Other Craft Projects

While many people might consider empty beer cans to be an odd choice of decorating accessory, hardcore brew fans will love a wind spinner made from their favorite empty cold ones. These campy,...

The Cricut Expression is a great tool for creating beautiful projects simply and quickly. You can use your Cricut to cut paper, chipboard, cardboard and even foam core with ease. To use your...

Eye safety is a concern when crafting with power tools or working with chemicals. Flying debris or an accidental splash can cause serious damage to the eyes or face. But finding safety glasses or...

Fleece fabric Christmas stockings are easy to make and pretty to use for Christmas decorations, or minis can be used as tree ornaments. We often use openwork for crafts, and have made some fleece...

Dremel provides a wide variety of attachments and bits to make cutting needs a snap to accomplish. Dremel's cordless rotary tool, the 10.8 volt lithium cordless, sports a lithium ion battery that...

Wine lovers are always trying to find a way to remember a fine bottle of wine. Whether the taste was exceptional, the place where it was served brought delight or the occasion was a life moment,...

Attaching a map to a fabric backing in a common method for extending the life of maps in constant use. A favorite trick among backpackers, a map glued to fabric resists tears, wrinkles and other...

Foam panels are used to build the frameworks for many types of craft and art projects. The lightness and strength integral to the quality of the foam make it an ideal material for building forms....

You can create some unique and very creative candles by reusing containers as candle molds. Most any water tight container can be used to create candle molds with interesting textures and shapes.

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...

Greeting cards are very touching way of expressing your feelings towards your loved one(s). Innumerable greeting cards are available in the market with different designs, colors, messages,...

Most people are trying to save money in one way or another. Craft supplies are frequently expensive, but you can often use items you already have to make great crafts for kids and adults. For...

Silk floral swags are beautiful decor fixtures for many home styles. They work wonderfully as decorations above doorways, windows and hutches. They can even be created as window covering options....

When working with wire ribbon, you simply have to remember that you don't have to pull as hard on the ribbon to keep it in place. The wire helps to keep your bow in the specific design that you...

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...

Roses are the most popular corsage flower, but they are not naturally a long-lasting cut flower. To keep the blooms fresh and beautiful as long as possible, proper conditioning of the flowers is...

The bloom of even the hardiest plant tends to wither too soon. Drying flowers and their surrounding foliage enables you to enjoy their beauty all year long. One of the simplest ways to dry...

Many kids go through phases where castles and knights, and princesses interest them. They may want to play pretend with their own castle or use it for their other dolls and action figures. Boys...

Here is a technique that can give life and spirit to your Halloween greeting cards. It works well with most rubber stamps and creates a unique 3-D effect.

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...

Foam-core board is used for a plethora of projects in the home and at work. Possible foam-core projects include making a document display to use during a business meeting, a mat for artwork or a...

A whirligig is a device with several fanning blades which can be placed in a wind current in order to create a spinning effect. A simple whirligig project can be completed by cutting a pair of...

A Cricut is a die-cutting machine that can be used to cut paper, cardstock and even self-adhesive vinyl to create personalized craft projects for every occasion. Cutting vinyl on the Cricut...

Whether you have some old kitchen towels you would like to recycle into new projects, or new towels that you are trying to get creative with, kitchen towels offer endless possibilities for useful,...

PVC pipe is not only inexpensive to buy but also can be obtained for free. You can find leftover pipe at construction sites and also on sites such as Freecycle.org and Craigslist.org. There are...

Sweaters tend to stretch or shrink over time which keeps it from being further wearable. Before discarding it, consider using the material to construct a number of other useful household items and...

Buying a playhouse for your kids can cost as much as a mortgage payment on your real house. A better way to create a pretend domicile for your children is to use a large cardboard box to make...

Most store-bought wedding card boxes are designed the same, in white or beige satin, with a flat or rounded top and a slit cut into the lid where cards can be inserted. With these types of card...

Nylon rope is one of the strongest types of rope available. It is also a difficult rope to cut. The difficulties do not stem from the strength of the rope, however, but from how it tends to fall...

There are a variety of different food products that come in tin cans, such as vegetables, soup and tuna fish. These cans can later be used to help store items and can even be used for an...

Whether for your kids or for "cosplay," also known as costume role-playing, making your own Naruto headband can be a fun venture. While official headbands are available for purchase, making them...

If you dig through your garage or storage shed, chances are you'll find at least a few 55 gallon drums. These drums are typically used for storing water or gasoline, but with a bit of creativity,...

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.

A rotary cutter is basically a round razor blade. Screw the cutting blade onto a handle. You can cut through several layers of fabric or paper at a time. Use rotary cutters with a cutting mat and...

Jeff Hardy's distinctive look and artistic flair has captured the minds and attention of not only wrestling fans, but also of people from all over the world who have no interest in the sport. Jeff...

Decorating for different holidays and seasons can sometimes become stale if you are using the same ideas over and over again. Your dining table is one of those places that seldom change, but...

A cut-out doll is a simple and inexpensive way to engage in an enjoyable activity and have a doll to show for your effort. Although a cut-out doll may not have the cuddliness of a real doll,...

While book safes may not be the most defensive of protective measures, they do have the advantage of subtlety. A long-standing concept, book safes are hollowed-out books designed to contain items...

Puppets can create entertainment for hours. They are not only fun to perform with, but creating the ideas for a puppet show is also enjoyable. There are many approaches to creating puppets at home.

License plates can be cut, bent or otherwise altered into many different items. Artistic mosaics represent just the tip of a recycled license plates' iceberg of potential. Lunchboxes, scrapbooks,...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe is a sturdy and inexpensive material commonly used in construction projects. Creative individuals have found many other uses for PVC pipes, though, including craft...

Handmade tassels can be the perfect complement to draperies in your home décor or as a replacement for bows to make your gift giving special. You can make handmade tassels easily and quickly...

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...

Foam rubber is a versatile material used in applications that range from cushioning in furniture to adding shape to costumes. Foam rubber is also inexpensive and readily available. It can,...

Recycled old quilts will be beautiful again when you re-make them as clothes, thoughtful gifts or even revised versions of themselves. You'll probably run out of quilts before you run out of...

Silhouettes can be a fun project to do with children or adults. It makes great personalized gifts for children to give to parents or grandparents for holidays. They require minimal skill, expense...

Crafting is an avenue that is useful in reducing waste. You can make a large variety of crafts from recyclables. You can turn recycled craft materials into home decor, gifts and items to sell....

Use the months before your baby's delivery to create family heirlooms and decorate the nursery. Creating arts and crafts for baby allows you to get a custom look while expanding your own...

There are many different tools available to someone who enjoys making scrapbooks to help her create her pages. One great tool for someone who scrapbooks, or enjoys any other paper craft, is the...

Making arts and crafts projects with foam sheets offers the versatility of paper with an added dimension and longevity that paper crafts do not have. Projects like colorful animals and insects,...