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Are you a creative, artsy crafty person who just loves to be knee-deep in glitter, glue, and scrapbook papers? Maybe, like all of us, you are looking for a little extra "dough" for the...

Create whimsical and colorful foam crafts as decorative objects around the home or office or to give as inexpensive, handmade gifts. Children and adults can use their imagination to make...

Purchasing craft clay can be a bit costly. So, I prefer using this clay recipe made from salt dough to make clay ornaments and decorations. This article will provide to you the craft clay recipe...

Tired of the bland, boring buttons for sale at your local craft store? It may be time to make your own customized buttons instead! Fabric-covered buttons allow you to add a custom touch to your...

Glass stones can add a decorative and colorful touch to wind chimes or mobiles, or can hang alone as garden accents. Hanging glass stones can be a challenge, however, unless you have the proper...

Tagging stencils are used to create a tag, which is a type of graffiti that promotes a specific symbol in order to make a statement---often not a positive one. Tagging stencils allow taggers to...

Stencil templates are used to trace and paint images and letters with exact precision. They serve as helpful guides to those of us who are not artistically gifted but are artistically inclined....

Craft tables come in various lengths and sizes and with a multitude of features. To achieve such diverse and comprehensive qualities, many manufactures incorporate a folding design, which also...

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...

Design your own embellishments for handmade greeting cards, customize inexpensive home accessories and create festive holiday decorations with craft wire. Buy the colorful wire at jewelry making,...

Styrofoam bowls are the perfect material for a craft project. They are often already in your kitchen cupboards and are easy to work with. The bowl shape adds dimension to a craft that would...

Hand made craft items make wonderful gifts. Recipients appreciate the extra time expended on the part of the giver as well as the thoughtfulness that such crafts reflect. Craft can cater to a...

Picture frames are one way that you can display your photos. The problem with picture frames is they take up quite a bit of room and can be quite costly. You can make your own picture holder, that...

The Incas were a tribe native to South America that started out very small, but grew to an empire of over 12 million people. They called themselves the "Children of the Sun." In 1531, the Incas...

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...

Making angel decorations out of wired ribbon is a fun holiday craft. Use angels to decorate gifts or hang them on your Christmas tree. They are popular items to sell at craft fairs, and because...

You created a lovely setup for your craft display. Now you want to raise the height of the craft display table so that it is easier and more comfortable for your customers to view your goods....

The holidays are nearing and it is traditional to decorate your home with garlands. Upcycle your old bottle caps into a stunning hand made holiday decoration. This tutorial will explain how to...

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...

Babies seem to bring out the crafty side in people. Whether it is the thought of creating something with your own two hands in tribute to the creation of a new life or the desire to give a unique...

Moms are busy with children, home lives, relationships, jobs... But moms need a creative outlet for themselves, to let off some steam and focus on stimulating their imagination. Crafts are a...

Anyone who works with crafts will agree that having a functional craft work desk with ample storage saves a lot of time and frustration and makes working on and completing a craft project that...

Gift bows create a great first impression. They are an essential part of gift presentation. Elegantly formed and tied bows show you care about the recipient of the gift, and they go a long way in...

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...

Displaying your work at craft fairs can be a rewarding experience as an artist and as a business person. Many people pass through craft fairs looking for unique items. Hats offer a lot of...

Learning how to make a sun from Styrofoam is a time-honored tradition in many science classrooms. There are even special Styrofoam kits available that include everything you need to build a model...

Craft sticks are inexpensive, versatile materials that can keep kids busy for hours on a rainy afternoon. They look like Popsicle sticks, and are available in different sizes and colors, from...

Sometimes in great design, it's the littlest details that make the biggest impact. This project is an example of one of those seemingly small decor details that adds a polished and custom touch....

Reusing old items is a great way to stretch your money. A simple way to accomplish this is by finding new uses for an item. For instance, that antique fishing lure collection you have had stored...

Making crafts is a fun party activity, whether you're a child or an adult. These party craft ideas for fall can be used for any age. They're simple, relatively inexpensive, and useful projects...

When it comes to making good money at craft fairs, having a good product may be the most important factor, but even a great product can go unnoticed and unsold if you don't take care to design...

How to recycle your crayons to help the environment. Crayons are being dumped in the landfills when they can be reused and turned into something else.They can either be used to color again, or...

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...

Styrofoam art is a popular pastime in the world of crafting. The porous foam creates a versatile material that can be cut, shaped, covered and painted in a million different ways. However, working...

When framing a photograph, certificate or painting, the picture matting---the chipboard or decorative paper that surrounds the artwork inside the frame---can complement and enhance the look of the...

One way to recycle and save money is to turn your garbage into a craft project. When crafting with garbage, it gives testimony to the old cliché "one man's trash is another man's treasure."...

Native American shield crafts offer an excellent opportunity to learn about the art and culture of Native Americans while also enjoying the creative possibilities that this kind of project offers....

Decorating with stamps can be such a fun craft project. They can be used on anything from making your own gift wrapping paper, invitations or just making fun pictures. Buying decorative stamps can...

After doing craft shows and bazaars for over 25 years I'm frequently asked what my secret is for such great sales and loyal customers. In this article I will give you some ideas to make you...

This decoupaged picture frame refrigerator magnet is a great project for teachers and parents to do with kids. Mom and Dad would love to receive a picture of their child in this frame as a...

Craft shows are filled with vendors selling a variety of goods from hand-made jewelry to hand-knitted scarves. Creating a custom craft-show booth will allow products to stand apart from the crowd....

Shabby chic Christmas wreaths can make attractive additions to country holiday décor as well as welcome gifts for friends and family. These stylish and homey creations, which embody classic...

Kids can make the best gifts! Grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles all appreciate gifts that come from the hands of little ones.

While most people tend to think of salt as white and nondescript, exotic sea salt comes in several interesting colors. Large salt rocks make for a beautiful and interesting foundation for an...

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...

Organize your crafting supplies and materials using a few simple tips to keep them in order. Whether it's a closet, a cupboard, or simply a few shelves devoted to your collection of craft...

Craft jars can be fashioned from a multitude of jars. Recycle jars of all sizes to use as jars to store craft materials such as buttons and brads. Canning jars, such as Mason and Ball jars, make...

Flower arrangements can add a lot to a special occasion, or even just brighten a room, but they can also cost a lot of money. Making such displays yourself is rewarding and can be a lot of fun....

If you have a lot of craft supplies but only a little storage space, make your own craft armoire to organize your materials. An armoire provides easy access to tools and materials when open and...

Crafting with materials you can find in your backyard or garden is an inexpensive and eco-friendly way to create. Easy does it nature crafts can include making a simple twig frame or pressing...