a baby shower, birthday party or other special event for children or adults. Guests write down their wish for the guest of honor on a piece of...

Kids don't need expensive toys to make them happy; they just need an opportunity to be creative. Making play structures out of old cardboard appliance boxes has long been a fun activity for kids....

You don't need to spend a lot of money to decorate for the holidays. Instead, use a little creativity and some scrap items you may have around the house. You can make some beautiful angel...

You don't have to spend a lot of money on toys to make a child happy or stimulate his imagination. Common household objects that would otherwise end up in the trash can make toys that are fun and...

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...

The round cardboard boxes used as packaging for oatmeal can be recycled to create concrete cylinders for various craft and decorating projects. These canisters are inexpensive and while there are...

Turn photographs into dimensional embellishments to adorn a table centerpiece, place cards or wall decorations for a holiday event or a special occasion with friends and family members. Whether...

Cutting a cardboard box to a custom size provides a tighter fit for the items within while minimizing the need for excess packing materials that may result in a larger shipping fee if you intend...

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...

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...

A decorated cardboard box can be a a reusable gift box, a place to store keepsakes, or just something that keeps everyday items organized. Paint creates a backdrop for pictures and images that you...

A top hat makes a wonderful accessory to many costumes. Whether you're dressing up as a leprechaun, Abe Lincoln, or a Victorian man, the top hat can make or break the costume. Unfortunately,...

If you have attended a bridal shower recently, chances are you have probably already witnessed the inventive folding of a towel wedding cake. The decorative folding of a set of towels into the...

Make this Scrabble board floral arrangement for a fun game night with friends and family. Place the arrangement in your entry way or use it to decorate game tables. Get your children involved by...

Mayan pyramids, as opposed to the relatively smooth Egyptian pyramids, have a stair-like shape that lends itself well to replication with sugar cubes. Sugar cubes are a relatively sturdy building...

Making homemade picture frames is fun, easy and inexpensive. Using scrap wood and a few craft materials, you can create personal, decorative picture frames for all your family photographs. Anyone...

Pom poms can be made into a topper for a hat, hanging accessories on winter wear or even small crafted animal bodies. Using yarn and scissors, you can make pom poms of any size in a few simple...

Candyland is a sweet, endearing board game for small children. Since the game's introduction in 1949, Candyland has proven to be a best-seller. The game is easy to play and features a colorful...

When you're in a pinch for cookie cutters, making your own from cardboard can be a fun, inexpensive alternative to making a trip to the store and buying them. Additionally, if you want a custom...

Creating, or buying swords for your cosplay or Halloween costume can get costly, or be very time consuming. Here you can learn a few tricks to create your own in a short amount of and spend next...

Pansies, with their vibrant colors and flat, velvety petals, are ideal flowers for pressing. The dried, pressed blossoms can be used to make custom greeting cards, stationery, bookmarks,...

An hourglass is used to keep time. The only secret to making a homemade hourglass is the amount of sand to put in it. Hourglasses are used to keep time on certain tasks. These were also used to...

Life size cutouts of famous people have long been popular. They make interesting decorations and are often seen in stores. Although these are available for purchase at numerous places, you can...

For latch hook enthusiasts, yarn comes in all colors and varieties. Most latch hook yarn comes pre-cut from the manufacturer; however, using this type of yarn can limit you to the specific colors...

Creating your own stencil can be a fun and inexpensive way to put your favorite image onto just about anything. Depending on the size and style of your image, making the stencil can be quite...

Magnetic memory boards are designed to hold items without pushpins or tacks. Notes or photos can hang from the board using magnets or metal, without leaving pin marks. They add a nice touch to...

With a little time, a good work space and a few supplies, you can create a personalized candle for any occasion. Although making numbered birthday candles may look difficult due to the specific...

Tassels can be used to spruce up many items in your closet and around your home, such as drapes, scarves, shawls and so on. Tassels can be used to make plain, store-bought items more interesting,...

Making a simple percussion instrument is an ideal way of engaging children in music without spending a large amount of money on professional equipment. The activity of making homemade shakers is...

Tassel dolls have been made for centuries because of their ease of construction and utilization of materials that are widely available. Dolls can be simple and folkish, or created from finer...

Decorating pillow cases is an enjoyable way to personalize your bed linens. Pillow cases can be embroidered, dyed and otherwise embellished. The easiest way to decorate a pillowcase, though, is...

If you are planning a Greek-themed toga or costume party and you want a look of authenticity, you will need columns. If you don't want to spend $100 on huge plaster or faux marble columns you will...

Mickey Mouse ear hats are cute, but can be so expensive to buy at Disney Land or a Disney store. However, you can make your own pair that is just as cute.

How to make your child a unique but easy Halloween costume with items you probably already have lying around in the house!

There is so many things you can do with bamboo. Making a picture frame is a very easy project that anyone can do. You can display your favorite photos in something you made with your own two hands.

Summer is over but who can forget one of the hottest blockbusters this year: Transformers 2? This Halloween you can be more than meets the eye in an awesome do-it-yourself Optimus Prime...

Pom poms are simple to make and don't require any special tools. Use a simple square of cardboard, a ball of yarn and a pair of scissors to make those adorable, fuzzy little decorations. Get the...

Handmade crafts are a great fundraising item, because they offer an original purchase that not everyone will already have, in contrast to the usual school or church fundraisers. These fundraiser...

Piracy on the high seas takes a creative turn with a child's pirate costume. Homemade pirate costumes set kids on the path to adventure as they take on the roles of devious pirates. Pirate...

Celebrate a debt-free life by resurrecting cut up credit cards in creative, innovative art projects. Credit cards that have been closed, expired, or simply aren't going to be used can be sliced,...

Kids, especially little girls, love games that involve dressing up or reinventing the interior of a room. Using creative mediums such as paper and cardboard, help your little girl create a bedroom...